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Graduate Catalog 2014 - 2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Biology
  
  

  • BIO 704 - Biological Chemistry

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 306 or equivalent. Metabolic reactions of the cell for energy production and storage. Structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Regulation and control of metabolic pathways.


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  • BIO 712 - Advanced Immunology

    (3 credits)
    Co-requisite: BIO 513 /BIO 713 . Prerequisites: BIO 308/309, BIO 412/413, and BIO 504/704; Co-requisite: BIO 513/713. The study of immune cell development, organization and expression of immunoglobulin and T cell receptor genes, including antigen processing and presentation, cytokine regulation, apoptosis, immunity to infections, diseases, and vaccines.


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  • BIO 713 - Advanced Immunology Laboratory

    (1 credits)
    Co-requisite: BIO 512 /BIO 712 . Prerequisites: BIO 308/309, BIO 412/413, and BIO 504/704; Co-requisite: BIO 512/712. The laboratory covers antibody production, general immunoassays, tissue culture techniques, and genetic engineering techniques.


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  • BIO 716 - Microbiology

    (3 credits)
    Co-requisite: BIO 517 /BIO 717 . Co-requisite: BIO 517/717. Structure, function, and genetics of major groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria; the role of microbes in the economy of nature and man.


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  • BIO 723 - Mammalian Physiology Lab

    (1 credits)
    Corequisite: BIO 522 /BIO 722 . Corequisite: BIO 522/722. Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data.


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  • BIO 726 - Neurobiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 301 or equivalent. Exploration of the relation of behavior to neural function; topics include basic neurophysiology and properties of sensory and motor systems illustrated with human and non-human examples.


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  • BIO 728 - Endocrinology

    (3 credits)
    Introduction to functions of hormones and endocrine glands, including mechanisms controlling hormone secretion; mammalian systems emphasized.


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  • BIO 730 - Bioinfomatics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: BIO 306 and BIO 310 or equivalents or consent of the instructor. A course in either statistics or computer science is highly recommended. Introduction to the tools and techniques of Bioinfomatics with emphasis on computational techniques to analyze genomic and proteomic data. Topics include searching of databases, sequence alignment and analysis, phyologenetic methods and computer programming to analyze database information. A project using original or Internet bioinfomatics tools is required.


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  • BIO 734 - Tech Molecular Bio

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 735 Fundamental concepts and methods in molecular biology relevant to careers in biological and biomedical research and biotechnology.


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  • BIO 735 - Tech Molecular Bio Lab

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 734 Laboratory exercises allowing hands-on experience in selected techniques covered in BIO 734.


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  • BIO 736 - Evolutionary Genetics

    (3 credits)
    An introduction to the modern theory of evolutionary genetics, including development of the concepts of genetic diversity, natural selection, random genetic drift, population substructure, infinite-alleles models, and the neutral theory of molecular evolution.


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  • BIO 740 - Biostatistics

    (3 credits)
    Introductory course in biostatistics, including probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, regression, and other analytical statistical methods applicable to biology.


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  • BIO 742 - Morphometrics

    (3 credits)
    Application of mathematical and statistical methodology to problems of biological structure and functional form. Individual projects involve detailed morphometric analyses of real data.


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  • BIO 750 - Evolutionary Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 304 or equivalent. Advanced lectures on evolution that consider traits, genes, and their interaction with environmental variation. Topics include the basic quantitative methods required to interpret evolutionary change, the consequences of population structure, molecular approaches to phylogenetic studies, and the changes in genetic variation under different models of selection, drift, migration, and mutation.


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  • BIO 754 - Ecology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: BIO 300, 302, and BIO 304 or equivalent. Study of interactions of organisms within their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, communities, energetics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and systems ecology.


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  • BIO 755 - Ecology Laboratory

    (1 credits)
    Corequisite: BIO 754. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 754. The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends.


