2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix code letters, as listed here. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions may consist of sentence fragments. Unless otherwise specified, graduate courses carry three credits. 

 

Emergency Management

  
  • EMGT 6602 - Principles and Practices of Hazard Mitigation


    This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles and practice of hazard mitigation in the United States at the local, state, regional, and federal levels of governance, emphasizing the importance of avoiding or preventing future and recurring losses of life and damage to public and private property. Based on this understanding, a further objective of the course is to familiarize students with the tools, techniques, resources, programs, intergovernmental relationships, and broader social context involved in planning for and implementing hazard mitigation. Case studies, exercises, and discussions will be used to encourage critical review of the philosophy and principles of emergency management. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6603 - Catastrophe Readiness and Response


    Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to describe and discuss the characteristics of catastrophic events and the differences in strategies, techniques, and tools that are needed to prepare for and coordinate the response to catastrophes as compared to the disasters that form the core assumption of most modern emergency management work. This course is designed to help students step into a leadership role in catastrophe readiness and response. Case studies, exercises, and discussions will be used to encourage critical review of the philosophy and principles of emergency management. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6604 - Holistic Disaster Recovery: Creating a More Sustainable Future


    This course will educate students about sustainable disaster recovery, including the principles, concepts, processes and practice currently used in the United States. The course is designed to rely heavily on the use of case studies to clarify course objectives and explain recovery topics. Case studies, taken from across the country and addressing different hazards, will emphasize both examples of effective and ineffective recovery strategies. Course work will include examples that have occurred in New England and surrounding regions. This may facilitate additional student involvement. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6610 - Disaster Response Operations and Management


    This course will examine the nature of disasters, the context of response operations in the United States, and the roles and responsibilities of various emergency management related actors. The role of technology and NIMS in effective post-disaster responses will also be discussed. Each student will be expected to gain a solid comprehension of common post-disaster problems and how first responders and emergency managers may overcome those challenges. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6612 - Business Crisis and Continuity Management


    An introduction to the crisis management and organizational continuity from a private sector Business Crisis and Continuity Management (BCCM),and a public/private sector partnership perspective. Course topics and content reflect the changes in BCCM in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the lessons learned in recent disasters and catastrophes, particularly Hurricane Katrina. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6624 - Social Dimensions of Disaster


    Prerequisites: EMGT 6601 , EMGT 6602 , EMGT 6603 , EMGT 6604 . This course will provide an overview of empirical vs. theoretical approaches; human behavior in disaster, myths and reality; group disaster behavior; community social systems and disaster; cultures, demographics, and disaster behavior distinctions, and model-building in sociological disaster research. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6628 - Emergency Incident Management


    Prerequisites: EMGT 6601 , EMGT 6602 , EMGT 6603 , EMGT 6604 . This course will provide a study of the effective organization and management of emergency resources at various fire and large-scale emergency incidents. Includes a review of national standards and federal regulations impacting emergency incident management. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6630 - Flood Plain Management


    Prerequisite: EMGT 6604 .  This course examines flood plains as a resource and a location of risk and presents a wide range of management strategies.  The course looks at flood plain management from multiple perspectives. It embraces the conservation and restoration of physical and biological systems, examines the adverse impacts from human developments, and also creates a policy framework that addresses these objectives.  3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6635 - Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Management


    Prerequisite: EMGT 6604 . In this course, students will learn how public policy, public management, and politics are central to understanding how communities address emergency management. This course will introduce concepts and basic descriptive information about the political system within the context of disaster policy and will demonstrate how political factors play a role in many phases of the discipline of emergency management. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6637 - Disaster Mapping


    In this course students will gain an understanding of the basic elements of mapping hazardous environments and how maps contribute to our understanding of these hazards. They will understand the elements of environmental models for natural and man-made hazards and how they are used to make decisions in emergency management.  Students will be able to apply strategies that utilize hazard modeling and mapping for the planning, response, recovery, prevention, and mitigation of hazards. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6690 - Emergency Management Research Project


