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UNLV Graduate Courses


 
  
  • CEE 709 - Numerical Methods in Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Numerical solution of partial differential equations arising from problems in mechanics. Emphasis on finite difference techniques. Topics include classification of equations: solutions of elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations; stability, consistency and convergence and nonlinear equations; multidimensional problems; systems of equations; discontinuous solutions.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 466 or ME 445 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 710 - Modular Construction


    Credits 3

    An overall understanding of modular construction (modularization) concepts including, advantages, disadvantages, impediments, industry status, business case process, execution plans, critical success factors, and standardization strategies of modularization.

  
  • CEE 711 - Continuum Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Matrices and tensors, stress deformation and flow, compatibility conditions, constitutive equations, field equations and boundary conditions in fluids and solids, applications in solid and fluid mechanics.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 431 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 720 - Information and Sensing Technology in Construction


    Credits 3

    State-of-the-art technology and its potential and current use in construction research. Industrial efforts in developing and improving various aspects of construction operation and management.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Master of Science in Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering, Master of Science - Construction Management, Master of Science in Transportation, or Doctor of Philosophy - Civil and Environmental Engineering program.

  
  • CEE 726 - Railroad Operations


    Credits 3

    This course covers the dynamics of train movements, spacing trains, interlock principles, capacity, scheduling and control of railroad operations.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 731 - Pavement Materials and Design


    Credits 3

    In-depth study of pavement materials such as soils, asphaltic concrete and Portland cement concrete; analytical and empirical methods for design of flexible and rigid pavements; pavement rehabilitation management. Includes highway and airfield pavements.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L, CEE 362

  
  • CEE 732 - Advanced Foundation Engineering


    Credits 3

    Detailed study and analysis of the mechanical properties of soils with applications to foundation behavior.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L, CEE 435

  
  • CEE 734 - Advanced Soil Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Stress-strain properties and shear strength of soil: settlements and stability analysis.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L

  
  • CEE 736 - Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures


    Credits 3

    Analysis and design of stable earth slopes, including slopes cut from natural deposits and engineered embankments. Analysis and design of earth retaining structures. Both theoretical and practical aspects of design discussed.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L

  
  • CEE 737 - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering


    Credits 3

    Use of dynamics in geotechnical engineering, for nondestructive characterization of engineering materials, and for design of foundations subjected to dynamic loads. Geotechnical aspects of earthquake engineering, particularly effect of soils on ground-surface motions, and soil liquefaction during earthquakes.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L

  
  • CEE 741 - Design of Highway Bridge Structures


    Credits 3

    Review of types of highway bridges. Application of the AASHTO Bridge Specifications including dead load, live load and impact. Design of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge superstructures and their substructures. Span lengths through 150 feet.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 444, CEE 480 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 744 - Design of Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures


    Credits 3

    Study of principles of prestressed concrete, both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned, applied to structural design of buildings and bridges. Discussion of effects of lateral loads on structures. Introduction to analysis and design of shear walls. Discussion of connections between members.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 480 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 747 - Introduction to Analysis and Design of Plates and Shells


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the analysis and design of plates and shell structures. Bending of flat rectangular and circular plates with various boundary and loading conditions. Membrane analysis of spherical, cylindrical shells, and shells of revolution with ring reinforcement.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 749 - Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis


    Credits 3

    Properties and applications of isoparametric elements, solids of revolution elements, plate bending elements, finite elements of dynamics, vibrations and buckling instability. Introduction to nonlinear problems using finite element analysis.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 478 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 750 - Urban Runoff Quality and Control


    Credits 3

    Study of the quality of urban runoff during wet and dry periods. Topics include: review of hydrologic concepts, modeling water quantity and quality in stormwater systems, water quality of non-point sources, control structures or Best Management Practices (BMPs), evaluation of current research, discussion of current regulations.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 413 and CEE 450 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 754 - Biochemical Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals


    Credits 3

    Underlying chemical, microbiological, and biochemical principles considered when designing suspended and attached growth biological processes for water quality control. Topics covered include activated sludge design, selector design, filamentous growth control, toxicity to biological systems, biofilm processes, and design of nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen) removal systems.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 450/  or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 755 - Advanced Physicochemical Methods for Water Treatment


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of chemical equilibrium, ion exchange, chemical kinetics, gas transfer and absorption theory. Applications to design of water treatment facilities, including disinfection basins, ion exchange and activated carbon columns for treatment of water for drinking, agriculture, and industry.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 455/  and MATH 431 or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 756 - Advanced Waste Treatment Design


    Credits 3

    Application of optimization methods to the physical, chemical, and biological reaction engineering principles used in air, water, and solid waste treatment plant design. Review and critique of plans for existing treatment works, and incorporation of new technologies. Waste minimization.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 450/  or CEE 455/  or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 757 - Engineering Modeling of Natural Systems


    Credits 3

    Application of physical, chemical, and ecological concepts to mathematical modelling of fluid mixing, nutrient cycling and population dynamics. Applications to waste treatment and impacts in natural water systems.