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  • BIO 762 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 300 or BIO 302 or permission of instructor. Although organisms spend huge amounts of energy in carrying out activities related to sexual reproduction, it is by far the most dominate mode of reproduction, but why? This course will attempt to explore that question and to examine various modes of sexual reproduction in diverse organisms in an evolutionary context.


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  • BIO 764 - Developmental Biology

    (3 credits)
    Co-requisite: BIO 565 /BIO 765 . Prerequisite: A course in embryology or developmental biology; Co-requisite: BIO 565/765. An experimental analysis of the mechanisms of development with emphasis on events at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization.


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  • BIO 765 - Developmental Biology Laboratory

    (1 credits)
    Co-requisite: BIO 564 /BIO 764 . Prerequisite: A course in embryology or developmental biology; Co-requisite: BIO 564/764. An experimental analysis of the mechanisms of development with emphasis on events at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization.


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  • BIO 771 - Protozoology Lab

    (1 credits)
    Co-requisite: BIO 570 /BIO 770 . Prerequisite: A course in microbiology; Co-requisite: BIO 570/770. Laboratory methods for isolation, examination, manipulation, and experimentation with protozoa.


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  • BIO 772 - Wetland Ecology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite BIO 773. A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components of wetland ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in wetland ecosystems and community interactions are emphasized.


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  • BIO 773 - Wetland Ecology Field Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite BIO 772 Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry and problem-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in wetland ecology. Techniques in wetland characterization and delineation are covered. Due to the field component of laboratories, labs are taught on Saturdays.


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  • BIO 774 - Stream Ecology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite, BIO 775 Stream Ecology Field Laboratory. A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components in stream ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in aquatic environments, community interactions, and ecosystem energetics are emphasized. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade.


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  • BIO 775 - Stream Ecology Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite, BIO 774 Stream Ecology. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry and problem-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in stream ecology. Techniques in stream bioassessment (ICI, IBI), and Ohio EPA habitat assessment methods (HHEI, QHEI) are covered. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade.


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  • BIO 776 - Plant Biochemistry

    (3 credits)
    Corequisite: BIO 577 /BIO 777 . Corequisite: BIO 577/777. Basic physiological processes in plants; photosynthesis, uptake of nutrients, respiration, growth, and the role of hormones and enzymes involved in these processes.


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  • BIO 784 - Writing Grant Proposals

    (1 credits)
    The fundamentals of preparing grant proposals to private, state, and federal agencies. Key topics include formulating specific experimental aims, experimental design, critique, and re-submission.


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  • BIO 785 - Practical Grant Writing

    (3 credits)
    An introduction to the fundamentals of preparing grant proposals to private, state and federal agencies, with some focus on those supporting biomedical research. Students will write and revise a major grant proposal.


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  • BIO 804 - Cell Biology

    (3 credits)
    Examination of basic cellular processes, including structure and function of organelles and biomembranes, intracellular transport, cell motility and shape, and cellular signaling events as they relate to proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and the integration of cells into tissues. Consideration of the experimental basis with extensive use of the primary literature.


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  • BIO 810 - Molecular Biology and Genetics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 504/704 or equivalent. Structure and function of nucleic acids. Replication, modification, and recombination of DNA. Transcription, translation, and regulation of transcription and translation.


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  • BIO 822 - Advanced Vertebrate Physiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: BIO 200/201 and BIO 202/203 or equivalents, and suitable background in chemistry and physics. Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology and a major focus on system characteristics, including concepts of homeostasis, feedback regulation, stability, and dynamics.


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  • BIO 824 - Foundations of Biomedical Physiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BME doctoral student status or permission of instructor. A graduate-level introduction providing a foundation for applied and basic research in human and mammalian physiology, including basic information and current active research.


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  • BIO 830 - Recombinant DNA Techniques

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 504/704. Theoretical background and practical application of plasmids, restriction and modifying enzymes, lambda phage, and vectors. Discussion of genomic and cDNA libraries and a variety of detection systems for isolating and characterizing cloned DNA, including hybridization techniques and DNA sequence analysis.