    Prerequisites: EMGT 6601 , EMGT 6602 , EMGT 6603 , EMGT 6604 . This course will provide the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills studied during the emergency management program by an exercise in accordance with the university's "Dissertation and Thesis Manual", 2nd edition. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6697 - Emergency Management Thesis Proposal and Research


    Prerequisites: EMGT 6601 , EMGT 6602 , EMGT 6603 , EMGT 6604  and three approved electives. The thesis proposal is developed under the direction of the supervisor. The supervisor must formally approve the thesis proposal in accordance with the university's "Dissertation and Thesis Manual", 2nd edition. 3 credits.
  
  • EMGT 6698 - Emergency Management Thesis Writing and Defense


    Prerequisite: EMGT 6697 . Based on the proposal developed and approved in EMGT 6697 , students will complete the written thesis project and an oral thesis final exam in accordance with the university's "Dissertation and Thesis Manual", 2nd edition. If the student is not able to complete the full version of the manuscript by the end of the academic term, the university's incomplete policy and procedure will apply. 3 credits.

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVS 6600 - Environmental Geoscience with Laboratory


    Study of the geological systems important in understanding the causes of and solutions to environmental problems. Includes basic geological principles, examination of natural hazards, their causes and mitigation, and mineral, energy, and water resources. Laboratories include practical exercises, data collection, problem-solving, virtual field trips and case histories. Some weekend field trips may be required. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6601 - Ecological Applications in Environmental Science with Laboratory


    Survey of the various fields of ecology including community, population, ecosystem, and landscape ecology and how they apply to environmental science, assessment, conservation, planning, and management. Particular emphasis is placed on current issues affecting natural and developed environments. Field trips and laboratory sessions focus on the quantitative evaluation of various ecological systems in terrestrial and aquatic habits, and on methods used in ecological assessment of environmental issues. Laboratory fee;

      4 credits.

  
  • ENVS 6602 - Environmental Effects of Pollutants


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , ENVS 6601 , and undergraduate organic chemistry or graduate introduction to environmental chemistry (CHEM 6600 ). A survey of the demonstrated and suspected effects of air, water, and other pollutants on natural systems and on human welfare. Methods of studying and assessing effects are also presented. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6603 - Wetlands Ecology with Laboratory


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 ENVS 6601 . This course covers the ecology of saltwater and freshwater wetland systems. Linkages between the biotic, hydrolic, and chemical components of various wetland types will be emphasized. Wetland delineation, functional assessment of wetlands, and wetland creation and restoration will be among the topics discussed. Field trips and laboratory sessions will focus on the quantitative evaluation of the hydrology, soils, and biotic communities of various wetland types. Laboratory fee. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6604 - Ecology of Inland Waters


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 ENVS 6601 . Advanced study of ecological processes of inland waters, both lotic and lentic. Some weekend field trips, or acceptable alternative, required. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6605 - Marine and Estuarine Ecology with Laboratory


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 ENVS 6601  or consent of the instructor. Advanced study of ecological processes of estruaries and marine habitats and how human activities modify the structure and dynamics of these systems. The laboratory focuses on the characteristics of habitats along the Connecticut coast and in Long Island Sound and their environmental assessment. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6606 - Environmental Data Analysis


    Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and a previous course in statistics or consent of the instructor. The application of analytic techniques to environmental data in the areas of applied ecology, environmental geology, and chemistry. These include applied univariate and multivariate statistics as well as geostatistical methods. Introduction to microcomputer software available for environmental analyses. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6607 - Environmental Reports and Impact Assessment


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 ENVS 6601 CIVL 6606 ,and 21 graduate hours. A study of the EIS/EIA process including the regulatory framwork, how to prepare environmental reports and impact assessments, formats required for EIS and other common reports, data collection and presentation, planning and carrying out assessments, and text preparation. Some fieldwork may be required. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6608 - Landscape Ecology