    Prerequisites
    CS 117, CEE 450/ , MATH 431

  
  • CEE 759 - Mass Transfer in Environmental Systems


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of mass transfer by diffusion and advection. Solutions to steady-state and transient problems in several dimensions. Applications to natural and engineered systems.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 367, MATH 432, and ME 400/  or  , or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 760 - Transportation Planning


    Credits 3

    Network representation methods; minimum-path trees; traffic assignment algorithms and their performance; trip distribution models; travel surveys and data needs; applications of statistical methods to develop methods of ownership, trip generation, vehicle occupancy, and model choice.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 761 - Transportation Demand Analysis


    Credits 3

    Problems dealing with transportation-systems as they affect travel behavior; study of the demand for transportation theoretical concepts and analytical methods; urban and regional travel demand analysis, forecasting methods and behavioral demand models.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 762 - Operations Research Applications in Civil Engineering


    Credits 3

    Analysis of civil engineering systems using operations research methods and techniques. Methods covered include optimization models in deterministic systems, network models, and modeling of stochastic systems, including queuing theory. Applications drawn from various civil engineering contexts, particularly transportation systems.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 466 or STAT 411, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 763 - Advanced Traffic Engineering


    Credits 3

    Theories of traffic flow and signal operations with application to activated, coordinated, and networked intersections using computerized models such as PASSER, NETSIM, TRANSYT, SOAP, CALSIG. Analysis of arterial/freeway operations techniques including HOV and reverse lanes, ramp metering, freeway surveillance, TSM, demand modification. Evaluation of objectives, measures of effectiveness.

    Notes
    Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 463/  or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 768 - Applied Geographic Information Systems


    Credits 4

    Review of data structures and algorithms for surfaces, volumes and time, elevation models, spatial interpolation. Error modeling and data uncertainty. Visualization of spatial data. Decision making in a GIS context. Emphasis on interdisciplinary group project constructing a data base and maps involving several areas of expertise using popular GIS software.

    Same as
    EGG 768

    Prerequisites
    EGG 668,  , and   or CS 432.

  
  • CEE 775 - Seismic Response of Structures


    Credits 3

    Application of principles of vibration theory to structures. Determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes using classical methods and energy techniques. Response of structures to harmonic, impulse, periodic and earthquake loadings.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 785 - Construction Engineering Management


    Credits 3

    Concepts of construction project management of heavy civil, and capital facility projects. Covers the project phases: pre-project planning, engineering, procurement, construction and start up.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 791 - Independent Study in Civil Engineering


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected civil engineering topic.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 795 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering


    Credits 1 – 6

    Outlet for experimental and other topics of current interest. Topics and credits to be announced.

    Notes
    May have a laboratory. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 796 - Design Project in Civil Engineering


    Credits 1 – 3

    Synthesis course to involve students in the design process from analysis and proposal to solution.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Not permitted for students pursuing the M.S.E. Thesis option or for those in the Ph.D. Program.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 797 - Thesis in Civil Engineering


    Credits 3 – 6

    Research, analysis, and writing towards completion of thesis and subsequent defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated but only six credits will be applied to program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering.

  
  • CEE 799 - Dissertation Research


    Credits 1 – 6

    Research analysis and writing towards completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated with a maximum of 18 credits allowed to be used towards the degree.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Ph.D. program and consent of advisor.