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  • BIO 832 - Population Genetics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theoretical analysis of the mechanisms and consequences of allele frequency changes in populations of organisms.


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  • BIO 834 - Developmental Genetics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 504/704. A molecular genetics course. Genetics of development in single and multicellular systems, with emphasis on programmed and differential gene expression.


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  • BIO 840 - Molecular Evolutionary Genetics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theoretical and practical analyses of genomic evolution at the molecular level. Individual projects involve quantitative studies of nucleotide and protein sequences.


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  • BIO 851 - Advanced Research in Field Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of instructor. This course examines field techniques for the analysis of biodiversity and ecological relationships through participation in field research projects. Some study sites may be in remote, primitive locations and may involve international travel. See instructor for location, costs, and preparations necessary for the course.


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  • BIO 853 - Advanced Research In Field Biology

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of instructor. Four-credit version of BIO 651/851.


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  • BIO 856 - Environmental Physiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: BIO 424/425 or equivalent. Physiological adaptations to environmental problems; major environmental variables considered: food and energy, light, temperature, oxygen, water, and salinity; adaptations to daily and seasonal changes in the environment.


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  • BIO 870 - Advances in Biology

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite: Permission of BGES Graduate Committee. In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in modern biology explored through lectures, discussion, and readings of the primary literature. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.


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  • BIO 872 - Advances in Molecular Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Permission of BGES Graduate Committee. In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in molecular biology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.


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  • BIO 891 - Laboratory Research

    (10 credits)
    Prerequisite: Approval of BGES Graduate Program Director. Research prior to approval of the CSU Dissertation Research Proposal Approval Form for students seeking the Ph.D. degree. Graded S, NS, F, T.


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  • BIO 895 - Ph.D. Research

    (10 credits)
    Prerequisite: Approval of BGES Graduate Program Director. Dissertation research following approval of the CSU Dissertation Research Proposal Approval Form for students seeking the Ph.D. degree. Graded S, NS, F, T.


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Biomedical Engineering
  

  • BME 553 - Cell and Tissue Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. Essential concepts and technologies in cellular and molecular biology, as relevant to the design, application, and evaluation of biological constructs in tissue engineering, with preliminary understanding of commercial applications.


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  • BME 570 - Biomedical Signal Processing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: MTH 283, Multivariable Calculus, PHY 242 Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism); Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. Signals and biomedical signal processing; the Fourier transform; image filtering, enhancement, and restoration; edge detection and image segmentation; wavelet transform; clustering and classification; processing of biomedical signals; processing of biomedical images.


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  • BME 580 - Biomedical Instrumentation

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor; and BME 570 Biomedical Signal Processing or equivalent. An introduction to the functions and applications of microscopes, sensors, medical equipment, biopotentials, lab on a chip, and gait analysis. Training and hands on experience on a few instruments provided in lab.


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  • BME 594 - Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Admittance to Accelerated Program, or permission from the Program. Advanced selected topics in biomedical engineering. Offered on sufficient demand. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.


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  • BME 651 - Biomechanical Engineering

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: ESC 301, Fluid Mechanics, CHE 306, Transport Phenomena, or equivalent; Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. Understanding the terms and concepts of biomechanical engineering as it relates to medical needs and patients, including topics in artificial joints, mechanics and modeling of soft tissue, properties of blood, cardiac valves, heart function and heart assist replacement, biomechanical issues in rehabilitation equipment and prosthetics, renal function, and oxygen transport. Cross-listed with BME 751.


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  • BME 655 - Biomaterials

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: ESC 270, Materials Science, or equivalent; Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. An introduction to materials in medicine designed to develop an understanding of the terms and concepts that relate basic and applied biomaterials engineering research to medical devices. Cross-listed with BME 755.


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  • BME 658 - Medical Device Design

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. A practical approach to learning the process and principles for medical device design. Students will learn the basic concepts of designing medical devices and through a hands-on approach. Teams of students will work together on a design project including concepts such as needs identification, FDA regulation, record-keeping, reverse engineeing, human factors, prototyping, and validation.