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 ENVS 6601 . In-depth study of the characterisitcs and dynamics of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems on a regional scale. Spatial relationships between ecosystems are examined with regard to natural ecologic and geologic functions and alterations due to human activities. Applications to land-use planning, resource management, conservation, and other environmental concerns are addressed via class projects. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6609 - Data Analysis in the Environmental and Biological Sciences


    Prerequisites: 9 graduate hours and a previous course in statistics, or consent of the instructor. The application of data analysis techniques in the environmental (applied ecology, environmental geology and chemistry) and biological (molecular biology, toxicology) sciences. These include applied univariate and multivariate statistics as well as geostatistical and non-detect methods. Extensive use of different types of computer software for data analyses. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6610 - Environmental Health


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6601  or undergraduate biology major. Principles of public health with general emphasis given to environmental factors such as air and water pollutants, legal standards, and preventive measures and their relationships to public health. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6612 - Epidemiology


    An introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology. Concepts of disease, analysis of morbidity and mortality as well as observational and experimental techniques are considered. Illustrative examples concentrate on environmental issues. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6613 - Radioactivity and Radiation in the Environment


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 CHEM 6601  or consent of the instructor. Basic principles of nuclear structure and radioactivity; the interaction of radiation with matter and biological effects of radiation; natural and man-made sources of radiation in the environment. The second half of the course will focus on long-term environmental effects of radiation accidents (e.g., Chernobyl and others) and the problems of nuclear waste disposal, plutonium inventories from nuclear weapons, natural radon in buildings, and similar concerns.  Cross-listed with PHYS 6613 . 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6615 - Toxicology


    Prerequisite: introductory chemistry. Introduction to environmental and industrial toxicology; toxicologic evaluation; the mode of entry, absorption, and distribution of toxicants; the metabolism and excretion of toxic substances; interactions between substances in toxicology; toxicologic data extrapolation; particulates; solvents and metals; agricultural chemicals - insecticides and pesticides; toxicology of plastics; gases; food additives; plant and animal toxins; carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens.  3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6616 - Human Health and Environmental Risk Assessment


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6601 , CIVL 6606 ENVS 6615 . Introduction to application of human health and environmental risk assessment by environmental agencies. Principles of environmental risk assessment, legislative mandates for risk assessment, guidance documents, case studies, analysis and assessment procedures. Emerging developments in the field reviewed through class projects. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6617 - Subsurface Assessment


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , CHEM 6601 CIVL 6606 . Introduction to conducting subsurface contamination assessments. Includes related environmental regulations and liabilities, site hydrogeology, chemical characterization of contaminants, field methodologies, risk assessments, and site contamination remediation. Some fieldwork required. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6618 - Hazardous Materials Management


    Prerequisites: CIVL 6606  and undergraduate organic chemistry or graduate introduction to environmental chemistry (CHEM 6600 ). The multidisciplinary facets of managing hazardous materials and wastes. Integrates specialized knowledge from the fields of environmental biology, chemistry, engineering, hydrogeology, and public health in the techniques used to maintain compliance with environmental standards. Includes regulatory framework, practical exercises, and concepts of sound practices of hazardous waste management. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6620 - Advanced Environmental Geology


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6600  or equivalent or undergraduate course in geology or consent of the instructor. Qualitative and quantitative examination of the application of geology to environmental problems including natural hazards and their remediation, site selection for various types of land uses, geology of waste disposal sites, and natural resource evaluation. A class project for a local government or environmental agency will demonstrate practical application of these principles and will be used to examine the process of project planning and managment, generation, and the use of geologic data, report preparation and presentation. Laboratories and some weekend fieldwork required. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6621 - Hydrology


    Prerequisite: undergraduate course in physics, geology, hydraulics, or limnology or consent of the instructor. Lectures cover basic hydrologic theory including nature and chemical behavior of water, precipitation and evapotranspiration, interception, surface water, groundwater supply and treatment, and water law. Other topics may include irrigation, flood control, karst hydrology, and water chemistry. Required laboratories cover field measurement, sampling and problem-solving techniques. Some weekend fieldwork required. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6622 - Groundwater Geology


