Idaho State University Graduate Catalog 2006-2007

College of Arts and Sciences

John L. Kijinski, Ph.D., Interim Dean

• Anthropology
• Art
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Communication and Rhetorical Studies
• Economics
• English and Philosophy
• Foreign Languages
• Geosciences
• History
• Mass Communication
• Mathematics
• Museum
• Music
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice
• Department of Theatre and Dance

Department of Anthropology

Chair and Professor Lohse
Professors: Holmer, Loether, Maschner
Associate Professor: Cartwright
Assistant Professors: Glowacka, Novak
Visiting Scholar: Shivachi
Native Language Instructor: Gould
Adjunct Faculty: Bybee, Dean, Hansen, Jackson, Meldrum, Morrow, Petersen, Reedy-Maschner, Ringe-Pace, Thomas, Wolfley, Woods
Research Affiliate Faculty: Dean, Hansen, Reedy-Maschner, Rodseth, Morrow

Mission

The mission of the Department of Anthropology is to research and teach about human behavior in a holistic and respectful manner. Anthropology consists of sub-fields that specialize in the human past, human biology and evolution, language, and bio-cultural behavior. Anthropology provides cross-cultural, international, and global perspectives on past and present human behavior. At ISU, an important part of the anthropology mission is to apply anthropological concepts to the resolution of important social, cultural, and environmental problems of our times. The Department of Anthropology offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts or a non-thesis applied Master of Science degree in Anthropology. The option must be selected in consultation with the student’s major advisor.

Learning Objectives

Students who have completed a graduate degree in Anthropology at ISU should be able to:
1. Read and understand anthropological theory at a professional level.
2. Understand current debates within the field of anthropology.
3. Synthesize and critically evaluate the professional literature.
4. Use a comparative approach to theorize about the similarities and differences in the human condition across space and through time.

Measurable Outcomes - The Thesis or Special Project should show the following competencies based on the learning objectives:

1. Write a proposal for pure research or the application of theory to contemporary social issues.
2. Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of data appropriate to the chosen subdiscipline.
3. Competently conceive, conduct, and write-up either research in anthropology or applications of anthropology at a level suitable for publication.

Admission

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the student must provide:
1. A letter of application, including areas of interest and professional goals
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Undergraduate transcripts
4. Minimum grade point average of 3.0
5. Total GRE scores which average at least the 50th percentile for admission
6. An undergraduate degree in anthropology is not required for acceptance into the program; however, students without the equivalent of ANTH 501, 503, 530, and an upper division linguistic anthropology course will be required to take these courses or approved readings courses before enrolling in content-respective graduate seminars.

General Requirements

1. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken, including these required courses:
Master of Arts Option
ANTH 605 Seminar in Linguistic
Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 615 Seminar in Biological
Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 625 Seminar in Sociocultural
Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 635 Seminar in Archaeology 3 cr
PLUS
ANTH 641 Research Project 6 cr
OR
ANTH 650 Thesis 6 cr
Total 21 cr

In addition:

Four semesters of foreign language must be completed, or competence must be demonstrated by an examination administered by the Department of Foreign Languages.

Nine credits of graduate level courses approved by the major advisor.

Master of Science Option:

Two of the following graduate seminars:
ANTH 605, 615, 625, 635 6 cr
PLUS
ANTH 641 Research Project 6 cr
OR
ANTH 650 Thesis 6 cr
Total 15 cr

In addition:

Nine credits of advanced techniques and methods courses and six additional credits of graduate level courses approved by the major advisor.

2. Each student must develop a proposed program of study specifying electives and techniques and methods (M.S.) courses in consultation with the student’s major advisor by the end of the first semester. The 12 elective credits may be satisfied by courses taken from the Medical Anthropology Option Area for those students also completing an MPH Degree. Students completing an MS or MA in Anthropology with an MPH degree may apply 12 credits to both degrees.
3. To maintain classified status, the student must register for a minimum of 6 credits each semester of the first year.
4. An acceptable thesis or publishable manuscript must be written and orally defended.

Anthropology Graduate Courses

ANTH g501 History and Theory of Socio-cultural Anthropology 3 credits. Survey of the development of anthropology, various schools of thought, important personalities, and concepts that have contributed to anthropology over time. PREREQ: ANTH 250 OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g502 Ecological Anthropology 3 credits. Interaction of human biocultural systems and environment. Relations of natural resources, technological inventories, social organization, cultural categories. Native resource management practices. PREREQ: ANTH 230, ANTH 250, ANTH 203 AND BIOL 100, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g503 Method and Theory in Archaeology 3 credits. History of the development of current methods and theory in archaeology and contemporary applications. PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g504 Material Culture Analysis 3 credits. Method and analyses used in archaeology and anthropology to understand the relationship between objects and culture. PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. COREQ: ANTH g505.

ANTH g505 Analytical Techniques Laboratory 1 credit. Analytical techniques laboratory to accompany ANTH g504. Students will complete an assigned project in material culture analysis. PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. COREQ: ANTH g504

ANTH g506 American Indian Health Issues 3 credits. An overview of health concerns, both current and past, of American Indian people, and the biological and sociocultural factors which influence health status. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g507 Introduction to Medical Anthropology 3 credits. How cultures define health and illness, and how these definitions ultimately influence the health status of individuals. PREREQ: PRIOR ANTHROPOLOGY COURSE OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g508 Special Topics in Medical Anthropology 3 credits. Rotating topics, including international health issues, ethno-psychiatry, ethno-medicine and non-western healing systems. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: ANTH g507 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g509 Clinical Medical Anthropology 3 credits. Explores the culture of biomedicine and the beliefs of patients. Topics include doctor/patient communication, cultural competency, cultural construction of risk, critiques of high-tech medicine and the international pharmaceutical industry.

ANTH g510 Introduction to Cultural Resources Management 3 credits. Introduction to CRM reviewing historic preservation and federal legislation as they pertain to archaeology; practical experience in site survey and recording. PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g513 Old World Archaeology 3 credits. Prehistory of the Old World. Precise areal focus and periods may vary. Includes both theory and exposition. PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g514 New World Archaeology 3 credits. Examination of the prehistory of the Americas with emphasis on the North American Continent. PREREQ: ANTH 203 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR

ANTH g523 Anthropology of International Health 3 credits. Exploration of critical health issues that exist in the world today from an anthropological perspective. Diseases of poverty/development, emerging infectious diseases, medical tourism and the political arena of international health.

ANTH g524 Ethnomedicine of Latin America 3 credits. Examines traditional medical systems and folk illnesses in order to better understand the underlying logics of healing that exist in Latino populations worldwide. Shamanism, witchcraft, spiritual healing and biomedicine will be addressed.

ANTH g530 Human Origins and Diversity 3 credits. Examines human origins, adaptations and biological diversity within the context of evolutionary processes. Primate lineage will be investigated. PREREQ: ANTH 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g532 Human Osteology 3 credits. Provides a working knowledge of skeletal anatomy, primarily focusing on identification of individual bones. Other topics include: osteogenesis, pathologies and applications of knowledge and technique. PREREQ: ANTH 230 AND ANTH 232, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g533 Survey of Living Primates 3 credits. Explores the anatomy, behavioral ecology, and adaptive diversity of extant non-human primates. Begins with the history of human interaction with primates, and continues with a consideration of the major primate taxa and their anatomical and behavioral trends and distinctions. PREREQ: ANTH 230 AND ANTH 232; OR BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102; OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g535 Survey of Fossil Primates 3 credits. A survey of the evolutionary history and adaptations of the primates emphasizing the interpretation of their fossil record; their differentiation and adaptive radiations, spanning from the earliest primates in the shadow of the dinosaurs to the enigmatic giants of the Pleistocene. PREREQ: ANTH 230, 232; OR BIOL 101,102; OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g539 Principles of Taphonomy 3 credits. Effects of processes which modify organisms between death and the time the usually fossilized remains are studied. Emphasis on vertebrates. Cross-listed with BIOL g539 and GEOL g539. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g549 Methods and Techniques of Ethnographic Field Research 3 credits. Participant observation, field notes, data types, analytical procedures, interviewing skills, oral history, report writing. PREREQ: ANTH 250 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g550 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3 credits. Study of the patterned covariation of language and society, social dialects and social styles in language; problems of bilingualism, multilingualism, creoles and language uses. Cross-listed as ENGL g588. PREREQ: ANTH 107, ENGL 281, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g552 American Indian Verbal Arts 3 credits. Analysis of current theories in the
study of oral literature and ethnopoetics, focusing on the oral traditions of American Indians. PREREQ: ANTH 107 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g554 Survey of American Indian Languages 3 credits. History of scholarship, analysis and classification of American Indian languages with emphasis on the languages of a particular phylum or geographical area. PREREQ: ANTH 107 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g555 Introduction to Phonetics 3 credits. Introduction to descriptive linguistics focusing on phonetics and phonetic phenomena of English and the other languages of the world. Extensive practice in perception and production of such phenomena. Cross-listed as LANG g555. PREREQ: ANTH/LANG 107.

ANTH g556 Introduction to Phonology and Morphology 3 credits. Phonological theory and analysis; current theories in morphology. Phonological rules, representations, underlying forms, derivation, justification of phonological analyses; morphological structure, derivational and inflectional morphology; relation of morphology to phonology. Cross-listed as LANG g556. PREREQ: ANTH/LANG 107.

ANTH g558 Historical Linguistics 3 credits. The methods and theories of the historical study of language. The comparative method, internal reconstruction, linguistic change over time, genetic typology of languages, and applications to prehistory. PREREQ: ANTH 107.

ANTH g559 Linguistic Field Methods 3 credits. Practical experience in linguistic analysis of a language using data elicited from a native speaker. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: ANTH 456 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g563 Applied Statistics in Anthropology 3 credits. Practical applications of commonly used statistical analyses in anthropology. PREREQ: MATH 253 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g564 Advanced Analytical Methods in Anthropology 3 credits. Examination and practical experience in applying advanced quantitative and qualitative methods and analyses in anthropological research. PREREQ: ANTH g563.

ANTH g566 Current Issues in Indian Country 3 credits. Survey of significant issues affecting Indian communities including religious freedom, economic development, judicial systems, treaty rights and environmental regulation.

ANTH g572 Native American Arts 3 credits. Survey of Native American arts and industries, including prehistoric, ethnographic, and contemporary venues. PREREQ: ANTH 238 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g574 Special Topics in Indian Education 3 credits. Rotating review of topics dealing with issues in Indian education. Consult current schedule of classes for exact course being taught.

ANTH g576 Seminar in American Indian Studies 3 credits. Advanced level course with critical examination, readings, discussion and presentation of selected issues facing American Indians. PREREQ: 9 CREDITS OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g578 Federal Indian Law 3 credits. Examination of tribal governments; their relationship with the federal government; sovereignty, jurisdictional conflicts over land and resources; and economic development. Cross-listed as POLS g578.

ANTH g579 Tribal Governments 3 credits. Complex legal position of Indian tribes as self-governing entities; principles of inherent powers; governmental organization, lawmaking, justice, relation to state and federal government. Cross-listed as POLS g579.

ANTH g580 Varieties of American English 3 credits. In-depth study of various dialects of American English, including historical evolution of different dialects, effects of migration on dialects, and influences of non-English immigrant languages on development of American English. Field work studying the Snake River dialects of Idaho. Cross-listed as ENGL g580. PREREQ: ANTH/LANG/ENGL 107.

ANTH g581 Specializations in Anthropology 3 credits. Rotating specialized topics such as applied anthropology, proxemics, ethnology, religion, international development. See current class schedule for titles. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: UPPER DIVISION STATUS OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g582 Independent Problems in Anthropology 1-3 credits. Investigation of an anthropological problem chosen by the student and approved by the staff. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

ANTH g583 Field Research 3 credits. Practical experience in field research. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g585 Anthropology of War and Violence 3 credits. Survey of war and violence from evolutionary foundations through modern representations. The course covers violence and war among chimpanzees, the genetics and biochemistry of violence, the role of evolution in making humans aggressive, and the history and ethnography of violent conflict around the world. PREREQ: ANY UPPER DIVISION SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE.

ANTH g586 Archaeology Field School 1-6 credits. Practical field and laboratory training in archaeological excavation techniques and methods of analysis. May be repeated to a total of 6 credits. PREREQ: ANTH 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g587 Ethnographic Field School 1-6 credits. Supervised fieldwork in cultural anthropology in a given ethnographic setting where students and faculty work on a specific set of field problems. May be repeated to a total of 6 credits. PREREQ: ANTH 250 AND ANTH g549, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g589 Special Topics in American Indian Studies 3 credits. Rotating review of topics dealing with issues in American Indian studies. Consult current schedule of classes for exact course being taught. May be repeated with different topics.

ANTH g590 Folklore 3 credits. Principles, content, and dissemination of orally transmitted religious beliefs and popular narrative forms in preliterate societies. Also listed as ENGL g590.

ANTH g591 Archaeology Laboratory Analysis 3 credits. Directed analysis of archaeological remains and report writing. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g593 Interdisciplinary Anthropology 3 credits. Rotating review of cross-disciplinary anthropology: psychological, medical, visual, educational, bio-diversity conservation. See current class schedule for course titles. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

ANTH g594 Visual Anthropology 3 credits. Documentary and ethnographic filmmaking techniques including story structure, interviewing, audio and lighting, camera handling, composition, POV, and editing. Anthropological critiques of visual representation. Students create their own short film for a final project. PREREQ: ANTH 100 OR 250 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH g595 Department Colloquium 1 credit. Presentations of current research issues in Anthropology by faculty and students.

ANTH 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

ANTH 605 Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology 3 credits. Discussion of theories, methods, and results in linguistic anthropology. PREREQ: ANTH g550 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH 610 Seminar in Medical Anthropology 3 credits. Discussion of current topics within the various specializations of medical anthropology. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH 615 Seminar in Biological Anthropology 3 credits. Discussion of theories, methods, and results in biological anthropology.
PREREQ: ANTH g530, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH 625 Seminar in Sociocultural Anthropology 3 credits. Discussions of theories, methods, and results in sociocultural anthropology. PREREQ: ANTH g501 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH 635 Seminar in Archaeology 3 credits. Studies in current theories, methods, and results in archaeological anthropology. PREREQ: ANTH g503 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH 641 Research Project 1-6 credits. The student will pursue original research under staff guidance. The final report will result in a publishable manuscript. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR OF STUDENT’S GRADUATE COMMITTEE. Graded S/U.

ANTH 642 Practicum in Teaching Anthropology 3 credits. Directed preparation of an anthropology course with a review of course materials, format, teaching techniques, films, and other aids. The trainee will participate in a supervised teaching experience.

ANTH 649 Independent Studies 1-4 credits. Independent research under the guidance of faculty. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ANTH 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

ANTH 655 Internship in Applied Anthropology 3-6 credits. Supervised experience in the development and implementation of an anthropological project.

Department of Art & Pre-Architecture

Chair and Professor Kovacs
Director of M.F.A. Program and Associate Professor Granger
Professors: Dial, Evans, Martin, Warnock
Emeritus Faculty: Brown, Friend, Obermayr

Master of Fine Arts in Art

The MFA degree is the recognized terminal degree in the studio arts. The MFA program is designed to refine the visual art skills of the graduate student in a particular area or areas of concentration by providing the instruction, facilities and time for the student both to develop a significant body of studio work and to expand his or her intellectual horizons in preparation for a rewarding professional career.

Application and Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the M.F.A. program must apply to, and meet all criteria for, admission to the Graduate School. For admission to the Master of Fine Arts program in the Department of Art, the Graduate School does not require submission of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores.

Application must also be made to the Department of Art and Pre-Architecture. Departmental evaluation requires the following materials, which should be sent directly to the Department of Art and Pre-Architecture, Box 8004, Idaho State University, Pocatello ID 83209:
• A letter of intent stating the applicant’s goals and objectives with regard to graduate study;
• A portfolio of work (20 slides of studio work which the applicant feels would most effectively represent his/her involvement, ability, and potential); and
• Three letters of recommendation from undergraduate instructors, or other appropriate individuals, indicating the readiness of the applicant to pursue independent and sustained graduate-level work.

The Department has established March 15 as the application deadline for fall semester admission. Graduate Assistantship applications are also due by March 15.

October 15 is the application deadline for spring semester. (Assistantship applications are not considered for spring semester.)
The entire Graduate Faculty of the Department will review all materials submitted by each applicant. Decisions are made by measuring, as accurately as possible:
• The applicant’s demonstrated preparedness and potential to be successful in the program;
• The sense, on the part of the faculty, that the faculty could contribute, in a meaningful and constructive way, to the student’s development as an artist;
• Available space in the program, as well as faculty and departmental resources.

Other admission requirements include twelve credits of undergraduate Art History course work. Art History deficiencies of up to 6 credits may be compensated for by enrolling in the necessary courses concurrent with graduate work.

Basic requirements are a minimum of 60 credits in graduate courses approved by the Department of Art and the Graduate School. A minimum of six credits must be in the area of art history, and a minimum of 12 credits must be thesis project. The student may elect, as a program option, to take up to six credits in other related areas outside the Art Department. These courses must be departmentally approved. Students are required to complete ART 601 and ART 621. The department will accept a grade of C in one class as long as the minimum overall 3.0 GPA is maintained. The student will have the opportunity to repeat the course.

Each candidate for the MFA degree must exhibit a one-person show during the last semester before the granting of the degree. A collection of slides of the exhibit must be turned in to the Art Department at this time. The thesis project consisting of original creative work by the candidate is the focal point of all the work necessary to the granting of the degree. The MFA degree is the terminal degree in the field of the visual arts. The candidate should have the time and opportunity to create a significant body of work which demonstrates a professional level of competency within a unified creative point of view. A minimum of two years of participation in the program is required for this goal. An oral examination is held concurrently with the thesis project show. Additional information is available from the Department of Art.

Art Graduate Courses

ART g518 Art of the Book 3 credits. Expands the traditional idea of book form with innovative structures and concepts. Textual and nontextual formats and methods for generating ideas for works are addressed. Traditional techniques for bookbinding will also be included. Cross-listed as M C g518.

ART g522 World Arts 3 credits. Study of the art produced in cultures outside of the western tradition. Topics include pre-Hispanic art of Mexico, Central and South American art, and North American Indian art, Oceanic art, and the art of Africa south of the Sahara.

ART g523 Nineteenth Century Art 3 credits. History of the visual arts from the beginning of the 19th century up to the advent of Cubism.

ART g524 Twentieth Century Art 3 credits. History of the visual arts from Cubism to the present.

ART g525 Contemporary Art Forms 3 credits. The study of the major developments of art as an expression of contemporary society. Emphasis on art since 1950. PREREQ: ART 423 OR ART 424 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ART g526 Seminar in Art History 3 credits. Extensive reading and discussion in Art History and aesthetics under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

ART g531-g532 Advanced Printmaking 3 credits. Advanced work in printmaking. Choice of medium. PREREQ: ART 331 AND ART 332.

ART g541-g542 Advanced Painting and Composition 3 credits. Special projects and experimental individual work for advanced students. PREREQ: ART 341 AND ART 342.

ART g551-g552 Advanced Metals-Jewelry 3 credits. Experimental work. Individual projects may include plastics, electroplating, electroforming, advanced fabrication, anodizing or raising techniques. PREREQ: ART 351 AND ART 352.

ART g561-g562 Advanced Weaving 3 credits. Experimental work. Individual projects may include on-loom and off-loom techniques, dyeing processes, basketry, or multilayered fabrics. PREREQ: ART 361 AND ART 362.

ART g571-g572 Advanced Ceramics 3 credits. Individual projects may include ceramic sculpture, mosaics or experimental problems in form and techniques. PREREQ: ART 371 OR ART 372.

ART g581-g582 Advanced Sculpture 3 credits. Experimental work with an emphasis on scale and environmental problems. PREREQ: ART 381 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ART g591 Advanced Papermaking 3 credits. Further development of topics from ART 391. PREREQ: ART 391 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ART 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

ART 601 Independent Study in Drawing 3 credits (required). Individualized course designed to address drawing-specific concerns: technical, material, and/or conceptual possibilities inherent to various drawing media. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

ART 621 Graduate Seminar 3 credits (required). Reading and discussion of theories and practices related to the production and presentation of studio art under the supervision of the instructor. Students will research and prepare written presentations for weekly seminar discussion and evaluation.

ART 635 Research in Studio or Theory 4 credits. Investigation of technical, material, and/or aesthetic/theoretical problems in art history/studio areas under the supervision of the instructor.

ART 640 Experimental Problems in Studio 4 credits. Experimentation in technical, material, and aesthetic problems in a studio area under the supervision of the instructor.

ART 645 Studio variable credit. Studio work under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated up to 12 credits.

ART 649 Thesis Proposal 1 credit. Summary of the objectives and goals of the thesis project prepared under supervision of the student’s advisor. Concurrent with application for admission to candidacy.

ART 650 Thesis Project variable credit; 12 credits required minimum. Preparation and presentation in a one-person show of a significant body of work which demonstrates a professional level of competency within a unified creative point of view. An exhibition and slides of the works are required by the department under the supervision of the candidate’s advisor. A graduate faculty orals committee will review and approve or disapprove the show and thesis proposal. May be repeated up to 16 credits. PREREQ: ART 649. Graded S/U.

ART 699 Special Topics 1-4 credits.

Department of Biological Sciences

Chair and Professor Bowyer
Assistant Chair and Professor Scalarone
Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs and Professor Inouye
Professors: R. Anderson, Farrell, Huntly, C. Peterson, Rodnick, J. Rose, Seeley, Stephens, Winston
Associate Professors: C. Anderson, Brandon, Delehanty, Germino, Hill, Keeley, Magnuson, Meldrum, Sheridan, Shields, R. Smith
Assistant Professors: Baxter, Bearden, Beardsley, DeVeaux, Evilia, Groome, Kelchner, Matocq, TenEyck, Thomas, Williams
Clinical Professor: Spiegel
Clinical Assistant Professors: Galindo, Nehr-Kanet
Adjunct Faculty: Black, Frank, Loxterman
Affiliate Faculty: Apel, Beckmann, Belzer, Berger, Bleich, M. Boeger, W. Boeger, Bryant, Bunde, Burch, Carlson-Lammers, Colwell, Connelly, Cook, Eisentrager, Foster, Galindo, Howard, Kie, LaPatra, Lenington, Loxterman, McGonigle, Newby, Pierce, Poulson, Ptacek, Quarder, Ray, Reed, Roberto, Rosentreter, Schuermann, Schwan, Scoville, Shell, Smith Jr., Stephenson, Stevens, Thompson, Ver Hoef, Watwood, Weinberg, Wells, White, J. Young, M. Young, Zager
Emeritus Faculty: Bowmer, D. Bunde, Griffith, Holte, House, Linder, J. McCune,
R. McCune, Minshall, F. Rose, Saul, Spall, Streubel, Trost, Tullis, White

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree granted for proven ability, independent investigation, and scholarly contribution in a specialized field. It is not granted solely on the completion of a certain number of credits, and there is no set credit requirement for this degree. The dissertation research must involve original and creative work. Credits for the dissertation and the research on which it is based should comprise a substantial portion of the program.

Admission

For applicants who hold a M.S. degree, entrance into the Ph.D. program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for courses taken in the previous degree program, and scores in the 35th percentile or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.

For applicants who hold only a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline, entrance into the Ph.D. program requires a GPA of 3.0 or higher for all undergraduate work and scores in the 50th percentile or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.

Students for whom English is a second language who do not meet the minimum verbal GRE score must meet the Graduate School minimal TOEFL score. Other exceptions to the verbal and quantitative GRE requirements will be granted only in exceptional circumstances.

All applicants must also submit scores for the GRE subject area test in Biology or in Biochemistry/Cell/Molecular Biology.

The application must be approved by a majority vote of the Graduate Programs Committee prior to formal acceptance by the Department. No student in the Department’s Master’s program will be permitted to advance to the Ph.D. program without approval of the Graduate Programs Committee.

Application for advancement must include (1) a letter from the student that provides a rationale for the status change and (2) a letter of support from the major professor.

Progressing Through the Ph.D. Program (10 Easy Steps)

1. Initial Evaluation
The purpose of this evaluation is to provide incoming students with guidance regarding coursework and other studies that will help them to be successful in their degree programs. The evaluation should take place by the end of the second full month in residence (October, for students entering in the fall).
The Evaluation Committee should consist of the major advisor and two other faculty members, at least one of whom is also a regular (i.e., tenure track or research) faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Members of the Evaluation Committee should be chosen by the advisor and student, and may become part of the student’s Advisory Committee.

The result of the Initial Evaluation should be the creation of an Initial Program of Study.

2. Initial Program of Study
Based on the results of the GRE Subject test, the student’s transcripts, and the student’s research interests, the Evaluation Committee should help the student draft an Initial Program of Study that lists coursework the student will take to meet the program requirements and support the student’s research. The Initial Program of Study should indicate how the student will meet the requirement for exposure to three Core Areas (Cellular and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, and Ecology & Evolution). A copy of the Initial Program of Study should be given to the Chair of the Graduate Programs Committee and then filed in the student’s permanent file.

3. Core Areas
Students in the Ph.D. program are required to have some exposure to each of the following core areas:
• Cellular and Molecular Biology - which can include cellular structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology
• Organismal Biology - which can include any of the ‘-ologies’, organismal structure, function, development, growth, and diversity
• Ecology and Evolution - which can include population biology, conservation biology, evolutionary ecology, community ecology, population ecology, and behavior

Exposure to these areas can include undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, or directed readings. The taxonomic focus of coursework may reflect the student’s research focus. For example, a microbiologist could satisfy the first core area with coursework in microbial genetics, the second core area with coursework in microbiology, and the third core area with coursework in microbial evolution, whereas a mammalian physiologist could satisfy the first core area with coursework in population genetics, the second core area with coursework in comparative anatomy, and the third core area with coursework in vertebrate paleontology.

4. Advisory Committee
Ph.D. students should establish an advisory committee no later than the end of their second semester in residence. The Advisory Committee will consist of the major professor, at least three other members of the graduate faculty, and a Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR). The GFR is officially appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School, however, recommendations made by the Department are typically honored by the Graduate Dean.

Because the primary role for GFR is to serve as a representative of the Graduate Faculty, the GFR does not have to be identified during the first year of the student’s program. The Advisory Committee may include individuals from other departments or persons from outside the University who hold affiliate rank in the Department, but the majority of any committee must consist of regular departmental faculty.
Within the broad guidelines outlined in this document and the General Graduate Program Requirements, it is the responsibility of the Advisory Committee to monitor and direct the student’s progress and:
1. identify how the student will satisfy the requirement to have some background in each of the three core areas,
2. review the student’s research proposal, conduct an oral examination following a public presentation of the research proposal, and determine if the student has passed that examination,
3. review and sign the student’s Program of Study, ensuring that it meets the Graduate School requirements (i.e., total number of credits, number of 600-level credits, number of credits if a minor is part of the student’s program),
4. conduct a comprehensive examination after the student has completed the majority of the coursework on the Program of Study, and
5. review the dissertation and conduct a rigorous examination of the candidate’s research before approving and signing the dissertation.
5. Research Proposal

All Ph.D. students are required to develop a research proposal that details how they will develop the research that will form the basis of their dissertation. The proposal should follow the guidelines for an NSF dissertation improvement grant or proposal to a comparable national funding source. The proposal will include: (1) a survey of the literature to develop a rationale for the research, (2) a statement of the problem(s) or hypothesis (es) to be addressed, (3) detailed descriptions of methods including the experimental design and planned statistical analyses, (4) preliminary data (optional, but strongly encouraged), (5) a time line, (6) a bibliography, and (7) a budget.

The student must present the proposal to the department during a one-hour seminar to be scheduled no later than the end of the third semester of residency. The proposal must be provided to all members of the Advisory Committee at least seven days before the seminar. After the seminar, the student will meet with the Advisory Committee for an oral defense of the proposal. The committee may ask to re-examine the student upon revision of the proposal if significant shortcomings are identified.

If the committee decides that the student is not able to demonstrate sufficient mastery of the research area, the committee may recommend that the student not complete the Ph.D. program, but consider alternative possibilities, such as switching to the M.S. program. Following approval of the proposal by the Advisory Committee, the proposal should be submitted to an appropriate agency for funding.

Once the student has successfully defended the research proposal, the student is advanced to candidacy.

6. Revised Program of Study
Following the successful proposal defense, the student should submit to the Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs a Program of Study that has been approved and signed by the Advisory Committee. This form should indicate how the student will satisfy all of the degree coursework requirements. Subsequent substitutions for any courses on this Program of Study must be approved by the student’s Advisory Committee.

7. Minor
There is no requirement for Ph.D. candidates to have a minor, however a candidate may identify a minor that develops expertise in an area outside the major research focus. The minor should consist of 9 or more credit hours that address a common theme. That theme may be in a subject area outside of Biology (e.g., Geosciences), or it may be an area within the Biological Sciences that is distinct from the candidate’s primary research topic. For example, a microbiologist might develop a minor in ecology, a physiologist might develop a minor in environmental science, an ecologist might develop a minor in microbiology, and candidates in any discipline might develop a minor in pedagogy that takes advantage of pedagogical training available in the Department of Biological Sciences and the College of Education.

8. Comprehensive Examination
The student must pass a Comprehensive Examination intended to test his/her preparation for completing the Ph.D. degree program. The Comprehensive Examination should address at least two of the three core areas (see above). The extent to which these areas are addressed in the Comprehensive Examination will be determined by the Advisory Committee, and should reflect the student’s area of research specialization. In addition to the core areas, the Comprehensive Examination should address the specific knowledge the Advisory Committee feels the student will need to successfully address the research that is the focus of the dissertation.

The Comprehensive Examination should be scheduled after the student has completed the majority (i.e., all but one or two classes) of the coursework for the degree program. At least three months prior to the examination, the student should meet with the Advisory Committee to identify the specific areas that will be covered and the committee member who will be responsible for writing questions for each area. If the student has a minor, then a portion of the comprehensive examination should focus on that minor. Students should meet individually with committee members to determine how best to prepare for the specific topics that will be covered by the examination. The examination must be partly written and party oral. Both portions must be passed satisfactorily in order to complete the Comprehensive Examination requirements.

The written portion of the Comprehensive Examination generally will consist of eight sections (each meant to be completed in 3-4 hours). The form of the written portion is flexible. If it is of a ‘closed book’ type, it should not be less than the equivalment of three (8 hour-long) days nor more than five (8 hour-long) days of actual writing time. Normally the written exams will be completed within the span of one week. Evaluation of each section of the written examination is on a pass/fail basis. The student must earn a passing evaluation on at least 75% of the sections to pass the written portion of the comprehensive examination. Failed sections may be repeated once, at a time designated by the student’s Advisory Committee, but within a year of the original examination. The completed and graded written portion of the Comprehensive Examination is to be placed in the student’s departmental file.
The purpose of the oral portion of the examination is to provide an opportunity to clarify and explore further implications of the written examination as well as to present the student with new questions in the same general subject areas as those covered by the written exams. The oral portion should not be given until after the written examination has been evaluated by all of the comittee members, but no later than two weeks after completion of the written portion. The orals must be passed by simple majority vote of the advisory committee. In case of failure, the student may be allowed to retake all or part of the oral examination at the discretion of his/her advisory committee.

If the Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR) was chosen to provide specific expertise to support the student’s graduate program, the GFR should participate in both the written and oral portions of the Comprehensive Examination.

9. Dissertation
Every student working toward the Ph.D. degree must submit a dissertation embodying the results of original and creative research. The dissertation must demonstrate the student’s ability in independent investigation and must be an original contribution to scientific knowledge. It must display mastery of the literature of the subject field and must demonstrate an organized, coherent development of ideas, with a clear exposition of results and creative discussion of the conclusions.

The form and style of the dissertation should comply with the format prescribed by the national- or international-level journal(s) in which the student intends to publish the material and must meet the requirements of “Instructions for Preparing Theses, Dissertations, DA Papers, and Professional Projects,” which is available from the Office of Graduate Studies. Within the framework of these constraints, however, the format of the dissertation can vary, ranging from a series of stand-alone chapters to a single, comprehensive unit. In the former case, a preface that explains the overall layout should be included. After the dissertation has been approved for format and content by the major professor, and at least two weeks before the date of the final examination, the student must deliver a copy of the dissertation to each member of the Advisory Committee.

10. Dissertation Defense
The student’s Advisory Committee, including the GFR, will conduct the final examination of the dissertation. The final defense must be completed at least two weeks before the date set for the commencement exercises at which the student expects to obtain a degree. Students are requried to give a departmental seminar on the dissertation immediately preceding the final defense, and the student is required to publicize the seminar at least one week in advance (i.e., notice in the Departmental Newsletter and notices posted in the Life Sciences Building).