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  • BME 659 - Medical Imaging

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. Introduction to the principles of X-Rays, Ultrasound, radio nuclide Imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging; Description of data acquisition and image reconstruction techniques; Introduction to image processing techniques; Clinical applications and industrial procedures and regulations. Cross-listed with BME 759.


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  • BME 674 - Biomedical Design Project I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: CHE 658, Medical Device Design, Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. This is a two-semester course and students must take both courses in sequence to receive a grade. Students will work in teams over the two semesters to identify a medical device need, perform a market analysis, and develop a working prototype for the product.


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  • BME 675 - Biomedical Design Project II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: CHE 658 Medical Device Design and graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. This is a two-semester course and students must take both courses in sequence to receive a grade. Students will work in teams over the two semesters to identify a medical device need, perform a market analysis, and develop a working prototype for the product.


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  • BME 692 - Biomedical Engineering Internship

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisites: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering, completion of at least one full-time academic year in the Masters in Biomedical Engineering program, and permission of advisor. This course is intended to provide students with practical experience in biomedical engineering. Students will be required to submit periodic progress reports in addition to submitting a final project report at the end of the term. May be taken up to two times for credit. Graded on a pass/fail (S/U) basis.


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  • BME 694 - Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering

    (1-4 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. Advanced selected topics in biomedical engineering. Offered on sufficient demand. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Cross-listed with BME 794.


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  • BME 699 - Master’s Thesis

    (12 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in biomedical engineering or permission of instructor. The Thesis/Dissertation proposal approval form must be on file in the College of Graduate Studies prior to enrollment. Research under the guidance of a faculty member culminating in the writing of a thesis.


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  • BME 751 - Biomechanical Engineering

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. Understanding the terms and concepts of biomechanical engineering as it relates to medical needs and patients, including topics in artificial joints, mechanics and modeling of soft tissue, properties of blood, cardiac valves, heart function and heart assist replacement, biomechanical issues in rehabilitation equipment and prosthetics, renal function, and oxygen transport. Cross-listed with BME 651.


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  • BME 753 - Cell and Tissue Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. Essential concepts and technologies in cellular and molecular biology, as relevant to the design, application, and evaluation of biological constructs in tissue engineering with preliminary understanding of commercial applications.


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  • BME 755 - Biomaterials

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. An introduction to materials in medicine designed to develop an understanding of the terms and concepts that relate basic and applied biomaterials engineering research to medical devices. Cross-lsited with BME 655.


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  • BME 758 - Medical Devices

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. The process and principles of medical device design, including concepts such as needs identification, FDA regulation, intellectual property, record-keeping, reverse engineering, human factors, prototyping, and validation.


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  • BME 759 - Medical Imaging

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. Ultrasound, radio nuclide imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging; Description of data acquisition and image reconstruction techniques; Introduction to image processing techniques; Clinical applications and industrial procedures and regulations. Cross-listed with BME 659.


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  • BME 770 - Biomedical Signal Processing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. Signals and biomedical signal processing; the Fourier transform; image filtering, enhancement, and restoration; edge detection and image segmentation; wavelet transform; clustering and classification; processing of biomedical signals; processing of biomedical images.


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  • BME 794 - Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering Doctoral program or permission of instructor. Advanced selected topics in chemical engineering. Offered on sufficient demand. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Cross-listed with BME 694.


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  • BME 850 - Applied Biomedical Engineering Seminar

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. A seminar series presenting current research in biomedical engineering. Topics may include kinesiology, tissue biomechanics, cardiovascular devices, tissue engineering, modeling metabolism, medical imaging, bioMEMS, biosensors, cellular therapy, neural control, advanced biomaterials, automated recording keeping, etc.


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  • BME 892 - Biomedical Engineering Internship

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program, completion of at least one full-time academic year in the Doctor of Engineering Program, and permission of advisor. This course is intended to provide students with practical experience in biomedical engineering. Students will be required to submit periodic progress reports in addition to submitting a final project report at the end of the term. May be taken up to two times for credit. Graded on a pass/fail (S/U) basis.