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6600  or ENVS 6621  or CIVL 6620 , or consent of the instructor. Physical and chemical behavior of water occuring in rock and soil (groundwater). Covers the geologic environments in which groundwater exists, groundwater movement and chemistry, karst hydrology, use of groundwater as a water supply, groundwater field investigations and testing, contaminant transport in groundwater, and the nature and use of groundwater flow and contaminant models. Laboratories will include practical experience in field techniques (drilling, geophysical, well, logging, etc.), modeling, and data analysis. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6625 - Geomorphology


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6600  or a previous college-level course in physical geology or geography, or consent of the instructor. Study of landforms and the processes that produce them including the operation of erosional and depositional processes in a variety of geologic settings (fluvial, coastal, glacial, periglacial, karst, and arid). Also covers the relationship of landforms and processes to the solution of environmental problems. Lectures cover processes; required laboratories focus on landform recognition and geomorphic process interpretation using maps and aerial photographs. Two required field trips (one 2-day and one 3-day) with shared transporation and costs. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6626 - Glacial Geology


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6600  or ENVS 6625  or a previous college-level course in physical geology or geography or consent of the instructor. Glacial processes, landforms, materials, and history. Relationships between various glacial landforms (identifiable on topographic maps) and the materials that comprise them. Two required field trips in New England (one 1-day and one 2 1/2-day) with shared transportation and costs. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6627 - Soil Science


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6600  or a  previous college level course in physical geology or geography or consent of the instructor. Properties, occurence, and management of soil as a natural resource. Covers the chemistry, physics, morphology, and mineralogy of soils and their genesis and classification. Soil properties will be related to their role in environmental problem solving and decision making. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6632 - Field Geology of the Northeast


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6600  or a previous college-level course in geology or consent of the instructor. Intensive training in geological field observation and interpretation in a variety of geologic settings. Weekly class meetings cover field techniques and localities. Five required field trips (three 1-day, one 3-day, one 4-day) will focus of site geology, geomorphology, and environmental problems as well as field observation and interpretation. Transportation and costs will be shared. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6633 - Selected Topics in Field Geology


    Prerequisite(s): ENVS 6600  or a previous undergraduate course in geology; other prerequisites depend on the specific course topic. Selected field studies and trips of special interest. Credit varies depending on length of trip or investigation. May be taken more than once. 1-4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6634 - Environmental Education Instructor Clinic


    Prerequisite: one of the following: a college course in geology, biology, ecology, or science education or consent of the instructor. A course (conducted in the field) about teaching environmental education and natural history topics. Students receive intensive field training in natural history and a variety of environmental education instruction techniques. Laboratory fee. May be taught any term. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6640 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems


    Survey of GIS technology, research, and applications in natural resource management, environmental assessment, urban planning, business, marketing and real estate, law enforcement, public administration, and emergency preparedness. Includes critical evaluation, case studies, and computer demonstrations. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6641 - Geographical Information System Techniques and Applications I


    Prerequisites: working knowledge of PC-based computing, consent of the instructor/program coordinator. First of a two-course sequence of GIS technology and applications. Laboratory exercises using both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Hardware and software compenents of GIS; data acquisition, input, and manipulation; cartographic output; report generation. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6642 - Geographical Information System Techniques and Applications II


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6641  or consent of the instructor. Second of a two-course sequence on GIS technology and applications. Laboratory exercises using both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Advanced GIS techniques, spatial analysis and modeling for a variety of applications (e.g., environmental science, business, planning), development of GIS systems. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6643 - Advanced Applications of GIS


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6642  or consent of the instructor. Study of advanced GIS techniques for spatial analysis and management in a variety of application areas (e.g. environmental science, municipal and utilities management). Includes GIS development, GIS modeling, advanced spatial analysis (e.g. geostatistics) and VBA/ArcObjects GIS programming. Students collaborate on a real world project to design and implement a complete GIS application, and conduct individual GIS projects of interest to them, applying techniques learned in class. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6650 - Environmental Microbiology