The examination is concerned primarily with the student’s research as embodied in the dissertation, but it may be broader and extend over fields of study related to the dissertation. The final examination is entirely oral and is open to faculty invited by the advisor, Department Chair, or Dean of Graduate Studies. Committee members may ask questions, and those visitors specifically invited to do so by mutual agreement of the student’s Advisory Committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies may also ask questions. A majority of the examining committee must approve the dissertation and the final defense.

Doctor of Arts (D.A.) in Biology

The Doctor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences is granted for proven ability and scholarly attainment in biological science instruction. The program stresses preparation for undergraduate teaching at colleges and universities and the development of research abilities that complement instruction at the college level. The program is concerned with the development of the candidate as a biologist, a scholar, and a professional educator. The program is designed to provide the student with a broad background in the biological sciences, the ability to conduct and interpret research, and excellent pedagogical skills.

Goals of the Program

All D.A. students must demonstrate:
1. a broad background in the biological sciences and an understanding of scientific inquiry;
2. the ability to synthesize concepts of biology and to effectively communicate these concepts;
3. the ability to conduct, analyze, and critique research in biological sciences and biological sciences instruction;
4. the ability to integrate current biological and educational research into their teaching;
5. an understanding of the history and philosophy of science and the impact of contemporary science on society;
6. expertise with teaching strategies appropriate for a variety of teaching and learning environments, including undergraduate research;
7. strong content knowledge in three of the departmental core coursework areas and competency in the remaining three core areas;
8. a well-developed philosophy of education.

Doctor of Arts Fellowships

Students admitted to the program with Fellowship Support can anticipate three years of support, contingent upon satisfactory performance toward their degree. Typically, provisions will be made for a fourth year of support, but the student and his/her major advisor must submit a letter to the departmental Graduate Programs Committee requesting an extension of support and provide a rationale and timeline toward completion of the degree.

Master’s Degree Requirement

All candidates for the program must have completed a Master’s degree prior to entrance into the program. If a student enters the program without having completed a Master’s-level thesis or research paper in biology or a related science, he/she must complete this requirement in addition to the degree requirements or design a dissertation project that incorporates biological research as a major component. This additional requirement may increase the length of time in the program and may limit the flexibility of the degree.

Diagnostic Examination

Incoming D.A. students are required to take an oral diagnostic examination. The purpose of the examination is to assess the student’s potential to become an effective instructor by examining the depth of his/her background in biological science and communicative skills. The examination is meant to be primarily diagnostic, and the results are used by the student’s Advisory Committee to help plan the Program of Study. The examination covers six core conceptual areas of biology (Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Physiology, Organismal Biology) and knowledge of pedagogy. The purpose of the oral examination is to validate the results of the Biology GRE and the coursework listed on the student’s transcript, and to observe the student’s oral communicative skills.

The oral examination is conducted no later than six weeks after the beginning of the first semester of the student’s program (exception: for students taking the Biology subject GRE in November of their first semester, the oral exam may be delayed until the end of the student’s first semester). The oral examining committee is appointed by the Chair of the Graduate Programs Committee. After completion of the examination, the oral examining committee will submit suggestions to the student and his/her Advisory Committee for planning the Program of Study. Normally, the student, in conjunction with the committee, will select three of the core areas to emphasize, however they must demonstrate competency in the remaining three areas as well.

Although the diagnostic examination is used primarily for advising purposes, if the student’s performance is generally unsatisfactory, the oral examining committee will select one of the following options: (1) the student may continue in the program but with certain specified additional requirements, (2) the student may take a second oral examination the following semester, or (3) the student will not continue in the program. If the performance on the second oral examination is unsatisfactory, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Advisory Committee

Graduate programs in the Department of Biological Sciences are directed by Advisory Committees selected by the student, in consultation with their advisor. The committee will consist of at least four faculty members, plus a Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR). At least three faculty must be from the Department of Biological Sciences, and at least two committee members should have expertise in the core areas of coursework chosen by the student.

Coursework Requirements

The D.A. degree program requires a minimum of 48 semester credits beyond the Master’s degree. A program of coursework will be established jointly by the student and his/her committee. The program should reflect previous coursework, previous teaching experiences, results of the diagnostic examination, the interests and professional goals of the student, and the goals of the DA in Biological Sciences instruction as previously listed in this document. All DA students are required to take Advanced Studies in College Teaching (4 credits) and a minimum of two Seminars in College Teaching (4 credits). D.A. students are encouraged to participate in topical seminars, professional organizations, grant writing, and to submit their work to education and scientific journals.

Internship Requirements

Internships are a very important part of the D.A. program. Each internship should be a rigorous, thoroughly planned pedagogical activity that provides an opportunity for development of skills in traditional and innovative teaching methods and for utilizing techniques, etc. developed during the program. Students must follow the Guidelines for the Supervised Teaching Internships. The internship requirement is flexible to accommodate the needs of each student.

Written proposals for each internship must be discussed and approved by the student’s committee before the internship begins. Exact procedures for evaluating the internship will depend on the nature of what is done and where it occurs. However, evaluation is considered to be an integral and important part of the internship, and students must develop an evaluation system in concert with the internship supervisors. It is expected that this evaluation will at least include provisions for substantive feedback from students, the major advisor, committee members, and supervising faculty. Students must complete an internship report within one semester of teaching.

Typically, students will be expected to focus on coursework and their scholarly research during their first two semesters in residence, and not begin internships until after their second or third semester in the program. Internships must be completed prior to the last semester of residency. A minimum of 9 credits of internship is required, but no more than 16 can be counted toward the degree. A comprehensive report of each internship, including their evaluation, must be submitted to the student’s committee prior to the final seminar and examination. This comprehensive internship report should be prefaced by a Statement of Teaching Philosophy. A copy of this report will be retained separately in the student’s departmental file unless it is part of the dissertation.

Dissertation Proposal and Defense

During the first three semesters in residence, the student will prepare a written dissertation proposal. The dissertation can be designed to include multiple components such as:
• biological research;
• application of biological research to the classroom;
• pedagogical research related to biological sciences instruction at the college level;
• assessment of student learning;
• in-depth analysis and evaluation of internship teaching;
• multi-media or other curricular development, use, and evaluation;
• conducting research and involving undergraduates in such research, and evaluating the efficacy of such involvement.

The written proposal will include: (1) a survey of the literature to develop a rationale for the research, (2) a statement of the problem(s) or hypothesis (es) to be addressed, (3) detailed descriptions of methods including the experimental design and planned statistical analyses, (4) preliminary data (optional, but strongly encouraged), (5) a time line, (6) a bibliography, and (7) a budget (optional).

When the research proposal has been approved by the major professor and the remainder of the Advisory Committee, the student will prepare and present a one-hour seminar on the proposed research to the Department. This presentation will occur no later than the end of the student’s third semester in residence. Immediately after the seminar, the student will be given an oral examination by his/her Advisory Committee. This examination will focus on the proposed research. The student’s Advisory Committee will evaluate the student’s performance and may (1) admit the student to further work toward the D.A., (2) recommend that the student revise the proposal and/or improve her/his background before attempting to continue graduate work, (3) recommend limitation of the program to the M.S. degree, or (4) in rare cases, recommend dismissal from the graduate program. In the event of the first two decisions, the committee will provide the student with specific recommendations or requirements. In the case of the second decision, the committee also will schedule a second evaluation after not less than one semester.

Once the student has successfully defended the research proposal, the student is advanced to candidacy.

Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive examination consists of a written and an oral portion. The written examination tests the student’s knowledge of the core areas of biology and the topics covered in the education seminars. Depth and breadth of the examination on these topics should be commensurate with the recommendations from the diagnostic examining committee, and the three selected core areas as represented in the student’s program of study. The oral examination assesses the student’s capability to communicate answers effectively and areas of weakness indicated by the written examination.
Each member of the student’s committee will submit a section of the examination on which the student will be expected to write for 4 to 6 hours. Each committee member will individually determine whether the student passed his/her section of the examination; the student must pass at least 75% of these sections. If the written examination is not passed, the committee may recommend that the student not proceed further in the program, or that the student re-take those portions of the written examination that were not passed.

The oral examination should be scheduled within two weeks of satisfactory completion of the written examination. Failure to pass the oral examination can result in the recommendation that the student not proceed further in the program, or that the oral examination should be re-taken at a later date.

Failure to pass the comprehensive examination twice results in automatic termination from the program.

Doctoral Dissertation

Every student working toward the D.A. degree must submit a dissertation embodying the results of original and creative research. The dissertation must demonstrate the student’s ability in independent investigation and must be a contribution to scientific or science education knowledge. It must display mastery of the literature of the subject field and must demonstrate an organized, coherent development of ideas, with a clear exposition of results and creative discussion of the conclusions.

The form and style of the dissertation should comply with the format prescribed by the journal in which the student intends to publish the material and must meet the requirements of “Instructions for Preparing Theses, Dissertations, DA Papers, and Professional Projects,” which is available from the Office of Graduate Studies. Within the framework of these constraints, however, the format of the dissertation can vary, ranging from a series of stand-alone chapters, to a single, comprehensive unit. In the former case, a preface that explains the overall layout should be included. After the dissertation has been approved for format and content by the major professor, and not later than two weeks before the date of the final examination, the student must deliver a copy of the dissertation to each member of the Advisory Committee (including the GFR).

Dissertation Defense

The student’s Advisory Committee, including the GFR, will conduct the final examination of the dissertation. The final defense must be completed at least two weeks before the date set for the commencement exercises at which the student expects to obtain a degree. Students are requried to give a departmental seminar on the dissertation immediately preceding the final defense. The examination is concerned primarily with the student’s research as embodied in the dissertation, but it will also include the Teaching Internships. A majority of the examining committee must approve the dissertation and the final defense.

Master of Science in Biology or Master of Science in Microbiology

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is designed to give students an advanced understanding of biology and the capability to conduct biological research. This document describes the requirements for the M.S. degrees in the Department of Biological Sciences, and provides guidelines for developing a program of study. The Department offers M.S. degrees in Biology and Microbiology. These programs are flexible and can be tailored to satisfy the professional and personal needs of each student. The general goals of the programs are that students develop skills in asking meaningful research questions, planning and conducting research, and analyzing and interpreting data. Additional goals are to develop the ability to make presentations at scientific meetings and to write and publish scientific articles. The successful M.S. candidate is expected to acquire breadth in the bilogical sciences and a rigorous understanding of biological concepts and principles. The M.S. programs require a substantial, original research project that culminates in a thesis, a minimum of 30 credits earned in graduate courses and seminars, and expertise in core conceptual areas of the biological sciences and in research design and statistics. Specific requirements in each of these areas are outlined below.

General Requirements

A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required to complete either M.S. degree program. At least 15 credit hours must be earned at the 600-level. Specific requirements include:
BIOL 648 Graduate Problems 1-4 cr
BIOL 650 Thesis 1-6 cr
BIOL 691 Thesis Proposal Semianr 1 cr
BIOL 692 Topical seminar

Students must also take:
6 additional credits of 600-level coursework and an approved statistics course.

Coursework (from undergraduate or graduate studies) is required in each of the following core areas: Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Physiology, and Organismal Biology.

Students may take an unlimited number of credits of BIOL 650 and BIOL 648. However, only 6 credits of BIOL 650 and 4 credits of BIOL 648 may be counted toward the required 30 credits.

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee consists of a minimum of three faculty members who are members of the ISU graduate faculty. The student, in consultation with the major advisor, selects at least one additional faculty member from the Department of Biological Sciences. An additional faculty member from outside the Department of Biological Sciences, designated as the Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR), also must serve on the committee. The GFR is appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies, who is open to recommendations from the major advisor. The GFR need only participate in the thesis defense, but may be involved throughout the student’s program. The initial committee meeting should be held during the first semester of the student’s graduate program.

Written Proposal, Proposal Seminar, and Proposal Defense

M.S. students are required to present a seminar on their proposed thesis research in the first year of their program. The purpose of this proposal seminar is to have each student develop and present formal statements of the objectives (hypotheses), design, and importance of their proposed research. Students must submit an abstract to the seminar organizer at least one week prior to their presentation. Students also must write a research proposal and have the proposal approved by the Advisory Committee by the end of the semester in which they present. This proposal will: 1) be at least 5 pages in length, with citations appended, 2) address comments that resulted from the seminar presentation, and 3) be retained in the student’s departmental file.

Thesis, Thesis Seminar, and Thesis Defense

Each M.S. candidate must submit a thesis embodying the results of original and creative research. The thesis must demonstrate the student’s ability in scientific investigation. The thesis must include a comprehensive review of literature on the topic, and must demonstrate an organized, coherent development of ideas, with a clear exposition of results and creative discussion of the conclusions. The form and style of the thesis should comply with the format prescribed by the national- or international-level journal in which the student intends to publish the material and must meet the requirements of “Instructions for Preparing Theses, Dissertations, D.A. Papers, and Professional Projects,” which is available from the Office of Graduate Studies. Within the framework of these constraints, however, the format of the thesis can vary in the number and arrangement of chapters.

Following completion of the written thesis, the student will present the research findings in a seminar. The thesis presentation will be followed by an oral defense conducted by the Advisory Committee. The student is responsible for scheduling the defense with the Graduate School and advertising the thesis seminar, with notices posted in the Life Sciences Building and in the Department newsletter, at least one week in advance of the seminar date. After the thesis has been approved for format and content by the major professor, and not later than two weeks before the date of the final examination, the student must deliver a copy of the thesis to each member of the Advisory Committee.

Following the final examination and approval of the thesis, four unbound copies (two for the library, one for the advisor, and one for the department) of the thesis in its approved form, together with an abstract of not more than 600 words, and a receipt from the ISU Business Office indicating payment of all fees, must be personally delivered to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval by the Dean. The entire thesis will be microfilmed and the abstract will be published by University Microfilms in Thesis Abstracts. The cost of this service will be assessed to the student.

BS/MS Option

The goal of this option is to allow academically strong students to begin work towards an M.S. degree after completing the Junior year. This will allow students to complete an M.S. degree, as well as a B.S. degree, with only one additional year in school. This option is only available to students who have demonstrated an interest in independent research before the end of the Junior year, who can meet the Biological Sciences GPA and GRE requirements for admission to the M.S. program, and who have worked with a member of the Graduate Faculty who has agreed to serve as the student’s Graduate Advisor. After being accepted into the M.S. program, students who pursue this option will have to spend at least two summers doing research and/or coursework. Given its compressed timeline and academic intensity, this option is only available to students who have demonstrated a high level of academic ability.

The student will be required to complete all of the graduation requirements for a B.S. degree in the Department of Biological Sciences. That degree will be awarded when those requirements are met, typically at the end of the 4th year. In completing the graduation requirements for a B.S. degree, these students should have met all of the coursework requirements for admission to the M.S. program.

The student will be admitted Conditionally to the Graduate Program after completing the Junior year. Admission requires that the student meet the existing GPA requirement (at least 3.0 for the Sophomore and Junior years), and earn scores of at least the 35th percentile on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE. Admission to the Graduate Program will be on a conditional basis, with the following conditions:
1. The student must complete the B.S. degree, which would normally be awarded at the end of the 4th year.
2. The student must present his/her senior thesis research project at the ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium.
3. The student may not be awarded a teaching assistantship or other departmental graduate-level financial assistance until after the B.S. degree has been completed.

The M.S. degree will be awarded only after the student has completed all of the requirements for the M.S. program.

Requirements

These requirements are for undergraduate students admitted to the BS/MS Option ONLY. BS/MS students are restricted to a maximum of six graduate-level credits until after completion of the B.S. degree.

Summer following Junior Year:
BIOS 581 Independent Problems 2 cr
Spring Semester of Senior Year:
BIOS 692 Seminar 1 cr
Other undergraduate and graduate credits, as required by the Department of Biological Sciences.

Master of Natural Science in Biology

The Master of Natural Science (MNS) degree is designed to strengthen an individual’s background in biological sciences for secondary school teaching or for work in nature interpretation or environmental education centers. The student must possess or be working toward a standard teaching certificate, or, under exceptional circumstances, be employed or have specific career objectives that would not require teacher certification (as approved by the Graduate Programs Committee). This degree emphasizes subject matter and is a non-thesis program. It is not designed to prepare students for a doctoral program with a research emphasis or requirement. The degree is granted upon successful completion of a minimum of 30 graduate-level credits and satisfactory performance on a comprehensive written and oral examination.

General Requirements

The MNS degree is primarily a coursework degree and therefore differs from the MS degree in Biology in several important ways. It does not require course prerequisites for admisison. To complete the program, MNS students: 1) need not demonstrate breadth through coursework in each of the Core Areas, 2) are exempt from the Experimental Design/Statistics requirement, and 3) do not complete a Thesis. MNS students must meet Admission, Residency, Transfer of Credit requirements, and minimum Performance Levels.

A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required to complete the MNS degree program. Courses numbered 500 and above, and those completed with a grade of B or better, are the only courses which may be applied toward the degree. It is expected that the courses will enhance both the breadth and depth of the student’s biological content knowledge. At least 20 of the credits must be taken in Biological Sciences. Biology Teaching Methods (BIOS g513) is strongly recommended. A proposed plan of study should be submitted to, and approved by, the student’s advisory comittee by the end of the first semester.

Advisory Committee

The student must select a major advisor, and, in consultation with the advisor, select at least one additional faculty member from the Department of Biological Sciences to serve on an advisory committee. Additionally, a Graduate Faculty Representative (GFR) from outside the Department of Biological Sciences must serve on the committee. The GFR is approved by the Office of Graduate Studies, though students may recommend to the Dean of Graduate Studies a faculty member from another department to serve as GFR. The initial committee meeting should be held in the first semeser of the program. However, the GFR need only attend the final oral comprehensive examination.

Written and Oral Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive examination consists of a written and an oral portion. The written examination tests the student’s knowledge of biological and educational topics commensurate with the student’s program of study. The oral examination assesses the student’s capability to communicate answers effectively to areas of weakness indicated by the written examination.

The written comprehensive examination must be completed no later than six weeks before the end of the student’s last semester. Each member of the student’s comittee (excluding the GFR) will submit a section of the examination on which the student will be expected to write. The entire examination should be designed to require no more than 10 hours for completion. Each committee member will individually determine whether the student passed his/her section of the examination; the student must pass at least 75% of these sections. If the written examination is not passed, the committee may recommend that the student not proceed further in the program, or that the student re-take those portions of the written examination that were not passed.

The oral comprehensive examination should be schedueld within two weeks of satisfactory completion of the written examination, and no later than three weeks prior to the end of the semester. The oral examination will consist of questions psed by the student’s advisory committee after they have reviewed the results of the written examination. Failure to pass the oral examination can result in the recommendation that the student not proceed further in the program, or that the oral examination be re-taken at a later date. Failure to pass the comprehensive examination twice results in automatic termination from the program.

Master of Clinical Laboratory Science

The M.S. program in Clinical Laboratory Science requires an original research project that culminates in a thesis, a minimum of 32 credits earned in graduate courses (including research and thesis), and expertise in core conceptual areas of Clinical Laboratory Science.

Requirements

Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA for upper division credits taken at the undergraduate level. Scores in the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing portions of the GRE must be submitted; scores of at least the 35th percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE are required. If either the GPA or the GRE requirement is not met, the department may choose to admit the candidate to Conditional status.

In addition, admission into the M.S. program will require meeting one of the two following conditions:
1) Professionals already credentialed as Clinical Laboratory Scientists or Medical Technologists: completion of a B.S. or B.A. degree in a related science from an accredited university or college and certification by either NCA or ASCP as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Categorical certification by either of these registries does not wholly satisfy this requirement
OR
2) Professional entry-level M.S. completing certification requirements while pursuing the M.S. degree: completion of a B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited institution and completion of the following requirements either prior to entry or during the M.S. program:
a) at least 16 semester hours of chemistry to include inorganic chemistry and some combination or organic, biochemistry and analytical chemistry
b) 16 semester hours of biology, to include at least one semester in microbiology
c) one semester of calculus

The core curriculum in the Clinical Laboratory Science program is accredited by NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science). Successful completion qualifies the candidate to take the national credentialling examinations offered by NCA and ASCP.

Core Curriculum Areas

The three core areas for Clinical Laboratory Science that all students must include in their programs of study are:
Scientific subject core area including pathology, hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, genetics microbiology and molecular biology.
Management core area including information management, statistics, Westgard rules, predictive value theory, personnel, financial organizational and regulatory concepts.

Educational core area including educational design and adult learning for professionals within and outside the clinical laboratory setting.

Students are expected to have significant exposure to these core areas by the time they complete their degree requirements. Students coming in with NCA or ASCP credentials have already demonstrated mastery of the core scientific subject area; those who do not have these credentials will be expected to demonstrate mastery by an examination administered by the program before they finish their M.S. studies.

Students may opt to gain expertise through a variety of mechanisms including independent readings, formal course work, seminars or special projects. For those students who are not already credentialed, an additional 6 credits at the undergraduate level, BIOL 411N Clinical Experience, must be taken. This is usually during the summer semester. This does not count toward the 32 graduate credit requirement.

Required Courses for the M.S. in CLS used to satisfy the core areas described above:

BIOL 411N Clinical Laboratory Site Experience 6 cr
OR
NCA/ASCP certification
(does not count for graduate credit)
BIOL 511S Laboratory Analysis and Management 3 cr
BIOL 691-692 Seminar 2 cr
BIOL 648 Graduate Problems (research) 4 cr
BIOL 650 Thesis 6 cr

The remaining credits are to be taken from graduate-level courses (a minimum of 16 at the 600 level) in one or more of the core areas with the approval of the candidate’s committee.

Three graduate-level courses (6 to 9 credits) approved by the graduate student’s committee may be taken from outside the department (to be taken at Boise State University, Idaho State University, or other approved university) and may include adult education, management, and/or medical informatics.
The thesis project may be in a core scientific subject, management or education or a combination thereof.

Biological Sciences Graduate Courses

BIOL g500 Oral Histology and Embryology 3 credits. The microanatomy and formative processes of the teeth and their surrounding structures.

BIOL g504 Plant Physiology 4 credits. Study of plant physiological processes including water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, translocation of photosynthate, secondary compounds and phytohormones. PREREQ: BIOL 202 AND BIOL 203, OR BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102, AND ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY.

BIOL g505 Plant Form and Function 3 credits. Integrated studies of anatomical and physiological adaptations of plants to their natural environment. Data collection and analysis will be emphasized. PREREQ: BIOL 102 OR BIOL 203.

BIOL g506 Plant Diversity and Evolution 4 credits. Study of the reproduction, structure, development, evolution, and classification of the fungi, algae, bryophytes, and vascular plants. Lectures, laboratories. PREREQ: BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102.

BIOL g508 Plant Ecology 3 credits. Major factors limiting plant growth and distribution with emphasis on adaptation and response at the individual, population, and community levels. PREREQ: BIOL 202 AND BIOL 203, BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102.

BIOL g509 Plant/Animal Interactions 3 credits. Coevolution of plant and animal form and function emphasizing pollination, herbivory, parasitism, frugivory/seed dispersal, and optimal foraging. PREREQ: BIOL 209

BIOL g511D Clinical Microbiology I 3 credits. Study and identification of medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi, chlamydiae, rickettsiae, and parasites as applicable to laboratory and infection control settings. PREREQ: BIOL 235 OR 221 OR EQUIVALENT, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g511E Clinical Microbiology II 3 credits. Advanced topics in clinical microbiology, including application of laboratory techniques to the identification and evaluation of medically important pathogens, and correlations with disease states. PREREQ: BIOL 411D, ADMITTED TO MED TECH INTERNSHIP.

BIOL g511F Clinical Hematology 3 credits. Theoretical and applied aspects of clinical hematology and hemostasis with emphasis on recognition and correlation of abnormal laboratory observations with pathological conditions. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g511G Critical Analysis of Laboratory Values 3 credits. Evaluation of clinical laboratory values with emphasis on advanced methods, specialized statistics, algorithm building, and clinical correlations. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g511I Immunology/Serology/Immunohematology II 3 credits. Advanced topics in immunology/serology/immunohematology. Application of laboratory techniques to the identification and evaluation of antibodies and antigens. Emphasis on transfusion therapy. PREREQ: BIOL 411H, ADMITTED TO MED TECH INTERNSHIP.

BIOL g511J Clinical Chemistry 3 credits. Theoretical and applied aspects of chemistry with emphasis on test development, validation, and use in diagnosis and management of pathological conditions. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g511K Molecular Biology Laboratory Methods 3 credits. Molecular biological techniques necessary for the understanding of research and diagnostics. Specific skills include DNA purification, amplification, cloning, manipulation, analysis, sequencing expression of cloned genes, and computer bioinformatic analysis of this information. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g511M Clinical Laboratory Research 3 credits. Individual theory and application of related topics associated with the clinical laboratory. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR, ADMITTED TO MED TECH INTERNSHIP.

BIOL g511S Laboratory Analysis and Management 3 credits. Advanced principles of current quality control, personnel, financial and regulatory issues laboratory information systems, management and education. Student presentations required. Students taking the course for graduate credit will develop, complete and present a project.

BIOL g512 Systematic Botany 4 credits. Study of classification and evolution of flowering plants; techniques of phylogeny reconstruction based on molecular and morphological characters. Collection/identification of local flora. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOL 202 AND 203 OR BIOL 101 AND 102.

BIOL g513 Biology Teaching Methods 3 credits. Planning, teaching and evaluating teaching activities. Practical experience in methods used in science classrooms and enhancing professional development. Required for secondary education major in biology. PREREQ 16 CREDIT HOURS OF BIOLOGY AND EDUC 302, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g515 Human Neurobiology 4 credits. Cellular-to-organismal structure and function of the human central nervous system (CNS), and CNS pathologies. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g515L Human Neurobiology Lab 1 credit. Detailed examination of the gross anatomy and pathways of the human central nervous system. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g516 Population/Community Ecology 4 credits. Introduces quantitative analysis of populations and communities, emphasizing demography, distribution, abundance, spatial and temporal dynamics, biodiversity, coexistence, and applications to conservation and land use decision-making. Includes data collection and analysis. PREREQ: BIOL 209.

BIOL g517 Organic Evolution 3 credits. An integrated study of evolution as a unifying concept in biology. An examination of patterns and processes that affect the origin and diversification of species through time. PREREQ: BIOL 358.

BIOL g518 Ecological Topics 1 credit. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory/field work dealing with current issues in ecology. Topic/emphasis varies. May be repeated until a maximum of 3 credits is earned. PREREQ: BIOL 209 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g519 Mammalian Histology 4 credits. Study of human animal tissues, including structural and functional characteristics of tissues and organs. PREREQ: BIOL 206, BIOL 207, OR BIOL 303 OR BIOL 301 AND BIOL 302.

BIOL g520 Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy 2 credits. Study of human body structure emphasizing muscular system and its relationship to axial and appendicular skeleton. Focus on extremities, thorax, and pelvis with applications toward normal, diseased and rehabilitative functions. PREREQ: BIOL 301 AND BIOL 302.

BIOL g523 General Parasitology 3 credits. Study of the parasitic symBIOLes of animals, plants and other organisms focusing on concepts, principles, and consequences of such interactions and the coevolutionary processes by which they are created. PREREQ: BIOL 101 AND 102.

BIOL g526 Herpetology 3 credits. The biology of amphibians and reptiles: lecture topics include evolutionary history, functional morphology, physiological ecology, biogeography, reproductive, and population ecology. Laboratories and field trips cover systematic, natural history, and collecting/sampling techniques. PREREQ: BIOL 209.

BIOL g527 Ichthyology 3 credits. The biology of fishes; lecture topics include evolutionary history, functional morphology, physiological ecology, and biogeography. Laboratory and weekend field trips cover identification, life history and collecting techniques. Emphasis on Idaho species. PREREQ: BIOL 209.

BIOL g528 Medical Parasitology and Entomology 3 credits. Study of animal parasites, with an emphasis on protists, helminths and arthropods affecting human health and welfare by their presence or indirectly via pathogens they transmit. PREREQ: BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102.

BIOL g529 Regional Anatomy and Histology 4 credits. Regional approach to gross human anatomy emphasizing the use of prosected materials and microscopic anatomy. Designed primarily for students in the Physician Assistant Program. PREREQ: BIOL 301, BIOL 302.

BIOL g531 General Entomology 3 credits. Study of structure, development, classification, and life histories of insects, including ecological, economic and management considerations. An insect collection may be required. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOL 202 AND BIOL 203, OR BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102.

BIOL g532 Biochemistry 3 credits. Comprehensive discussion/presentation of structure, function and metabolism of biological macromolecules and their constituents, including energetics, regulation, and molecular biology, with emphasis on critical analysis of biochemical issues PREREQ: CHEM 301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g533 Microbial Physiology 3 credits. Comparative physiology of microorganisms, including structure//function, metabolic diversity, enzyme mechanisms of microbial metabolism, and physiology of extreme organisms. Lectures, Class Exercises. PREREQ: BIOL g532 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g534 Microbial Diversity 3 credits. Enrichment, cultivation, and isolation of prokaryotes from various metabolic groups and environments. Microorganisms will be identified using classical microbial techniques and modern molecular methodologies. PREREQ: BIOL g533 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g535 Vertebrate Paleontology 4 credits. Phylogenetic history of the vertebrates outlined in the light of morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology, and the significance of fossils. Field trips. Cross-listed as GEOL g535. PREREQ: GEOL g531 OR BIOL 314 OR EQUIVALENT.

BIOL g538 Ornithology 3 credits. Study of the origin, evolution, structure, habits, adaptations, distribution, and classification of birds. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOL 202 AND BIOL 203, OR BIOL 101 AND BIOL 102.

BIOL g539 Principles of Taphonomy 3 credits. Effects of processes which modify organisms between death and the time the usually fossilized remains are studied. Emphasis on vertebrates. Cross-listed with ANTH g539 and GEOL g539. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g540 Human Gross Anatomy 4 credits. Comprehensive regional study of gross human anatomy with emphasis on the upper limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum. Designed for the first year dental students and complements BIOL g550. Lecture and laboratory.

BIOL g541 Mammalogy 3 credits. General study of mammals including classification, identification, habits, ecology, economics, and techniques of study, with emphasis on North American forms. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOL 209.

BIOL g543 Endocrinology 3 credits. Study of the anatomy and physiology of the ductless glands and the properties and uses of natural and synthetic hormones. PREREQ: BIOL 303.

BIOL g545 Biochemistry I 3 credits. Introduction to basic aspects of biochemical systems, including fundamental chemical and physical properties of biomolecules. Enzymology including allosterism, metabolic regulation, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. PREREQ: CHEM 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g546 Selected Topics in Physiology 1 credit. Selected topics in physiology for dental students: blood coagulation-complement-kinin systems, prostaglandin and related substances, vitamins, steroids, mucopolysaccharides, collagen and other extracellular matrix molecules and cyto-and molecular genetics.

BIOL g547 Biochemistry II 3 credits. Functional continuation of g545. Lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. Emphasis is on metabolic regulation, metabolic dysfunction, biochemical mechanism of hormone action, biochemical genetics, protein synthesis, and metabolic consequences of genetic defects.

BIOL g548 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry 2 credits. Advanced laboratory projects designed to emphasize techniques of qualitative and quantitative biochemical analysis. PREREQ: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN BIOL g547 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g549 Human Physiology I 4 credits. First of a two-course sequence. Physiology of the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems. PREREQ: BIOL 202; CHEM 111 AND 112; COREQ: BIOL g525.

BIOL g550 Head and Neck Anatomy 4 credits. Comprehensive presentation of the anatomy of the head and neck as it applies to the practice of dentistry. Lecture and laboratory.

BIOL g551 Immunology 3 credits. Fundamental concepts of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated mechanisms of immunity. In-vivo and in-vitro antigen-antibody interactions are discussed. PREREQ: BIOL 235 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g551L Immunology Laboratory 1 credit. Selected laboratory experiments to accompany BIOL g551 Immunology. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOL g551. OPEN TO NON-MAJORS BY SPECIAL PERMISSION.

BIOL g554 Advanced Immunology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of immunobiology. Course content will vary with current demand. Students will lead discussions and present current literature. PREREQ: BIOL g551 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g555 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 credits. How the medically important bacteria, viruses and fungi interact with the host to produce disease, including microbe characteristics, pathogenesis, pathological processes, prevention, and treatment methods. PREREQ: BIOL g551 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g555L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory 2 credits. Will emphasize procedures for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria. Clinical specimens will be provided for use in identification of unknowns. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOL g555.

BIOL g556 Human Physiology II 4 credits. Physiology of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Includes studies of acid-base balance, peripheral circulation, shock, and temperature regulation. PREREQ: BIOL g549 OR EQUIVALENT.

BIOL g559 Fish Ecology 3 credits. Study of the behavior, habitat use, population dynamics, and management of freshwater fishes, especially salmon and trout. Laboratory and weekend field trips emphasize sampling techniques and data analysis. PREREQ: BIOL 209, BIOL 315, BIOL g527.