  
  • CEM 632 - Temporary Construction Structures


    Credits 3

    Analysis, design, and construction of temporary structures including formwork, falsework, shoring, rigging, and access units. Cost analysis. Computer analysis applications. Safety consideration.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 432. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 651 - Construction Estimating


    Credits 4

    Principles and procedures used in estimating construction costs. Application of quantity determination, estimate pricing, specifications, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, risk assessment and risk analysis, and final bidding preparation. Computer-based estimating used for semester project.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 451/CEM 451L. Credit at the 600 level requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 653 - Construction Scheduling and Resource Optimization


    Credits 3

    Scheduling and resource optimization. Includes short-interval scheduling, Gantt charts, linear, and matrix scheduling formats. Network techniques including CPM and PERT concepts and calculations. Computer applications.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 453/CEM 453L. Credit at the 600 level requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 654 - Heavy Construction Equipment & Methods


    Credits 3

    Characteristics, capabilities, limitations, uses and selection of heavy construction equipment. Construction methods selection. Construction equipment process planning and improvement, fleet operations, and maintenance programs.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 454. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Field Trips

  
  • CEM 680 - Sustainable Construction


    Credits 3

    Overview of sustainable design and construction. Introduction to green buildings, LEED assessment process, high-performance building, and green building material.Economic analysis of green buildings.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 480. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 685 - Construction Law and Contracts


    Credits 3

    Legal problems in the construction process. Stipulated sum, unit price, and cost-plus contracts. Construction lien rights and bond rights. Scope of work issues. Builders risk issues. Risk-shifting. Case studies.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 485. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 693 - Independent Study


    Credits 1-3

    Independent study of a selected construction topic.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 493. Credit at the 600 level requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 695 - Special Topics in Construction Management


    Credits 1-4

    Experimental and other topics which may be of current interest in construction management.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CEM 495. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 700 - Research Methods in Construction Management


    Credits 3

    Introduction to research process, design, measurement, sampling, analysis, and results, research information resources, and literature review.

    Corequisite
      or STAT 463 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 705 - Construction Engineering Management


    Credits 3

    Technical project management applications for pre-project planning, design, pre-construction services, value engineering, construction, start up/commissioning and decommissioning of capital facilities.

    Corequisite
    CEM 451/  and CEM 451/  

  
  • CEM 740 - Construction Safety and Performance Improvement


    Credits 3

    Introduction to construction safety issues, regulations and ways to improve safety on the job site. Accidents and their causes, OSHA regulations, and worker safety programs. Productivity concepts, data collection, and analysis of data and factors affecting construction productivity. Means for improving production and study of productivity improvement programs.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 or ABS 341, and graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 750 - Advanced Construction Scheduling


    Credits 3

    Models of network theory and non-network theory for construction scheduling. Systems theory, resource leveling and resource algorithms, project diagnostics, optimum workforce/equipment movement, and as-built schedule coordination. Cost control and computer applications, and expert systems. Case studies.

    Prerequisites
    CEM 453/  and graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 751 - Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in construction estimating including value engineering, pricing strategies, and computer concepts. Development of estimating data. Computer-aided design and cost integration. Range, factor, and parametric estimating. Production factors.

    Prerequisites
    CEM 451 or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 755 - Renewable Energy Capital Facility Projects


    Credits 3

    Overview of control and management of the cost, timing, and value of capital-investment in renewable energy projects such as solar thermal power plants, photovoltaic plants, biomass power plants, biofuel power plants, hydroelectric power plants, geothermal power plants, tidal power station, wave power station and on-shore/off-shore wind power plants.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 775 - Construction Operations and Management


    Credits 3

    Theory and practice of construction operations and management. Roles of the designer, owner, constructor, and construction manager. Systems approach to project, firm, and organization issues for construction management. Decision modeling. Readings, case studies, and analysis of construction problems and solutions. Computer applications, case studies.

    Notes
    May be taken concurrently with  .

    Prerequisites
    EGG 307,     

  
  • CEM 780 - Construction Engineering


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in construction engineering addressing techniques and sequences employed in the construction of heavy and industrial projects.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334 or CEM 330, CEE 381 or CEM 370

  
  • CEM 793 - Advanced Independent Study


    Credits 1 – 3

    Advanced independent study of a selected construction topic. Paper required.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 795 - Advanced Special Topics in Construction Management


    Credits 1 – 6

    Outlet for experimental and other topics of interest in advanced construction management. Paper required. Topics and credits to be announced.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in major.

  
  • CEM 796 - Special Project in Construction Engineering and Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Development and undertaking of a project investigating a topic of interest related to construction engineering or construction management.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 797 - Research Thesis in Construction Engineering and Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Development and undertaking of a research study on a contemporary topic related to construction engineering or construction management. Preparation and presentation of a research thesis. Preparation of a project report.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CFT 701 - Introduction to Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the field and profession of marriage and family therapy including the study of trends, purposes, ethics, standards, and professional roles of marriage and family therapists. Basic therapeutic techniques such as joining, conducting an assessment, treatment planning, and termination of treatment.