    Prerequisite: undergraduate biology major, or a course in biology and a course in organic chemistry. Interaction of microorganisms (principally bacteria and fungi) and their environments, stressing transformations they may accomplish depending on physical and chemical circumstances. Practical application of microbes in sewage and other soil/wastewater cleanup, biodeterioration, pest control, and production of useful products. Laboratory microcosm projects required. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6651 - Bioremediation Science


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6650  or consent of the instructor. Study of the use of microorganisms to decontaminate/remediate soil, groundwater, and air emissions containing various organic compounds. Includes survey of applicable microbial activities and growth parameters, classes of organic compounds that can be degraded/modified, and application of latest bioremediation technologies for cleanup. Laboratory involves review of site/hydrogeological plans for efficiency of bioremediation, visitation of available bioremediation sites (biopiles, bioventing, biosparging, etc.), and group projects involving site(s) currently undergoing bioremediation. 4 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6652 - Global Environmental Change through Time


    Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 , ENVS 6601 .  This course explores the Earth's environmental and climate history through the evolution of the four major systems of the Earth (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) and how they have changed and continue to change in response to each other. The course also examines the ways by which human activities have and may affect these systems and references modern environmental challenges in light of the Earth's history. The course has one required field trip.  Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6670 - Selected Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6690 - Research Project


    Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 1 - 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6695 - Independent Study I


    A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 0 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6696 - Independent Study II


    A continuation of Independent Study I. 0 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6698 - Thesis I


    Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
  
  • ENVS 6699 - Thesis II


    Prerequisite: ENVS 6698 .  A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 6780 - Research Methods, Writing, and Ethics


    This course aims at improving the ability of graduate students to conduct research, which includes, but is not limited to, literature searches and interpretation, experimental design and execution, data collection and processing, scientific writing and report preparation. Students will work through a series of exercises in preparation for reading and writing tasks in their graduate studies, such as a thesis, scientific journal manuscript, and conference poster. Exercises include search and analysis of research articles, discussions on research ethics, experimental design, peer review of student writing samples, and presentation of scientific findings. All these activities will allow students to develop scientific questions and hypotheses, to design sound scientific experiments, and to present their research findings effectively and professionally. 3 credits.

Engineering Science

  
  • ENSC 6605 - Introduction to Digital Electronics


    Prerequisites: college physics, including electricity and magnetism. An introductory course in digital electonics intended for K-14 teachers based on "Project Lead the Way" curriculum. Covers both theoretical and practical skills in the pedagogical and content domains needed to teach classes in this field. Laboratory assignments include computer simulation of circuits and the writing of phototype circuits. Lectures touch on printed circuit board design and implementation of digital circuits. Attitudes, procedures, and skills related to safety are addressed. This course may not be taken by engineering students for graduate credit. Lecture: 3 credits; Lab: 1 credit. 3 credits.
  
  • ENSC 6610 - Engineering Graphics with Solid Modeling


    Prerequisite: modern algebra with trigonometry. An introduction to computer-aided design with solid modeling intended for K-14 teachers based on the "Project Lead the Way" curriculum. Covers both theoretical and practical skills in the pedagogical and content domains needed to teach classes in this field are addressed. Emphasis is on advanced 2-D construction, 3-D solid modeling, and design drawing generation. A PC-based CAD package is used for course work. Attitudes, procedures, and skills related to safety are addressed. This course may not be taken by engineering students for graduate credit. Lecture: 3 credits, Lab: 1 credit. 3 credits.

Executive MBA

  
  • EMBA 9970 - Viability: Building the Foundation


    Multidisciplinary, core business management fundamentals. Topic list includes organizational behavior, operations, accounting & finance, economics, marketing, quantitative methods and analysis, information systems, and strategy fundamentals.
      9 credits.
  