BIOL g560 Neuroscience 4 credits. Comprehensive presentation of the anatomy of the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord. Combined lecture and laboratory demonstration. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g560L Neuroscience Lab 1 credits. Detailed examination of the gross anatomy and pathways of the human central nervous system. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g561 Advanced Genetics 3 credits. Detailed and critical consideration of selected genetic topics with emphasis of recent advances. PREREQ: BIOL 358 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g562 Freshwater Ecology 3 credits. Study of the interaction of physical and biotic factors in aquatic communities. Field trips. PREREQ: BIOL 209.

BIOL g563 Human Pathophysiology 4 credits. The study of basic processes underlying diseases with an emphasis on correlating anatomical, functional, and biochemical alterations with clinical manifestations. Laboratory required. PREREQ: BIOL 301 AND BIOL 302, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g564 Lectures in Human Physiology 4 credits. Physiology of the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems. PREREQ: BIOL 301, BIOL 302, AND ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY.

BIOL g565 Microbial Genetics 3 credits. Principles of heredity and variation with application of these principles to bacteria and viruses. PREREQ: BIOL 236; CHEM 302.

BIOL g566 Medical Mycology 3 credits. Lecture/laboratory course addressing medically important fungi. Taxonomy, clinical disease, pathogenesis, immunological diagnosis and laboratory identification of contaminants, opportunists, superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses. PREREQ: BIOL 221 OR 235.

BIOL g567 Microbial Genetics Laboratory l credit. Laboratory investigations of the principles of heredity, variation and genetic exchange in bacteria and bacterial viruses. PREREQ: BIOL 235 OR BIOL 221 AND 223.

BIOL g568 Oral Microbiology 1 credit. Study of microbiology of plaque, caries, periodontal disease, immunobiology of oral disease and control of microorganisms with antimicrobial agents. Four periods devoted to laboratory study of medically important oral microbes. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOL g555.

BIOL g569 Special Topics in Microbiology 1-4 credits. Study of selected topics in microbiology. Course contents will vary with topics selected. May be repeated with departmental approval for non-repetitive course content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g570 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2 credits. Applied regional anatomy as viewed in sectional planes, emphasizing topographic relationships of organs and surface anatomy, with interpretation of correlated CT and MRI imaging. PREREQ: BIOL 301 AND BIOL 302.

BIOL g573 Industrial Microbiology 4 credits. Microbiological and biochemical aspects of fermentative and oxidative processes of industrial importance such as yeast, mold, and bacterial fermentation. PREREQ: BIOL g533.

BIOL g574 Human Anatomy (Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy) 5 credits. Applied regional anatomy emphasizing the development, histology and gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and cardiopulmonary systems. Includes laboratory with cadaver dissection. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g575 General Virology 3 credits. Introduction to the general principles of virology through consideration of structure, genetics, replication and biochemistry of animal and bacterial viruses. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF 90 CREDITS.

BIOL g576 Ecology of Water Pollution 3 credits. Study of the causes of pollution and their effects on the aquatic environment and its inhabitants. Special consideration will be given to the biological and chemical assessment of pollution in streams and to its control. Field work. PREREQ: BIOL g562 OR PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT.

BIOL g577 Bacterial Virology Laboratory 1 credit. Designed to acquaint students with the techniques and experimental principles used in the study of bacterial viruses. Must be accompanied by BIOL g575.

BIOL g578 Animal Virology Laboratory 1 credit. Introduces tissue culture methods and other techniques employed in the study of animal viruses. Must be accompanied by BIOL g575.

BIOL g579 Survey of Electron Microscopy 2 credits. Introduction to the potentialities, theory, techniques, and limitations of electron microscopy. The field will be surveyed as a whole, but primary emphasis will be on biological applications. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g581-g582 Independent Problems 1-4 credits. Individual problems will be assigned to students on the basis of interest and previous preparation. May be repeated. PREREQ: A MINIMUM OF TWO COURSES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g586 Human Systemic Physiology 5 credits. One semester human physiology course emphasizing the function and regulation of the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems. PREREQ: CHEM 111 AND CHEM 112; BIOL 301 AND BIOL 302 OR EQUIVALENT.

BIOL g588 Advanced Radiobiology 3 credits. An advanced-level class covering aspects of molecular radiobiology, teratogenesis, oncogenesis, and acute radiation illnesses. It also considers nonstochastic radiation effects and the epidemiology of radiation exposures. Cross-listed as PHYS g 4356. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL g589 Field Ecology 3 credits. An intensive field of study of at least one biogeographical region to increase students’ knowledge of and skill with field sampling techniques, field-study design, data collection and analysis, and report preparation. PREREQ: BIOL 209.

BIOL g595 Ethology 3 credits. Behavior of animals and the evolutionary mechanisms that dictate behavioral patterns. PREREQ: UPPER DIVISION OR GRADUATE STATUS.

BIOL 521 Ecological Concepts 3 credits. Major concepts in ecology in relation to environmental degradation, pollution, hazardous materials, and environmental management. Credit may not be used for a graduate degree in biology.

BIOL 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

BIOL 601 Animal Behavior 3 credits. Behavior and social organization of animals with particular attention to the vertebrates. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT.

BIOL 602 Advanced Plant Physiology 3 credits. Study of interrelationships of soil, water, and minerals in the nutrition of plants. PREREQ: BIOL g504.

BIOL 603 Comparative Physiology 3 credits. Study of the ways in which organisms meet their functional requirements. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT.

BIOL 604 Advanced Limnology: Streams and Biotic Production 3 credits. Study of the ecology of streams; chemical, physical, and geological aspects in relation to biota. The production of organic matter in flowing water is emphasized, including the tracing of food chains and food webs and the construction of energy budgets. Field trips. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 605 Biometry 4 credits. Application of descriptive and analytical statistical methods to experimental design and biological research. PREREQ: MATH 143 OR EQUIVALENT OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 606 Scientific Writing 3 credits. Review of basic principles of grammar, organization, style, and persuasive argument as applied to specific areas of scientific writing. Each student will write proposals, technical reports and review manuscripts, and reviews of proposals and manuscripts.

BIOL 607 Environmental Physiology 3 credits. Study of the physiological mechanisms and interrelated behavioral patterns by which animals respond to environmental factors. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 610 Principles of Molecular Biology 3 credits. Introduction to subcellular biology and molecular genetics. DNA replication, cell division, the genetic code, transcription, translation, enzyme function, and control mechanisms in procaryotic and eucaryotic cells. PREREQ OR COREQ: BIOL g532.

BIOL 613 Biogeography 3 credits. Discussion of patterns of distribution of species and their historical and ecological causes. Includes research project.

BIOL 614 Evolutionary Ecology 3 credits. Evolutionary theory applied to ecological processes, including selection theory, ecological genetics, life-history evolution and coevolution. PREREQ: BIOL 209, BIOL 358, BIOL g517.

BIOL 616 Advanced Community Ecology 4 credits. Historical and contemporary concepts and methods in community ecology and its interface with other fields, including molecular biology, informatics, conservation, social sciences, and landscape and ecosystem ecology. Emphasizes quantitative models and data analysis.

BIOL 621 Advanced Methods in Microbiology 3 credits. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 623 Soil and Ground Water Bioremediation 3 credits. Theoretical and applied aspects of biological treatment for contaminated subsurface systems. PREREQ: BIOL 587.

BIOL 624 Microbial Ecology 3 credits. Ecological principles applied to microorganisms. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND A COURSE IN MICROBIOLOGY.

BIOL 628 Cytology and Cell Physiology 4 credits. Advanced study of the functions and structural components of cells. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 629 Basic Concepts in Biology 3 credits. Considerations of fundamental concepts of biology, their origin and development. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 631-632 Advanced Systematic Botany 3 credits. Classification of plants as it rests on morphological, chemical, ecological, and genetic bases. PREREQ: BIOL g512.

BIOL 633 Advanced Microbial Physiology 3 credits. Advanced topics in microbial physiology and biochemistry. PREREQ: BIOL g532 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 634 Intermediary Metabolism 3 credits. Theory, reactions, and methods pertinent to research in intermediary metabolism. PREREQ: BIOL g532 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 636 Experimental Intermediary Metabolism 2 credits. Must be accompanied by or preceded by BIOL 634.

BIOL 640 Advanced Topics in Hematology 1-4 credits. Current research and practice in hematology including molecular approaches to diagnosis and treatment and stem cell therapy. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

BIOL 641 Advanced Topics in Immunology and Immunohematology 1-4 credits. Current research and practice in immunology and immunohematology (transfusion medicine) including molecular approach to diagnosis and treatment. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

BIOL 642 Advanced Topics in Clinical Chemistry 1-4 credits. Current research and practice in clinical chemistry including innovative instrumentation and molecular diagnostics. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

BIOL 643 Advanced Topics in Clinical Laboratory Education 1-4 credits. Curriculum design and evaluation in the clinical laboratory setting May be repeated for a maximum or 4 credits.

BIOL 648 Graduate Problems 1-9 credits per semester (may be repeated). Thesis related research. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.

BIOL 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

BIOL 651 Advanced Studies in Ecology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with ecological relationships.

BIOL 652 Advanced Studies in Physiology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in physiology.

BIOL 653 Advanced Studies in Vertebrate Zoology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in vertebrate zoology.

BIOL 654 Advanced Studies in Invertebrate Zoology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in invertebrate zoology.

BIOL 655 Advanced Studies in Vertebrate Paleontology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in vertebrate paleontology.

BIOL 656 Advanced Studies in Systematic Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in systematic biology.

BIOL 657 Advanced Studies in Plant Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in plant biology.

BIOL 658 Advanced Studies in Limnology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in limnology.

BIOL 659 Advanced Studies in Genetics 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in genetics.

BIOL 660 Selected Topics in Biochemistry 3 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of biochemistry. Course content will vary with current demand. PREREQ: BIOL g532 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 661 Advanced Studies in Environmental Physiology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in environmental physiology.

BIOL 662 Advanced Studies in Developmental Biology 2-6 credits. Flexible use of seminars, lectures, and laboratory work dealing with problems in developmental biology.

BIOL 670 Selected Topics in Microbiology 1‑4 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of microbiology. Course content will vary with current demand. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 675 Advanced Bacterial Virology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of bacterial virology. Course content will vary with current demand. PREREQ: BIOLg575 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 676 Advanced Animal Virology 3 credits. Detailed study of selected areas of animal virology. Course content will vary with current demand. PREREQ: BIOL g575 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 679 Electron Microscopy 5 credits. Introduction to uses of the electron microscope in biological research. Designed to develop proficiency in use and operation of the electron microscope, specimen preparation for electron microscopy, and photographic skills as applied to electron microscopy. In addition, students will develop a special project for individual study. Enrollment limited to students who have a demonstrated need to learn electron microscopy techniques. PREREQ: BIOL g579, GRADUATE STANDING, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 687 Environmental Science and Pollutants 3 credits. Structure and function of ecosystems, sources and characteristics of hazardous materials, mechanisms and pathways of pollutant transport and degradation, mechanisms of pollutant impact on ecosystems and human health. PREREQ: BIOL 521, AN UNDERGRADUATE ECOLOGY COURSE, OR EQUIVALENT.

BIOL 691 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature. May be repeated until a maximum of 4 credits is earned. Graded S/U.

BIOL 692 Seminar 1 credit. Review of current research and literature. May be repeated until a maximum of 4 credits is earned. Graded S/U.

BIOL 693 Seminar in College Teaching 2 credit. Review of current research and literature. Rotation of topics will include professional development, theory and practice of science education, and current issues in biology instruction. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Graded S/U.

BIOL 694 Advanced Studies in College Teaching 2-6 credits. Rotating topics on practical approaches to teaching college-level biology and conducting research in science education. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

BIOL 699 Doctor’s Dissertation variable credit. Graded S/U.

BIOL 700 Supervised Teaching Internship variable to 9 credits per semester. Graded S/U.

Department of Chemistry

Chair and Professor Holman
Professors: Castle, DeJesus, Kalivas, Rodriguez,
J. Rosentreter
Associate Professors: Goss, Pak
Assistant Professors: Holland, Krumper
Instructor: Braun
Senior Lectureres: Omar, R. Rosentreter
Assistant Lectureres: Jolley, Quarder
Emeritus Faculty: Braun, Faler, B. Ronald, Strommen, Sutter, Wiegand

Master of Science in Chemistry

Thesis Option: The M.S. program, thesis option, requries a substantial, original research project that culminates in a thesis, a minimum of 30 credits (including thesis credit) earned in graduate courses and seminars.

Goals

1. Graduates will attain a broad knowledge in the four major areas of Chemistry.
2. Graduates will conduct novel research in Chemistry.
3. Graduates will be prepared to continue their education in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Admission

Candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA for all upper-division credits taken in the previous degree program (a B.S. or a B.A. in Chemistry). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores must be reported. The score in two portions of the GRE (verbal, quantitative, or analytical) must be in the 35th percentile or higher to be considered for admittance with Classified status. If either the GPA or GRE requirement is not met, the Department may recommend to admit the candidate to conditional status.

Several courses are prerequisite for the M.S. degree programs; any student who has not met these requirements through previous course work must take them as part of his/her M.S. program. These are: one semester of calculus, one year of physics, one semester of inorganic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one semester of analytical chemistry, and one year of physical chemistry. Because these are undergraduate course prerequisities, any credit earned in taking these courses does not count toward the 30 credit requirement for the M.S.

Requirements

The Master of Science in Chemistry (Thesis Option) requires a minimum of 30 total credits approved by the Department of Chemistry and the Graduate School. Required courses include three of the following:
CHEM 609 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 630 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 655 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 671 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
AND
CHEM 601 Seminar 2 cr (min.)
CHEM 650 Thesis 6-10 cr

Non-Thesis Option

A non-thesis option exists in which students are required to take 15 credits of approved 600-level chemistry courses, including CHEM 601 (Seminar, 2 credits), and 15 credits of graduate electives.

Combined BS/MS Program in Chemistry

1. Students will obtain a broad knowledge in the four major areas of Chemistry.
2. Graduates will conduct research in a narrow part of one of the above.
3. Graduates will be prepared to continue their education in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Students may be admitted to the program after having completed 64 credit hours. Application for admission must be made to the Chemistry Department.

In addition, the student should have completed the following courses or the equivalent:
CHEM 111-112 General Chemistry I & II 9 cr
CHEM 114 Cations and Anions 1 cr
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 cr
CHEM 232 Quantitative Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 234 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 301-302 Organic Chemistry I & II 6 cr
CHEM 303-304 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I & II 2 cr
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 175 Calculus II 4 cr
PHYS 211-212 Engineering Physics 8 cr
PHYS 213-214 Engineering Physics Laboratory 2 cr

Requirements (See the suggested schedule)

During the first semester each student is expected to select three faculty members to serve as his/her advisory committee subject to the approval of the Department Chair. In the second semester, each student will form their planned program of study with their research advisor, write a research overview of their project, apply and be admitted to the Graduate School. The student is expected to begin his/her research no later than the beginning of the summer session. Thereafter, individual sections of the research paper will be required as students progress through the program.

Students must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School prior to their fourth year. The student must score at or above the 35th percentile in two areas of the aptitude sections (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical/Analytical Writing). Continuation in the program requires that the student maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 from date of admission and annual approval of his/her committee. It will be recommended that students who are not making adequate progress discontinue the program.

The student must complete a total of 158 credit hours. This corresponds to 128 credit hours for the BS degree and 30 credit hours for the MS degree. The final course selection must be approved by the Chemistry Graduate Program Committee. Students are required to have completed all general education requirements by the end of their second year in the combined BS/MS program. It is the intent that all students will finish within the period of 3 years after admission to the program. Successful completion of the program requires that the student write and defend a research paper embodying his/her research before his/her research committee.

Suggested Schedule

The following schedule will show how a typical student might progress through the BS/MS program. Even though courses are listed as suggested, each student is required to meet all course requirements for the BS degree in chemistry (except independent problems CHEM 481 and CHEM 482). Each student is also required to complete all four advanced chemistry courses (CHEM 609, CHEM 630, CHEM 655, and CHEM 671). These courses are taken during the second and third years of the program.

Third Year (Junior)

Fall/Spring
*CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory III 2 cr
*CHEM 331 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
*CHEM 334 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 cr
*CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry 3 cr
*CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry 3 cr
MATH 230 Linear Algebra 2 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
Electives 11 cr
TOTAL 28 cr
*Must be completed by the end of the junior year.

Summer
CHEM 485 Senior Research 6 cr

Fourth Year (Senior)

Fall/Spring
BIOL g532 Biochemistry 3 cr
CHEM g507 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM g508 Preparative Inorganic Chemistry 1 cr
CHEM g553 Modern Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM g566 Structural Analysis in Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 485 Senior Research 2 cr
CHEM g591 Seminar 1 cr
CHEM 609 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 655 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr
Electives 8 cr
TOTAL 27 cr

Summer
CHEM 635 Master’s Research 6 cr

Fifth Year

Fall/Spring
CHEM 630 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 671 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 601 Seminar 2 cr
CHEM 635 Master’s Research 4 cr
Electives 13 cr
TOTAL 25 cr

Master of Natural Science in Chemistry

The Master of Natural Science (MNS) in Chemistry is designed primarily for teachers and prospective teachers who want to improve their understanding of the subject matter of chemistry. Emphasis is upon the subject matter and it is generally a non-thesis program. Individuals interested in this degree should hold a teaching certificate or be working towards one. The program of study will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor and committee. The program requires a minimum of at least 30 credits, 22 of which must be taken in residence. A final oral examination is required.

Chemistry Graduate Courses

CHEM g500 Practicum in Physical Science 2 credits. Practical problems associated with equipping, setting up, and operating laboratories in chemistry. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM g507 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 credits. Structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds including coordination compounds; acid-base chemistry and nonaqueous solvent systems; organometallic chemistry and other special topics of current interest. PREREQ: CHEM 211, CHEM 352, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM g535 Environmental Chemistry 2 credits. This course applies chemical principles and calculation to investigate environmental issues. Natural systems, environmental degradation and protection, and the methodology of chemical detection and monitoring, PREREQ: CHEM 232 AND CHEM 234, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM g537 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit. This laboratory course utilizes both structured and self-designed field and classroom experiments to emphasize principles of environmental chemistry. COREQ: CHEM g535, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM g553 Modern Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 credits. Magnetic, optical, and electrical properties of materials, calorimetry, voltammetry, optical and laser spectroscopic techniques. PREREQ: CHEM 334 AND CHEM 352.

CHEM g581-482 Independent Problems in Chemistry 1-4 credits each. Directed library and laboratory research. Courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: CHEM 352.

CHEM g591 Seminar 1 credit. A formal introduction to the chemical literature including electronic methods of literature searching. A detailed treatment of methods for presenting scientific seminars including a full-length student presentation on selected library or laboratory research. COREQ: CHEM g581, g582, 485, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

CHEM 601 Seminar 1 credit. Oral reports of current literature and research in chemistry. This course may be taken multiple times as determined by degree requirements. Graded S/U.

CHEM 609 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits. Modern physical methods in inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on the application of group theory to spectroscopic analysis. COREQ: CHEM g566 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM 610 Special Topics in Chemistry 1-3 credits. Detailed consideration of a limited phase of chemistry; course content will vary with current demand and with the instructor; may be repeated with departmental approval for non-repetitive course content.

CHEM 615 Neutron Activation Analysis 4 credits. Theory and use of neutron activation methods for quantitative chemical analysis of natural and synthetic materials. Applications in geologic systems will be emphasized. Cross-listed as GEOL 615, PHYS 615. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM 617 Environmental Geochemistry 3 credits. Geochemistry of environmental systems. Emphasis given to low-temperature water-rock interactions, including sorption processes, retardation, reaction kinetics and reaction-mass transport modeling. Cross-listed as GEOL 617. PREREQ: GEOL g520, OR CHEM 351 AND GEOL 109.

CHEM 621 Organic Reactions 3 credits. Advanced study of organic chemical reactions with emphasis on synthetic applications. PREREQ: CHEM 302.

CHEM 625 Quantitative Geochemistry Lab 3 credits. Applications of instrumental methods for geochemical analysis. Cross-listed as GEOL 625.

CHEM 630 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 credits. Advanced treatment of standards, sampling, special methods of analysis, and methods of separation. PREREQ: CHEM 304, CHEM 334 AND CHEM 352, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM 635 Master’s Research 2-6 credits. A continuation of CHEM 435 to improve ability of students to solve chemical problems independently and pursue research at an advanced level. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. PREREQ: CHEM 485.

CHEM 640 Research Techniques in Chemistry 2-6 credits. Designed to improve the ability of students to solve chemical problems independently in the laboratory; special emphasis on development of manipulative skills, instrumental methods and supporting library research; nature of the projects dictated by students’ needs; may be repeated with departmental approval for non-repetitive course content. Limit 12 credits.

CHEM 650 Thesis 1-10 credits. Graded S/U.

CHEM 655 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 credits. Introductory material from quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics with applications in chemical thermodynamics. PREREQ: CHEM 302 AND CHEM 352, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHEM 671 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credits. Kinetics and mechanisms in organic reactions. PREREQ: CHEM 302 AND CHEM 352, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Chair and Professor DiSanza
Professors: Gribas, Legge, Loebs
Associate Professor: Partlow
Lecturers: Broadhead, Corrigan, Czerepinski, Dixon, Eckert, Hansen, Leek, Sowell, Underwood

Master of Arts in Organizational Communication
OR
Master of Arts in Rhetorical Studies

Program Goals

The primary objectives related to the graduate program in Communication and Rhetorical Studies are to help students develop the following competencies:
1. An understanding of the history and nature of the Communication discipline.
2. The ability to read, understand, and critique scholarly communication-related research and analysis.
3. The ability to design and conduct original communication-related research and analysis.
4. The ability to engage in critical thinking.
5. The ability to communicate effectively in writing.
6. The ability to communicate effectively through oral presentation.
7. The ability to construct and evaluate persuasive messages.
8. The ability to use effective information research strategies.
9. An understanding of the role of communication in interpersonal settings.
10. An understanding of the role of communication in group settings.
11. An understanding of the role of communication in organizational settings.
12. An understanding of the role of communication in historical/current events.
13. The program will facilitate the development of knowledge and skill applicable in graduates’ professional lives.
14. The program will facilitate the development of knowledge and skill applicable to graduates’ personal lives.

Requirements

To be admitted to classified status, students must score in the 35th percentile or above on one of the three sections of the GRE, and have an earned grade point average of 3.0 or higher for all upper-division credits taken at the undergraduate level.

Rhetorical Studies Degree

Required courses:
COMM 601 Introduction to Graduate Research Methods 3 cr
COMM 630 Seminar in Rhetorical/Communication Theory 3 cr

Organizational Communication Degree

Required courses:
COMM 601 Introduction to Graduate Research Methods 3 cr
COMM 635 Seminar in Organizational Communication 3 cr

Elective Courses for both degrees:
COMM g508 Communication Theory 3 cr
COMM g536 Rhetorical Criticism 3 cr
COMM g537 Rhetorical Theory 3 cr
COMM g540 Gender and Communication 3 cr
COMM g541 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr
COMM g542 American Rhetoric and Public Address 3 cr
COMM g547 Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill 3 cr
COMM g551 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 cr
COMM g552 Conflict Management 3 cr
COMM g554 Management Communication 3 cr
COMM g591 Independent Research Projects 3 cr
COMM 597 Professional Education Development Topics variable cr
COMM 650 Thesis 1-6 cr
COMM 660 Graduate Degree Paper 1-2 cr
COMM 691 Independent Study in Speech 1-4 cr

Students must select one of the following two options:

Thesis Option

A minimum of 30 credits. One to six credits may be thesis credits.

Degree Paper Option

A minimum of 32 credits and one degree paper. Two credits may be degree paper credits.

Communication and Rhetorical Studies Graduate Courses

COMM g508 Communication Theory 3 credits. Examines models of social science and how these contribute to the development of communication theory. Examines a variety of communication theories in interpersonal, small group, organizational contexts. Focus on history of theory development in communication.

COMM g536 Rhetorical Criticism 3 credits. Study and application of various theories and methods of rhetorical criticism including Aristotelian and Burkeian principles. PREREQ: SPCH g537 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COMM g537 Rhetorical Theory 3 credits. Principal rhetorical theories from the Greeks through the 18th century and contemporary American theorists. Writings of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Blair, Whately, and Burke are stressed.

COMM g540 Gender and Communication 3 credits. Course examines communication arenas from a perspective that focuses on gender and includes study of similarities and differences in female/male patterns. Topics include nonverbal, organizational, language, family and friendship.

COMM g541 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits. Largely theoretical course, drawing from research in social sciences as well as speech. Focuses on communication variables associated with interpersonal communication including awareness of self/others, nature/functions of language, nonverbal behavior, norms and roles.

COMM g542 American Rhetoric and Public Address 3 credits. Has a dual purpose: to study the impact of rhetoric (oral and written persuasion) on major events in American history; examine great speakers and rhetorical documents in their historical context.

COMM g547 Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill 3 credits. Rhetorical theory and practice of these influential leaders and the impact of their persuasion. Topics include Hitler’s oratory, Nazi propaganda, and Churchill’s World War speeches.

COMM g551 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 credits. Study of the rhetoric of contemporary issues such as the Vietnam war, the Black revolution, and other current political and social topics, including the rhetoric of ongoing election campaigns (taught alternate years).

COMM g552 Conflict Management 3 credits. Examines the dynamics of everyday conflicts across a variety of settings, from personal to organizational. Principles of conflict, similar across all communicative contexts, are emphasized. Theory and its applications are given equal importance.

COMM g554 Management Communication 3 credits. Examines the communication goals and functions unique to organizational managers and leaders. Topics studied include socialization and training, leader-member relationships, incentive-based systems of motivation, employee identification and commitment, and organizational development.

COMM g591 Independent Research Projects 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of professors in the various areas of communication, students will prepare reports and carry out projects designed to promote professional growth.

COMM 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

COMM 601 Introduction to Graduate Research Methods 3 credits. Orientation to departmental graduate program policies and expectations, overview of the communication discipline, and introduction to methods used for producing scholarly research in the field.

COMM 630 Seminar in Rhetorical/Communication Theory 3 credits. In-depth study and analysis of selected rhetorical and/or communication theories. See instructor for specific topics. May be repeated once with permission of instructor.

COMM 635 Seminar in Organizational Communication 3 credits. In-depth study and analysis of selected topics in organizational communication. See instructor for specific topics. May be repeated once with permission of instructor.

COMM 650 Thesis 1-6 credits.

COMM 660 Graduate Degree Paper 1-2 credits. Graded S/U.

COMM 691 Independent Study in Speech 1-4 credits.

Department of Economics

Chair and Professor Stegner
Professors: Benson, Norman, Tokle
Associate Professors: Green, Hill
Professor Emeritus: Hofman

Economics Graduate Courses

(No graduate degrees are offered)

ECON g504 Game Theory 3 credits. A mathematical modeling technique used to describe the behavior of interdependent economic agents. We define Nash equilibria in games with varying information structures: normal and extensive form games of perfect, imperfect and incomplete information. PREREQ: ECON 210 AND ECON 202.

ECON g509 Industrial Organization 3 credits. Industrial organization extends the theory of the firm to examine firms’ strategic behavior, including methods to differentiate products and aggressive prizing schemes, and the government’s response to these activities. PREREQ: ECON 210 AND ECON 202.

ECON g511 Political Economy 3 credits. A critical introduction to the relationship between economic institutions and social analysis. The social implications of different views on economic concepts, such as the division of labor, capital, and value, are investigated from a classical, neoclassical and an institutional perspective.

ECON g533 Economic Development 3 credits. Theories and principles of economic development, characteristics, and problems of underdeveloped and developing countries, alternative techniques and policies for the promotion of growth and development.

ECON g539 State and Local Finance 3 credits. Study of taxation, borrowing and spending by state, city, county and other local governments. Taxing and spending patterns are evaluated and compared by states.

ECON g572 Comparative Economic Systems 3 credits. Study and comparison of the theories and practices found in various economic systems. Includes a study of both the free market and socialistic planning.

ECON g574 Senior Seminar 3 credits. Discussion driven capstone class that integrates selected topics in economics. Students will be required to do economic research, and write on and discuss current economic issues. PREREQ: AT LEAST SENIOR STANDING.

ECON g581 Independent Studies 1-3 credits. Individuals will be assigned independent problems for research under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

ECON g585 Econometrics 3 credits. The application of statistical and mathematical methods to the analysis of economic data, with a purpose of giving empirical content to economic theories and verifying them or refuting them. PREREQ: ECON 201, ECON 202, AND MATH 253.

ECON g591-g592 Seminar 1-3 credits.

ECON 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

ECON 610 Applied Economics 3 credits. Applied principles and techniques of analysis in micro and macro economics. Cross-listed as MBA 610.

ECON 620 Seminar: Philosophy of Social Science 3 credits. The application of mathematical and scientific methods to the study of social, economic, and political life will be considered through the reading of certain seminal writings. Attention will be given to the fundamental assumptions about the nature of scientific rationality. Required of all D.A. students.

ECON 621 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Social Sciences 3 credits. Examination of selected topics in the social sciences from the analytic orientations and perspectives common and peculiar to the disciplines of political science, economics and sociology. Required of all D.A. students.

ECON 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. The student will do research of an economic nature supervised by a faculty member in the Economics Department. The research project will be of an interdisciplinary nature and the student will be supervised by faculty members from the department(s) involved as well as from the Economics Department. Graded S/U.

Refer to Political Science Department for descriptions of the following courses:
POLS 669 Independent Problems—Tutorial 3 credits.
POLS 700 Supervised Teaching Internship Variable up to 9 credits.

Department of English and Philosophy

Chair and Associate Professor Engebretsen
Director of Philosophy and Professor Wahl
Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor K. Comer
Assistant Writing Center Director and Assistant Professor S. Adkison
Graduate Program Director and Professor B. Attebery
Composition Director and Assistant Professor M. Johnson
Professors: J. Attebery, Baergen, Kijinski, Levenson, S. Swetnam, Westphal
Associate Professors: Hellwig, A. Johnson, K. King, Launspach, Montgomery
Assistant Professors: J. Adkison, Klein, Skidmore, Whitaker, Winston
Emeritus Faculty: Bagley, Cantrill, Goldbeck, Huck, Jacob, Jensen, W. King, Mullin, Myers, Schow, Smith, Tate, D. Walsh, M.E. Walsh

Graduate Learning Outcomes

The Department of English and Philosophy offers graduate curricula in English studies which include courses in language, literature, composition/rhetoric, and English pedagogy. The Department offers both the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Arts degrees.
The Department has articulated the following goals and student learning outcomes for students in graduate programs:

Learning Outcomes - Master of Arts

Stated Mission and Goals: Masters-level English programs in the Department of English and Philosophy provide students advanced training in language, literature, and composition/rhetoric in preparation for varying personal and career goals. Such training will provide students with the sound foundations needed to teach in the secondary schools, to teach in two-year colleges, to enter fields in which verbal and analytical training is essential, and to prepare for further graduate work in MFA, DA, or PhD programs.

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Masters-level English students will have an understanding of the history of British and U.S. literatures.
2. Masters-level English students will understand important theoretical approaches to the study of literature and culture.
3. Masters-level English students will design and carry out substantive research projects.
4. Masters-level English students will understand language as a medium of common linguistic principles; they will understand the relationship of these linguistic principles to communication and expression.
5. Masters-level English students will be prepared fur future professional activity as teachers, advanced graduate students, or for professional activity within occupations outside academe.

Learning Outcomes - Doctor of Arts

Stated Mission and Goals: Doctoral-level English programs in the Department of English and Philosophy provide professional training appropriate to terminal degree holders for students in language, literature, composition/rhetoric, and pedagogy. Doctoral-level students will experience an intensive generalist, interdisciplinary degree which focuses on training those who will teach English at four-year colleges and community colleges and also on preparing those who seek careers outside academe which demand advanced training in language, literature, and pedagogy.

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Doctoral-level English students will have a professional, generalist understanding of the history of British and U.S. literatures and the relationship of these literatures to other literatures.
2. Doctoral-level English students will understand and employ in their own work major theoretical approaches to literature and culture.
3. Doctoral-level English students will understand and employ in their own work interdisciplinary approaches to literature and culture.
4. Doctoral-level English students will understand theories of college-level pedagogy both in composition and literature and will be able to effectively translate these theories into practice.
5. Doctoral-level English students will define significant research projects within the variety of areas within English studies; they will complete these research projects and present the results to their professional community in publishable form.
6. Doctoral-level English students will understand language as a medium of common linguistic principles; they will understand the relationship of these linguistic principles to communication and expression.
7. Doctoral-level English students will be prepared for future professional activities as teachers or in other areas of employment.