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  • BME 895 - Doctoral Research

    (12 credits)
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering doctoral program or permission of instructor. Analysis of a specific problem in an area of mutual interest to the student and instructor. A formal written report is required. Up to 10 credits may be used toward the dissertation credit requirement.


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  • BME 899 - Dissertation

    (12 credits)
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of candidacy examination. The Dissertation Proposal Approval Form must be on file in the College of Graduate Studies prior to enrollment. Research under the guidance of a faculty member, culminating in the writing of a dissertation.


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Business
  

  • BUS 575 - Introduction to Business Analytics

    (3 credits)
    Information has come to be recognized as a critical resource, and business analytics tools play an increasingly critical role in deploying this resource in organizing and structuring information so that it can be used more productively.  The ability to manage ‘Big Data’ has become a critical capability for organizations.  This course discusses business analytics tools and their application to management problems.  Topics discussed include:  the need for business analytics in today’s dynamic business environments, data warehouseing strategies, technologies, designs, and architectures, data mining techniques and algorithms (e.g., clustering, classification, predictive modeling, decision trees, neural networks, and visualization).  Sample applications of these technoligies and techniques will be discussed.


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  • BUS 600 - Applied Business Analytics

    (3 credits)
    Business analytics provides solutions for the needs of finance, marketing, management, operations, research and development, and many other functional areas of the business enterprise.  This course provides a comprehensive foundation of the statistical models and methods needed for applied business analytics.  The software tools used in this course include but are not limited to SAS Enterprise Miner, SAS Enterprise guide, SAS Visual Analytics, and Tableau.  The case study method is applied throughout the course for hands-on problem solving to develop quantitative skills to interpret and results/outcomes.


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  • BUS 601 - Managing Database for Business Analytics

    (3 credits)
    This course explores the use of databases for Business Analytics.  The course is designed to provide individuals with a complete introduction to database concepts and the relationship database model.  Topics include principles of database systems, database design, database schemas, and database manipulation using SQL.  The course introduces students to using relationship databases for data mining and statistical analysis.


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  • BUS 602 - Strategy for Business Analytics

    (3 credits)
    This course integrates business analytics models and methods with SAS software tools to examine data from the functional business disciplines of accounting, finance, management, operations, marketing and information technology.  The course is organized using an applied, problem solving format and is focused on prescriptive analytics and includes data mining, text mining, clustering and use of statistical software.  Business analytics for social media is introduced using SAS text Miner.  The case study method is emphasized throughout the course.  Each student will participate in a team-based, case study practicum project, in which the teams will use business analytics and statistical decision-making skills to develop strategic solutions to address real world business and policy challenges.


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  • BUS 603 - SAS for Data and Statistical Analyses

    (1 credits)
    This course will introduce the student to the SAS programming language in a lab-based format.  The objective is for the student to develop programming and statistical computing skills to address data management and analysis issues using SAS.  Students will also learn how to read and to manipulate program codes that is generated by SAS Enterprise Miner so that they can generate programming codes for unique business analytics applications.


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  • BUS 604 - Advanced Business Analytics 1

    (3 credits)
    This course focuses primarily on predictive analytics and introduces students to advanced Business Analytics methods and tools.  Students learn about the limitations of the basic business analytic tools and business situations where the use of advanced analytical methods is warranted.  Students are expected to use SAS Enterprise Miner, SAS Enterprise Guide, and Base SAS to analyze real-world data and make strategic recommendations for managerial actions.  Students are also expected to understand the theory underlying the models that are used in this course so that they can design unique applications to solve complex business problems.


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  • BUS 605 - Advanced Business Analytics 2

    (3 credits)
    This course explores the use of optimization methods and tools for Business Analytics (BA).  It is designed to provide individuals with the introduction of quantitative models to various types of business problems.  The course focuses on prescriptive analytics, which synthesizes data, management science techniques, and business rules for better decision making.  Optimization methods and tools in BA prescribe an action, so the business decision-maker can make informed decisions and act accordingly to achieve the best outcome.  Topics include product-mix, blending, scheduling, multiple-objective, and location problems.