  • EMBA 9971 - Cultural Transformation: Building the Team


    Prerequisite: EMBA 9970 . Managing human behavior in organizations. Leading change and innovation in cross-cultural environments. Legal and ethical business practices in contemporary society. Applied project. Topic list includes organizational behavior, cases in organization behavior, business law, and ethics. 9 credits.
  
  • EMBA 9972 - Marketing Management: Connecting to the Customer


    Prerequisite: EMBA 9971 . Operations management; performance, practice and transformation. Contemporary marketing practices; understanding the customer. Strategic marketing and development. Applied project. Topic list includes operations management, marketing, and cases in marketing.  9 credits.
  
  • EMBA 9973 - Sustainability, Environmental Consciousness and Global Economics


    Prerequisite: EMBA 9972 . Analysis of emerging global standards, sustainability, and environmental consciousness. Global economics environment and decision-making. Economics industry analysis and the competitive environment. International business. Applied project. Topic list includes environment and sustainability, economics and cases in marketing. 11 credits.
  
  • EMBA 9974 - Measurement: Advancing Shareholder Value


    Prerequisite: EMBA 9973 . Management accounting and control systems. Integrated financial systems. Resource acquisition, allocation, and ethics.  Applied project. Topic list includes accounting, finance, and cases in accounting and finance. 
      9 credits.
  
  • EMBA 9975 - Leadership: Advancing Company Value


    Prerequisite: EMBA 9974 . Corporate and social responsibility. Strategic thinking. Planning and implementing strategic decisions. Strategic management project. Topic list includes corporate and social responsibility, strategy, project and presentations, business simulation preparation, business simulation, and closing session. 9 credits.

Finance

  
  • FINC 6601 - Introduction to Finance


    Prerequisite: ACCT 6619 . Introduction to some basic concepts of finance, time value of money, cash flow and financial planning, valuation techniques for projects, and capital budgeting. 1.5 credits.
  
  • FINC 6602 - Corporate Finance


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 .  Co-requisite: BANL 6100 . Examination of valuation, investment, and financing of the firm and their implications for strategic decision making; application of pricing models. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6603 - Financial Management with Engineering Applications


    Prerequisites: EGRM 6607 EGRM 6609  or equivalent. An examination of the valuation, investment, and financing of the firm and its business activities.  This includes valuation of investment under uncertainty and implications for investment and strategy; the cost of capital and capital structure and implications for financing strategy; leasing; dividend policy; fundamental risk management concepts and implications; and mergers, acquisitions, divestiture, the market for corporate control, and the hedging of corporate risk exposure.  Engineering applications.  For College of Engineering students only. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6605 - Financial Econometrics


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . A review of econometric models with special focus on applications in finance. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6610 - Capital Market Theory


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 .   A review of modern portfolio theory. Includes theory of choice under certainty and uncertainty; portfolio analysis; capital asset pricing model; arbitrage pricing model; global investing and portfolio formation; and portfolio performance measurement, evaluation, and selection. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6611 - Equity Market Valuation and Analysis


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . Integrated review of investment opportunities in the equity markets.  Includes capital market efficiency and arbitrage; valuation models and individual security analysis and valuation; industry analysis; aggregate market analysis; capital market theory; global investing and portfolio performance; alternative investments - analysis and valuation; and introduction to regulation and professional standards of ethics.  Application of investment management to actual student-managed portfolio.  3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6612 - Applied Portfolio Management


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . Course describes and demonstrates the dynamic decision-making process of portfolio management. The portfolio construction process, including the formulation of objectives, constraints, and preferences; the ongoing monitoring process; and conducting a performance evaluation. Special attention to recent developments in dynamic portfolio applications. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6613 - Derivative Market Analysis and Trading Techniques


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . An examination of financial futures and options markets; futures and options pricing and hedging; trading techniques. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6614 - Applications of Financial Derivatives