Doctor of Arts in English

The Doctor of Arts in English prepares graduates to teach in two-year and four-year colleges. Thus the program requires breadth of study in English and American literature, interdisciplinary course work, course work in pedagogy and supervised teaching internships. Students will undertake directed research in one or both required doctoral papers.

Admission

For classified admission to the D.A. program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
1. An M.A. in English (or appropriate related field) with an accumulative grade point average of 3.5 in English courses.
2. Scores at or above the 50th percentile on the verbal section of the GRE general test. Scores on the analytical writing section will also be considered in admission decisions.
3. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from professors who know the student’s recent academic work.
4. A brief writing sample (about 5 pages).
5. A brief (about 500 words) statement of academic and professional goals.

Priority will be given to experienced, successful teachers.

Students admitted conditionally without GRE scores must take the tests the first time they are offered following their admission. Continuation in the program is subject to a student’s meeting this requirement.

General Requirements

The Doctor of Arts in English requires a minimum of 48 semester credits beyond the M.A. degree in English. A course completed as part of a student’s M.A. program may be approved to satisfy a particular requirement of the D.A. program, with the exception of the four required seminars in literature. However, the substitution of course work does not waive the minimum credit requirement for the D.A. program.

Not more than nine semester hours beyond the M.A. may be transferred from other institutions.

At least two consecutive semesters of full-time residence study are required.

Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average to qualify for the D.A. degree. Three grades below B during the entire program will automatically disqualify a student.

Graduate students must follow the policy on incomplete grades as it is listed in the Idaho State University Graduate Catalog.

Teaching assistantships and D.A. fellowships will not be renewed for students with incomplete grades on their transcripts.

Special Requirements

1. Students must complete two supervised teaching internships. The student must submit a detailed written prospectus for each proposed internship for approval by the Graduate Committee prior to the semester of the internship. An unacceptable D.A. internship will be interpreted the same as a course grade of C.

2. Students will write two Doctor of Arts papers, choosing from the following options:
a. One pedagogical or interdisciplinary
b. One from the choice not taken above or a creative or critical literary paper.
The doctoral papers will be evaluated by at least three members of the graduate faculty, including a representative from outside the Department of English. An unacceptable D.A. paper will be interpreted the same as a course grade of C.

3. A colloquium presentation on a topic of their current research, given in the penultimate or ultimate semester of full-time study, allows students to obtain experience in presenting the results of their research to their peers.

Course Work

Pedagogy Component
A minimum of 12 semester credits, including the following requirements:
ENGL 631 Seminar in Teaching Writing 3 cr
ENGL 700 Supervised Teaching Internship 6 cr
An additional pedagogy course approved by the department 3 cr

Interdisciplinary Component
A minimum of 12 semester credits.
Students will design an interdisciplinary component appropriate for their interests and professional needs. The Graduate Committee must approve a written prospectus for this component before the student begins the course work. In this component students are expected to explore relationships between English and another discipline (e.g., art, drama, rhetoric, psychology, history, philosophy).

Language and Literature Component
A minimum of 24 credits, including the following requirements:
ENGL 613 Methods of Scholarship in Language and Literature 3 cr
ENGL 611 Literary Theory and Criticism 3 cr
Course work in language studies 6 cr
Course work in language studies must include two courses chosen from the following list:
ENGL g501 Advanced Composition
ENGL g581 Studies in Grammar
ENGL g585 Linguistic Analysis
ENGL g586 Old English
ENGL g587 History of the English Language
ENGL 685 Seminar in Linguistics
SPCH g536 Rhetorical Criticism
OR
SPCH g537 Rhetorical Theory
Seminars in literature 12 cr
One of these must be in literature before 1800 and one must be in literature after 1800.

Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive examination, taken after the student has completed at least 32 semester credits beyond the M.A. degree, but before the student has defended either of the two D.A. theses, includes the following sections:
a. Pedagogy
b. Genre
c. Literature before 1800 or after 1800.

The comprehensive examination may be repeated one time, within 12 months.

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language, either modern or ancient, before the program of study is complete. The purpose of this requirement is for students to have a current knowledge of a language other than English and of its relation to the culture from which it originates.

Students may satisfy this requirement in one of the following ways:
1. By passing four semesters of one foreign language with an average grade of B, either during the course of study for the graduate degree or with an interval of no longer than two years between the completion of the last language course and the beginning of graduate study in English at Idaho State University.
2. By passing a two-part examination administered by the Foreign Language Department with a grade of B.
3. By having completed a major in a foreign language, as verified by a college transcript.
4. By having satisfied a foreign language requirement as part of having completed an M.A. in English with an interval of no longer than two years between the completion of the last language course and the beginning of graduate study in English at Idaho State University.

Master of Arts in English

The Master of Arts in English prepares graduates for careers and for doctoral study in English. The program emphasizes study in English and American literature and requires course work in the English language. A well-developed mentoring program provides supervised teaching experience in composition for students holding assistantships.

Admission

For classified admission to the M.A. program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
1. An accumulative grade point average of 3.0 over the last two years of undergraduate course work for the B.A.
2. Score at or above the 50th percentile on the verbal section of the GRE general test. Scores on the analytical writing section will also be considered in admission decisions.
3. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from professors who know the student’s recent academic work.
Students admitted conditionally without GRE scores must take the general test the first time it is offered following their admission. Continuation in the program is subject to a student’s meeting this requirement.
Students admitted without at least 21 credits of undergraduate courses in English and American literature and language, excluding freshman composition, will be required to make up deficiencies in their undergraduate work. The Graduate Committee will specify the courses that the student must take to do so.

Requirements

The Master of Arts in English program provides both thesis and non-thesis options. Each option requires a minimum of 30 semester credits in courses approved by the Department of English, and students in each option must pass the General Literature Examination. Teaching assistants must take a minimum of 33 semester credits, including English 731. Students must take at least 18 of these credits in 600-level courses.

In place of the 6 credits granted for the thesis, students selecting the non-thesis option must take 6 credits of graduate course work. Students selecting the non-thesis option must also pass a Set Text Examination to qualify for the M.A. degree. Students selecting the thesis option must pass the General Literature Examination before defending the thesis.

Students selecting either option must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language (see options for satisfying requirement under Doctor of Arts in English).

All students must maintain a satisfactory record of scholarship. Three grades below B during the entire program will automatically disqualify a student from continuing in the program.

Graduate students must follow the policy on incomplete grades as it is listed in the Idaho State University Graduate Catalog.

Teaching assistantships and D.A. fellowships will not be renewed for students with incomplete grades on their transcripts.

All students must take the following 9 required credits:
ENGL 611 Literary Theory and Criticism 3 cr
ENGL 613 Methods of Scholarship in Language and Literature 3 cr
One course in English language studies, chosen from the following group: 3 cr
ENGL g501 Advanced Composition
ENGL g581 Studies in Grammar
ENGL g585 Linguistic Analysis
ENGL g586 Old English
ENGL g587 History of the English Language
ENGL 685 Seminar in Linguistics
Students appointed to teaching assistantships must also take the following 6 required credits:
ENGL 631 Seminar in Teaching Writing 3 cr
ENGL 731 Practicum in Teaching Writing 3 cr

English Composition and Language Graduate Courses

ENGL g501 Advanced Composition 3 credits. An advanced course in which students develop an independent style in writing such types of essays as the personal, biographical, argumentative, and critical. May contain prose analysis. PREREQ: ENGL 301, ENGL 307, OR ENGL 308.

ENGL g506 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Production and discussion of student writing. Study in a specific genre, with emphasis on longer works. May be repeated once for undergraduate credit. PREREQ: ENGL 306 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ENGL g531 Teaching and Writing Projects: Special Topics 3 credits. Aids teachers of all grade levels and all academic subjects in developing skills in teaching writing. Combines composition theory and practical classroom exercises with ongoing writing and critiques.

ENGL g581 Studies in Grammar 3 credits. Focus on the study of transformational-generative grammar and its application to sentence level problems. PREREQ: ENGL 281.

ENGL g585 Linguistic Analysis 3 credits. Advanced topics course in the techniques of language analysis. Examples are phonology and morphology, semantics, or rhetorical grammar. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: ENGL 281.

ENGL g586 Old English 3 credits. Intensive study of the Old English language, with attention to its intrinsic structure and its relation to Middle and Modern English.

ENGL g587 History of the English Language 3 credits. Linguistic and historical study of the major changes and developments in the English Language.

ENGL g588 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3 credits. Study of the patterned covariation of language and society, social dialects and social styles in language; problems of bilingualism, multilingualism, creoles and language uses. Cross-listed as ANTH g550. PREREQ: ANTH 107, ENGL 281, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ENGL 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

Graduate Seminars in Composition and Language

ENGL 606 Seminar in Creative Writing 3 credits. Composition of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary); methods of teaching creative writing. Permission of the instructor required. May be repeated once with permission of the department.

ENGL 607 Advanced Professional Writing 3 credits. Discussion and practice in the techniques of producing and editing documents for business and industry, governments, and universities. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

ENGL 630 Special Topics in Pedagogy 3 credits. Focused study of topics in pedagogy that are not regularly covered in ENGL 631, ENGL 632, or ENGL 633.

ENGL 631 Seminar in Teaching Writing 3 credits. A systematic application of the knowledge of language to the teaching of writing, including the analysis and evaluation of student papers.

ENGL 633 Seminar in Teaching Business and Professional Writing 3 credits. Preparation to teach undergraduate business and technical writing courses. Includes the nature and history of business and technical writing, issues in practice and teaching, pedagogical strategies, textbook choice, and research design.

ENGL 685 Seminar in Linguistics 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics of linguistics. May be repeated once with permission of the department.

Literature Graduate Courses

ENGL g540 Philosophy and Literature 3 credits. Reflections on the relation between poetic and speculative discourse. Topics include forms of consciousness, temporality and narrative, metaphysics of genre. Cross-listed as PHIL g540.

ENGL g555 Studies in a National Literature 3 credits. Studies in important literatures and cultures not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Will include literatures in translation and literature written in English outside of America and the British Isles. Cross-listed as LANG g515.

ENGL g556 Comparative Literature 3 credits. The analysis of ideas, problems, and techniques common to important writers of various national literatures.

ENGL g561 Classical Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the classical Greek and Roman periods, especially in relationship to its cultural backgrounds.

ENGL g562 Medieval Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the Middle Ages and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English literature.

ENGL g563 Renaissance Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the Renaissance and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English literature.

ENGL g564 Seventeenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the seventeenth century and its background, with emphasis on English or American or other literature of the period.

ENGL g565 Eighteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the eighteenth century and its background, with emphasis on English or American or other literature of the period.

ENGL g566 Early Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the early nineteenth century and its background, with emphasis on English or American or other literature of the period.

ENGL g567 Late Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the late nineteenth century and its background, with emphasis on English or American or other literature of the period.

ENGL g568 Early Twentieth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the early twentieth century and its background, with emphasis on English or American or other literature of the period.

ENGL g569 Contemporary Literature 3 credits. Study of recent major literature and its background, with emphasis on English or American or other literature of the period.

ENGL g570 Post-Colonial Literature 3 credits. Study of post-colonial literary texts, with attention to the role of literature in history, political resistance, and social movements of one or more colonized cultures.

ENGL g572 Proseminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 credits. Intensive study in a single major author other than Chaucer, Milton, and Shakespeare, demanding some independent study and small group participation.

ENGL g573 Chaucer 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Chaucer.

ENGL g574 Milton 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Milton.

ENGL g576 Shakespeare 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Shakespeare.

ENGL g577 Shakespeare in Performance 2 credits. Intensive study of selected works by Shakespeare, with emphasis placed upon performance issues. Includes field trip to attend live dramatic productions of Shakespearian plays.

ENGL g589 American Indian Literature 3 credits. Considers literary works by and about North American native people, especially in relationship to history, genre, and culture, including oral traditions.

ENGL g590 Folklore 3 credits. Principles, content, and dissemination of orally transmitted religious beliefs and popular narrative forms in preliterate societies. Also listed as ANTH g590.

ENGL 648 Graduate Reading 1-3 credits. Supplementary reading course arranged on an individual basis. The course requires conferences with faculty supervisor and written assignments or examination. Requires approval of a prospectus by the Graduate Committee.

ENGL 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Research or creative project. Optional in the M.A. program. Graded S/U.

ENGL 651 Doctoral Thesis 1-6 credits. Doctoral thesis, consisting of two papers, each the equivalent of a well-developed article. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Graded S/U.

Graduate Seminars in Literature

ENGL 611 Literary Theory and Criticism 3 credits. Examination of major literary theories and critical approaches.

ENGL 613 Methods of Scholarship in Language and Literature 3 credits. Training in bibliographical and problem-solving techniques relevant to English.

ENGL 621 Seminar in a Major Literary Genre 3 credits. Study of the theory, form, and conventions of a genre. May be repeated once with permission of department.

ENGL 632 Seminar in Teaching Literature 3 credits. Practical strategies for teaching literature at beginning and advanced undergraduate levels.

ENGL 661 Seminar in Classical Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 662 Seminar in Medieval Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 663 Seminar in Renaissance Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 664 Seminar in Seventeenth-Century Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 665 Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 666 Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 668 Seminar in Twentieth-Century Literature 3 credits.

ENGL 672 Seminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 credits. Intensive study of the writings of one or two major authors. Critical and biographical topics and historical significance may be considered. May be repeated once with permission of the department.

ENGL 685 Seminar in Linguistics 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics of linguistics. May be repeated once with permission of the department.

ENGL 691 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 credits. Intensive study of a subject from the perspectives of two or more academic disciplines. May be repeated once with permission of the department. Fulfills three credits of interdisciplinary component for the D.A.

Supervised Teaching Courses

ENGL 700 Supervised Teaching Internship 1-9 credits. Practical experience in classroom or laboratory teaching. Graded S/U.

ENGL 731 Practicum in Teaching Composition 3 credits. Teaching composition under supervision. Required of, and limited to, second semester M.A. teaching assistants. PREREQ: ENGL 631. Graded S/U.

TESOL Certificate Courses

ENGL 680 Introduction to Linguistics 3 credits. This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of modern linguistics. Areas of study include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and programmatics, as well as language acquisition issues. The course will provide opportunities to explore the practical application of the topics covered in the course.

ENGL 681 Theory of Second Language Acquisition 3 credits. The course will: 1) address theories describing the processes underlying second language acquisition, as well as relevant research, 2) consider what conditions increase the likelihood of successful second language acquisition, and 3) review the implications of 1 and 2 for second language learning and teaching.

ENGL 682 TESL Methodology 3 credits. This course builds on the theoretical framework of ENGL 681. Students will learn how to develop effective ESL materials and curricula by taking into account the findings or SLA research as well as the characteristics, needs, and motivation of ELS learners. The class will involve a large practical component. PREREQ OR COREQ: ENGL 681.

ENGL 783 Practicum in Second Language Teaching 3 credits. Supervised practicum in ELS teaching or tutoring. Required for TESOL certificate. PREREQ: ENGL 681, 682 AND 12-15 CREDITS TOWARD TESOL CERTIFICATE.

Philosophy Graduate Courses

PHIL g500 Philosophy of Art 3 credits. Study of philosophic problems encountered in perceiving, interpreting, and evaluating works of art. Topics include the nature of a work of art, aesthetic response, expression, symbol; the nature and role of representation; the nature of interpretive and evaluative claims.

PHIL g510 Philosophy of Language 3 credits. Study of theories of language, with emphasis on contemporary thinkers such as Frege, Heidegger, Russell, Wittgenstein, Piaget, and Chomsky. Topics include the nature and origin of meaning, the temporal dimension of discourse, the significance of syntax, animal languages, computer languages.

PHIL g520 Philosophy of Mind 3 credits. Inquiry into the mind-body problem and representative solutions, such as dualism, philosophical behaviorism, central-state materialism. Related topics include the self, personal identity, immortality, claims of parapsychology, mystical consciousness.

PHIL g525 Existentialism 3 credits. A survey of major works of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus. Topics may include the origins of values, the death of God, the varieties of despair, the inevitability of love’s failure and the absurdity of life.

PHIL g530 Philosophy of Science 3 credits. A critical analysis of the philosophical presuppositions of the empirical sciences with attention given to the wider expressions of the presuppositions in contemporary life.

PHIL g535 Metaphysics 3 credits. A study of some of the main questions of metaphysics including such topics as being, substance, universals, space and time, appearance and reality, identity, freewill and determinism, causality and the nature and possibility of metaphysics itself.

PHIL g540 Philosophy and Literature 3 credits. Reflections on the relation between poetic and speculative discourse. Topics include forms of consciousness, temporality and narrative, metaphysics of genre. Cross-listed as ENGL g540.

PHIL g550 Ethical Theory 3 credits. Study of the nature of value claims, stressing ethical value claims; examination of the scope of reason in ethical decision-making. Applications to normative ethical theories. Related topics include human rights, justice, ethical and legal systems.

PHIL g560 Theory of Knowledge 3 credits. A survey of reflections on the question, “What, if anything, can we know?” Topics include knowing, believing, meaning, truth, and certainty.

PHIL g570 Symbolic Logic and Foundations of Mathematics 3 credits. A comprehensive study of formal methods of determining validity and of systems of symbolic logic, with attention to the philosophy of logic and the relationship between logic and mathematics.

PHIL g590 Philosophy Seminar 1-3 credits. Advanced reading and discussion on selected topics in philosophy. May be taken for credit more than once with permission of the department.

PHIL 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

PHIL 600 Ethics in Health Care 3 credits. Application of ethical principles and theories to current issues in health care. Topics include allocation of scarce resources, informed consent, duty to treat, research on human subjects, organ transplants, death and dying.

Department of Foreign Languages

Chair and Professor Fogelquist
Professors: Park, Sieber
Associate Professors: Carter-Cram, Hunt
Assistant Professor: DellaRossa, Tarp
Instructor and Lab Director McCurry
Adjunct Faculty: Anderson, Bassett, Heath, Holmquist, Johnsen, Mussler, Peterson, Robredo, Stewart, Tatarova, Zaltzman

Program Objectives

To increase knowledge and understanding of languages and cultures other than English through the development of foreign language skills in speaking, writing, reading, listening, and cultural competence.

Foreign Languages Graduate Courses

(No graduate degrees are offered)

LANG g515 Studies in Major National Literatures 3 credits each. Studies in important literatures and cultures not covered by regular course offerings. Will include literatures in translation and literature written in English outside of America and the British Isles. Also listed as ENGL g555.

LANG g537 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 2-3 credits. Study of the various methods used in teaching foreign languages, the extent and scope of language courses; the selection of suitable textbooks; audio-visual techniques and their contribution to language instruction. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

LANG g555 Introduction to Phonetics 3 credits. Introduction to descriptive linguistics focusing on phonetics and phonetic phenomena of English and the other languages of the world. Extensive practice in perception and production of such phenomena. Cross-listed as ANTH g555. PREREQ: LANG/ANTH 107.

LANG g556 Introduction to Phonology and Morphology 3 credits. Phonological theory and analysis; current theories in morphology. Phonological rules, representations, underlying forms, derivation, justification of phonological analyses; morphological structure, derivational and inflectional morphology; relation of morphology to phonology. Cross-listed as ANTH g556. PREREQ: LANG/ANTH 107.

LANG g577 Phonology 3 credits. Study of articulatory phonetics and practice in phonetic transcription of a broad survey of languages; phonological analysis and theory. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

LANG g588 Foreign Language Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be conducted in English. May be repeated up to 6 credits with different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

LANG 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

French Graduate Courses

FREN g500 French Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Survey of selected grammar and composition topics on the advanced level. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g510 Seventeenth Century French Literature 3 credits. Study of representative works of the 17th century, with particular emphasis on the works of Corneille, Moliere, and Racine. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g520 Eighteenth Century French Literature 3 credits. French thought as reflected in the literature from 1715 to the Revolution. Special emphasis on the works of Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g530 French Romanticism 3 credits. Study of the Romantic prose, poetry, and drama of the period: Lamartine, Musset, Vigny, Hugo, and others. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g540 French Realism and Naturalism 3 credits. Study of the main currents in French literature, as reflected in the works of Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Maupassant, and other writers of the latter 19th century. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g550 Twentieth Century French Literature 3 credits. Study of the main currents of contemporary French literature including symbolism, surrealism, existentialism, objectivism, etc. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g570 Readings in French 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in French literature. May be repeated once with different content. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g580 Independent Studies in French 3 credits. A directed project, under the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

FREN g590 French Senior Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be repeated up to 6 credits with different content. Conducted in French. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

German Graduate Courses

GERM g500 German Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Survey of selected grammar and composition topics on the advanced level. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g510 Survey of German Poetry 3 credits. Reading, analysis and discussion of representative examples of epic and lyric poetry from the major literary eras, with emphasis on German poetry since Luther. Conducted in German. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g520 The Age of Goethe 3 credits. A survey of the major works and movements of the preclassical and classical periods in German literature. Conducted in German. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g530 German Romanticism 3 credits. Selections of prose, verse and drama by leading German-speaking Romantic writers are read and discussed, and the principal literary movements of the period are considered. Conducted in German. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g540 German Realism and Naturalism 3 credits. A survey of the major works from Buechner to Hauptmann, with emphasis on prose fiction and drama. Conducted in German. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g550 Modern German Literature 3 credits. Reading and discussion of 20th Century works by the major authors of the German-speaking world, including Kafka, Hesse, Mann, Grass and Boell. Conducted in German. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g570 Readings in German 1-2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in German literature. May be repeated once with different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g580 Independent Studies in German 3 credits. A directed project, under the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research according to the needs of the student. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GERM g590 German Senior Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be repeated up to 6 credits with different content. Conducted in German. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Japanese Graduate Courses

JAPN g570 Readings in Japanese 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in Japanese literature. May be repeated once with different content. Conducted in Japanese. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Latin Graduate Courses

LATN g570 Readings in Latin 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in Latin literature. May be repeated once with different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Russian Graduate Courses

RUSS g570 Readings in Russian 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in Russian literature. May be repeated once with different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Spanish Graduate Courses

SPAN g500 Spanish Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Survey of selected grammar and composition topics on the advanced level. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g510 Spanish Medieval through Golden Age Literature 3 credits. Examination of Medieval, Renaissance, Golden Age Literature with an emphasis on the major trends that shaped Spanish thought and letters. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g515 Cervantes and His Age 3 credits. Study of Cervantes’ artistic creation and relation to the 16th and 17th centuries. The course includes Don Quijote and the Novelas Ejamplares. May be offered in English. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g522 Colonial Spanish American Literature 3 credits. Study of major writers and their historical contexts from the conquest to the eve of independence, including indigenous and colonial prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g525 Nineteenth Century Spanish American Literature 3 credits. Study of major writers and their historical contexts in the nineteenth century, including prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g530 Spanish Enlightenment and Romanticism 3 credits. Consideration of literary currents from the beginning of the Bourbon Monarchy in Spain (1700) until 1868. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g540 Spanish Realism through Generation of ’98 3 credits. Examination of major literary works beginning with the realist and naturalist authors and concluding with the Generation of 1898. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g550 Twentieth Century Spanish Literature 3 credits. Examination of modern Peninsular letters as evidenced in poetry, the short story, the novel, and the essay. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g562 Early Twentieth Century Spanish American Literature 3 credits. Study of major writers and their historical contexts from “modernism” to the World War II, including prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g565 Contemporary Spanish American Literature 3 credits. Study of major writers and their historical contexts from World War II until the present, including prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g568 US Latino Literature 3 credits. Examination of major works and authors in historical perspective, with emphasis on literary and cultural contexts. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g570 Readings in Spanish 2 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics in Spanish literature. May be repeated once with different content. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g580 Independent Studies in Spanish 3 credits. A directed project, under the guidance of an instructor, emphasizing individual study or research according to the needs of the study. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPAN g590 Spanish Senior Seminar 3 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics from language, culture, literatures or methods of research. May be repeated up to 6 credits with different content. Conducted in Spanish. PREREQ: SPAN 301 OR 302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Department of Geosciences

Chair and Professor Hughes
Professors: Link, McCurry, Rodgers, Nuhfer, Thackray
Assistant Professor: Ames
Research Associate Professor: Glenn
IGS Supervisory Research Geologist: Welhan
GIS TReC Director Weber
Affiliate Faculty: Akersten, Cecil, Kuntz, Mahar, McGinnis, Panda, Smith, Stephens, Winterfeld
Emeritus Faculty: Fortsch, Ore, Strawn

Overall Department Goals - All Programs

A. Graduates will think critically and comprehend written and verbal communications about geoscience topics.
B. Graduates will have specific skills for careers in geoscience and related industries, licensure, or to continue in graduate study.
C. Graduates will attain employment in geology or related fields or gain admission to graduate programs.

Graduate Degree Programs

I. Goals

D. Graduates will be prepared to communicate effectively at the professional level.
E. Graduates will be prepared to define, implement, and complete geologic investigations.
F. Graduates will have professional skills for employment or further graduate study.

II. Objectives

A. Provide graduate students with coursework, laboratory experiences, field exercises and research opportunities in order to achieve all goals set forth above.
B. Provide graduate students with a professional interactive environment that improves their opportunities to enter successful careers in geoscience.
C. Increase graduate students’ probability of obtaining employment in academia or industry, or of being accepted for doctoral studies.

Application for Admission - Graduate Degree Programs

A complete graduate application for classified status in the ISU Geosciences Department consists of:
a. GRE aptitude scores - 50th percentile or above in two of the three categories, or strengths clearly demonstrated in other components of the application
b. A letter of intent and statement of goals in Graduate School
c. An ISU Graduate School application form with official copies of transcripts from all previous coursework
d. Three letters of recommendation
e. Notification to the department: geology@isu.edu

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Science

A Ph.D. program in Engineering and Applied Science, administered through the College of Engineering, is available to Geoscience students who wish to emphasize Subsurface Science. The complete program description is provided under the College of Engineering section of the Graduate Catalog.

Master of Science in Geology

The M.S. degree is offered to those students who have degrees in geology who have demonstrated the potential for research and a professional career. Classified (degree-seeking, fully accepted) admission to the program is decided by the graduate faculty of the Geosciences Department in accordance with standards set by the Graduate School.

Applicants must hold the degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in geology or the equivalent as determined by the department. The student’s course of study will be determined by consultation and possibly an entrance examination. Students will normally be required to complete as deficiencies at the undergraduate level any courses required for the B.S. in geology at ISU which they have not already taken. Continued enrollment in the program is contingent upon maintaining a 3.0 grade point average and upon making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Students who do not meet the minimum requirements or who have incomplete applications can be admitted on a conditional or unclassified basis. Conditional status can be changed to classified after one or two semesters if performance is satisfactory. Unclassified status is used for students with large numbers of deficiencies or with very low undergraduate GPAs. Unclassified students may petition for classified status when their performance warrants.

Requirements

A student who wants to earn an M.S. in Geology must complete at least 30 credits of course work. These credits must be earned under the conditions outlined below:
a) The student must earn at least 17 credits (including six Thesis credits) at the 600 level in Geology.
b) The remaining 13 credits may be earned at the 500 or 600 level, of which eight credits may come from a related discipline.

In addition to the 30 required credits, each student must take two approved courses from outside the Geosciences Department (e.g., technical writing, anthropology, etc.) or may opt to take the foreign language challenge exam at the elementary level.

The department requires that the following core courses be completed. These classes are normally taken during the first and second semesters of graduate study:
GEOL 591 Seminar 1 cr
GEOL 601 Advanced Physical Geology 2 cr
GEOL 603 Geologic Writing Seminar 1 cr

Graduate students may not sign up for GEOL 650 (Thesis) until their thesis prospectus has been submitted and approved by the Thesis Committee. Additionally, all graduate students are required to present at least one geology colloquium dealing with their thesis topic prior to taking their oral examination.

Master of Science in Geology with Emphasis in Environmental Geoscience

A Geology M.S. degree may be awarded with the annotation “Emphasis in Environmental Geoscience” added, if the student completes the requirements for an M.S. Geology degree plus at least 9 credits in approved graduate-level courses in the general area of Environmental Geoscience. Students who wish their M.S. degree to contain the added designation “With Emphasis in Environmental Geoscience”, need to file an amended program of study form with the Office of Graduate Studies. The curriculum may be developed in, but is not limited to, the following areas: surface and groundwater hydrology; environmental geochemistry; surficial geological processes; geomorphology; volcanic, earthquake and other geologic hazards; environmental geophysics; assessment and remediation of hazardous waste sites; Neogene and Quaternary geology. Courses in related sciences and engineering disciplines may also be included.

The curriculum must be approved by the student’s graduate committee, and may include components taken at Boise State University and/or the University of Idaho. Inter-university graduate committees are encouraged.

Master of Science in Geographic Information Science

The M.S. in GISc degree is offered to students who wish to become competent as researchers and as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts and developers. The program focuses on advancing knowledge to acquire, store and manage, visualize, model, and analyze information about spatial features and phenomena, with strong emphasis on real-world geospatial applications. The M.S. in GISc is designed as an interdisciplinary study of the nature and function of spatial information systems and the application of these systems in research. Students wil be involved in the technical study of the design and evaluation of methods, tools, and techniques that will involve formulating hypotheses, collecting spatial information, and developing techniques for spatial analysis.

Applicants must hold a degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in any discipline that allows research focus on geotechnologies including, but not limited to: Geosciences, Anthropology, Biology, Business, and Engineering. Students can focus on either (1) the development of new GIS tools and analytical procedures or (2) the application of established and new tools and procedures to scientific problems. Each student in this program will have a member of the current Geotechnology Faculty as his/her major advisor. Applicants will be requested to state an advisor preference at the time of application, otherwise a preliminary advisor will be assigned upon acceptance to the program.

NOTE: Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this program, applicants should initially contact a faculty member or the Graduate Program Director in the department in order to match their interests with those of potential faculty advisors.

Requirements

A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for completion of the M.S. in Geographic Information Science, with a minimum of 15 credit hours (including six Thesis credits) completed in 600-level courses. The student’s graduate advisory committee (major advisor and co-advisor) will establish specific research goals, thesis topic, and the course electives in the program of study.

A 600-level graduate seminar and eight credits taken as core courses are required of each student. Generally these will be taken during the first year of study. Prerequisites for core courses are designed to permit students entering the M.S. program from all disciplines. Students entering with some or all of the core courses taken at the undergraduate level may, with permission from the student’s advisory committee, substitute other graduate-level courses in the program of study.

Program requirements are summarized as follows:
Graduate Seminar, 600-level taken in appropriate department: BIOL 691, ANTH 600, GEOL 601 1 cr
Core Geotechnologies Courses 8 cr
Electives (ANTH, BIOL, GEOL, etc.) 15 cr
Thesis (ANTH 650, BIOL 650, GEOL 650, etc.) 6 cr

Total (includes 15 hours at 600-level) 30 cr

Section A - Core Courses
GEOL 504 Advanced GIS 3 cr
GEOL 507 GPS Applications in Research 3 cr
GEOL 508 Geotechnology Seminar 2 cr
GEOL 509 Remote Sensing 3 cr

Section B - Electives
ANTH 523 Anthropology of International Health 3 cr
ANTH 582 Independent Problems in Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 593 Interdisciplinary Anthropology 3 cr
ANTH 641 Research Project 1-6 cr
ANTH 649 Independent Studies 1-4 cr
BIOL 518 Ecotopics: Ecological Applications of GIS 2 cr
BIOL 648 Graduate Problems 1-9 cr
CIS 580 Database Management Systems 3 cr
GEOL 527 Information Technology for GIS 3 cr
GEOL 528 Programming for GIS 3 cr
GEOL 581 GeoTechnology Internship 1-3 cr
GEOL 628 Advanced GIS Programming 3 cr
GEOL 606 Geostatistical Spatial Data Analysis and Modeling 3 cr
GEOL 607 Spatial Analysis 3 cr
GEOL 648 Research Problems 1-6 cr

Electives may also include extra core courses taken as electives beyond the required minimum number of core credits. Certain graduate courses not shown in the list above may be acceptable with approval of the student’s advisory committee. All courses in the program of study require approval by the student’s advisory committee and final approval by the Graduate School. Students are expected to complete a thesis that will be original and encompass all stages of scientific work, including project design, implementation, and communication.

Graduate students may sign up for Thesis credits only after their thesis prospectus has been submitted and approved by the advisory committee. Additionally, all graduate students are required to present at least one colloquium dealing with their thesis topic prior to taking their oral examination.

Master of Natural Science in Geology

The Master of Natural Science (MNS) degree in Geology is designed primarily for teachers and prospective teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of geologic processes, the nature of natural resources, and the effect of humans on their environment. This is a non-thesis program of study with an emphasis on subject matter that will enhance the ability of the teacher to give students an interesting, up-to-date class in earth science or geology. Those interested in the program should possess or be working toward a standard teaching certificate. Requirements include completion of a prescribed program of study of 30 credits approved by a departmental committee selected by the student in consultation with the student’s major professor and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies, and satisfactory performance on final written and oral examinations. See Master of Natural Science in the General information section of this catalog for details of the M.N.S. degree.