    Formerly
    MFT 701

  
  • CFT 705 - Child Counseling


    Credits 3

    Focus on developing knowledge and skills necessary to counsel children and adolescents. Theoretical and practical counseling interventions for helping children and adolescents will be explored. Ethical and legal responsibilities in regard to children, and current research presented.

    Formerly
    MFT 705

    Prerequisites
     .

  
  • CFT 710 - Family Therapy with Older Adults


    Credits 3

    Targets on the use of human relations and counseling techniques with elderly citizens who may have coping or adaptation problems. Emphasis on problems related to aging.

    Formerly
    MFT 710

    Prerequisites
     , Admission to CFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 711 - Issues in Counseling Women


    Credits 3

    Developmental patterns in women. Changing roles of women; sexist bias and nonsexist counseling; existing counseling approaches and their impact on various female populations; examination of subcultures within the female group.

    Formerly
    MFT 711

    Prerequisites
     , admission to CFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 713 - Gender Issues in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Survey of gender issues for adult men and women, which impact counseling concerns such as relationships, work, and lifestyles.

    Formerly
    MFT 713

    Prerequisites
      

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 715 - Group Processes and Procedures


    Credits 3

    Group dynamics and procedures; emphasis on personal growth, examination of personal attitudes and values, and group membership.

    Formerly
    MFT 715

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT program.

  
  • CFT 719 - Sexual Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Basic knowledge, theory, and interventions to help clients deal with sexual issues. Introduces methodology of conducting sexual assessment interviews, as well as structuring and implementing treatment strategies for a variety of issues including: sexual dysfunctions, selected varieties of sexual behavior, aging, disabilities, and transmitted diseases.

    Formerly
    MFT 719

    Prerequisites
     , admission to CFT program.

  
  • CFT 720 - Counseling Across the Lifespan


    Credits 3

    This class focuses on developing knowledge and skills necessary to counsel across the lifespan. Theoretical and practical counseling interventions for helping across developmental ages will be explored, as well as ethical and legal responsibilities.

    Formerly
    MFT 720

    Prerequisites
    Admission into the CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 725 - Diversity in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Provides principles, procedures, and techniques of therapy with multicultural populations. Emphasis on establishing communication with individuals representing diversified cultures. Offering of action-oriented guidance relevant to various cultural lifestyles.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT program.

  
  • CFT 731 - Substance Abuse in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Physical and psychological aspects of substance abuse and other addictions, specific counseling and treatment approaches.

    Formerly
    MFT 731

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT program.

  
  • CFT 734 - Assessment in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Theoretical and practical approach to assessing the individual. Includes development of framework for understanding individual and group testing in behavioral health; data gathering methods; case study approaches; and individual differences including ethnic, cultural, and gender considerations.

    Formerly
    MFT 734

    Prerequisites
     , admission to CFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 736 - Orientation to Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 1

    Provides information concerning the professional role, function, history, philosophy and practice of therapy. Role of the marriage and family therapist in community, educational, and business settings, as well as their interactive relationship with other professionals.

    Formerly
    MFT 736

  
  • CFT 737 - Seminar: Crucial Issues in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3 – 6

    Analysis of selected and significant issues in therapy of current and continuing concern.

    Notes
    May be repeated once for credit. Majors only.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 748 - Couple and Family Therapy Professional Paper


    Credits 3

    The professional paper is designed to demonstrate the skills students have acquired during their graduate education.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

    Corequisite
      

  
  • CFT 749 - Thesis


    Credits 3 – 6

    Research, analysis, and writing towards completion of thesis and subsequent defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated but only six credits applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
     , admission to CFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 750 - Capstone


    Credits 3

    As a capstone experience in the program, students may choose to prepare either a clinical or research portfolio. The clinical portfolio focuses on students’ development as a clinician. The research portfolio focuses on students’ development as a scientist-practitioner. Students will be required to prepare a written and oral presentation.

    Grading
    Letter Grade

    Prerequisites
    Admission into the CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 755 - Advanced Couple and Family Theories


    Credits 3

    Intensive exploration of current and historical developments in the field of marriage and family therapy. Emphasis on the major systems and applications together with the current research in these areas.

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CFT 756 - Human Development


    Credits 3

    Study of human growth and development of individuals across the lifespan, including stability and change in relationships. Focus on developmental implications in conducting couple and family therapy and interventions.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 758 - Individual Instruction


    Credits 1 – 3

    Selected basic problems related to the field of couple and family therapy. a) Testing. b) Curriculum. c) Supervision. d) Therapy. e) Area Problems. f) Research.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 759 - Family Dynamics


    Credits 3

    Study of family factors as they relate to personal adaptability. Application of research and practice in family therapy relative to the interpersonal problems of adults and children.