    Prerequisite: FINC 6613 .  The course is a second course in derivatives that focuses on applications. This course will include collars, floors, and ceilings for hedging bonds. Other topics will include the pricing of swaps, dollar duration of bond portfolios, international FX hedging with options, futures, and options on futures, and commodity derivatives. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6620 - Fixed Income Analysis


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . The course is an analysis of fixed income markets that includes a general survey of the tools for managing fixed income portfolios and their derivatives.  The primary derivatives studied are swaps to alter duration and credit default swaps to alter credit quality.  The course covers the major topics on the CFA Levels I and II.  3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6625 - Advanced Capital Market Issues


    Prerequisites: FINC 6605 FINC 6620 . An examination of current practices and new developments in the capital markets. Various topics will be selected that highlight recent developments. The primary areas of selection will be financial and capital market innovations, monetary policy, domestic and international money markets, and techniques for analyzing financial markets. Students will be required to complete a major, independent research project. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6630 - Corporate Financial Analysis and Applications


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . The examination of short-term financial management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, financial distress, corporate risk management, leasing, and hybrid corporate securities. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6631 - Management of Financial Services


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . An examination of operational techniques and strategies relevant to financial management in the financial services industry. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6632 - International Financial Management


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . Focus on international capital markets, determinants of foreign exchange rates, and hedging techniques. Major emphasis on managing and measuring accounting, economic, and operations exposure; managing political risk; international capital budgeting and short-term financial management; international financing of investment. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6635 - Advanced Corporate Financial Management Issues


    Prerequisites: FINC 6602 FINC 6605 . An examination of advancements and techniques in financial managment, highlighting recent developments. The primary areas of selection will be value creation, human capital, globalization, risk management, and strategic management. Students will be required to complete a major research project. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6650 - Data Analysis: Trading Room Applications


    Prerequisites: FINC 6601 . This course will use major financial software applications that are often applied in finance.  The course makes extensive use of financial databases. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6656 - Wealth Management


    Prerequisite: FINC 6601 . This course examines wealth management for high net-worth individuals. This will include the creation of an individual policy statement, the assessment of risk, and the allocation of different equity and fixed income assets. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6670 - Selected Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6681 - CFA Exam Review


    Prerequisites: FINC 6601 . This course reviews the materials of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I or II exams.  The goal of the course is to prepare the student to pass the CFA Level I or II exams. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6690 - Research Project


    Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6691 - Masters Project in Finance


    Prerequisite: 15 credits in the MS Finance program, or consent of the instructor. Independent or group study under the supervision of an advisor in the MS Finance program leading to creation and presentation of a large individual analyst report in the areas of corporate finance, investments, derivatives, or financial risk management.  3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6693 - Internship


    Prerequisites: six credits of advanced finance coursework and consent of the program coordinator/advisor. A program of field experience in a corporate or financial services organization. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6695 - Independent Study I


    A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6696 - Independent Study II


    Prerequisite: FINC 6695 .  A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6698 - Thesis I


    Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
  
  • FINC 6699 - Thesis II


    A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.

Forensic Science

  
  • FORS 6612 - Principles of Forensic Science I


    Forensic science is a discipline that is broad and encompasses many different areas. A successful forensic scientist should have an understanding of what each field is capable of achieving and how it can assist them if necessary. This course will give the student an overview of the major disciplines of forensic science and how each can be used in a criminal investigation. Furthermore, the course will examine how evidence is identified and how the scientific method is employed to analyze evidence. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6613 - Principles of Forensic Science II


    Prerequisite or co-requisite: FORS 6612 . Topics in this course are geared toward the exploration of many of the major disciplines within forensic science. The focus of this course is to give general information about the disciplines, how analysts in those areas examine evidence, and how the results can be utilized to advance an investigation. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6614 - Survey of Forensic Science


    An introductory survey of forensic sciences and criminalistics, crime scene procedures and documentation, and methods of laboratory analysis for all forensic science students. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6615 - Capillary Electophoresis