Cooperative ISU-Boise State University Master’s Degree in Geology

Graduate students admitted to the ISU M.S. program in Geology may, subject to the approval of their thesis committee, transfer up to 12 credits of graduate credit from Boise State University (BSU). The thesis committee consists of three or more people: an ISU Geosciences faculty member, a graduate faculty representative from ISU, a Geology and Geophysics faculty member from BSU (must be member of ISU graduate faculty), and perhaps an additional Geosciences graduate faculty as desired by the student.

Thesis research can be conducted under the auspices of faculty at BSU or ISU, but registration must be for ISU GEOL 650 (Thesis) totaling six credits. Students can register for GEOL 650 only after a thesis prospectus has been approved. Normally, students must spend at least one semester at ISU. Students may apply credits of GEOL 648 (Research Problems-ISU credit), taught by BSU faculty, to their degree. These are ISU credits, not BSU transfer credits.

The total credits required are the same as for a normal ISU M.S. degree in Geology (at least 17 at 600 level; at most 13 at 500 level.) The requirement of two approved courses from outside the field of geology can be met at either ISU or BSU. Presentation of at least one geology colloquium at ISU is required.

Cooperative ISU-Boise State University Master’s Degree in Applied Geophysics

Graduate students admitted to the Boise State University M.S. Program in applied geophysics may, subject to the approval of their thesis committee, transfer up to 12 credits of graduate credit from ISU. For details of this cooperative program, the student should consult the BSU Graduate Catalog and the BSU Department of Geology and Geophysics.

University of Idaho-Boise State University-ISU Master’s Degree in Hydrology

Access to the University of Idaho (U of I) M.S. program in hydrology is provided to ISU and BSU graduate students via the offering of University of Idaho hydrology classes at Boise State University. Students interested in the University of Idaho hydrology degree should consult the U of I Graduate Studies Catalog and the U of I Department of Geology.

Post-Baccalaureate GeoTechnology Certificate

(19 credits required)

GeoTechnology Certificate

I. Goals
A. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to apply geotechnology in their chosen careers or fields of interest.
B. Graduates will have the background to compete successfully for industrial and academic positions.

II. Objectives
A. Learn and perform techniques in Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning System, Remote Sensing, and related skills.
B. Increase knowledge of how geotechnical applications are incorporated into research, education, and industry.
C. Increase knowledge of geotechnical workforce needs and the future directions of geotechnological applications.

The Graduate Certificate in GeoTechnology is offered to students who wish to become proficient in the collection, management, and analysis of spatial data. Courses in three disciplines—geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing—are used to teach the theory and application of GeoTechnology. Students may pursue the Certificate independently or in conjunction with another ISU degree.

Classified admission is necessary to complete the Certificate and is decided by the graduate faculty of the Geosciences Department in accordance with standards set by the Graduate School. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school and must obtain a score of 35% or higher on the GRE Verbal, Quantitative, or Analytical sections. All applicants must submit an application to the Graduate School. In addition, students who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship should submit to the Geosciences Department a GA request form, 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of goals for graduate study.

Students will complete 14 credits of required course work and 5 credits of elective course work to obtain the Certificate. The following courses are relevant:

Core Courses (14 credits required):
GEOL 503 Principles of GIS 3 cr
GEOL 504 Advanced GIS 3 cr
GEOL 507 GPS Applications in Research 3 cr
GEOL 508 GeoTechnology Seminar 2 cr
or
BIOL 518 Ecological Topics 1 cr
GEOL 509 Remote Sensing Applications 3 cr

Electives (5 credits required):
ANTH 582 Independent Problems in Anthropology* 3 cr
BIOL 582 Independent Problems in Biology 1-3 cr allowed
CIS 580 Data Base Management Systems 3 cr
GEOL 527 Information Technology for GIS 3 cr
GEOL 528 Programming for GIS 2 cr
GEOL 580 Special Topics in GIS 1-3 cr
GEOL 581 GeoTechnology Internship 1-3 cr
GEOL 606 Geostatistics Spatial Data Analysis and Modeling 4 cr
GEOL 607 Spatial Analysis 3 cr
GEOL 628 Advanced GIS Programming 3 cr
GEOL 648 Research Problems 1-3 cr allowed
TOTAL: 19 cr

* Topic: Geographical Information Systems and Anthropology (or GIS and Anthropology)
For current information regarding GIS Center and courses, see the website: http://giscenter.isu.edu

Geology Graduate Courses

GEOL g502 Geomorphology 4 credits. Process‑response approach to landforms and landscapes. Historical perspectives, endo- and exogenetic processes, equilibrium and relict landforms. Emphasis on interrelations among various geologic sub-disciplines. Field trips, some lab exercises. PREREQ: GEOL 313 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g502L Geomorphology Laboratory 0 credits.

GEOL g503 Principles of Geographical Information System 3 credits. Study of GIS fundamentals, introduction to GPS, databases, and metadata. Practical application of ESRI Arc View. Build, edit, and query a GIS; basic spatial analysis. Requires competence in computer operating systems.

GEOL g504 Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3 credits. Study of relational databases, including spatial analysis, and remote sensing. Practical application of Arc/Info and Idrisi. Exercises include digitizing, querying, digital terrain modeling, and image processing. PREREQ: GEOL g503 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g505 Volcanology 3 credits. Aspects of physical and chemical volcanology: types of volcanoes; interpretation of volcanic deposits; properties of magma; generation, rise, and storage of magma; volcanic hazards and prediction. PREREQ: ONE OF GEOL 314. GEOLg502, GEOL 421, OR GEOL g552.

GEOL g506 Environmental Geology 3 credits. Humans and the environment. Topics include: industrial exploitation of fossil fuels, energy sources, soils, water and other materials, environmental health, pollution, waste disposal, hazards, disasters, and land use. PREREQ: GEOL 100 OR GEOL 101.

GEOL g507 GPS Application in Research 3 credits. Overview of satellite positioning systems usage. Topics include GPS theory, basic mapping concepts, use of mapping grade receivers for GIS data collection, and processing of carrier phase data for high precision applications.

GEOL g508 GeoTechnology Seminar 2 cr. GIS applications in natural and social sciences, ethical and legal issues, current status and recent advances in GeoTechnology. Lectures, discussion, readings. PREREQ: GEOL g503 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g509 Remote Sensing 3 credits. Fundamentals and applications of single frequency, multispectral, and hyperspectral remote sensing for physical, natural, engineering, and social sciences. Emphasis on acquiring, processing, integrating, and interpretation of imagery. Requires competence in computer operating systems.

GEOL g510 Science in American Society 2 credits. Observational basis of science; technology’s historical influences on scientific developments; perceptions of science in contemporary America; tools/strategies for teaching science. Cross-listed as PHYS g510. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g511 Planetary Petrology 3 credits. Chemistry, mineralogy, tectonic association and petrogenesis of the principal igneous and metamorphic rock types on Earth and other planetary bodies. PREREQ: GEOL 314.

GEOL g512 Petrology Lab 2 credits. Microscopic identification of igneous and metamorphic minerals and rocks. PREREQ: GEOL 313 AND GEOL 211. COREQ: GEOL g511.

GEOL g515 Quaternary Global Change 3 credits. Use and interpretation of landforms, sediments, and fossil life in the reconstruction of Quaternary events, environment, and climates. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g517 General Soils 3 credits. Formation, morphology, and distribution of soils, including developments in soil classification. PREREQ: GEOL 100 OR GEOL 101 OR GEOL 115, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g520 Principles of Geochemistry 3 credits. Chemistry of the earth; discussion of factors controlling abundance, distribution, and migration of chemical elements within the earth. PREREQ: GEOL 211, AND CHEM 112, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g522 Planetary Geology for Teachers 3 credits. K-12 teachers and M.N.S. candidates. Formation of planetary bodies (planets, moons, asteroids, and comets), internal and surficial processes, tectonics, and planetary exploration. PREREQ: GEOL 100 OR GEOL 101.

GEOL g527 Information Technology for GIS 3 credits. Study of servers, networks, system administration, relational database design and management, spatial database engines, and serving maps on the internet. The course uses traditional lectures along with demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. PREREQ: GEOL g503 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g528 Programming for GIS 3 credits. Course introduces students to Visual Basic programming for GIS. Students will learn the fundamentals of object oriented programming, rapid application development, basic coding, help documentation, and compiling. Students will complete a project where they develop a GIS utility of their choice. PREREQ: MATH 147 AND GEOL 100 OR 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g530 Principles of Hydrogeology 3 credits. Surface and groundwater occurrence, movement and recovery, water quality and pollution, well construction principles, and computer modeling. PREREQ: GEOL 100 OR GEOL 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g531 Geobiology and History of Life 4 credits. Principles of biology and geology applied to the study of fossil invertebrates; consideration is given to morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology, and the stratigraphic significance of fossils. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g531L Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory 0 credits.

GEOL g535 Vertebrate Paleontology 4 credits. Phylogenetic history of the vertebrates outlined in the light of morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology, and the significance of fossils. Field trips. Cross-listed as BIOL g535. PREREQ: GEOL g531 OR BIOL 314 OR EQUIVALENT.

GEOL g539 Principles of Taphonomy 3 credits. Effects of processes which modify organisms between death and the time the usually fossilized remains are studied. Emphasis on vertebrates. Cross-listed as ANTH g539 and BIOL g539. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g540 Ore Deposits 3 credits. Nature, mode of occurrence, and origin of ores with each type related to a given rock association and as the product of a particular environment. PREREQ: ONE OF GEOL 314, GEOL g552 (RECOMMENDED), OR GEOL 421.

GEOL g545 Environmental and Engineering Geophysics 4 credits. Geophysical applications to environmental and geological engineering problems. Includes seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, and electromagnetic methods. (Includes lab.) PREREQ: MATH 144 OR 147, GEOL 100 OR 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g550 Field Geology 6 credits. Five-week summer field camp, applying standard geologic field instruments and geologic concepts to a series of field problems. PREREQ: GEOL g552 AND 421.

GEOL g552 Sedimentation Stratigraphy 4 credits. Principles of sedimentation from source to diagenesis. The basis of stratigraphic nomenclature, classification, and correlation of rock units. Laboratory covers unconsolidated sediment, hand specimens, subsurface, and field techniques. PREREQ: GEOL 210 AND ENGL 102 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g554 Basic Engineering Geology 3 credits. Geology applied to engineering projects; geotechnical problems in civil projects; site methods. Subsurface investigations including scope, logging, and in situ and geophysical methods. Cross-listed as CE g554. PREREQ: GEOL 314 OR CE 332.

GEOL g555 Geologic Data Methods 3 credits. Classification of geotechnical projects. Geologic mapping for civil engineering purposes. Development of engineering geologic profiles. Pre-bid geotechnical investigations and field instrumentation for civil works projects. Cross-listed as CE g555. PREREQ: GEOL 450.

GEOL g556 Geology of Southern Idaho 2 credits. A study of the geology of Southern Idaho, including stratigraphy, thrust belt structure, Idaho batholith, core complexes, Challis volcanic episode, Snake River Plain, Basin and Range, and Lake Bonneville. PREREQ: GEOL 100 OR GEOL 101.

GEOL g558 Geology of North America 3 credits. Regional stratigraphy and tectonics of North America emphasizing National Parks and the Intermountain West. Graduate students will do extensive additional reading in current literature. PREREQ: GEOL 100 OR GEOL 101.

GEOL g565 Subsurface Geology 3 credits. Principles of well log interpretation and correlation, core and cuttings description, cross section and subsurface map creation. Environmental geology, hydrogeology, mining, geological engineering, and petroleum applications. PREREQ: GEOL 210 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g571 Historical Geography of Idaho 3 credits. Influences of geography and geology on Idaho’s economic, political and cultural history. May be team taught and include field trips, discussion sections. Cross-listed as HIST g571 and POLS g571.

GEOL g575 Essentials of Geomechanics 3 credits. Essentials of rock fracture relevant to geological engineering including stress and strain, properties and classification of rock masses, rock fracture mechanisms. Cross-listed as CE g575. PREREQ: GEOL 421 OR ENGR 350.

GEOL g576 Engineering Geology Project 1 credit. Team projects studying actual problems in engineering geology. Cross-listed as CE g576. PREREQ: GEOL g554 OR CE g554.

GEOL g580 Special Topics in GIS 1-3 credits. Visual Basic programming for GIS. PREREQ: GEOL g503 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g581 GeoTechnology Internship 1-3 credits. Choose a project with either natural resource or municipal GIS emphasis and work with real-world data at the internship’s off-campus location. Projects focus on using/creating geotechnical data. PREREQ: GEOL g503 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g583 Earthquake Engineering 3 credits. Mechanism and characterization of earthquakes; seismic risk analysis; site and structural response; applications from points of view of engineer and geologist. Cross-listed as CE g580. PREREQ: GEOL 313 OR CE 332, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL g591 Seminar 1 credit. Field trip or discussion of current geologic literature and geologic problems. May be repeated until 3 credits are earned. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.

GEOL 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

GEOL 601 Advanced Physical Geology 2 credits. An advanced level course in physical geology required for all first year graduate students. A review of the principles of physical geology, and an overview of current hypotheses and research in the field.

GEOL 602 Advanced Geomorphology 3 credits. Seminar in the treatment of theoretical concepts in classical and modern geomorphology.

GEOL 603 Geologic Writing Seminar 1 credit. Review of quality geologic writing practices; extended field trip and introduction to regional geology. Topics include databases, abstracts, stratigraphic terminology, grant proposals, thesis prospecti, and use of reference library. Required for all Geosciences graduate students.

GEOL 606 Geostatistical Spatial Data Analysis and Modeling 4 credits. Description, analysis and modeling of spatial data in the geosciences, emphasizing hands-on application of geostatistical software tools for spatial analysis and probabilistic modeling in petroleum and groundwater reservoirs, environmental remediation, and mining or any application involving spatially-varying data. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL 607 Spatial Analysis 3 credits. This course focuses on advanced techniques for spatial data analysis covering issues in sampling, characterizing, visualizing, exploring and modeling spatial data. Techniques for point patterns, continuous data, area data, and spatial interaction data will be emphasized. PREREQ: GEOL g503, MATH 170/175, AND A BASIC STATISTICS CLASS (e.g., MATH 253) OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL 615 Neutron Activation Analysis 4 credits. Theory and use of neutron activation methods for quantitative chemical analysis of natural and synthetic materials. Applications in geologic systems will be emphasized. Cross-listed as CHEM 615, PHYS 615. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL 617 Environmental Geochemistry 3 credits. Geochemistry of environmental systems. Emphasis given to low-temperature water-rock interactions, including sorption processes, retardation, reaction kinetics and reaction-mass transport modeling. Cross-listed as CHEM 617. PREREQ: CHEM 112 AND GEOL g520 OR CHEM 351.

GEOL 618 Applied Geophysics 3 credits. Geologic interpretation of reflection seismic, refraction seismic, gravity, magnetic, and ground-penetrating radar data.

GEOL 621 Advanced Structural Geology 3 credits. Current aspects of structural geology or tectonics. May focus on regional structures, tectonic theories, orogenic mechanics, global tectonic model(s), or topics of special interest in structural geology.

GEOL 622 Orogenic Belts of the World 3 credits. Interdisciplinary analysis of Alpine and Cordilleran-type mountain belts including their infrastructure, tectonic evolution, and mechanisms of formation.

GEOL 623 Tectonics and Sedimentation 3 credits. Sedimentary basin analysis and mechanisms of subsidence. Extensional, compressional and strike-slip tectonics as related to depositional systems, facies architecture, and provenance.

GEOL 625 Quantitative Geochemistry Lab 3 credits. Practical application of theory involving use and operation of instrumental techniques. Cross-listed as CHEM 625.

GEOL 628 Advanced GIS Programming 3 credits. Course focuses on Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming for ArcGIS. Students will learn to navigate, interact, and utilize ArcObjects to customize ArcGIS and to create and distribute their own customizations (i.e., dll). PREREQ: GEOL g503, GEOL g528, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

GEOL 630 Advanced Hydrogeology 3 credits. Advanced topics in hydrogeology, including precipitation and stream flow, soil moisture, principles and modeling of groundwater flow, migration of wastes in both saturated and unsaturated zones, design and impact of production wells, water chemistry. PREREQ: GEOL g530 OR EQUIVALENT.

GEOL 631 Sedimentology 3 credits. Provenance, dispersal, and environments of deposition; emphasis on various aspects of surface equilibria.

GEOL 641 Advanced Petrology 3 credits. Selected topics in igneous and/or metamorphic petrology, regional and/or global aspects of current interest, including relationship to major advances in other areas of solid earth sciences.

GEOL 646 The Sedimentary Record 4 credits. Earth history as revealed in sedimentary facies, provenance, chemical and isotopic excursions. Methods of analysis including sequence stratigraphy, geochronology, biogeochemistry, chemostratigraphy. Sedimentary petrology and field methods emphasized in lab.

GEOL 648 Research Problems 1-6 credits. Independent research on non-thesis subject matter, subject to approval of the staff before results receive credit. Course may be repeated until 10 credits are earned.

GEOL 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Ordinarily a field problem with supporting laboratory work undertaken by the student with approval of the geology graduate faculty, and after a thesis prospectus has been accepted. Graded S/U.

Department of History

Chair and Professor A. Christelow
Professors: S. Christelow, Hale, Hatzenbuehler, Owens
Associate Professor: Woodworth-Ney
Assistant Professors: Kuhlman, Marsh
Adjunct Faculty: Reinke
Emeritus Faculty: Marley, Ruckman, Swanson

Master of Arts in Historical Resources Management

The M.A. will be offered to those students with an academic background in history who are seeking a program in geographically-integrated history that combines an emphasis on the use of relevant and critical emerging technologies, especially Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related Information Technologies, with an internship that develops skills in the appropriate use of historical sources, critical thinking, collaboration, and written, oral, and visual communication. Strong preparation in the organization and analysis of complex historical data will enable graduates to compete successfully for a wide variety of jobs with state, national, and international businesses and educational, government, and private agencies and to strenghten K-12 and higher education teaching in an increasingly technological instructional enviroment. Interested students will begin applying for admission to the program in the fall of 2006 and will begin their studies in the fall of 2007. Further information may be obtained from the History Department.

Admission

a) Applicants must have a 3.0 or above in the last two years of undergraduate work and a 3.5 or above in any graduate work in History or related subjects.
b) Applicants must achieve scores at the 35th percentile or above on each of the three components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
c) Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their academic work.
d) Applicants must have at least 18 credits of previous course work in History at the upper-division level. Students will be required to compensate for deficiencies in undergraduate course work.
e) Applicants must have taken GEOL g 403, Principles of Geographic Information Systems, or its equivalent, or present evidence that this course will be completed prior to entering the Historical Resources Management master’s program.
f) Applicants must submit as part of their admissions application a statement of interest in historical studies and personal goals. Particular attention should be given to explaining how these interests and goals relate to the Historical Resources Management master’s program.

Note on the administration of admissions: to be successful, an applicant must receive the support of someone in the department willing to chair the applicant’s graduate committee and of a second department member willing to serve on the graduate committee.

Requirements

a) A minimum of 30 semester credits.

b) Core courses, 15 credits (12 at the 600-level): The core courses are designed to teach students (1) about the use of GIS and related Information Technologies in historical studies, the proper use of primary sources, the major contemporary historiographical debates, and how to obtain funding; (2) to collaborate in the physical and virtual workplace; and (3) to communicate effectively by visual, oral, and written means. All student in the master’s program will have taken GEOL g503, Principles of Geographical Information Systems, or its equivalent prior to admission.

Core Courses

Minimum requirements: 15 credit hours total; 12 at 600-level:
HIST 590 Cartography: History and Design 3 cr
HIST 600 Graduate Proseminar 3 cr
HIST 610 Geographic Information Systems in
Historical Studies 3 cr
HIST 642 Presentation of History Projects 3 cr
HIST 695 Research Resources in History 3 cr

c) An internship is required. The internship will require the student to use Geographic Infromation Systems (GIS) and related Information Technologies (IT) in a collaborative work environment to accomplish one or more of the following: to explore, analyze, and visualize historical resources, the interactions among them, and their relationship to space and time; to catalogue, connect, and distribute historical resources on local and global scales; to develop public policy; to formulate questions for analysis; and to present the results of such work in response to research problems posed by individual researchers, community groups, public entities, and private institutions.

d) Electives: at least 12 credits of elective course work must be in History, beyond the required core courses and internship. All students in the master’s program will have taken at least 18 credits of previous course work in History at the upper-division level prior to admission.

e) There will be a final oral examination. For students seeking the M.A. in Historical Resources Management with the thesis option, the examination will be based on the thesis. For those seeking the degree with the non-thesis option, the examination will be based either on the internship project or on GIS-based modules created for HIST 642, Presentation of History Projects. The format of the non-thesis option examination will be flexible in order to accommodate a wide variety of possible student experiences.

f) Because the program deals with a rapidly-changing field, a student must complete all requirements for the degree within four (4) years after beginning course work. The program is designed for completion within two years but can be extended to accommodate part-time students.

History Graduate Courses

HIST g505 Problems in History 3 credits. A thorough consideration of historical problems, particularly from a comparative perspective. Designed to give deeper insight into problems, issues, and topics which are treated more generally in other courses. May be repeated with different content.

HIST g518 U.S. History Survey for Education Majors 3 credits. U.S. history from indigenous cultures through modern America. Based on Idaho Department of Education Standards for High School Students. PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

HIST g521 Federal Indian Relations 3 credits. This course provides a legal-historical examination of the relationship between North American tribal peoples and the U.S. federal government between 1750 and the present. Special emphasis will be placed on Indian removal, assimilation policy, treaty negotiation, the Dawes Severalty Act, education policy, Indian reorganization policy, and termination.

HIST g523 Idaho History 3 credits. A survey of the social, cultural, environmental, and political history of Idaho from pre-contact indigenous cultures to the present, emphasizing Idaho’s relation to other states and regions in the West.

HIST g525 Women in the North American West 3 credits. Comparative examination of the varied experiences of women in the North American West. Analyzes perceptions of women and women’s views of themselves, women’s activism, and women’s cultural activities. Places special emphasis on the use of non-textual historical sources in uncovering the past lives of North American western women.

HIST g527 North American West 3 credits. History of the North American West from pre-contact indigenous cultures to the present, with an emphasis on exploration, settlement, ethnic groups, borderlands, environment, federal policy, and cultural depictions.

HIST g529 Foreign Relations since 1900 3 credits. An introduction to the history of international relations in the twentieth century. This course emphasizes the impact of wars on various peoples and cultures, anti-colonialism and the rise of the so-called ‘Third World,’ and the processes of political, cultural and economic ‘globalization.’

HIST g530 Global Environmental History 3 credits. Comparative examinations of historical interactions between humans and environmental factors in various time periods and regions throughout the world, and an assessment of their impacts on historical change.

HIST g535 Colonial Frontiers in America and Africa 3 credits. A comparative examination of exploration, conquest, and resistance, and the interaction of cultures in frontier settings. Examines both the realities of the frontier and their impact on Western thought and imagination.

HIST g537 Families in Former Times 3 credits. Reconstructs the marriage patterns and domestic lives of people in pre-industrial Europe (1000-1700 AD).

HIST g538 Women in Pre-Industrial Europe 3 credits. Compares and contrasts the social, cultural and economic roles of women from 700-1700 AD, and analyzes the impacts of historical change on their lives.

HIST g539 Women in History 3 credits. Comparative study of the history of women in different world regions.

HIST g541 The Viking Age 3 credits. Studies the cultures and societies of Scandinavia, England and continental Europe from 700 to 1100 AD.

HIST g543 English History 3 credits. Survey of the more important British political, constitutional, economic, and cultural developments from Anglo-Saxon times to the Victorian Period.

HIST g544 Victorian England and After 3 credits. England, 1837 to the present. An examination of the cultural, social, political, and economic history of the most prosperous and productive period of English history including British national and imperial decline in the twentieth century.

HIST g546 Social and Economic History of Greece and Rome 3 credits. Investigates ways in which geography, demography and politics affected the mentalities and behaviors of social groups—women, patrons, clients and slaves—and the functioning of households, villages and cities.

HIST g548 Medieval Social and Economic History 3 credits. Analyzes the impact of political instability, migration and environment upon Europeans (AD 200 - 1400).

HIST g550 Golden Age Castile 3 credits. History of a major European country in an age of globalization, military revolution, religious conflict, and significant cultural development, 1450-1700.

HIST g553 Renaissance Creativity 3 credits. Examination of the conditions promoting individual creativity among Europeans in the first global age, 1400-1700. Special emphasis on geospatial research on the history of printing.

HIST g560 The Global Hispanic Monarchy 3 credits. The African, American, Asian, European, and Oceanic domains of the Iberian Habsburg dynasty, especially those of Castile and Portugal, whose officials and subjects created and maintained many of the communications routes that defined the first global age. Students prepare geospatial datasets on these routes.

HIST g561 Independent Study: U.S. 1-3 credits. Selected readings in areas and periods not covered by the regular curriculum offerings. PREREQ: PREVIOUS UPPER-DIVISION COURSE WORK IN THE SUBJECT AREA, WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF A-; GPA OF 3.5 IN ALL HISTORY COURSES; PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR; AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

HIST g562 Independent Study: Europe 1-3 credits. Selected readings in areas and periods not covered by the regular curriculum offerings. PREREQ: PREVIOUS UPPER-DIVISION COURSE WORK IN THE SUBJECT AREA, WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF A-; GPA OF 3.5 IN ALL HISTORY COURSES; PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR; AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

HIST g563 Independent Study: World Regions 1-3 credits. Selected readings in areas and periods not covered by the regular curriculum offerings. PREREQ: PREVIOUS UPPER-DIVISION COURSE WORK IN THE SUBJECT AREA, WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF A-; GPA OF 3.5 IN ALL HISTORY COURSES; PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR; AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

HIST g571 Historical Geography of Idaho 3 credits. Influences of geography and geology on Idaho’s economic, political and cultural history. May be team taught, and includes field trips, discussion sections. Cross-listed as GEOL g571 and POLS g571.

HIST g574 Islam and Nationalism in the Modern World 3 credits. A study of the interaction of Islam and national and ethnic identities in the Middle East including North Africa from 1800 up to the recent past.

HIST g578 Imperialism and Progressivism 3 credits. A study of the world 1880-1920. Movements of change within the West, Third World responses to the Western challenge, and global crisis. PREREQ: HIST 252, 254, OR 255.

HIST g590 Cartography: History and Design 3 credits. History of how map-makers represent geographic, spatial data. Special attention to the elements of successful cartographic design. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

HIST g591 Seminar 3 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation for research papers on selected topics. (For seniors majoring in history.) PREREQ: SENIOR STANDING IN HISTORY MAJOR; HIST 291.

HIST 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

HIST 600 Graduate Proseminar 3 credits. Introduction to graduate studies. Focus on contemporary historiographical debates, with emphasis on those related to location and spatial relationships. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

HIST 610 Geographic Information Systems in Historical Studies 3 credits. Introduction to the use of GIS in historical studies. Detailed examination of major projects around the world, of handling uncertainty and fragmentary data, and of problems of interoperability in integrating data about a place and sharing data from different studies. Practice in using primary sources in conjunction with GIS and related Information Technologies and in creating and using geographically integrated history databases. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

HIST 642 Presentation of History Projects 3 credits. Course on preparation of GIS-based modules for history courses and/or for presentations to professional audiences, administrative and political bodies, and the general public. Attention to the use of posters and the Internet. Stress on visual analysis and design. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

HIST 645 Independent Research Project 1-6 credits. Individual research project employing Geographic Information Systems. Topic selected by the student. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR WHO WILL DIRECT THE PROJECT AND OF THE STUDENT’S HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GRADUATE COMMITTEE.

HIST 650 Thesis 1-9 credits. Open to students seeking the M.A. in Historical Resources Management with the thesis option. May be repeated.

HIST 664 Graduate Internship 3-12 credits. Supervised experience in the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other relevant Information Technologies to a historical project in a collaborative work environment. May be repeated. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR WHO WILL DIRECT THE INTERNSHIP AND OF THE STUDENT’S HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GRADUATE COMMITTEE.

HIST 695 Research Resources in History 3 credits. Instruction in the discovery of funding sources for historical research and its application, and in the writing of successful funding proposals. Practice drafting proposals for major government and private funding sources in the humanities, military, public health and human services, social and natural sciences, and technology sectors. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Women’s Studies Graduate Courses

W S g561 Independent Study 1-3 credits. Selected readings and research in areas of Women’s Studies not covered by the regular curricular offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. PREREQ: 3.0 CUMULATIVE GPA AND W S 201 OR EQUIVALENT; PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

James E. Rogers Department of Mass Communication

Chair and Professor Loving
Professors: Frazier, Jull
Assistant Professors: Beachboard-Robinson, Hallaq, Wells
Emeritus Faculty: House, Mauch, Trinklein

Mass Communication Graduate Courses

(No graduate degrees are offered)

M C g518 Art of the Book 3 credits. Expands the traditional idea of book form with innovative structures and concepts. Textural and nontextual formats and methods for generating ideas for works are addressed. Traditional techniques for bookbinding will also be included. Cross-listed as ART g518.

M C g531 Teaching High School Journalism 2 credits. Current high school journalism practices. Includes newspapers, broadcast, advertising, photography as appropriate. Emphasis is on applying the content of other journalism courses in the high school.

M C g540 Media Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles of the law of libel, privacy, obscenity, press freedom, responsibility and ethics as they apply to the news media.

M C g541 Intellectual Property Law 3 credits. Examination of principles and laws regarding intellectual property including copyright and trademark and examination of the regulation of commercial speech.

M C g552 Mass Communication and Society 3 credits. Interface between mass media (news, entertainment and advertising) and audiences. Analysis of public’s right to know, press freedom, censorship, political and other leanings in the media, media effectiveness, and ethics. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

M C g560 Corporate Video Production 3 credits. Producing for corporate, educational, home video, documentary and other nonfiction markets. Advanced production techniques. Major project required. PREREQ: M C 300.

M C g570 Communication Through Web Design 3 credits. Theory, ideology and practical application of interactive document design utilizing several different software applications. Emphasis placed on communication. Also taught within a practical and aesthetic context, ethics, current practices, purposes, styles, genres and directions in authoring for the world wide web. PREREQ: M C 260 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Department of Mathematics

Chair and Professor Fisher
Assistant Chair and Professor Laquer
Professors: Egger, Hanin, R. Hill, Kratz, Lang, Stowe, Wolper
Associate Professors: Ford, Gryazin, Kriloff, Lay, Palmer, Payne, Van Kirk
Assistant Professors: Chen, Gironella
Adjunct Faculty: England, Huber, Kress, Li, Marsden, Martin, McNabb, Miller, Mills, Potter, Samorukova, Venema, Walker, Yost
Professor Emeritus: Cresswell, L. Hill, Parker

Objectives:

• M.S. students develop a broad knowledge of mathematics and a degree of competence in one field within mathematics.
• D.A. students develop a broad knowledge of mathematics; learn about the roles of instruction, service, and research in the mathematical profession; and study a mathematical topic in depth, reporting their findings in a thesis that meets professional standards.
• Graduate students find employment in teaching or industry.

Doctor of Arts in Mathematics

The Doctor of Arts program in mathematics is designed to prepare the student for a teaching career in institutions of higher learning. The program emphasizes broad competence in mathematics rather than specialization and makes provision for classroom teaching experience.

Admission

Admission to the D.A. program requires the completion of the requirements for a master’s degree equivalent to the M.S. in mathematics at Idaho State University with a 3.5 GPA in all graduate work. The aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination is required with a minimum score at the 50th percentile. The aptitude percentile is determined by averaging the percentiles of the quantitative, verbal and analytical sections.
Applicants will be selected according to the following criteria:

1. Measure of success in completing the master’s program
2. Satisfactory GRE scores
3. Teaching experience
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Applicant’s letter discussing reasons for wishing to pursue this specific program.

Residence

Six semester hours beyond the master’s degree may be transferred into the program. Two consecutive semesters of full-time study are required in residence.

Committees and Advising

The student will be advised initially by the departmental graduate committee. This group will be the student’s temporary advising committee and will assist in the selection of the student’s permanent committee who will supervise the remainder of the student’s program.

Requirements

The program requires course work, a thesis, teaching internships, and examinations as described below. The program must include a minimum of 48 credits, and at least two 600-level sequences taken in residence. Approval for optional courses is granted
by the Mathematics Department Graduate Committee.

