May 17, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • CHEM 465 - Physical/Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II


    An integrated approach to inorganic synthesis and physical measurement. Includes formal report writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463 or concurrent and CHEM 464.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 466 - Biophysical Chemistry


    Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and quantum mechanics, bonding, spectroscopy, crystallography, ligand binding, protein/enzyme function, structural biophysics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224; PHYS 161, PHYS 162, PHYS 163; CHEM 471 (taken before or concurrently per instructor’s permission)
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 467 - Biophysical Chemistry


    Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and statistical thermodynamics, bonding, ligand binding, spectroscopy, transport processes, enzyme kinetics, and X-ray diffraction.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224; one year of college physics; CHEM 471/BIOL 471
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 468 - Biophysical Chemistry


    Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and statistical thermodynamics, bonding, ligand binding, spectroscopy, transport processes, enzyme kinetics, and X-ray diffraction.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 467, CHEM 461
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 471 - Biochemistry I


    A consideration of the structure and function of biological macromolecules; intermediary metabolism; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics. Also offered as BIOL 471.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 123 or 225; CHEM 353 or concurrent; and BIOL 205; CHEM 333 recommended; also offered as BIOL 471.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 472 - Biochemistry II


    A consideration of the structure and function of biological macromolecules; intermediary metabolism; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics. Also offered as BIOL 472.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 473 - Molecular Biology


    An examination of the structure, replication and expression of genetic information. Also offered as BIOL 473.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471; BIOL 321 or BIOL 323.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 474 - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Modern methods of isolation and characterization of biological macromolecules, especially enzymes and other proteins. Also offered as BIOL 474.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 123 or CHEM 225; CHEM 354 or BIOL 324; CHEM 471 (or concurrent) OR BIOL 471 (or concurrent).
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 494 - Industrial Work Experience


    Academic credit awarded for chemical employment in industry or government in areas such as research, development or quality control. Written report and an oral or poster presentation describing the work are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 30 credits of chemistry including CHEM 333 and permission of department.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CHEM 498 - Honors Research in Chemistry


    Oral presentation and honors thesis required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Six credits of Chemistry research courses, advancement to departmental honors candidacy (application required).
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 500 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CHEM 501 - Research Project in Chemistry


    Advanced individual laboratory projects under supervision. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 502 - Teaching Practicum


    Curriculum and instructional support for teaching the general chemistry laboratory sequence. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CHEM 510 - Special Topics


    Specialized lectures on a conference basis for a particular area of interest. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 511 - Advanced Laboratory Methods


    Specialized laboratory on a conference basis for a particular area of interest. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 534 - Instrumental Analysis


    Principles of chromatographic, spectrochemical and electrochemical methods of analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or CHEM 225: CHEM 461 or concurrent; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 535 - Bioanalytical Instrumentation


    The analysis of biomolecules, substances of significant biological interest, and substances in biological matrices using advanced instrumental methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 536 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory


    Advanced techniques of modern instrumental analysis including optical, electrical, and other physical measurements, including analysis of materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 534 or concurrent.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 539 - Bioinorganic Chemistry


    Examining binding sites and reactivity of biologically important metal ions, and the physical methods used to probe these sites.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or concurrent
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 540 - Organometallic Chemistry


    Classes of organometallic compounds; structure, bonding, general patterns of reactivity; reactions; industrial homogeneous catalysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 441
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 552 - Chemistry of Natural Products


    Isolation, structure, synthesis, biosynthesis and photochemistry of selected classes of natural products.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 553 - Organic Reactions


    Organic chemical reactions as applied to problems in organic synthesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 554 - Organic Spectroscopy


    Identification of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods: infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and mass spectroscopy. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 123, CHEM 353, CHEM 355
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 555 - Advanced NMR Techniques


    A lecture/lab course in advanced techniques in nuclear magnetic resonance, including Fourier transformation, multiple pulse sequences, relaxation time measurements, gated decoupling, polarization transfer and two-dimensional NMR experiments.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 454 or CHEM 554
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 556 - Medicinal Chemistry


    The chemistry of drug discovery, design, development, and action.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission; CHEM 471 recommended
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 562 - Group Theory and Spectroscopy