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  • BUS 606 - Practicum in Business Analytics

    (2 credits)
    The course is organized using an applied, hands-on, problem solving format and is focused on applied descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.  Subject matter includes data mining, text mining, clustering, and real-time use of statistical software with live/real data.  CSU will partner with local Northeast Ohio companies along with SAS to provide students with a forecasting and decision making practicum simulation.  Each student will participate in a team-based, case study practicum project, in which the teams will use business analytics and statistical decision-making skills to develop strategic solutions to address real world business and policy challenges.


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  • BUS 615 - Entrepreneurship Toolkit

    (3 credits)
    The course will cover the fundamentals of business operations, the art of creativity, developing a business plan, new venture development, patents and copyrights, technology transfer, innovation and commercialization, ways to finance business, social entrepreneurship, protecting business, and challenges of managing family owned business.


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Business Law
  

  • BLW 511 - Business Law and Ethics

    (3 credits)
    Explores and analyzes the ethical and legal implications of significant environment forces impacting business. Topics include corporate and social responsibility, workplace and employment issues, multinational business operations, U.S. and international legal and regulatory issues, ecology and pollution issues, and models of ethical analysis for management decisions.


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CASAL
  

  • ADM 613 - School Law

    (3 credits)
    Areas of law that particularly affect schools, including the education law of Ohio, constitutional law as it relates to school problems, and the law of torts as it applies to educational institutions.


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  • ADM 614 - Administration Principles and Practices

    (4 credits)
    Overview of educational administration, including the administration process. Also includes an early field experience to familiarize students with the implementation of administrative theory in the school setting.


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  • ADM 615 - Instructional Leadership & Pupil Personnel Administration

    (4 credits)
    Development of leadership skills necessary to assist teachers in developing, implementing, and assessing instructional programs. Development of institutional policies, decision-making processes, and administrative behavior affecting students in the school.


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  • ADM 618 - Staff Personnel Administration

    (2 credits)
    Addresses economic, legal, and ethical principles that govern the way in which administrators relate to faculty and staff. Topics include planning, recruitment, selection, induction, compensation, and the laws and regulations relating to each of these administrative functions.


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  • ADM 637 - Ethics in Education

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Analyzes critical ethical issues in American society and their application to educational settings. Students view videos, engage in class discussions, and conduct library research. Offered occasionally.


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  • ADM 642 - Collective Bargaining and Contract Management

    (2 credits)
    Familiarizes prospective administrators with Ohio’s Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law and the collective bargaining process. Students learn to develop collective bargaining provisions in light of current law, to research and do contract comparisons, and to use collective bargaining to achieve school and community goals.


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  • ADM 643 - School Finance and Economics

    (4 credits)
    Overview of sources of public school funding with focus on state taxing and allocation issues. Analysis of federal and state legal issues pertaining to the provision of funds for public education.


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  • ADM 652 - School Business Management & School Facilities

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: ADM 652. A comprehensive overview of school business management and techniques and problems in planning and renovating educational facilities. Includes all aspects of the delivery of business-support services to all segments of the school system. Study of trends in school plant design and the examination of all school facilities, including the involvement of architects, engineers, and superintendents.


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  • ADM 674 - Special Education Law

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: ADM 613. Discussion and analysis of court decisions, statutes, and regulations relevant to individuals with disabilities in education.


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  • ADM 675 - Public Relations & Public School Administration

    (3 credits)
    This course is designed to assist present and future administrators in developing and evaluating public relations policies and procedures. Activities and reports are field-based and require students to evaluate existing programs and to explore new approaches to public relations in a public school environment.


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  • ADM 676 - Clinical Supervision and Professional Development

    (4 credits)
    Presents several approaches for effectively supervising teachers and school personnel involved in all aspects of the teaching/learning process. Also provides an array of plans for giving school personnel personalized, professional-growth opportunities.


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