A. Course Work

1. Mathematics Component
MATH 625-626 Real Analysis 6 cr
MATH 627-628 Complex Analysis 6 cr
MATH 631-632 Abstract Algebra 6 cr
MATH 671-672 Topology 6 cr
Twelve additional 600-level Mathematics credits, including one full-year sequence

2. Interdisciplinary and Applied Mathematics Component
MATH 550-551 Mathematical Statistics
Nine additional hours of approved interdisciplinary or applied mathematics course work

3. Education Component
An approved graduate course in Education
MATH 692 Doctor of Arts Seminar
MATH 693 Mathematical Exposition
An approved course in technical or expository writing if recommended by the departmental graduate committee in consultation with the student’s permanent committee

B. Doctor of Arts Thesis

The Doctor of Arts Thesis is an expository or research paper in mathematics or mathematics education. Six hours of course credit are given for the completion of the thesis.

C. Teaching Internship

Each candidate must complete teaching internships under the supervision of the departmental Graduate Committee. Six hours of course credit must be earned in MATH 700 Supervised Teaching Internship.

D. Examinations

1. DA Written Examination: A written comprehensive examination on undergraduate-level mathematics.
2. Oral Examination: An oral examination on graduate-level mathematics including the four areas of competence described in Section A. above, and the candidate’s program of graduate course work.
3. Final Examination: The candidate will present to the public a lecture on the candidate’s dissertation, and will answer any questions that arise. Following the lecture and question period, the candidate will be examined orally by the candidate’s dissertation committee on topics related to the dissertation.

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Science

This Ph.D. program is available to students wishing to study mathematics applied to problems in subsurface science. The complete program description appears under the College of Engineering in this catalog.

Master of Science in Mathematics

The Master of Science degree program is designed to provide a broad and in-depth background and prepare the student for further study at the doctoral level or for an industrial or academic career.

Admission

For full admission to the M.S. degree program in mathematics, the applicant must have completed all requirements for a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at an accredited institution. The applicant should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper-division undergraduate course work and have taken the Graduate Record Examination, achieving at least the 50th percentile on the quantitative part of the general aptitude test. The student should have completed course work in modern algebra, differential equations, advanced calculus, and introductory analysis. Applicants not fully meeting these requirements may be allowed to make up deficiencies at ISU.

Requirements

The Master of Science program in Mathematics provides thesis and non-thesis options. Students choosing either option must take 15 credits in mathematics at the 600 level, including two full-year sequences. Of the remaining 15 graduate credits required for the degree, at least 9 must be in mathematics. The entire program of study must be approved by the departmental graduate committee.

Students must pass a written examination on one of the 600-level sequences in their programs of study. Those who choose the thesis option must also complete and defend an expository or research thesis, for which they will receive 6 credits of MATH 649. Those who choose the non-thesis option must pass a final oral examination over all courses in their program of study.

Master of Arts in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers

The degree Master of Arts in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (MAMST) is designed for people with a bachelor’s degree who hold a secondary school teaching certificate for the teaching of mathematics and have at least three years of full-time teaching experience. The objective of the program is to enhance the mathematical training of secondary teachers and to equip such teachers with a broad and modern background in mathematics.

Admission

For full admission to the MAMST program in mathematics, the applicant (1) must hold a bachelor’s degree and a standard secondary school teaching certificate in mathematics; (2) must have at least three years’ full-time teaching experience; (3) must have a GPA of at least 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate work; (4) must have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), achieving at least the 50th percentile on the quantitative part of the general aptitude test; and (5) must have completed undergraduate work equivalent to that required for the ISU Teaching Major in Mathematics.

Requirements

Candidates for the MAMST degree must meet the following criteria:
1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree and a secondary teaching certificate in mathematics.
2. Completion of a program of study approved by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Mathematics and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
3. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree in courses numbered 500 or above.
4. Approval of semester papers as required by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Mathematics.
5. Satisfactory performance on comprehensive written and oral examinations on the student’s program of study.

Mathematics Graduate Courses

MATH g507-408 Modern Algebra 3 credits each. Rings, fields, groups, algebras, and selected topics in abstract algebra. PREREQ: MATH 287 AND MATH 330.

MATH g521 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3 credits. Analysis of complex linear and nonlinear engineering systems using advanced techniques, including Laplace transforms, Fourier series and classical partial differential equations. Cross-listed as ENGR g521. PREREQ: MATH 360.

MATH g522 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II 3 credits. Cross-listed as ENGR g522. Analysis of complex linear and nonlinear engineering systems using advanced techniques, including probability and statistics, advanced numerical methods and variational calculus. PREREQ: ENGR g521 OR MATH g521.

MATH g523-g524 Introduction to Real Analysis 3 credits each. The real number system, limits, sequences, series, and convergence; metric spaces; completeness; and selected topics on measure and integration theory. PREREQ: MATH 287, MATH 326, MATH 330, AND MATH 360.

MATH g535 Elementary Number Theory 3 credits. Diophantine equations, prime number theorems, residue systems, theorems of Fermat and Wilson, and continued fractions. PREREQ: MATH g507.

MATH g541 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 credits. Introduction to standard numerical techniques for solving problems dealing with nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, differential equations, interpolation, numerical integration, and differentiation. PREREQ: MATH 326, MATH 330, AND MATH 360 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH g542 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 credits. Extension of MATH g541 for students who wish to pursue more advanced techniques with emphasis on analysis. Typical topics covered include numerical methods applied to partial differential equations, integral equations, and in-depth treatment of topics covered in MATH g541. PREREQ: MATH g541.

MATH g550-g551 Mathematical Statistics 3 credits each. Probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, order statistics, limit theorems, point and interval estimation, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests, chi-square and F tests, nonparametric tests. PREREQ: MATH 326.

MATH g557 Applied Regression Analysis 3 credits. Simple and multiple linear regression, polynomial regression, diagnostics, model selection, models with categorical variables. PREREQ: MATH 352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH g558 Experimental Design 3 credits. The linear model for experimental designs, analysis of variance and covariance, block designs, factorial designs, nested designs, choice of sample size. PREREQ: MATH 352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH g559 Applied Multivariate Analysis 3 credits. Matrix computation of summary statistics, graphical analysis of multivariate procedures, multivariate normal distribution, MANOVA, multivariate linear regression, principal components, factor analysis, canonical correlation analysis. PREREQ: MATH 352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH g565 Partial Differential Equations 3 credits. Equations of the first and second orders, methods of solution, Laplace’s Equation, heat equation, and the wave equation. Emphasis on applications to problems in the physical sciences and engineering. PREREQ: MATH 360 AND EITHER MATH 326 OR MATH g521.

MATH g573 Introduction to Topology 3 credits. Metric spaces; convergence; notions of continuity; connected, separable and compact spaces. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH g581 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Reading and conference in an area not usually covered by a regular offering. Individual work under the supervision and guidance of a professor whose specialty includes the chosen area. Open to seniors and graduate students in good standing and with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated until 6 credits are earned.

MATH g591 Mathematics Seminar 1-3 credits. Advanced reading and discussion on selected topics in mathematics. May be taken for credit more than once. PREREQ: SENIOR STANDING OR EQUIVALENT.

MATH 526 Elementary Analysis 3 credits. Rigorous calculus on the real line. Completeness, compactness and connectedness. Continuity, images of compact and connected sets. Series, uniform convergence. Differentiability, inverse functions, chain rule. Integration, fundamental theorem, improper integrals. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 527 Vector Analysis 3 credits. Calculus of vector functions of several variables, derivative matrix, chain rule, inverse function theorem, multiple integration. Change of variables. Integrals over curves and surfaces. Green’s, Stokes’ and Divergence Theorems. Applications to Physics. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 530 Linear Algebra 3 credits. Rigorous treatment of vector spaces and the relationship between linear transformations and matrices. Inner product spaces, eigenvectors, and selected topics. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 543 Modern Geometry 3 credits. Planar Euclidean geometry. Rigid motions and symmetry in the plane. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 544 Modern Geometry 3 credits. Transformation groups. Topics from hyerbolic, projective, and other geometries. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 552 General Statistics 3 credits. Probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions such as the Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Hypergeometric, Normal and Gamma, sampling distribution, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 555 Operations Research I 3 credits. Deterministic problems in operations research oriented towards business. Includes linear programming, transportation problems, network analysis, PERT, dynamic programming, and elementary game theory. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 556 Operations Research II 3 credits. Probabilistic models oriented towards business are treated. Selections from stochastic processes, Markov chains, queuing theory, inventory theory, reliability, decision analysis and simulation. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 560 Differential Equations 3 credits. Theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 562 Introduction to Complex Variables 3 credits. Introduction to the study of functions of a complex variable including the algebra and geometry of complex numbers, analytic functions, power series, integral theorems, and applications. Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MAMST program and approved by the departmental graduate committee.

MATH 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

MATH 625-626 Real Analysis 3 credits each. Structure of the Real number system, measures and measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, other integrals, Lp spaces, differentiable functions, the Radon-Nikodym Theorem, Fubini’s Theorem. PREREQ: MATH g524.

MATH 627-628 Complex Analysis 3 credits each. Classical theorems of Cauchy, Goursat, Mittag-Leffler, Weierstrass, Riemann, and Picard involving analytic functions, representation theorems, conformal mappings, entire and meromorphic functions, analytic continuation, and other topics. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH 631-632 Abstract Algebra 3 credits each. Categories, groups, rings and ideals, polynomials, and fields through Galois Theory, modules, lattices, advanced linear and multilinear algebra. PREREQ: MATH 330 AND g508 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH 633 Matrix Analysis 3 credits. Eigenvalues, special matrices, normal forms, matrix polynomials, matrix functions, matrix norms, Kronecker products, stability, matrix equations, generalized inverses, nonnegative matrices. PREREQ: MATH 330 AND MATH 424.

MATH 641-642 Numerical Analysis 3 credits each. Topics selected from approximation theory, optimization, numerical linear algebra, differential and integral equations, spline analysis, computer algorithms, and other areas of current research in numerical analysis. PREREQ: MATH g523 AND MATH g541.

MATH 649 Thesis (M.S.) 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

MATH 650 Thesis (D.A.) 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

MATH 652 Stochastic Processes 3 credits. Topics from conditional probability and expectation, martingales, Kolmogorov’s Theorem, Markov processes, random walks, Brownian motion, diffusions, dynamic programming, stochastic differential equations. Applications to modeling physical and/or social dynamical systems. PREREQ: MATH g550.

MATH 653 Advanced Topics in Probability and Statistics 3 credits. Topics such as experimental design, regression analysis, multivariate statistical analysis. PREREQ: MATH 352 AND MATH 230, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH 655-656 Combinatorics 3 credits each. Theory and applications of: choice and enumeration techniques, generating functions, partitions, designs and configurations, graph theory including digraphs, algebraic graph theory and extremal problems. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH 662-663 Differential Equations 3 credits each. Existence, uniqueness, and dependence of solutions upon initial conditions; linear equations; autonomous equations; dynamical systems and stability; partial differential equations of first and second order, with applications. PREREQ: MATH 326, MATH 327, AND MATH 360.

MATH 664-665 Applied Mathematics 3 credits each. Differential operators, variational formulations, transform theory, spectral theory, Green’s functions, bifurcations, stability, integrability, perturbation methods, applications to physical problems stressing construction and analysis of ODE and PDE models. PREREQ: MATH 330 AND MATH g565.

MATH 667-668 Functional Analysis 3 credits each. Major results of functional analysis, such as the Hahn-Banach, open mapping, and closed graph theorems; study of Hilbert and Banach spaces; spectral analysis. PREREQ: MATH g523 OR MATH 625 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH 671-672 Topology 3 credits each. Fundamental theorems and examples from point-set topology; emphasis on general and metric topologies and continuous mappings; introduction to topology of manifolds, covering spaces, homotopy, homology, and cohomology. PREREQ: MATH g573 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MATH 681-682 Differential Geometry 3 credits each. Differentiable manifolds and mappings; bundles, connections, geodesics, and curvature; Lie groups; topics from Riemannian, Hermitian, or symplectic geometry. PREREQ: MATH 327 AND MATH 330.

MATH 691 Directed Reading 1-3 credits. Reading and problems arranged on an individual basis with a faculty supervisor.

MATH 692 Doctor of Arts Seminar 2 credits. Topics include the nature and practice of mathematical research, grants, public speaking, professionally and classroom related software, information media, issues in mathematical pedagogy, standards, and curricula, university organization, history of mathematics. Graded S/U.

MATH 693 Mathematical Exposition 1 credit. Presentation of mathematics in a seminar setting. Small group practice in and critique of mathematical exposition. Requirements include presentation of a departmental colloquium on an assigned topic. Graded S/U.

MATH 694 Special Topics in Mathematics 1-3 credits. Each offering will deal with a topic selected from such fields of mathematics as algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory, topology, applied analysis, probability, and mathematical logic. May be taken for credit more than once.

MATH 699 Dissertation (Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science) Variable credit. Graded S/U.

MATH 700 Supervised Teaching Internship. Credit variable up to 9 credits. Graded S/U.

Museum

Director Deck
Professors and Curators: Lohse, Peterson
Associate Professor and Curator: Akersten
Assistant Professor and Curator: Delehanty
Curator Emeriti: Butler, Holte, Trost

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Idaho Museum of Natural History is to acquire, preserve, study, interpret, and display objects relating to the natural history of Idaho and the Northern Intermountain West for research and education. The Museum seeks to enhance in the citizens of Idaho and visitors an understanding of and delight in Idaho’s natural and cultural heritage. Specific areas of interest encompass the anthropology, botany, geology, paleontology, and zoology of Idaho and the Northern Intermountain West. Audiences served include citizens of Idaho, visitors, and the national and international community of students and scholars. Information is disseminated through exhibitions, public and professional presentations, publications, formal and informal education, telecommunications, and other interpretive programs.

Museum Graduate Courses

(No graduate degrees are offered)

MUSE g511 Basic Museology and Museography 2 credits. History, philosophy, purposes, organization and administration of museums. Practical work in collections management and museum interpretation.

MUSE g550 Independent Study in Museum Methods 1-3 credits. Individual projects based on student’s background and interests. Could include, but not limited to, advanced work in collections management, exhibit design and construction, museum education, or administration. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: MUSE 411 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Department of Music

Chair and Professor Earles
Professors: Anderson, Brooks, George, Lane
Associate Professors: Bond, Masserini
Assistant Professors: M. Grise, Hasenpflug, Livingston-Friedley, Schulte
Assistant Lecturer: Friedley
Adjunct Faculty: G. Adams, M. Adams, B. Attebery, Banyas, Burt, T. Grise, Hughes, Knutson, Lacey, LoPiccolo, Markley, Neiwirth, O’Brien, Smith
Affiliate Faculty: Grayson
Emeritus Faculty: Stanek

Master of Education in K-12 Education

Music Education
36 Credits
(course work only option)

The M.Ed. in Music Education is designed to strengthen the student’s understanding, knowledge, and skills in three major areas—Core Professional Studies, Specialty Studies, and Integrative Field Research Studies—as they relate to music education. The program is designed to meet the needs of music education specialists who work in the public school system (grades K-12) or who aspire to further graduate study and teaching in music education.

Individuals applying for admission to the Master of Education/Music Education, must meet the following admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college or university.

It is expected that students will meet basic requirements for public school certification.

• Completion of entrance examinations in music history and music theory. Students whose examination indicate deficiencies will be granted Provisional Status. Any course used to remove deficiencies does not count toward the degree. When deficiencies have been removed, the student may seek Regular Status.

Students complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours for the Master’s degree. Students seeking Idaho Certification in the area of their training must meet any requirements of the State Board of Education for certification. It is recommended that students have professional experience in an education context.

Education Core (12 credits)
EDUC 601 Research and Writing 3 cr
EDUC 602 Theories of Learning 3 cr
EDUC 610 Applied Educational Statistics 3 cr
EDUC 616 Integration of Technology into School Curriculum 3 cr

Pedagogy and Content (24 credits)
MUSC 515 Seminar in Band Music 2 cr
OR
MUSC 516 Seminar in Choral Music 2 cr
MUSC 517 Advanced Conducting 2 cr
MUSC 601 Foundations in Music Education 3 cr
MUSC 610 Practicum in Rehearsal Techniques 2 cr
MUSC 671 Music Education Seminar 3 cr
Graduate Performance Ensemble (2 semesters) 2 cr
Music History/Theory Elective 2 cr
Music History/Theory Elective 2 cr
Other Music Electives 6 cr
Total 36 credits

Music Graduate Courses

MUSC g506 Opera Literature 3 credits. Masterworks of operatic literature. PREREQ: MUSC 304, MUSC 305, MUSC 306.

MUSC g507 Symphonic Music Literaure 3 credits. Masterworks of symphonic literature. PREREQ: MUSC 304, MUSC 305, MUSC 306.

MUSC g508 Chamber Music Literature 3 credits. Masterworks of chamber music literature. PREREQ: MUSC 304, MUSC 305, MUSC 306.

MUSC g511 Instrument Literature 2 credits. A study of instructional materials and literature for an orchestral instrument or guitar. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g512 Instrument Pedagogy 2 credits. A survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and procedures. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching situations. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g513 Piano Literature 2 credits. A study of instructional materials and literature for piano. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g514 Piano Pedagogy 2 credits. A survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and procedures for piano. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching situations. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g515 Seminar in Band Music 2 credits. Analysis and study of instrumental works from the Baroque to the present era with particular attention to performance practice. PREREQ: MUSC 305-306 OR EQUIVALENT.

MUSC g516 Seminar in Choral Music 2 credits. Analysis and study of choral works from the Renaissance through the present era with particular attention to performance practice. PREREQ: MUSC 305-306 OR EQUIVALENT.

MUSC g517 Advanced Conducting 2 credits. Designed for secondary school music teachers, this course provides opportunity to discover and analyze technical conducting problems in music of the various historical eras. PREREQ: MUSC 319-320 OR EQUIVALENT.

MUSC g519 Voice Literature 2 credits. A study of instructional materials and literature for voice. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g520 Voice Pedagogy 2 credits. A survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and procedures for voice. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching situations. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g524 Music in the Baroque Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music from Monteverdi through J.S. Bach. PREREQ: MUSC 304.

MUSC g525 Music in the Classical Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music in the Classical era, principally 1730 through Beethoven. PREREQ: MUSC 305.

MUSC g526 Music in the Romantic Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music in the Romantic era, principally 1800 to 1900. PREREQ: MUSC 305.

MUSC g527 Music in the Modern Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music in the Modern era, principally since 1900. PREREQ: MUSC 306.

MUSC g529 Advanced Music History Survey 3 credits. Study of music history topics, including vocal and instrumental forms and styles. PREREQ: MUSC 304, MUSC 305 AND MUSC 306.

MUSC g532 Instrumental Arranging 2 credits. Arranging music for different instrumental combinations and various textures. PREREQ: MUSC 204.

MUSC g533 Composition 2 credits. Individual instruction in the organization of musical ideas into logical and homogeneous forms with an emphasis on contemporary styles. May be repeated up to 12 credits. PREREQ: MUSC 204 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

MUSC g535 Analysis of Musical Styles 2 credits. The techniques of stylistic analysis of music from the Baroque period through the 20th century. PREREQ: MUSC 311.

MUSC g538 Special Topics in Music Theory 2 credits. Advanced studies in selected topics in music theory. May be repeated up to 6 credits with change of topic. PREREQ: MUSC 311.

MUSC g539 Advanced Music Theory Survey 3 credits. Study of music theory methods, including harmonic and formal analysis. PREREQ: MUSC 311.

MUSC g591 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Supervised study in selected areas, primarily research, writing, or analysis. May be repeated to a maximum of 7 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

MUSC 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

MUSC 601 Foundation in Music Education 3 credits. Historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of music education, with their application to current instruction and evaluation.

MUSC 610 Practicum in Rehearsal Techniques 2 credits. Advanced techniques of ensemble rehearsal, including procedures, diagnostic and achievement evaluation, planning and pedagogy. PREREQ: MUSC 515 OR MUSC 516, MUSC 517.

MUSC 650 Thesis Project 1-4 credits. The student will present a public graduate recital, supervised by a faculty member in the music department. In addition to the recital, a paper will be submitted demonstrating extensive familiarity with research relative to the music performed in the recital. This paper will be written under the supervision of a faculty member from the College of Education and faculty members from the Music Department. The completed paper and recital are to be accepted by the examining committee and the paper filed with the dean of the College of Education. A recording of the recital will be filed with the music department. Graded S/U.

MUSC 671 Music Education Seminar 3 credits. Advanced examination of concepts, principles, models, and theories of instruction in music education. Seminar format requires active participation in readings, discussion, presentations, and written assignments. PREREQ: MUSC 601 AND MUSC 610.

MUSC 695 Graduate Recital 2 credits. Public recital culminating from applied music study at the graduate level. Graded S/U.

Graduate Performance Ensembles

MUSC g567 Opera Workshop 1 credit. Ensemble course devoted to the study and presentation of an opera. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

MUSC g568 Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit. Ensemble training in various instrument combinations, such as string quartet and various woodwind and brass ensembles. Section 1, Woodwind Ensemble; 2, Brass Ensemble; 3, Percussion Ensemble; 4, String Ensemble; 5, Keyboard Ensemble. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

MUSC g569 Orchestra 1 credit. Sight reading of representative orchestral literature; orchestral routine, study, and public performance of major symphonic compositions including orchestral accompaniments. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

MUSC g572 ISU Women’s Choir 1 credit. Study, rehearsal and performance of traditional and non-traditional choral music for treble voices. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

MUSC g573 Concert Choir 1 credit. Study and performance of the entire body of choral music. Includes several performances and concerts. Emphasis on attaining high musical standards and levels of choral-vocal proficiency. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

MUSC g577 Symphonic Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of traditional and contemporary wind literature in on- and off-campus concerts. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

MUSC g578 Jazz Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of standard and contemporary big-band literature. One or two concerts are given each semester. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC.

Applied Music–Private Lessons

MUSC g521 Piano 1 or 2 credits each.

MUSC g531 Voice 1 or 2 credits each.

MUSC g541 Organ 1 or 2 credits each.

MUSC g561 Strings 1 or 2 credits each. Section 1, Violin; 2, Viola; 3, Cello; 4, String Bass; 5, Classical Guitar.

MUSC g565 Brass Instruments 1 or 2 credits each. Section 1, Trumpet; 2, French Horn; 3, Euphonium; 4, Trombone; 5, Tuba.

MUSC g575 Woodwind Instruments 1 or 2 credits each. Section 1, Flute; 2, Clarinet; 3, Oboe; 4, Bassoon; 5, Saxophone.

MUSC g585 Percussion Instruments 1 or 2 credits each.

Department of Physics

Chair and Associate Professor Dale
Professors: Brey, Gesell, Harmon, Knox
Associate Professors: Cole, Keeter, Shropshire, Tatar, Wells
Assistant Professor: Farfan
Senior Lecturer: Hackworth
Rsearch Assistant Professors: Chandler, Forest, Hunt
Visiting Professor: Beezhold
Adjunct Faculty: DeVeaux, Graham, Harker, Jones, Nieschmidt, Otis, Schrader
Affiliate Faculty: Cummings, Davidson, Hall, Harker, Langley, Nigg, O’Rear, Roney, White
Emeritus Faculty: Parker, Price, Vegors

General Objectives of Graduate Programs:

The objectives of our graduate degrees, which are the M.S., M.N.S., and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics, are to develop a core competence in the fundamental physical science that is appropriate for the level of the degree, to develop more generalized skills of quantitative reasoning that are applicable to any discipline, and to understand the nature and influence of physics in particular, and science in general, upon our society. Additional objectives for these students include the development of (1) broad, fundamental technical skills and knowledge, (2) strong communication skills, and (3) the capability to think critically and work independently. The expectations for each of these objectives has a “level” that is appropriate for the degree.
The Department offers two emphases in its Applied Physics programs. These are Health Physics, which is the science and practice of radiation protection, and Physics, which is the science and application of the physical laws of nature.

The learning objectives of the M.S. degree with an emphasis in physics, are mastery of the “core” subjects of electromagnatism, non-relativistic quantum mechanics, and theoretical methods of classical physics (principally mechanics) at the highest levels. This degree also requires completion of an original research thesis project with the objective of mastery of planning, completing, and publishing original research in physics.
The objectives of the ISU Health Physics M.S. program are to produce health physicists with broad, yet fundamental, technical knowledge, written and verbal communication skills, professional judgement and capability to think critically, practical experience in solving applied health-physics problems, the ability to work independently, and a professional ethic of magnitude sufficient for students to productively and successfully work in a variety of health-physics settings.

The M.N.S. degree’s purpose is to provide a broad spectrum of knowledge in physical science for teachers of secondary education. The technical learning objectives are flexible in order to accommodate the interests of the student, so long as the subject area is physical science. There is no thesis requirement or expectation for this degree. The communication objectives for these degrees are writing and speaking skills that are sufficent to represent themselves, their projects, and their organizations at regional, national, or inter-national scientific meetings. Our expectations are that these students will obtain critical thinking skills and an ability to work independently at a level that will require minimal or no supervision of management or a more senior scientist.

The educational objectives of the Ph.D. degree in Applied Physics (emphasis on physics or health physics) include all of those of the M.S. programs, plus mastery of additional graduate-level classes of the student’s choosing (in physics or health physics), plus completion of an original doctoral research thesis project with the objective of mastery of planning, executing, and publishing original research in physics or health physics at the highest level of the discipline. The communication objectives at this level are writing and speaking skills that are sufficient to teach in higher education, attract interest and funding to their projects, and to represent themselves, their projects and their organizations at regional, national, or inter-national scientific meetings. Our expectations are that these students will develop critical thinking skills and an ability to work independently such that they are capable of initiating and leading their own scientific projects, and can work at a level that requires no supervision.

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics

Program Goals:

• Prepare graduates to conduct and disseminate independent scholarly research in applied physics.
• Prepare graduates for careers in academia, or related fields in the health professions, industry, or government.

Program Objectives:

• Increase the knowledge of graduates in their chosen field of applied physics.
• Enhance the ability of graduates to contribute to their chosen field of applied physics.
• Enhance effective written and oral communcation skills of graduates.

The Ph.D. program in Applied Physics is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Department of Physics that allows for a broad range of research topics. Areas of emphasis in the deparrment include: nuclear physics applications, health physics, radiation effects in materials, biological systems and devices, accelerator physics and applications, materials science, homeland security applications, and other areas of applied nuclear science.

To attain a degree in this program, a student must demonstrate scholarly achievement and ability for independent investigation. The program will normally require approximately five years of full-time study beyond the bachelor’s degree (or three years beyond the master’s degree), including class work, research, and preparation of the dissertation.

Admission:

All applicants must meet ISU Graduate School admission requirements for doctoral programs. In addition, applicants must have attained a minumum of a bachelor’s degree in physics, health physics, or a reasonably closely related field (engineering, chemistry, biology, etc.). Students with degrees in biology, for example, are excellent candidates for admission to the health physics program. The student’s course of study will be determined by consultation with the department chair, the health physics program director, or the department’s graduate advising committee. Students may be required to complete any missing course material that is required for the B.S. degree in physics or health physics at ISU. Continued enrollment in the program is contingent upon maintaining a 3.0 grade point average, and upon making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

A complete graduate application for classified status in the ISU Physics Department Ph.D. program consists of:
a. GRE scores (normally, a minimum of 50th percentile on verbal, quantitative, or analytical is required for classified students);
b. An ISU graduate school application form and official copies of transcripts;
c. Three letters of recommendation;
d. A statement of career goals.

Requirements:

The Ph.D. degree requires completion of at least 84 credits. Of these, at least 32 credits, but no more than 44 credits, must be doctoral dissertation credits (PHYS 699). Of the remaining credits, at least 4 must be graduate seminar (or equivalent, as determined by the department), electives, and the required courses listed below. Students entering the program with a master’s degree may receive credit for up to 30 credits toward the Ph.D., subject the department chair’s approval. Such students should have completed the required courses as listed below (or their equivalent, as determined by the department), at ISU. The required courses depend upon whether the student is enrolled in the health physics option or the physics option.

Required Courses for the health physics option (or equivalent at other institutions):
PHYS 588 Advanced Radiobiology 3 cr
PHYS 601 Quantitative Methods in Physics 3 cr
PHYS 605 Radiological Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance 3 cr
PHYS 610 Radiation Regulations 3 cr
PHYS 649 Graduate Seminar 4 cr

Required Courses for the physics option (or equivalent at other institutions):
PHYS 602 Theoretical Methods of Physics 3 cr
PHYS 611-612 Electricity and Magnetism 6 cr
PHYS 621 Classical Mechanics 3 cr
PHYS 624-625 Quantum Mechanics 6 cr
PHYS 649 Graduate Seminar 4 cr

Program of Study:

A departmental advisory committee consisting of graduate faculty will guide each student in establishing his or her program of course and laboratory study based upon the student’s background and research interest. The advisory committee has the responsibility of ensuring that the student has adequate knowledge to support research in his or her area of research.

At the end of a full-time student’s first year, unless the student has academic deficits to make up, in which case the student will have an additional year, the student will sit for a written qualifying examination for either the physics or health physics option. These exams are offered in January and September. The student will be allowed two attempts to pass this examination, and the second attempt must be the next available exam. The student will be admitted to candidacy upon passing the qualifying examination.

Students who do not pass the qualifying exam after two attempts may complete an M.S. degree (see below).

A dissertation committee of four departmental members and a GFR, chaired by the candidate’s major professor, will be appointed within six months of passing the qualifying examination. Within one year of passing the qualifying exam, the full-time candidate, with guidance from the major professor, will satisfactorily complete an oral presentation and defense of a proposal for dissertation research to the student’s dissertation committee.

The research and dissertation preparation must be done under the close supervision of the committee and must include at least one full year of work performed under the supervision of Idaho State University graduate faculty.

Dissertation approval requires a public presentation of the dissertation and a satisfactory oral defense to the dissertation committee. Doctoral oral examinations are open to all regular members of the graduate faculty as observers. Further, oral presentations are open to the public until questioning by the dissertation committee begins.

Master of Science Programs

Admission

A complete graduate application for classified status in the ISU Physics Department consists of:
a. GRE aptitude scores (a minimum of 35 percentile on verbal, quantitative or analytical is required for classified students);
b. An ISU Graduate School Application form and official copies of transcripts;
c. Three letters of recommendation.

Applicants must hold the degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Physics, or a closely related field for the physics emphasis, or a B.S. or B.A. degree in health physics, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, or similar field for the health physics option, as determined by the department. The student’s course of study will be determined by consultation and possibly an entrance examination. Students will normally be required to complete as deficiencies any courses required for the B.S. in Physics at ISU which they have not already taken. Continued enrollment in the program is contingent upon maintaining a 3.0 grade point average and upon making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Master of Science (Physics Emphasis):

A satisfactory score on physics examination(s) may be required before admission to candidacy.

Required Courses

PHYS 602 Theoretical Methods of Physics 3 cr
PHYS 611 Electricity and Magnetism 3 cr
PHYS 624-625 Quantum Mechanics 6 cr

8-12 additional credits in courses approved by the student’s advisor, department Chair, and the Graduate School.
PHYS 650 Thesis 6 cr

Also required are six credits for the thesis option or 6-10 credits in additional courses approved by the graduate faculty in the department for the non-thesis option. An oral examination is required for the thesis option. In the Ph.D. program, a non-thesis option is available to students who do not pass the qualifying exam.

Master of Science (Health Physics Emphasis):

The Department of Physics additionally offers the M.S. option in Health Physics. Health physics, an applied science, is concerned with the protection of humans and their environment from the possible harmful effects of radiation while providing for its beneficial uses. It is a multi-disciplined profession that incorporates aspects of both the physical and biological sciences. M.S. students completing this degree program receive a Master of Science degree in Physics with Emphasis in Health Physics indicated on their transcripts.

Students may enter the M.S. program in Health Physics from several undergraduate majors including health physics, physics, chemistry, biology, and other science or engineering majors. Additional course work to correct deficiencies may be necessary.

The minimum admission requirements are admission to the Graduate School and a baccalaureate degree in a physical or biological science or engineering. The basic program requirements are 33 credits, of which 15 credits must be at the 600-course level. Six of the eighteen required credits may be thesis. The normal core program is listed below. Students who are prepared with some education and experience in health physics will likely not need all of the elective health physics courses. Therefore, the student’s program will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor and committee and can include electives to meet their needs. An oral examination in defense of the thesis is required for the thesis option. In the Ph.D. program, a non-thesis option is available to students who do not pass the qualifying exam.

Required Courses

PHYS 588 Advanced Radiobiology 3 cr
PHYS 601 Quantitative Methods in Physics 3 cr
PHYS 605 Radiological Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance 3 cr
PHYS 610 Radiation Regulations 3 cr
PHYS 650 Thesis 6 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr

Electives - may be required if not taken at the undergraduate level.