    Correlation of mathematical group theory with molecular symmetry and application of symmetry groups to the interpretation of molecular spectra. Principle applications will be to infrared and Raman vibrational spectra.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 563 - Computers in Chemistry


    Use of computers in chemistry and biochemistry, including chemistry on the Internet, molecular modeling, visualization, simulation, and the control of laboratory experiments.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or CHEM 467 or PHYS 331 or concurrent, or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 565 - Surface Chemistry


    Physical chemistry of solid surfaces. Examples drawn from heterogeneous catalysis and environmental chemistry.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 573 - Enzyme Chemistry


    Preparation and measurement of activities of enzymes; mechanism of enzyme reactions; properties of individual enzymes and coenzymes.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463 or CHEM 468, CHEM 471
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 575 - Immunology


    Biochemistry of the immune response, antibody structure and function, origin of antibody diversity, cell-mediated immunity.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 473; instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 578 - Protein Engineering


    Analysis of protein structure and protein-ligand interactions, protein design considerations, and design of small molecule and protein-based therapeutic agents.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 579 - Virology


    Overview of viruses - their structures, life cycles and control. Bacterial, plant and animal viruses will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 473 or BIOL 473
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHEM 595 - Seminar


    Presentation of contemporary subjects in chemistry. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CHEM 596 - Seminar in Current Chemistry and Biochemistry


    Introduction to current research problems in chemistry and biochemistry. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CHEM 690 - Thesis


    Research in chemistry under faculty direction terminating in a master’s thesis. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CHEM 694 - Industrial Internship in Chemistry


    A supervised technical field experience in chemical laboratory practice. The experience may be in an industrial or government laboratory setting in such areas as research and development, chemical sales, manufacturing, process development, clinical chemistry, analytical chemistry, quality control or environmental control. A project report following an approved format is required. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: advancement to candidacy; graduate advisor permission
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: S/U

Chinese

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • CHIN 101 - First-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHIN 102 - First-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 101 or equivalent
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHIN 103 - First-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 102 or equivalent
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCOM
  
  • CHIN 201 - Second-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin); emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading and discussion in Chinese of graded materials in modern Chinese (Mandarin).

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 103 or equivalent
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCOM
  
  • CHIN 202 - Second-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin); emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading and discussion in Chinese of graded materials in modern Chinese (Mandarin).

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 201 or equivalent
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • CHIN 203 - Second-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin); emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading and discussion in Chinese of graded materials in modern Chinese (Mandarin).

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 202 or equivalent
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • CHIN 280 - Traditional Chinese Characters and Calligraphy


    An introduction to the principles used in the formation and history of Chinese characters. The components of the characters are analyzed and compared with the new, simplified forms. Prepared texts provide practice in reading the characters. Calligraphy sessions provide opportunity to write both the traditional and simplified forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 101
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHIN 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CHIN 301 - Third-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin).

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 203
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • CHIN 302 - Third-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin).

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 301
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • CHIN 303 - Third-Year Chinese


    To be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin).

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 302
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • CHIN 304 - Chinese Grammar and Composition


    This course is designed to review and discuss all major grammatical elements in Chinese, including sentence building, analysis of grammatical elements and written composition. Students will be asked to read and compose an autobiography on various topics, such as childhood, family and friends, resume, hobbies, etc.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 201
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • CHIN 330 - Chinese Culture Through Film and Literature


    An introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese through a study of film as oral and visual texts. Film scripts and short stories, especially those from which films have been adapted, are used to enhance reading and discussion skills. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 203 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHIN 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CHIN 401 - Fourth Year Chinese


    This course is designed to serve as a capstone course for students who major in Chinese Language and Culture. It provides students with the opportunity to apply and integrate both linguistic and cultural knowledge that they have acquired from each course in their program of Chinese study at Western.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 302 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHIN 402 - Chinese Language and Linguistics


    This course is designed for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and usage of Mandarin (Modern standard) Chinese. Through class discussion, reading materials, and a research project, students explore all core areas of Chinese language and linguistics: phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, as well as dialect variations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 201 or LING 201 or instructor’s permission
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CHIN 425 - Teaching-Learning Processes in Elementary Chinese