    This course is one in a series of offerings designed to meet the changing educational needs in specialized areas of forensic technology. It addresses theoretical and practical aspects of capillary electrophoresis as a new tool applied to the forensic sciences. The course will cover the theoretical principles of capillary electrophoresis, how to use and troubleshoot the instrumentation as well as the analysis of different types of samples commonly found as evidence in forensic laboratories. This course typically runs on an accelerated schedule and includes a significant laboratory component. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6616 - Advanced Crime Scene Investigation


    Co-requisite: FORS 6612  or FORS 6614 . An in-depth study of crime scene procedures including recognition, protection, documentation, and collection of physical evidence; scene documentation, scene search procedures; and reconstructions from evidence and scene patterns.  3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6617 - Forensic Expert Testimony


    Prerequisite: FORS 6653 . This course will provide information related to the various aspects of expert witness testimony, from "marketing" skills and good communication techniques to managing difficult questions and ethical issues. The expectations of the legal and scientific communities will be explored using case examples and exercises that point to the conflicts that sometimes may arise from these different perspectives. Students will participate in a moot court testimony session in which they will demonstrate their expert witness knowledge and ability to effectively communicate in a court setting. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6618 - Forensic Photography


    Prerequisite: FORS 6612 . This course will explore the use of imaging techniques as they relate to crime scene and evidence documentation. The first portion of the course focuses on film/digital image capture and the second on digital image processing using Adobe Photoshop and other software. The course includes extensive hands-on experience both in photography as well as image processing labs. Topics include but are not limited to: theory, techniques, crime, scenes, evidence, macro, alternate light energy, photogrammetry, image clarification and legal considerations. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6619 - Fingerprint Analysis


    Concurrent requisite: FORS 6612  or FORS 6614 . This is an advanced course in the science of fingerprints. This course will include the history of fingerprints, development and recognition of fingerprints, collection and documentation of fingerprint evidence, various processing techniques, and fingerprint comparison and identification. Taking inked fingerprint impressions and the latest advances in fingerprint identification will be discussed during this course. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6620 - Advanced Criminalistics I


    Co-requisite: FORS 6621 . The comparison and individualization of physical evidence are presented in lectures and carried out in the laboratory. The theories and practice of microscopic, biological, immunological, and chemical analysis are applied to the examination of blood, semen, and other body fluids. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6621 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory I


    Co-requisite: FORS 6620 . The biological identification and individualization of physical evidence as carried out in the laboratory.  The theories and practice of microscopic, biological, immunological, and chemical analysis are applied to the examination of blood, semen, and other body fluids and biological evidence.  Basic serological examinations and DNA typing of single source samples will be performed and data interpreted.  Laboratory fee required. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6622 - Forensic Engineering I


    Introduction to the field of forensic engineering, and the first of a two-course sequence. Basic engineering relevant to failure analysis and root cause assessment, including the failure of complex systems is discussed. Other topics covered include: concepts of stress, strain, and fatigue, buildings and structures and their performance when faced with natural and manmade extreme forces. Automotive engineering, crashes and component and systems failures, aircraft failure and fire and explosion analyses are also covered. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6623 - Forensic Engineering II


    A second course in an introduction to forensic engineering, designed to survey failure modes in different engineering disciplines and in different products, including automobiles, aircraft, home construction, buildings and structures, marine applications, and household products. Techniques are described for gathering engineering evidence, assessing a likely cause, and designing a test replication. Report generation is also included. Designed primarily for the non-engineer, the course prepares the investigator for the task of seeking qualified engineering expertise and procuring laboratory support. No prerequisite is required: the course is free-standing. 3 credits.
  
  • FORS 6625 - Chemistry of Fire and Explosives


    An examination of the basic organic chemistry and combustion and explosive properties of flammable materials. The chemical principles underlying fires and explosions. Chemical properties of various synthetic materials and the products of their combustion. Fire retardant materials and chemicals used in fire extinguishment.  Cross-listed with CHEM 6625 FIRE 6625 .  3 credits.
 

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