PHYS 509 Introductory Nuclear Physics 3 cr
PHYS 516 Introduction to Nuclear Measurements 3 cr
PHYS 531 Radiation Physics I 3 cr
PHYS 532 Radiation Physics II 3 cr
PHYS 533 External Dosimetry 3 cr
PHYS 534 Internal Dosimetry 3 cr
PHYS 555 Topics in Health Physics I 2 cr
PHYS 556 Topics in Health Physics II 2 cr
PHYS 592 Colloquium in Physics 1 cr
(may be repeated)

Master of Natural Science in Physics

The Master of Natural Science (MNS) in Physics is designed primarily for teachers and prospective teachers who want to improve their understanding of the subject matter of physics. Emphasis is upon the subject matter and is generally not a thesis program. Individuals interested in this degree should hold a teaching certificate or be working toward one. The student’s program will be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor and committee. The program requires a minimum of 30 credits, 22 of which must be in residence. A final oral examination is required.

Physics Graduate Courses

PHYS g503-g504 Advanced Modern Physics 3 credits. Study of the elementary principles of quantum mechanics and an introduction to atomic, solid state and nuclear physics. Quantum mechanics will be used as much as possible. PHYS g503 is a PREREQ for g504. PREREQ: MATH 360 OR EQUIVALENT, AND PHYS 301.

PHYS g505 Advanced Laboratory 2 credits. Experiments in radiation detection and measurement, nuclear spectroscopy including x-ray and gamma spectroscopies, neutron activation and ion beam methods. Available to Geology, Engineering, Health Physics, and Physics majors. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g506 Advanced Physics Laboratory 2 credits. Senior projects providing a capstone to the physics major curriculum. Written and oral presentation of the project procedures and results are required. PREREQ: PHYS g505.

PHYS g509 Introductory Nuclear Physics 3 credits. A course in Nuclear Physics with emphasis upon structural models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, fission and fusion. PREREQ: KNOWLEDGE OF ELEMENTARY QUANTUM MECHANICS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g510 Science in American Society 2 credits. Observational basis of science; technology’s historical influences on scientific developments; perceptions of science in contemporary America; tools/strategies for teaching science. Cross-listed as GEOL g510. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g511 Accelerator Health Physics 3 credits. Fundamentals of particle accelerator design and operation. Examination of the potential radiation environment associated with accelerators and health and safety issues of their operation. PREREQ: SENIOR STANDING IN HEALTH PHYSICS OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g512 Environmental Health Physics 3 credits. State-of-the-art applied mathematical techniques for estimating the release, transport, and fate of contaminants in multimedia environmental pathways (air, groundwater, terrestrial). Both radiological and non-radiological contaminants will be addressed, with emphasis on radiological contaminants. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g513 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 3 credits. Overview on the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards arising from physical agents in the occupational environment. The exposure consequences associated with agents of major occupational health concerns are considered. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g515 Statistical Physics 3 credits. Topics covered may include kinetic theory, elementary statistical mechanics, random motion and the theory of noise. Choice of topics will depend upon the interest of the students and instructor. PREREQ: PHYS 212, MATH 360.

PHYS g516 Introduction to Nuclear Measurements 3 credits. Lecture/laboratory course emphasizing practical measurement techniques in nuclear physics. PREREQ: CHEM 112, AND EITHER (PHYS 111 AND PHYS 113) OR (PHYS 211 AND PHYS 213).

PHYS g517 Industrial and Aerosol Physics 3 credits. This course focuses on two distinct subject areas: an elaboration on the details of the ACGIH method of local exhaust-system design, and a study of applied aerosol physics based upon trajectory analysis. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g518 Non-ionizing Radiation Protection 3 credits. Occupational safety and heath issues of human exposure to non-ionizing radiation. Topics include health concerns and safety strategies developed for extremely low frequency, microwave, ratio-frequency, ultraviolet, infrared, laser radiation, and soundwaves. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g519 Radiological Emergency Planning 3 credits. Radiological emergency planning for facilities ranging from reactors and other major nuclear facilities to transportation accidents and smaller-scale nuclear accidents. Topics include planning, coordination, “exercises”, exposure pathways, modeling, measurement, control, decontamination, and recovery. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g520 Reactor Health Physics 3 credits. Introduction to reactor physics; nuances peculiar to reactor health physics; reactor designs. Critiques of exposure pathways accidents, decommissioning, contamination control, and emergency planning examine radiation safety approaches within the nuclear fuel cycle. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g521-422 Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits. Intermediate course in fundamental principles of electrical and magnetic theory. Free use will be made of vector analysis and differential equations. PHYS g521 is a PREREQ for g522. PREREQ: PHYS 212 AND MATH 360.

PHYS g531 Radiation Physics I 3 credits. Atomic and nuclear structure, series and differential-equation descriptions of radioactive decay, physical theory of the interaction of radiation with matter suitable fore the discipline of Health Physics. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g532 Radiation Physics II 3 credits. Continuation of g531 considering dosimetric quantities/units, theory and technology of radiation detection and measurement, and radiobiology important to an advanced understanding of radiation protection. PREREQ: PHYS g531 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g533 External Dosimetry 3 credits. A lecture course emphasizing external radiation protection including study of point kernel techniques, monte carlo modeling, and NCRP-49 methods. Also discussed are external dosimetry measurement techniques. PREREQ: PHYS g532 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g534 Internal Dosimetry 3 credits. A lecture course emphasizing internal radiation protection including studies of ICRP-2, ICRP-26&30, ICRP-60&66, and MIRD methods of internal dosimetry. PREREQ: PHYS g533 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g542 Solid State Physics 3 credits. Introduction to the field of solid state physics emphasizing the fundamental concepts. Topics usually covered are crystal structure, X-ray diffraction, crystal binding energies, free electron theory of solids, energy bands. PREREQ: PHYS 301, PHYS g583, MATH 360 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g552 Intermediate Optics 3 credits. Wave theory, e/m waves, production of light, measurement of light, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical systems, matrix methods, Jones vectors, Fourier optics, propagation of e/m waives in materials, atmospheric optics. PREREQ: PHYS 212. COREQ: MATH 360

PHYS g553 Topics in Astrophysics 2 credits. Applications of physics to astronomy or cosmology. May include lab exercise. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g555 Topics in Health Physics I 2 credits. A lecture/seminar course covering special topics in Health Physics such as state and federal regulations, waste disposal methodology, and emergency procedures. PREREQ: PHYS g532 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g556 Topics in Health Physics II 2 credits. A continuation of g555. A lecture/seminar course covering special topics in Health Physics such as state and federal regulations, waste disposal methodology, and emergency procedures. PREREQ: PHYS g532 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g561-g562 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 credits. Introduction to the mathematics most commonly used in physics with applications to and practice in solving physical problems; includes vector analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations. PHYS g561 is a PREREQ for g562. PREREQ: PHYS 212 AND MATH 360.

PHYS g583 Theoretical Mechanics 4 credits. Detailed study of the motion of particles, satellites, rigid bodies and oscillating systems. Develop and apply Langrangian and Hamiltonian methods. PREREQ: PHYS 212 AND MATH 360.

PHYS g588 Advanced Radiobiology 3 credits. An advanced-level class covering aspects of molecular radiobiology, teratogenesis, oncogenesis, and acute radiation illnesses. It also considers nonstochastic radiation effects and the epidemiology of radiation exposures. Cross-listed as BIOL g588. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS g590 ABHP Review 3 credits. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. May be graded S/U.

PHYS g592 Colloquium in Physics 1 credit. Faculty and student lectures in current research topics in physics. Open to upper division and graduate students in physics. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.

PHYS 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

PHYS 601 Quantitative Methods in Physics 3 credits. A review of the principles of physics and quantitative methods used: calculus, elementary differential equations and statistics. Designed for graduate students in the biosciences, chemistry, geology and interdisciplinary sciences.

PHYS 602 Theoretical Methods of Physics 3 credits. Calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms of classical mechanics, some classical scattering theory, methods of solving PDEs, Green’s functions, functions of complex variables, vector and tensor analysis, matrix, group and operator theory, and numerical methods integrated throughout each topic.

PHYS 603 Particle Physics 3 credits. Basic constituents of the standard model, experimental methods, particle interactions: weak, gravitational, strong and electromagnetic, conservation laws, hadron structure and interactions, unification of interactions, physics beyond the standard model. PREREQ: PHYS 624 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 605 Radiological Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance 3 credits. Advanced considerations in the design of monitoring programs. Sampling and analytical measurement programs for specific radionuclides and sources with emphasis in quality assurance.

PHYS 609 Advanced Nuclear Physics 3 credits. Nucleon-nucleon interaction, bulk nuclear structure, microscopic models of nuclear structure, collective models of nuclear structure, nuclear decays and reactions, electromagnetic interactions, weak interactions, strong interactions, nucleon structure, nuclear applications, current topics in nuclear physics. PREREQ: PHYS 624 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 610 Radiation Regulations 3 credits. Covers regulation of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Historical, biological, and legal foundations; federal regulations; state regulations; nuclear fuel cycle; emergency response; academic and medical facilities; transportation; accelerators; NORM/NARM; non-ionizing radiation. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 611 Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits. Maxwell’s equations and methods of solution, plane wave propagation and dispersion, wave guides, antennas and other simple radiating systems, relativistic kinematics and dynamics, classical interaction of charged particles with matter, classical radiation production mechanisms.

PHYS 612 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits. Advanced topics in application of Maxwell’s equations to wave guides, antennas and other simple radiating systems. Particular emphasis upon the relativistic interaction of charged particles with matter, energy loss, and classical radiation production and absorption mechanisms. PREREQ: PHYS 611 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 615 Neutron Activation Analysis 4 credits. Theory and use of neutron activation methods for quantitative chemical analysis of natural and synthetic materials. Applications in geologic systems with be emphasized. Cross-listed as CHEM 615, GEOL 615. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 621 Classical Mechanics 3 credits. Lagrange equations, small vibrations; Hamilton’s canonical equations; Hamilton’s principal, least action; contact transformation; Hamilton-Jacobi equation, perturbation theory; nonlinear mechanics. PREREQ: PHYS g583, PHYS g561-g562, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 624-625 Quantum Mechanics 3 credits. Schrodinger wave equation, stationary state solution; operators and matrices; perturbation theory, non-degenerate and degenerate cases; WKB approximation, non-harmonic oscillator, etc.; collision problems. Born approximation, method of partial waves. PHYS 624 is a PREREQ for 625. PREREQ: PHYS g561-g562, PHYS 621 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 626 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3 credits. Elementary quantum field theory and practical applications. Emphasis upon non-relativistic and relativistic quantum electrodynamics, radiative processes, bremsstrahlung, pair-production, scattering, photo-electric effect, emission and absorption. PREREQ: PHYS 625 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 630 Accelerator Physics 3 credits. The physics of direct voltage accelerators, betatrons, sychrotrons, linear induction acceleration; high current accelerators; electromagnetic particle optics, free electron lasers and synchrotron light sources. PREREQ: PHYS 612, PHYS 624 OR EQUIVALENT.

PHYS 631 Accelerator Technology 3 credits. Topics will include high voltage and pulsed power techniques, wave guide and R.F. structures, ion and electron beam sources and beam measurements as applied to particle beam machines. PREREQ: PHYS 612 OR EQUIVALENT.

PHYS 632 Particle Beam Laboratory 1-4 credits. Laboratory projects in particle beam and ion optics, radiation detectors, ion source operation, etc. May be repeated up to 4 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 640 Statistical Mechanics 3 credits. Statistical ensembles; the Maxwell-Boltzmann law; approach to equilibrium, quantum statistical mechanics; application of statistical mechanics to thermodynamic processes. PREREQ: PHYS g515 AND PHYS 621.

PHYS 641 Field Theory, Particles, and Cosmology I 3 credits. Topics may include Dirac theory, group theory, Feynman diagrams, superstrings, super gravity, relativity and cosmology. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 642 Field Theory, Particles, and Cosmology II 3 credits. A continuation of 641. Topics may include Dirac theory, group theory, Feynman diagrams, superstrings, super gravity, relativity and cosmology. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 643 Advanced Solid State Physics 3 credits. Electron many-body problem, crystal and reciprocal lattice, Bloch functions, pseudo potentials, semi-conductors, transition metals, crystal momentum and coordinate representations, electric and magnetic fields, impurities and defects in crystals and semi-conductors, radiation effects on solids, lattice vibrations, electron transport. PREREQ: PHYS 624 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 648 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 credits. Survey, seminar, or project (usually at an advanced level) in one area of physics. Content varies depending upon the desires of the students and faculty. May be repeated until 6 credits are earned. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHYS 649 Graduate Seminar 1 credit. Advanced seminar topics in currently-active areas of applied physics. Students will be required to provide presentations and may be required to submit a paper. Four credits required.

PHYS 650 Thesis 1-10 credits. Graded S/U.

PHYS 699 Doctoral Dissertation Variable credit. Research toward and completion of the dissertation. Graded S/U.

Department of Political Science

Chair and Professor Gabardi
Professors: Adler, Anderson, Foster, Maughan, McBeth
Associate Professor: Nilson
Assistant Professor: Newman
Adjunct Faculty: Chambers, Cleverley, Eckert, Phippen, Smith, Stallings, Tingey
Emeritus Faculty: Burns, Hjelm

Doctor of Arts in Political Science

This program is intended for students interested in careers teaching political science in a variety of higher education settings ranging from community colleges to universities. Doctor of Arts recipients are prepared to teach a variety of political science courses including those in American politics and in two additional specialties selected from among the fields of public law, political theory, comparative/international politics, and public administration. Doctor of Arts students will have three interdisciplinary options to choose from. Option #1: D.A. students will take 9 credits each in TWO of the following five cooperating social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology and Sociology. Option #2: D.A. students will take 18 credits in ONE of the following five cooperating social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, and Sociology. Option #3: D.A. students will take 18 credits from at least two of the five cooperating social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology and Sociology built around an interdisciplinary theme such as methodology or theory (courses and theme must be pre-approved by the chair of the student’s D.A. committee).

The D.A. in political science is generalist in nature. The emphasis is on a thorough grounding in political science supported by work in committee-approved social science disciplines. The program places emphasis on teaching political science rather than on the development of a narrow research specialty. A nine-credit-hour component of the program includes the development of pedagogical skills as well as sustained experience in the classroom.

Goals and Objectives

1. Graduates will demonstrate literature-based knowledge in three subfields of political science.
2. Graduates will gain this knowledge of political science through an interdisciplinary approach that includes course work in one or two cognate social science disciplines.
3. Graduates will have extensive training in pedagogy, craft a distinct teaching philosophy, and demonstrate a variety of pedagogical techniques and skills.
4. Graduates will deomstrate their research skills by presenting their work at professional conferences and/or submitting their work for publication review.
5. Graduates will gain employment and establish their careers in higher education.

Admission

For full admission to the Doctor of Arts program, the applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate study, an average score in the 50th percentile or above on the aptitude section of the GRE and a 3.5 GPA in all previous graduate study. At the time of application, the candidate must submit to the Department of Political Science three letters of recommendation and a statement of his/her personal goals.
A candidate entering with a B.A. or B.S. degree must fulfill a minimum of 79 credit hours including the teaching internship and up to a maximum of six dissertation credits. No more than 18 interdisciplinary credit hours (exclusive of interdisciplinary seminars) count toward the 79 credit hour minimum requirement. Candidates have the option of completing the M.A. or M.P.A. in political science en route to the D.A.; if they choose the non-thesis M.A. or M.P.A. program, only 30 hours of course work from the M.A. or M.P.A. will apply to the Doctor of Arts program. Candidates entering the Doctor of Arts program with M.A. degrees must complete a minimum of 49 credit hours, including two full-time consecutive semesters in residence, including a maximum six hours of dissertation credit. The total length and number of credit hours of a student’s program, above the minimum, is dependent upon the student’s academic preparation and his/her committee’s recommendations.

Requirements

Political Science
Doctoral students are examined in three fields of political science. For all doctoral students, the major field of American politics is required.
1. American Politics, and
2. Any two of the following fields:
a. Public Law
b. Political Theory
c. Comparative/International Politics
d. Public Administration

Doctor of Arts students are required to take nine hours of 600-level seminar courses (not including POLS 694) selected from the following courses: POLS 611, 612, 613, 614, and 615. Students may repeat these courses, even from the same professor, as long as the subject matter is different. Each course can only be repeated once. D.A. students are required to complete the methodology course POLS 519, 519L. Doctor of Arts students are also required to take POLS 699, Dissertation, for a minimum of 3 credits.

Doctor of Arts students write a doctoral dissertation which may deal with either substantive disciplinary issues or pedagogical innovations or techniques. The D.A. student committee will consist of two political science faculty and a Graduate Faculty Representative. The student may request a professor from his/her interdisciplinary area to serve as the G.F.R.

After the successful completion of written comprehensive examinations, the D.A. student is required to present and defend a dissertation prospectus to the doctoral committee. The D.A. student may elect to have a public presentation of the dissertation prospectus (a colloquium) separate from the prospectus defense. When the candidate’s committee determines that the dissertation is ready for a defense, there will be a public presentation by the student followed by a closed and balloted defense of the dissertation with the candidate and the committee.

Pedagogy
Students must complete a nine-credit component of pedagogy to include POLS 694, POLS 702, and POLS 703.

Interdisciplinary Component
Option #1:
D.A. students will take 9 credits each in TWO of the following five cooperating social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, and Sociology.
Option #2:
D.A. students will take 18 credits in ONE of the following five cooperating social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, and Sociology.
Option #3:
D.A. students will take 18 credits from at least two of the five cooperating social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, and Sociology built around an interdisciplinary theme such as methodology or theory (courses and theme must be pre-approved by the chair of the student’s D.A. committee).

Interdisciplinary Classes
D.A. students must take POLS 620, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, and POLS 621, Interdisciplinary Topics in the Social Sciences.

Examinations

Comprehensive written examinations are administered at the conclusion of the program of study which test the candidate’s knowledge of three fields of political science. This occurs after all course work is completed and before the dissertation prospectus is defended.

Master of Arts in Political Science

The mission of the Master of Arts (MA) program is to prepare students for future graduate study in political science by helping them develop knowledge and skill in political science and research methodology. This program emphasizes general preparation in political science and research.
Specific outcomes of the program include:

M.A. Goals

1. Graduates will master literature-based knowledge in two areas of political science.
2. Graduates will develop an understanding of political science research methodology and the role of research in academia.
3. Graduates will further their graduate careers by pursuing a doctorate in political science.
4. Graduates pursuing a terminal degree will find professional employment in education, public service, and business.

M.A. Objectives

1. Graduates will pass comprehensive examinations.
2. Graduates will present papers at professional conferences.
3. Graduates will be accepted into doctoral graduate programs.
4. Graduates will find employment in education, public service, and business.

Thesis/non-thesis options are available.

Areas of emphasis in the M.A. program are limited, because of the research nature of the degree, to American governmental institutions and political behavior, public law, political theory, public administration and comparative/international politics.

Requirements

M.A. candidates are required to present themselves for comprehensive examination on their thesis and/or in two of the five areas of emphasis mentioned above.

In addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate School, a student must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in upper-division undergraduate study, and submit official GRE scores. The candidate must also submit to the Department of Political Science three letters of recommendation and a statement of his/her personal goals that will be weighted equally with the applicant’s GPA and GRE scores.
The program employs an admission scoring system which awards M.A. applicants points based on the evaluation and scoring of four components: (1) upper-division undergraduate GPA; (2) scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); (3) the quality of letters of recommendation; and (4) the quality of the applicant’s goal statement.

Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis program. The requirements for these respective options are detailed below.

Thesis Program

Required courses are POLS 519 and POLS 519L (Political Research Methods, 4 credits) and POLS 650 (Thesis, 6 credits). Students must also complete course work in two subfields. Other requirements include a total of 30 credits in graduate-level courses approved by the Department of Political Science and the Graduate School; a minimum of 15 credits taken at the 600-level; a maximum of 9 credits of directed reading courses; a comprehensive oral examination that covers the student’s graduate course work and the literature in two subfields; and the M.A. thesis. The thesis may be defended a second time if the first defense is not satisfactory and further revisions are required.

Non-thesis Program

Political Research Methods, POLS 519 and 519L, is required. Other requirements include a total of 36 credits in graduate level courses approved by the Department of Political Science and the Graduate School; a minimum of 15 credits taken at the 600-level; a maximum of 9 credits of directed reading courses; a comprehensive written examination that covers the student’s graduate course work and the literature in two subfields; and a final oral examination, which, like the final written examination, may be taken no more than twice.

Master of Public Administration

The Master in Public Administration degree is an inter-university cooperative graduate program offered jointly by Boise State University, Idaho State University and the University of Idaho. The purpose of the program is to provide present and prospective public administrators with the basic intellectual preparation necessary to understand and to adjust to a changing and challenging environment, through an introduction to the theories and practices of administration, management and social science research as these relate to effective performance in public organizations.

The inter-university MPA program has been designed in accordance with the Guidelines and Standards for Professional Master’s Degree Programs in Public Affairs and Public Administration prescribed through the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Specific goals of the MPA program include:
1. Graduates will develop an appreciation of serving the public interest.
2. Graduates will respect the law and the Constitution.
3. Graduates will demonstrate personal integrity.
4. Graduates will promote ethical organizations.
5. Graduates will develop distinctive public administration skills.
6. Graduates will strive for professional excellence and updating of skills throughout their professional careers.

Admission to the MPA Program

Students may enroll in the MPA program by applying to one of the participating universities. Acceptance by any one of the three universities admits a student into the MPA program. New and transfer students admitted to ISU’s MPA program must meet the standards set by ISU Graduate School. This includes scoring at an acceptable level on the GRE’s. A matriculated student should complete graduate studies at the institution which offers the area of specialization which s/he wishes to emphasize. Each student’s program will be established by an advisory committee consisting of three faculty members. It is anticipated that students will come from widely differing academic preparations, since no specific undergraduate program is required in preparation for the MPA program. However, some course work in humanities and social sciences is essential to the foundation of the MPA program for all students.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, students seeking admission must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, demonstrate satisfactory academic competency by attaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in upper-division undergraduate course work, or a 3.5 GPA in previous graduate courses, submit official GRE scores, submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to evaluate the applicant’s academic potential, and submit a statement of the student’s personal goals. The letters and statement of goals will be weighted equally with the applicant’s GPA and GRE scores. Please contact the Department for specific guidelines for letters of recommendation and statement of goals.

The program employs an admission scoring system which awards MPA applicants points based on the evaluation and scoring of four components: (1) upper-division undergraduate GPA or GPA in an M.A. program; (2) scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); (3) the quality of letters of recommendation; and (4) the quality of the applicant’s goal statement.

Requirements

The MPA degree may be achieved through the successful completion of at least 30 semester credit hours of approved course work plus 6 credits of public service internship. Eighteen credit hours must be completed in courses selected from prescribed “core areas” with 12 additional credit hours completed in designated optional areas of emphasis. Students may follow a thesis or non-thesis option in pursuing the MPA. Students choosing to write a thesis (POLS 650 - 6 credits) do so in addition to normal MPA course work and internship requirements. The thesis is written in lieu of the comprehensive written examinations. All MPA candidates must complete final examinations. Those following the thesis option will complete an oral examination covering the thesis and program course work. The non-thesis option requires a written and an oral examination over program course work. The academic program of each student must satisfy the general requirements of an integrated program designed to meet career objectives of the student in public administration.

Core and Optional Area Requirements

The specific course requirements of the MPA program are set forth in a list of courses which has been approved by the inter-university committee. This list is available through each of the cooperating universities. Courses are available at each institution in the “core areas.” The optional “areas of emphasis” may vary among the universities according to the resources and competence which exist in the respective departments. A description of those areas of emphasis which are presently operational at each institution and admission forms to the MPA program are available through the Political Science Department at Idaho State University or the Departments of Political Science at Boise State University or the University of Idaho.

I. Core Area Requirements
All students must take 18 credit hours of core area courses. Each student must choose at least one course from each area; Political Science 551 is required for all students.

Area 1 Management of Public Service Organizations
POLS 554 Public Personnel Administration
POLS 552 Financial Administration and Budgeting
POLS 558 Public Administration Ethics
POLS 541 Administrative Law

Area 2 Methodology and Policy Analysis
POLS 622 Public Administration Research Methods
POLS 553 Public Policy Analysis

Area 3 Public Policy, Organizational Theory, and Grantwriting
POLS 551 Organizational Theory & Bureaucratic Structure
POLS 505 The Administrative Process
POLS 557 Grantwriting

II. Specialized Areas
All students must take 12 credit hours in a specialized areas listed below. Courses that are used to fulfill a core requirement cannot also be counted as a specialized course. (Students should follow instructions under each specialized area.)

Specialized Area 1 State, Local, and Non-Profit Administration
(Choose 4 courses)
POLS 503 The Presidency
POLS 506 Intergovernmental Relations
POLS 509 Community and Regional Planning
POLS 612 Seminar: State and Local Politics
POLS 557 Grantwriting
POLS 541 Administrative Law
POLS 669 Independent Problems
SOC 566 Sociology of Community
ECON 539 State and Local Finance
GEOL 503 Principles of GIS

Specialized Area 2 Environmental Administration
(Choose 4 courses - POLS 555 is required)

Group I: Each student must take two courses from Group I
POLS 555 Politics of Environmental Problems (required)
POLS 553 Public Policy Analysis
ENGR 606 Environmental Law & Regulations
BIOL 521 Ecological Concepts
POLS 541 Administrative Law

Group II: Each student must take two courses from Group II
POLS 542 Constitutional Law
HIST 530 Environmental History
BIOL 687 Environmental Science and Pollutants
ENGR 570 Survey of Hazardous Waste Management Problems
GEOL 506 Environmental Geology
GEOL 503 Principles of GIS
POLS 669 Independent Problems

Special Topics: Special courses with an environmental focus may be allowed with the permission of your advisor

Specialized Area 3 Public Health Administration:
(Choose 4 courses)
POLS 553 Public Policy Analysis
POLS 557 Grantwriting
You make take other graduate-level courses from Health Care Administration (HCA), Health Education (HE), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Philosophy (Philosophy 600, Ethics in Health Care), as approved by your graduate chair. A class in health care ethics is strongly recommended.

Specialized Area 4 The Legal Environment of Administration
(Each student must choose 4 courses. SOC 531 and POLS 543 are required)
POLS 504 Legislative Process
SOC 531 Criminology (required)
POLS 542 Constitutional Law (Separation of Powers)
POLS 543 Constitutional Law (Civil Liberties) (required)
POLS 541 Administrative Law
POLS 506 Intergovernmental Relations
POLS 669 Independent Problem

III. Public Administration Internship
Each student must complete 6 credit hours of an approved internship.

American Politics Graduate Courses

POLS g501 Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 credits. The nature and development of political parties and pressure groups as exemplified in the United States.

POLS g503 The Presidency 3 credits. Evolution and development of the office of the president; its major responsibilities in domestic and foreign affairs, with emphasis on particular power problems that confront the president.

POLS g504 The Legislative Process 3 credits. Nature and functions of the U.S. Congress. Topics covered: Legislative campaigns, the politics of law-making, congressional investigations, and major problems facing the Congress.

POLS g506 Intergovernmental Relations 3 credits. Analysis of patterns of intergovernmental relations including changing patterns of program and fiscal responsibility in the federal system. The emerging role of new federal structures, state and substate regional organizations will be reviewed in the context of “new” federalism and its implications for intergovernmental relationships.

POLS g508 Metropolitan and Urban Studies 3 credits. Analysis of metropolitan and smaller urban systems with emphasis on relationships among general groups, political organizations and institutions. Federal, state and interlocal programs will serve as a focus for analyzing particular problems of metropolitan and urban systems in the 20th century.

POLS g509 Community and Regional Planning 3 credits. Steps involved in planning will be analyzed in the context of community and regional decision-making processes. Two perspectives will be stressed—that of the decision-maker, the social structure within which the decision-maker operates and strategies for implementing decision; and that of the citizen or group interest which lies outside the power structure of the community. Each perspective will be used as a framework for analyzing power configurations, techniques of identifying patterns of decision making, and various forms of citizen participation.

POLS g527 Voting and Public Opinion 3 credits. Analysis of the way citizens and government communicate with each other. Elections, public opinion, and media influence are studied.

POLS g553 Public Policy Analysis 3 credits. Theoretical and practical analyses of public policies, including theories of policy formation and their political implementation through governmental institutions. Case studies will provide the means of analyzing specific policy problems.

POLS g555 Environmental Politics and Policy 3 credits. Study of the political forces affecting environmental policy and investigation of several specific policies affecting the environment, such as pollution control, energy production, hazardous chemicals, and the public lands.

POLS g556 Labor Organization 3 credits. Evolution of economic systems and labor’s response to changing patterns of production is studied, and a counter perspective to traditional management views of “efficiency” is presented. Emphasis is on governmental employee unions.

POLS g566 Public Lands Policy 3 credits. Analysis of the historical and contemporary use and disposition of the federal public lands. The agencies that manage the public lands, major laws, and regulations and the political conflict that surrounds their use and conservation.

POLS g571 Historical Geography of Idaho 3 credits. Influences of geography and geology on Idaho’s economic, political and cultural history. May be team taught, and includes field trips, discussion sections. Cross-listed as HIST g571 and GEOL g571.

POLS g578 Federal Indian Law 3 credits. Examination of tribal governments; their relationship with the federal government; sovereignty, jurisdictional conflicts over land and resources; and economic development. Cross-listed as ANTH g578.

POLS g579 Tribal Government 3 credits. Complex legal position of Indian tribes as self-governing entities; principles of inherent powers; governmental organization, lawmaking, justice, relation to state and federal government. Cross-listed as ANTH g579.

Political Analysis Graduate Courses

POLS g512 Modern Political Analysis 3 credits. Methods of political inquiry and theories and doctrines of politics, with emphasis on modern developments.

POLS g519 Political Research Methods 3 credits. This class investigates the theory and application of various research methods and statistical techniques common to the social sciences, with particular reference to their use in political inquiry.

POLS g519L Political Research Methods Lab 1 credit. Application of, and practice in research methods.

Administrative Graduate Courses

POLS g505 Administrative Process 3 credits. Analysis of the principles of public administration with an introduction to theories of organization and administration.

POLS g541 Administrative Law 3 credits. Introductory survey of the legal principals defining governmental administrative processes. Topics include judicial review, tort liability of governments and offices, rules and rule-making, due process, and the limits of administrative discretion.

POLS g551 Organizational Theory and Bureaucratic Structure 3 credits. Introduction to the study of complex organizations and organizational behavior in the administration of public policy. Emphasis on public institutions.

POLS g552 Financial Administration and Budgeting 3 credits. Emphasis on different approaches to financial administration, ranging from incremental and short-term planning to more recent and comprehensive emphases on management by objectives and zero-based budgeting. The development of the Office of Management and Budget and its relationship with the President, Congress and the Federal bureaucracy will be considered as well as political, organizational and behavioral constraints on budgetary decision‑making.

POLS g554 Public Personnel Administration 3 credits. Operations and processes of personnel management in public institutions. Major topics include personnel processes, public employee rights and duties, employee motivation and morale, the political environment of public personnel administration, and the impact of professionalism, technology, and participatory democracy on public personnel practices.

POLS g557 Grantwriting 3 credits. Steps involved in the grantwriting process from strategic planning, research, writing to finding appropriate grant sources.

POLS g558 Public Administration Ethics 3 credits. A course in applied ethics serving to educate students from a theoretical and a practical point of view. The course provides a historical and social perspective of ethics in public administration.

Political Theory Graduate Courses

POLS g511 American Political Theory 3 credits. Political ideas in the United States from Colonial and Revolutionary times through the controversies of the Civil War to the present.

POLS g520 Contemporary Political Theory 3 credits. Recent 20th century political philosophies and theories ranging from democratic, Marxist, and existentialist thought to Critical Theory and post-modernism.

POLS g521 Democratic Political Thought 3 credits. Historical and contemporary models of democracy as well as contemporary debates in democratic thought. Democracy is treated as a contested idea.

International Politics Graduate Courses

POLS g525 Topics in International Politics 3 credits. This course requires examination, analysis and evaluation of selected topics in international politics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Comparative Politics Graduate Courses

POLS g532 Comparative Politics: Change and Political Order 3 credits. The nature of political change is examined in a multifaceted framework consisting of concepts such as political order, progress and decay, revolutionary violence, and political culture. The technological and post-industrial revolutions are examined as they relate to political change and stability in developed societies.

POLS g533 Politics of Developing Nations 3 credits. An examination of political change, political order, political culture and the role of revolutionary violence. Change and order in the context of globalization is emphasized.

POLS g534 Terrorism and Political Violence 3 credits. A survey of forms of domestic and trans-national terrorism, other forms of political violence, and problems of counter-terrorism.

POLS g535 Topics in National/Regional Studies 3 credits. Surveys the political, economic, and social issues of a nation or regions. May be repeated once for different topics.

Public Law Graduate Courses

POLS g542 Constitutional Law 3 credits. Analysis of opinions of the United States Supreme Court concerning the distribution of authority between the national government and the states and the relationship among the branches of the national government.