    Students selected for tutoring must dedicate four hours per week to provide help to other students primarily those enrolled in 100-200 levels of Chinese courses. Permission may also be given to assist with other Chinese courses completed with outstanding achievement. Students may be requested to lead group sessions or work with students individually. Expertise in Chinese grammar or linguistics is desirable. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 301 and instructor permission.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U

Classical Studies

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • CLST 117 - The Ancient Legacy


    An introduction to the contributions made by Greece and Rome to the European cultural tradition. Five thematic questions and the answers offered by the ancients are to be examined: God or Mortal; Citizen and State; the Great Individual; the life of philosophy and the life of political activity; the Burden of Immortality.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • CLST 260 - Masterworks of Ancient Greek Literature


    Survey of the major Greek texts - epic, dramatic and narrative - in translation with emphasis on those works which have shaped the classical tradition.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • CLST 270 - Literature of Rome and Her Empire


    Survey of the major literary monuments which serve to define the Roman character and the nature of the Roman Empire at its height.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • CLST 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CLST 350 - Greek Mythology


    A study of Greek myths as a vital and evolving feature of Greek religious and intellectual life from Homer through Hesiod and Aeschylus to Euripides.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • CLST 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CLST 401 - Sanskrit


    Fundamentals of the classical language: pronunciation; reading and writing of devanagari script; grammar.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CLST 410 - The Proto-Indo-European Roots of the Classical Languages


    Introduction to principles of comparative philology and comparative mythology and poetics; survey of the phonology, morphology and syntax of Proto-Indo-European; the major IE branches with special emphasis given to Hellenic, Italic and Indo-Iranian.

    Prerequisites & Notes: GREK 101 or LAT 101 or CLST 350 or CLST 401.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CLST 450 - Topics in Classical Studies


    Varying topics, such as individual genres (e.g., epic, tragedy) or eras (fifth-century B.C. Athens, the Mediterranean World in the first century A.D.), will be treated from quarter to quarter. See the Timetable of Classes for offerings. Repeatable with different topics with no maximum.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CLST 260 or CLST 270 or CLST 350 or LBRL 121 or ENG 281
    Credits: 3-5
    Grade Mode: Letter

Coaching Development

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • CD 280 - Coaching Practicum - Basketball


    A practical application of principles and techniques used in sport coaching, including program organization and administration, team building, teaching sports strategies, leadership principles related to sport performance, sport-related motor skill acquisition and performance principles, and the evaluation of coaching strategies and methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CD 281 - Coaching Practicum - Volleyball


    A practical application of principles and techniques used in sport coaching, including program organization and administration, team building, teaching sports strategies, leadership principles related to sport performance, sport-related motor skill acquisition and performance principles, and the evaluation of coaching strategies and methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CD 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CD 343 - Sports Officiating/Track & Field


    Officiating techniques for individual and team sports.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CD 381 - Coaching Sports: Basketball


    Practical and theoretical aspects of coaching the sport with special emphasis on advanced skill development and current methodology and resource material being utilized.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CD 383 - Coaching Sports: Track


    Practical and theoretical aspects of coaching the sport with special emphasis on advanced skill development and current methodology and resource material being utilized.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CD 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CD 500 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15

Communication Sci & Disorders

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • CSD 210 - Communication and the Mind


    This course provides a basic overview of our knowledge of language and what it can tell us about the nature of the mind, and vice versa. It explores theories of cognitive and language development and traces development from infancy to adolescence. It covers the structure of sentences (syntax), words (morphology), and sound shape (phonetics, phonology), and how these are typically acquired, mentally represented, and processed by humans. In addition, students learn about the relationships between social cognition (theory of mind), language, and social competence, discuss communication disorders and differences, and the social cognitive affects of communication disorders on children and adults.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: SSC
  
  • CSD 251 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    An introduction to the disciplines of speech-language pathology and audiology; survey of speech, language and hearing processes and disorders.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 253 - Speech and Hearing Sciences for the Liberal Arts


    Basic concepts of speech production, speech acoustics, hearing and speech perception. Includes lab.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: LSCI
  
  • CSD 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CSD 301 - Writing Lab


    Instruction and practice in writing; includes opportunities for multi-drafting, revision, and reflection. Repeatable up to 2 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 352 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanisms


    Structure and function of organs concerned with audition, respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 353 - Speech Science


