Area Committee C, Engineering and Physical Sciences:

Graduate Council Document 04-11b, ME 577 Human Motion Kinetics Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: ME 352 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

Study of kinetics related to human motion. Review of human anatomy and anthropometric data. Planar and three-dimensional kinematic analysis of gross human motion. Detailed kinematic studies of human joints. Newton-Euler and Lagrangian methods for joint torques. Muscle force and power analysis. Studies on walking, jumping, cycling, and throwing exercises. Professors Krousgrill and Pennock.

Graduate Council Document 04-11c, ME 546 CAD/CAM Theory and Advanced Applications (Offered at Indianapolis only.) Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ME 262 or equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor.

Theory of CAD/CAM. Geometric modeling for seamless CAD/CAM integration. Solid modeling data structure design/manipulation. CAD and CAM tools with a focus on product development integration and automation. Machining theory, automated CNC machining, and process control. CAD/CAM applications using programming languages and open architecture kernel for modeling. Projects involve CAD/CAM aspects for advanced engineering.

Graduate Council Document 04-35a, ABE 592 Special Topics II Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Independent Study. Cr. 1-4. Admission by consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit if different topics).

Special topics in agricultural and biological engineering for which no specific course is offered.

Area Committee D, Humanities and Social Sciences:

Graduate Council Document 04-12f, THTR 564 Advanced Theatrical Rendering Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: THTR 160.

Provides advanced training in rendering techniques used by theatrical designers. Students will study perspective drawing, figure drawing, painting, and explore different materials used by designers to communicate their artistic vision. Professor Koharchik.
Graduate Council Document 04-12g, THTR 565 Prop Design for the Theatre Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: THTR 160.
Provides focused training in the area of prop design and construction, offering the student a variety of projects that explore the role of the properties master and the challenges of designing and constructing props for the theatre. Professor Koharchik.

Graduate Council Document 04-12h, THTR 567 Model Construction Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: THTR 160.

Model construction is one of many skills required of scene designers and is a preferred communication tool for many directors and designers. This course offers a variety of practical exercises for presenting both blueline and full color models. Professor Koharchik.

Area Committee E, Life Sciences:

Graduate Council Document 04-27a, BIOL 500 Modular Upper-Division Laboratory Course Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Lab. 3, cr. 2. Prerequisite: BIOL 415 or 420 or 495B or 515 or 541 or consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit.)

This is a project-oriented course designed to give the student exposure to laboratory research through a series of five-week modules. The student must complete the introductory five-week module or have consent of instructor before taking the other modules. Professor Franklin and staff.

Graduate Council Document 04-32a, AGRY 596 Professional Presentations Sem. 1. Class 1, cr. 1.

Develop confidence and skills in preparing and delivering professional presentations to both peer scientific and student audiences. Professors Van Scoyoc and McFee.

Graduate Council Document 04-32b, AGRY 597 Communicating with the Public Sem. 2. Class 1, cr. 1. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: AGRY 596 or consent of instructor.

This course will prepare students being trained as agronomy professionals to enhance their communication skills so they can successfully interact with the public. Professor Johnson.

Graduate Council Document 04-33a, BTNY 505 Advanced Biology of Weeds Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: BTNY 304 or equivalent with consent of instructor.

Principles of weed biology and ecology, with focus on reproduction and ecophysiology, population dynamics, community ecology, and ecosystem level phenomena. Instruction will emphasize the development and refinement of critical thinking skills. Professors Gibson, Hallett, and Johnson.

Graduate Council Document 04-34a, HSCI 572 Radiation Oncology Physics Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: HSCI 312, MA 224, and PHYS 221, or consent of instructor.

An introductory course to the physical principles, equipment, processes, imaging guidance, and clinical techniques involved in the treatment of cancer patients with external radiation beams and radioactive sources. Various external radiation beam types and their energy deposition characteristics are described. Treatment planning dose calculation algorithms and point dose calculations are discussed. The use of international dosimetry protocols for radiation beam calibration are covered in detail. Professor Sandison.

Graduate Council Document 04-34b, HSCI 574 Medical Health Physics Sem. 1. Class 2, cr. 2. Prerequisite: HSCI 312, MA 224, and PHYS 221, or consent of instructor.

This course introduces the legislation and international and national recommendations relevant to the practice of radiation protection in medicine. Principles for the design of radiation use monitoring programs and shielding for radiation facilities is covered. Radiation risk avoidance and management for staff, patients and their families, and members of the public are discussed. Professor Sandison.

Area Committee F, Management Sciences:

Graduate Council Document 04-6b, AGEC 655 Time Series Analysis Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: AGEC 651 or consent of instructor.

This course is designed to improve students’ abilities to estimate and interpret time series models. The course begins with univariate models and progresses to mulitvariate analysis. Alternative methods for identifying, estimating, and forecasting with time series models will be discussed. In addition, analysis of nonstationary time series and cointegration modeling will be covered. Professor Foster.