POLS g543 Constitutional Law 3 credits. Analysis of opinions of the United States Supreme Court with a special emphasis on criminal cases and civil liberties.

POLS g550 Special Topics in Law 3 credits. Examine and analyze selected topics in constitutional law and legal philosophy. Topics may include the constitution and foreign affairs, women and the law, law and literature, and law and film. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

General Graduate Courses

POLS g559 Government Internship 1-9 credits. Directed student internship in government and organizations or associations related to public policy and the selection of public officials involving supervised work experience in research, staff management practices, or making and implementing public policies. The student will be placed in a supervised position commensurate with his or her abilities as determined and approved by faculty in the department. May be repeated up to 9 credits. Graded S/U.

POLS g591-492 Seminar 1-3 credits. Research, reading, discussion, and the preparation of reports on selected topics. Ordinarily for seniors majoring in political science and having the instructor’s consent. Each course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

POLS 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

Graduate Courses

POLS 606 Environmental Law and Regulation 3 credits. Federal, state, and local environmental regulations addressing environmental impact assessment; water and air pollution control, hazardous waste, resource recovery, reuses, toxic substances, occupational safety and health radiation, siting, auditing, liability. Cross-listed as ENGR 606. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

POLS 608 Environmental Case Law 3 credits. The legal analysis of regulation as a method of controlling pollution and hazardous waste. PREREQ: POLS 606.

POLS 609 Environmental Law: Natural Resources 3 credits. Federal and Idaho statutes and regulations as they apply to natural resources such as public lands, endangered species, and the EIS process. PREREQ: POLS 606.

POLS 611 Seminar: Political Theory 3 credits. Review of the primary and recent literature of political theory.

POLS 612 Seminar: State and Local Politics 3 credits. Analysis of state, local and regional political institutions and processes from the federal and comparative perspectives.

POLS 613 Seminar: American Politics—Behavior 3 credits. Micro inquiry and analysis into political behavior. Areas relevant to such inquiry may include but are not limited to, political psychology, political socializations, attitude and opinion formation, and voting behavior.

POLS 614 Seminar: American Politics—Institutions 3 credits. Macro inquiry and analysis into the basic institutional structures and processes of the American political system. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, executive, legislative and judicial processes, political parties and interest groups.

POLS 615 Seminar: World Politics 3 credits. World politics is analyzed both from the perspective of relationships between nation-states and the domestic political sources which influence and determine these relationships.

POLS 620 Seminar: Philosophy of Social Science 3 credits. The application of mathematical and scientific methods to the study of social, economic, and political life will be considered through the reading of certain seminal writings. Attention will be given to the fundamental assumptions about the nature of scientific rationality. Required of all D.A. students.

POLS 621 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Social Science 3 credits. Examination of selected topics in the social sciences from the analytic orientations and perspectives common and peculiar to the disciplines of political science economics and sociology. Required of all D.A. students.

POLS 622 Public Administration Research Methods 3 credits. Emphasis on the role of research methodology in administrative decision-making. Topics to be covered include modeling, evaluation design, ethics, sampling, data collection, data processing, data analysis, and report writing.

POLS 649 Research Problems 1-6 credits. Independent research on non-thesis and non-dissertation disciplinary questions. Credit hours and subject must be approved by instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.

POLS 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

POLS 669 Independent Problems-Tutorial 3 credits. A directed project emphasizing individual study, research, or the development of expository writings according to the needs of the individual student.

POLS 694 Seminar in College Teaching 3 credits. Required of all doctoral candidates. May be taken concurrently with POLS 702, but must be successfully completed before matriculation in POLS 703.

POLS 699 Dissertation 1-9 credits. May be repeated. Graded S/U.

POLS 701 Supervised Administrative Internship in Higher Education variable up to 6 credits.

POLS 702 Team Teaching 3 credits. Doctor of Arts candidates team teach an entire course with a faculty member.

POLS 703 Solo Teaching 3 credits. Doctor of Arts candidates assume total responsibility for teaching a class. PREREQ: POLS 694 AND POLS 702.

Department of Psychology

Chair and Associate Professor Turley-Ames
Professors: Cellucci, Hatzenbuehler, Roberts, Vik
Associate Professor: Enloe
Assistant Professors: Lawyer, Letzring, Lynch, Rasmussen, Soldat, Wong
Adjunct Faculty: Heyneman, Jarchow, Larsen, Simonson, Stephens
Emeritus Faculty: Joe, Matthews, McGee

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Admission requirements are as stated above with the following additions: all students must have been recommended by the Clinical Admissions Committee of the Psychology Department.

Doctoral training in clinical psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. All educational experiences needed to obtain a license to practice psychology in Idaho, and most other states and provinces, are offered. Theory, research, and practice are integrated into a comprehensive, five-year program. It is the goal of the doctoral training program to produce clinical psychologists who are well trained in the science of human behavior and its application to diverse clinical populations. All students are required to participate in course work and practica that emphasize assessments and treatments in all major areas of child and adult psychopathology. Evaluations of each student’s clinical-professional development and scholarship-research skills are continuous. Five program goals have been defined: Research Knowledge and Skills; Professional Knowledge and Skills; Integration of Science and Practice; Professional Identification and Ethical Practice; and Appreciation of Individual Differences, Cultural Differences, and Diversity of Practice. Each goal has associated objectives and competencies.

All doctoral students must complete the Master of Science in Psychology or its equivalent. Students entering the doctoral training program at Idaho State University with a master’s degree from another institution will receive full or partial credit, based on an examination of completed course work and research. The Department Chair, the Director of Clinical Training, and the departmental subject matter expert(s) will review all relevant documents and determine the course work and research, if any, that will be required to compensate for omissions and/or non-equivalency. The following requirements are all in addition to the Master of Science requirements.

Required Courses

Assessment Sequence
PSYC 620 Psychodiagnostic I 3 cr
PSYC 621 Psychodiagnostics II 3 cr
PSYC 623 Advanced Psychological Measurements 3 cr

Clinical Core
PSYC 512 Ethical & Professional Issues in Psychology 2 cr
PSYC 634 Cultural Diversity 3 cr
PSYC 645 Theory and Method of Psychosocial Adult Therapy I 3 cr
PSYC 646 Theory and Method of Psychosocial Adult Therapy II 3 cr
PSYC 648 Advanced Psychopathology 3 cr
PSYC 649 Psychosocial Child Therapy 3 cr
PSYC 701 Clinical Psychology 3 cr
PSYC 702 Introduction to Psychotropic Medication 2 cr
PSYC 703 Advanced Ethics Seminar 1 cr

Practicum
PSYC 517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 cr
PSYC 724 Community Practicum 0-3 cr
PSYC 725 Psychology Clinic Practicum 4-7 cr
PSYC 749 Clinical Internship 1 cr

Research
PSYC 750 Dissertation 12 cr

Clinical Electives

Each student must complete 12 credits of clinical electives from the following options or other graduate courses approved by the Clinical Training Committee.

PSYC 563 Clinical Psychology and the Law 3 cr
PSYC 565 Behavioral Medicine 3 cr
PSYC 601 Family Assessment and Therapy 3 cr
PSYC 633 Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 3 cr
PSYC 635 Marital Assessment and Therapy 3 cr
PSYC 636 Neuropsychological Assessment 3 cr
PSYC 736 Advanced Clinical Assessment or Treatment 1-12 cr

Methodological Elective

Each student must complete an additional 3-credit course in advanced statistics acceptable to the Clinical Training Committee.

History and Systems Requirement

PSYC 672 History and Systems 3 cr
Minimum Total Credits - 71

The 12 elective credits earned for the Master of Science degree will satisfy course requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy, subject to the approval of the Departmental Chair.

Scholarship - Research Development

Upon completion of Area Requirements plus PSYC 627 and PSYC 632, doctoral students are required to pass a Qualifying Exam, both written and oral, over the area requirements and statistical/methodological topics introduced during the first two years of graduate study.

Students may be admitted to candidacy for the doctoral degree upon satisfactory completion of the Master of Science degree (or its equivalent) and the Qualifying Exam. Candidates for the doctoral degree may not propose a dissertation (PSYC 750) until admitted to candidacy.

A five-member doctoral committee will be formed by the student and his/her advisor. Three members of the doctoral committee must be full-time equivalent faculty members of the Department of Psychology, including at least one clinical and one experimental faculty member. The fourth and fifth members must meet Graduate School requirements and include the Graduate Faculty Representative. Students will present findings and implications of the dissertation to departmental faculty, students, and community members at an open forum.

Clinical - Professional Development

All students must complete 7 credits of PSYC 725 (Psychology Clinic Practicum) and 1 credit of PSYC 517 (Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team). Up to 3 credits of PSYC 724 (Community Practicum) may be substituted for credits of PSYC 725. Progress in the development of professional skills is evaluated by faculty supervisors and the Clinical Training Committee. Satisfactory evaluations of professional development by the Clinical Training Committee is a degree requirement.

All students must satisfactorily complete a one-year full-time clinical internship at a site belonging to the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers or comparable supervised clinical practice approved by the Clinical Training Committee. Concurrent enrollment at Idaho State University in 1 credit of PSYC 749 (Clinical Internship) is required. Students enrolled in PSYC 749 will be considered full-time ISU students. Application to clinical internships and acceptance into clinical internships requires completion of the dissertation prospectus and the approval of the Clinical Training Committee.

Master of Science in Psychology

To ensure that students who receive a master’s degree in psychology will be prepared for further post-graduate study and for careers in related areas, the department has identified the following goals: an understanding of core areas and the breadth of the field of psychology and its applications; ability to integrate knowledge and theories across, and to think critically about, topics within the domains of psychology; competence in library information technology and computer applications related to the study of psychology; competence in scientific methodology and analysis as they apply to the study of psychology; ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written form, about issues within the field of psychology; active participation in the research process; and understanding and compliance with the APA code of ethics pertaining to research conduct. Each goal has associated objectives and competencies.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the candidate must have:

1. Minimum entrance requirements include a 3.0 grade point average during the last two years of undergraduate study. Graduate Record Exam scores of the 50th percentile or higher are preferred on two of the three aptitude tests (verbal, quantitative, or analytical writing) and the advanced subject test in psychology.
2. An undergraduate major in psychology or the equivalent.
3. Been recommended by the Experimental or Clinical Admissions Committee of the Department of Psychology. The Clinical Admissions Committee only admits students into the combined Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy course of study.

Required Courses

PSYC 627 Advanced Statistics 3 cr
PSYC 632 Advanced Experimental Design I 3 cr
PSYC 650 Thesis 6 cr

Area Requirements

Each student must complete one, 3-credit course from each of the following core areas of psychology:

Area A: Biological Bases of Behavior
PSYC 504 Sensation & Perception
PSYC 531 Physiological Psychology I
PSYC 532 Physiological Psychology II

Area B: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior
PSYC 642 Cognitive Psychology

Area C: Social Bases of Behavior
PSYC 643 Advanced Social Psychology

Area D: Individual Behavior
PSYC 644 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYC 647 Personality and Individual Differences

Minimum Total Credits - 36

Area requirements assume the satisfactory completion of undergraduate courses which prepare the student for advanced study. Specifically, students must have completed undergraduate courses in experimental psychology, neuroanatomy, sensation, perception, learning, social psychology, developmental psychology, personality, history and systems, or the equivalent of these topic areas. Each student’s records will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair in consultation with departmental staff. Students deficient in area prerequisites may be required to enroll in additional course work and/or experience limitation of choices in Areas A and D. An Area Requirement Plan of Completion must be finalized during the student’s first month following matriculation. The Chair, the student, and one or more faculty appointed by the Chair will meet and approve each student’s Plan of Completion.

In addition, each student must complete 12 elective graduate credits in psychology. A student may complete up to 6 of these elective credits in a related field approved by the student’s graduate advisor. Courses identified to remediate deficiencies by the Area Requirement Plan of Completion do not satisfy any portion of the 12-credit elective requirement.

Psychology Graduate Courses

PSYC g501 Theories of Personality 3 credits. Detailed study of the leading theories of personality with emphasis on the Freudian, Neo-Freudian, humanistic and existential theories. PREREQ: PSYC 225 OR 301.

PSYC g504 Sensation and Perception 4 credits. The anatomical and physiological basis of sensation will be reviewed. Moreover, traditional and contemporary theories of perception will be critically considered. Students will be expected to do laboratory work illustrating basic concepts of sensory and perceptual function. PREREQ: PSYC 303.

PSYC 412 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology 2 credits. Topics include informed consent, confidentiality, deception, duty to protect, competency, malpractice, dual and collegial relationships, and impaired professionals in research and practice. PREREQ: 24 CREDITS IN PSYCHOLOGY OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC g517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the principles and techniques associated with interdisciplinary evaluation. Disciplines emphasized: Audiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology. Cross-listed as NURS g517, SOWK g517, SPA g 417.

PSYC g531 Physiological Psychology I 3 credits. Introduction to neuropsychology with an emphasis on methods, basic neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology. PREREQ: PSYC 303.

PSYC g532 Physiological Psychology II 3 credits. Survey of the physiological bases of psychological processes, including learning, emotion, motivation, sensation, and perception. Emphasizes current research and theory concerning brain mechanisms and behavior. PREREQ: PSYC 431 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC g535 Animal Behavior 3 credits. Study of experiments in animal learning that have thrown light upon the problem of understanding human learning. Course is concerned with both observation and experimental studies of habit formation, conditioning, related endocrinology, and nerve structure as they are associated with behavior capabilities. PREREQ: SIX HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY BEYOND PSYC 101-102 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC g545 Psychology of Learning 3 credits. Survey of the major principles of learning, including the processes underlying classical and instrumental conditioning and motor skills behavior. PREREQ: PSYC 303-404 OR PERMISSION.

PSYC g563 Clinical Psychology and the Law 3 credits. An introduction to the field of forensic psychology by exposing students to the primary areas in which clinical psychology relates to the legal system. Emphasis will be on expert testimony by clinicians in matters of criminal responsibility, mental competency, civil commitment, and child custody.

PSYC g564 Dilemmas of Youth 3 credits. This course surveys theory and research concerned with dilemmas of identity formation. Personal accounts, literature-classic and psychological-will serve to illustrate dilemmas and explain their resolution.

PSYC g565 Behavioral Medicine 3 credits. Psychological issues of health, disease states, and prevention. Critical evaluation of clinical research and practice including nontraditional healing techniques and current models used to understand health and disease. PREREQ: PSYC 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC g583 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Research or readings in a special area of interest to be arranged on an individual basis with individual faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: 24 HOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY.

PSYC 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

PSYC 601 Family Assessment and Therapy 3 credits. Introduction to clinical work with families, including theoretical models and intervention techniques, assessment methods, current research, and special topics relevant to families.

PSYC 611 Advanced Motivation 3 credits. Surveys current and traditional theories of motivation with emphasis on empirical research illustrating the effects of motivational systems on both human and animal models. PREREQ: PSYC 545 OR EQUIVALENT.

PSYC 612 Theories of Perception 3 credits. Theories of perception, ecological, constructive, gestalt, and motivational, will receive critical review. Students will perform measurements of perception and research guided by theoretical accounts of the perceptual process.

PSYC 620 Psychodiagnostics I 3 credits. Theory, measurement development, and current use and limitations of major tests of intelligence, academic achievement, development, and neurological function. Practice in test administration is included. PREREQ: PSYC g527 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC 621 Psychodiagnostics II 3 credits. Theory, measurement development, and current use and limitations of major tests of personality, both objective and projective, with an emphasis on classification decisions. Practice in test administration is included. PREREQ: PSYC 620 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC 623 Advanced Psychological Measurements 3 credits. Psychological measurement theory, the mathematical basis of reliability and validity constructs, and test construction strategies are introduced. Measurement principles are then generalized across response modes and methods, focusing on direct observation technologies.

PSYC 627 Advanced Statistics 3 credits. Critical review of the theory and the methods used to evaluate the outcome of empirical research in the life and social sciences. Chi square, correlation, regression, analysis of variance designs are considered and related to the theoretical distributions basic to statistical inference. PREREQ: BASIC STATISTICS, COLLEGE ALGEBRA, AND/OR CALCULUS, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC 632 Advanced Experimental Design I 3 credits. Basic assumptions in the philosophy of scientific investigation, principles of design and analysis of experiments, including tests of significance and factorial designs, and reporting of research, in which the student is required to prepare reports of his own work as if for publication. PREREQ: PSYC 303 AND STATISTICS.

PSYC 633 Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 3 credits. Reviews research on alcohol and other drug use within biopsychosocial framework. Included are etiological factors and natural history, assessment and diagnosis, comorbidity, motivational interviewing, treatment models, and special population issues.

PSYC 634 Cultural Diversity 3 credits. Examines various dimensions of cultural diversity in psychological science and practice. Topics include: conceptual, political, and practice considerations, cultural worldviews, psychologically relevant aspects of various diverse cultural groups, and culturally competent assessment and intervention.

PSYC 635 Marital Assessment and Therapy 3 credits. Introduction to assessment of marital distress, theoretical approaches to treating couples, intervention techniques, current research, and special topics in the clinical study of couples.

PSYC 636 Neuropsychological Assessment 3 credits. Introduction to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used neuropsychological tests, including tests of conceptual, perceptual, and linguistic ability. PREREQ: PSYC 620 AND PSYC 621.

PSYC 637 Advanced Experimental Design II 3 credits. Continuation of research principles in design and analysis, emphasizing the use of multiple dependent variables, strategies for investigating latent variables, and testing complex causal models. PREREQ: PSYC 632 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC 641 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. The student will pursue original research in some area of psychology of particular interest to him and write a report of his work in a form suitable for publication. Repeatable up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC 642 Cognitive Psychology 3 credits. Examines cognitive processes underlying perception, attention, mental imagery, memory, language, and problem solving/decision making. Cognitive development and individual differences are discussed. Both theory and experimental findings are emphasized in each area.

PSYC 643 Advanced Social Psychology 3 credits. Review of current research and major theories of social psychology. Areas of emphasis include attitude, persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, attraction, aggression, helping, and social cognition.

PSYC 644 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 credits. Study of developmental theories, issues, and research across the life span. Emphasis is on current empirical research, highlighting the interaction of biological, cognitive, and social domains of development within and between individuals.

PSYC 645 Theory and Method of Psychosocial Adult Therapy I 3 credits. A review of theoretical models and treatment methods across major psychosocial disorders of adults, including associated psychopathology and diagnostic material.

PSYC 646 Theory and Method of Adult Psychosocial Therapy II 3 credits. Continuation of the review of theoretical models and treatment methods of the major psychosocial disorders of adults, includogy and diagnostic material. PREREQ: PSYC 645.

PSYC 647 Personality and Individual Differences 3 credits. This course will explore contemporary personality theory, as well as significant areas and trends in the current empirical literature.

PSYC 648 Advanced Psychopathology 3 credits. Theories and forms of psychopathology are presented, incorporating the current empirical literature. Disorders covered include substance use, affective, thought, health-related, and personality disorders. Pathology is conceptualized from biological, medical, behavioral, and cognitive perspective.

PSYC 649 Psychosocial Child Therapy 3 credits. Review of the psychopathology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of major psychological disorders of childhood, including mental retardation, autism, learning disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.

PSYC 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

PSYC 672 History and Systems 3 credits. Survey of historical and philosophical bases of theories of psychology presently used. Emphasis on understanding impact of political, cultural, and historical forces on ideas and methods used in psychology. PREREQ: PASSAGE OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PSYC 701 Clinical Psychology 3 credits. Brief history of clinical psychology; introduction to interviewing skills and professional issues; provider standards, forensics, professional liability and private practice.

PSYC 702 Introduction to Psychotropic Medication 2 credits. Introduction to clinical psychopharmacology meeting American Psychological Association guidelines for Level 1 predoctoral training. Disorders of substance abuse, psychosis, mood, anxiety, and development are highlighted. PREREQ: PSYC 532.

PSYC 703 Advanced Ethics Seminar 1 credit. Systematic review of common ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice in public and private settings. PREREQ: PSYC 512 AND FOURTH-YEAR CLINICAL DOCTORAL STUDENT STATUS.

PSYC 724 Community Practicum 1-2 credits. Students work in public or private mental health agencies under qualified supervisors. Professional activities include evaluation and therapy. Six hours per week per credit. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF CLINICAL TRAINING COMMITTEE.

PSYC 725 Psychology Clinic Practicum 1-2 credits. Students are supervised in the evaluation and treatment of clients served by the Psychology Department Clinic. Six hours per week per credit. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF CLINICAL TRAINING COMMITTEE.

PSYC 736 Advanced Clinical Assessment or Treatment 1-3 credits. A specific area of psychopathology is presented. Current theoretical and empirical information are explored in depth, emphasizing assessment and/or treatment.

PSYC 748 Clinical Externship 1 credit. Clinical practice in regional human service agency. Minimum 10 hours per week; 1 hour supervision by Ph.D. psychologist per 20 contact hours. Repeatable up to 6 credits. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF CLINICAL TRAINING COMMITTEE. Graded S/U.

PSYC 749 Clinical Internship 1 credit. Predoctoral internship, 11-12 months, at a member site of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers, or comparable supervised clinical practice approved by the Clinical Training Committee. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF CLINICAL TRAINING COMMITTEE. Graded S/U.

PSYC 750 Dissertation 1-12 credits. Research, analysis, and writing of a doctoral dissertation. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY FOR THE DOCTORAL DEGREE. Graded S/U.

Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice

Chair and Professor Hunter
Professors: Aho, Leavitt, Pierson
Associate Professors: Brackenridge, Hooper
Assistant Professors: Crue, Hearn, Jensen-Hart, Williams
Emeritus Faculty: Bryan, Cowles, Cutchen, Sarraf

Goals and Mission

The goal and mission of the MA program is to prepare graduates for positions as sociological researchers in charitable non-governmental organizations, business, or government. This, by providing them with the theories, findings, and methods distinctive to sociology. Some graduates choose to pursue a sociology doctorate with the hope of college teaching, others go on to law school, still others into counseling or private consulting.

Outcome Objectives:

MA Program

1. Graduates will master literature in one substantive area of sociology.
2. Graduates will develop an understanding of sociological theories, related findings, research design and statistics.
3. Graduates will further their professional careers by either continuing education at the doctoral level or finding employment in public service utilizing their advanced degree.

Master of Arts in Sociology

Admissions

In addition to the criteria for admission to the Graduate School, students must score a minimum of the 40th percentile in one of the three sections of the GRE, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0) for all upper division credits taken as an undergraduate, or permission of the Graduate Director. Three letters of recommendation must accompany the application.

For full admission to the graduate program in Sociology, the student must have completed the following courses or their equivalent: Introduction to Sociology, Social Theory, Social Statistics, and Social Science Research Methods. In cases of deficiencies, students may be granted waivers, alternative courses, or conditional admission at the discretion of the Sociology Graduate Director.

Requirements

SOC 502 Proseminar 3 cr
SOC 508 Advanced Sociological Statistics 3 cr
SOC 600 Comparative Sociological Theories 3 cr
SOC 603 Seminar: Topics in Methods 3 cr
SOC 650 Thesis 6 cr
Sociology Electives 15 cr
Minimum Total Credits 33 cr

The Sociology electives may be selected from 500- and 600-level courses in Sociology or other graduate courses approved by the Sociology Graduate Director. If SOC 408 was taken as an undergraduate, 3 credit hours of electives will be substituted for SOC 508.

Other requirements include the successful completion of a written comprehensive examination, a thesis proposal presentation and an oral defense of the completed thesis.

For more information, please consult the Sociology Graduate Student Handbook and Sociology Graduate Director.

Sociology Graduate Courses

SOC g503 Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 credits. Survey and appraisal of sociological theories since 1945: structural functionalism, rational choice, conflict, symbolic interactionism, and phenomenology. PREREQ: SOC 301.

SOC g508 Advanced Sociological Methods 3 credits. Emphasizes advanced techniques in research design, data measurement, and multivariate analysis utilizing computer application. PREREQ: SOC 206 AND SOC 207.

SOC g513 Mind, Body and Society 3 credits. Symbolic interaction and its relation to selfhood, sympathy, illness, sexuality, and addiction; and to groupings like enemies, communities, and associations. PREREQ: SOC 101.

SOC g531 Criminology 3 credits. Analysis of criminal law, law enforcement, judicial roles and processes, correctional approaches, the criminal offender and societal reactions. Theory and research as applicable to behavior and institutional relationships. PREREQ: SOC 101 OR SOC 102.

SOC g550 Developing Societies 3 credits. A survey of the sociological, political and economic aspects of the quest for development world-wide. Theories of development, consequences and obstacles facing less developed countries, and the implications of globalization for the developed and developing world will be emphasized.

SOC g562 Social Stratification 3 credits. Theories and methodology of status systems; the relation of class to the social structure; analysis of class in different societies, with emphasis upon the class system and power. PREREQ: SOC 101 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SOC g582 Independent Problems 1-4 credits. Consultation course consisting of independent student effort under the guidance of the instructor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SOC g591 Seminar 3 credits. Reading, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics. May be repeated for up to 9 credits when topics vary.

SOC 502 Proseminar in Sociology 3 credits. An overview of the field of sociology, with emphasis on the teaching of sociology, orientation to graduate education, major sociological theories, issues, research approaches, and ethical problems in the field today. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SOC 600 Seminar: Comparative Sociological Theories 3 credits. Comparative analysis of various theoretical perspectives in sociology with special emphasis on structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, exchange theory, conflict theories, phenomenology, and ethnomethodology. Primary emphasis will be placed on the major propositions of each perspective and the significant contributions of scholarship in each area. PREREQ: SOC 403 OR EQUIVALENT.

SOC 601 Sociological Theories 3 credits. A seminar in selected topics in theory which will focus on either historical, comparative or contemporary theories. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SOC 600.

SOC 603 Seminar: Topics in Methods 3 credits. In depth focus on methodological topics relevant and timely to students’ needs and interests. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SOC g508.

SOC 605 Social Organization 3 credits. A seminar in selected topics of social organization and disorganization which will include such themes as complex organization, industrial sociology, community, and urban studies. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

SOC 607 Social Differentiation 3 credits. A seminar in selected topics of social differentiation such as stratification, minorities, etc. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

SOC 613 Social Behavior 3 credits. A seminar in social interaction which will consider such themes as collective behavior, social psychology, deviance, ethnography, and neo-positive approaches to behavioral analysis. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

SOC 615 Social Institutions 3 credits. A seminar in selected aspects of political sociology, law and crime, religion, education, and the family. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

SOC 620 Seminar: Philosophy of Social Science 3 credits. The application of mathematical and scientific methods to the study of social, economic, and political life will be considered through the reading of certain seminal writings. Attention will be given to the fundamental assumptions about the nature of scientific rationality. Required of all D.A. students.

SOC 621 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Social Science 3 credits. Examination of selected topics in the social sciences from the analytic orientations and perspectives common and peculiar to the disciplines of political science, economics and sociology. Required of all D.A. students.

SOC 649 Independent Studies 1-4 credits. Consultation course consisting of independent student effort under the guidance of the instructor. Students are assigned to, or request assignment to, specific independent problems on the basis of interest and preparation. This may include preparation and presentation of a major research project, directed readings, or tutorial study.

SOC 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Research, analysis, and writing of master’s thesis. Graded S/U.

Social Work Graduate Courses

SOWK g517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the principles and techniques associated with interdisciplinary evaluation. Disciplines emphasized: Audiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology. Cross-listed as PSYC g517, NURS g517, SPA g517.

SOWK g582 Independent Problems Consultation course which may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: 12 CREDITS IN SOCIAL WORK.

SOWK g591 Seminar 3 credits. Readings, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics. May be repeated to 9 credits with different topics. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SOWK 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded S/U.

Department of Theatre and Dance

Chair and Professor Dienstfrey
Professors: Schroder
Assistant Professors: Gross, Harwood, Johnson, Kloetzel

Master of Arts in Theatre

Program Goals

The primary objectives related to the graduate Theatre program are to help students develop the following competencies:
1. A highly developed understanding of the history and literature of the art.
2. The ability to read, understand, and critique scholarly theatre-related essays and books.
3. The ability to contribute to general theatre scholarship.
4. The demonstrated ability to continue with graduate work toward a terminal degree, whether an M.F.A. or Ph.D.
5. To develop pedagogical skills enabling the students to pass on their knowledge to others.
6. Knowledge of theatre as a social and aesthetic experience.
7. Knowledge of the history of the theatre and related dramatic literature.
8. Competence in basic acting and directing skills.
9. Competence in technical aspects of theatre.
10. Competence in study skills.
11. Competence in research skills.
12. Competence in thinking clearly, logically, and independently.
13. Ability to effectively communicate and work within a collaborative art.

Requirements

To be admitted to classified status students must score in the 35th percentile or above on one of the three sections of the GRE.

THEA 601 Introduction to Research in Drama 3 cr
THEA 641 Seminar in Drama Theory 3 cr
THEA 642 Seminar in Drama Theory 3 cr

Students must select one of the following three options:

Thesis Option

A minimum of 30 credits. One to six credits may be thesis credits.

Exam Option

A minimum of 30 credits and an oral and written examination.

Degree Paper Option

A minimum of 32 credits and three degree papers. Two credits may be degree paper credits.

Theatre Graduate Courses

THEA g500 Theatre Backgrounds I 3 credits. Theatre and drama, from their origins through the Jacobean period.

THEA g501 Theatre Backgrounds II 3 credits. Study of the theatre and drama from the Spanish Golden Age through the “well-made play.”

THEA g502 Stage Costume History 3 credits. A survey of the history of western clothing from Ancient Egypt through the present. Study of the social context and motivations behind the evolution of clothing, silhouette, and costume components.

THEA g503 Stage Costume Design 3 credits. Costume design for the theatre incorporating the influence of period, concept, and mood. Course work includes text analysis, research, drawing, painting, and collage.

THEA g504 Problems in Acting 3 credits. Focuses on special acting problems such as characterization, movement, voice, pantomime, and film and television acting. Content varies from year to year. May be repeated once with the consent of the instructor. PREREQ: THEA 251, 252.

THEA g505 Advanced Costume Construction 3 credits. A study in period corset and millinery construction. A lab course in which students gain practical experience and skills crucial to a career in costume technology. PREREQ: THEA 221.

THEA g506 Advanced Light Design 3 credits. Study of lighting design in performing arts. Students gain knowledge through actualized projects, study of television and film lighting, and exploration of the Controllable properties including color. PREREQ: THEA 111, 209, AND 311.

THEA g512 Scenic Painting 3 credits. A study of painting techniques as used in theatrical scenery; theory, practice, and equipment will be investigated as they apply to the art of stage painting.

THEA g519 Modern European Theatre 3 credits. Continental and British theatre and drama from 1850 to mid-twentieth century.

THEA g520 American Theatre 3 credits. American theatre and drama from the beginning to mid-twentieth century.

THEA g521 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Cutting patterns from measurements. Adjusting various patterns to designs. Alterations and fittings. PREREQ: THEA 221 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

THEA g522 Period Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Use of the basic patterns to reproduce historical costumes from the 12th century to 1950. PREREQ: THEA 221 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

THEA g524 Advanced Acting Styles 3 credits. Study of the various period styles of acting including Greek, Medieval, Elizabethan, Restoration, and 19th century melodrama. The student will act in a series of special projects encompassing a variety of styles. PREREQ: THEA 251, 252, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

THEA g526 Advanced Scene Design 3 credits. Study of scene design in performing arts and beyond. Students work toward portfolio-quality work in realized and non-realized projects in theatre, television, film, and design areas. PREREQ: THEA 111, 209, AND 311.

THEA g555 Beginning Stage Direction 3 credits. Consideration of aesthetics of dramatic production and the relationship of basic techniques of stage direction. Includes the direction of scenes and one-act plays. PREREQ: THEA 101, THEA 111, THEA 251, THEA 252, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

THEA g556 Advanced Stage Direction 3 credits. Advanced theories in techniques of stage direction including consideration of period styles. The student will direct a series of advanced projects including scenes and a full-length play. PREREQ: THEA g555, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

THEA g570 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits. World drama and theatre during the two most recent decades.

THEA g590 Practicum Theatre Arts II 4 credits. Integrated projects for advanced students in various areas of theatre arts emphasizing analysis and presentation of experimental work. May be repeated once with different content.

THEA g591 Independent Research Project II 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of the drama faculty, students will undertake special research projects in theatre. May be repeated once with different content.

THEA 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be repeated. May be graded S/U.

THEA 601 Introduction to Research in Drama 3 credits.

THEA 641 Seminar in Drama Theory 3 credits.

THEA 642 Seminar in Drama Theory 3 credits.

THEA 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.

THEA 660 Graduate Degree Papers 2 credits.

THEA 691 Independent Study in Drama 1-4 credits. Supervised individual study in drama. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

 

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