    Acoustic and articulatory characteristics of the speech signal and their relation to speech production and perception. Lab required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: junior standing, CSD 352, CSD 356, CSD 371
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 354 - Speech and Language Development in Children


    Typical speech and language acquisition; its impact on the developing child; origins and growth of symbolic processes, developmental norms; factors influencing learning of language and speech.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 356 - Phonetics


    Training in recognition and production of sounds of spoken English through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Lab required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 361 - Language Disorders, Birth to Five


    Etiologies of language learning disabilities in children from birth to five years; diagnosis and treatment procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 354
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 371 - Hearing Science


    Introduction to the nature of sound and its measurement. The structure and function of the auditory mechanism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 352
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 372 - Hearing Disorders


    The nature, cause and treatment of hearing impairment.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 352
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 373 - Introduction to Phonology


    Phonological development, symptomatology, etiology and therapy for articulation disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 251, CSD 352, CSD 356
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 381 - Physiological and Psychological Bases of Hearing


    The study of the structure and function of the auditory system. Analysis of significant theories in speech acoustics and speech perception. Examination of the effects of hearing impairment on speech perception.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 353, CSD 371 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • CSD 401 - Writing Lab


    Instruction and practice in writing; includes opportunities for multi-drafting, revision, and reflection.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 450 - Neuroanatomy for Speech Pathology and Audiology


    Normal and abnormal structures of the human nervous system as they pertain to speech, language and hearing. Particular emphasis on sensory and motor pathways, localization and lateralization.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 352 or equivalent; senior/graduate standing.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 451 - Language Disorders II


    Diagnosis and treatment procedures for school-age children with language-learning impairments.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 354, CSD 361
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 457 - Clinical Processes


    Current principles, methods and materials used in the assessment and treatment of a variety of communication disorders. Directed observation. Writing proficiency course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 354, CSD 361, CSD 373, CSD 451
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 458 - Application of Clinical Processes to CSD


    Application of the clinical processes to service delivery, documentation, administrative procedures, and professional writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 457, permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 459 - Lab: Beginning Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Therapy


    Assistant clinician experience. Lab required. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 458; minimum 25 hours documented speech-language pathology, audiology and/or aural rehabilitation observation; CSD 458, CSD 459 concurrent with instructor permission.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CSD 460 - Assess & Intervention in CSD


    Current principles, methods, and application of research-based theories to a dynamic clinical process which includes identification, prevention, assessment, and intervention for communication disorders. Lab required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 354, CSD 361, CSD 373, CSD 451
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 462 - Audiometric Testing


    Introduction to the theory and application of pure tone, immittance and speech audiometry to the assessment of hearing function; implications for rehabilitation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 371
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 463 - Aural Rehabilitation


    Listening training, speech reading, orientation to amplification devices, and coping skills for the aurally handicapped.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 371
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 464 - Clinical Practice in Aural Rehabilitation


    Supervised clinical practice in the (re)habilitation of the deaf and hard of hearing. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD major with minor in audiology or instructor permission; CSD 458, CSD 459, CSD 463; minimum 25 hours of speech-language pathology/audiology/aural rehabilitation observation required.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CSD 466 - Medical Audiology


    Pathologies of the hearing mechanism and their auditory manifestations. Discussion with physicians regarding diagnosis, referrals and report writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 371, CSD 462
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 468 - Clinical Practicum in Audiology


    Supervised clinical practice in audiological evaluation. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD major with a minor in audiology or instructor permission; CSD 371, CSD 462; 25 hours of documented speech-language pathology/audiology/aural rehabilitation observations.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • CSD 482 - Clinical Hearing Technology


    Study of history, development, and use of emerging technologies and special clinical instrumentation for the evaluation of hearing, auditory function, and balance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: satisfactory completion of CSD 462 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 483 - Amplification and Sensory Systems


    Study of history, development, and use of amplification and other sensory devices for treatment of hearing loss and auditory processing deficits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: satisfactory completion of CSD 462 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • CSD 485 - Children With Hearing Loss in School


    This course will introduce the student to the needs of the hearing impaired child in the public school environment, the public school laws affecting the placement of such children, and the types of remediation that occur in this setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CSD 352
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
 

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