  
  • CFT 761 - Technology and the Internet in the Social Science, Research and Practice


    Credits 3

    Explores role of technology in changing society, application of technology to field of social sciences, research and practice, and limitations and concerns about technology in the helping profession.

    Prerequisites
      

    Admission to CFT MS program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 762 - Diagnosis in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Overview of practical and theoretical aspects of assessment and diagnosis of behavior in couple and family therapy. Examination of cultural factors affecting diagnosis and assessment. Focus on relational diagnosis.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program or consent of instructor.

    Corequisite
    MFT 764

     

  
  • CFT 763 - Family Systems Theory


    Credits 3

    In-depth analysis of general systems theory as it applies to therapy, especially with multi-person client systems such as couples and families. Major concepts, philosophical foundations, and pragmatic implications of using systematic principles in counseling.

  
  • CFT 764 - Principles and Practices of Marriage and Family Therapy I


    Credits 3

    Focuses on the process of family therapy. Beginning skills necessary for family therapy. Theoretical foundations in systems theory as well as each of the major models of family therapy. Prepares students to assess families and conduct family therapy from variety of approaches.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 765 - Principles and Practices of Couple and Family Therapy II


    Credits 3

    Focuses on contemporary family therapy theories and approaches, including marital therapy theories and models. Advanced understanding of assessment, applications of current research and outcomes, professional and ethical issues, and clinical marital issues included.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 764  

  
  • CFT 771 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Examination of professional organizations, their methods of change, ethical and legal standards, their evolution and application to a variety of professional activities.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT program.

  
  • CFT 772 - Beginning Couple and Family Therapy Practicum


    Credits 3

    Beginning therapy experience with couples and families.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 701 ; CFT 765 .

  
  • CFT 773 - Intermediate Couple and Family Therapy Practicum


    Credits 3

    Intermediate therapy experience with couples and families.

    Notes
    Must be repeated for a minimum of nine credits.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 762 , CFT 765 , CFT 772  

  
  • CFT 774 - Advanced Couple and Family Therapy Practicum


    Credits 3

    Advanced therapy experience with couples and families.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 701 ; CFT 765 ; CFT 772 

  
  • CFT 775 - Couple and Family Therapy Community Practicum


    Credits 3

    Externship experience with couples and families.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 774 .

  
  • CFT 776 - Advanced Community Practicum


    Credits 3

    Advanced practicum experience with couples and families.

    Formerly
    MFT 776

    Prerequisites
    CFT 762 , CFT 765 , CFT 775  

  
  • CFT 777 - Couples Counseling


    Credits 3

    Specialized approaches to resolving adult relationship problems. Theoretical issues, relationship appraisal techniques, and ethical considerations specific to couples therapy.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 779 - Couple and Family Therapy Research Seminar


    Credits 3

    Seminar in the application and integration of couple and family therapy outcome and process research. Emphasis on developing knowledge necessary to understand the results of and apply the methods of couple and family research through an exploration of applied research methods, and relevant research findings.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 781 - Best Practices in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Advanced course that builds upon existing knowledge and clinical experience. Focuses on research supporting the effectiveness of couple and family therapy. Students will learn “best practice” couple and family treatment approaches for use with clients suffering from various relational and mental health problems.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 762 , CFT 779 .

    Admission to CFT MS program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 783 - Trauma and Abuse


    Credits 3

    Specified counseling procedures with the child abuser or abused child. Study etiology of the phenomenon of child abuse. Study of factors and their interpretation to facilitate intervention models and resources to meet client objectives.

    Prerequisites
    CFT 759  

    Admission to CFT MS program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 787 - Individual Research


    Credits 1 – 3

    Selected problems in Couple and Family Therapy.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of seven credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 788 - Advanced Seminar in Couple and Family Therapy


    Credits 1 – 6

    Selected topics in counseling and human development services. a) Principles and practices. b) Individual analysis. c) Occupational information. d) Placement. e) Follow-up evaluation. f) Research.

    Same as
    (EPY 788)

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to CFT MS program.

  
  • CFT 793 - Doctoral Internship


    Credits 3 – 6

    Intense supervision with a restricted client load. Enrollees synthesize and translate clinical skills in supervisory role. Restricted to doctoral candidates.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a total of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral candidates.

    Admission to CFT MS program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CFT 799 - Dissertation


    Credits 3 – 24

    Culminating experience that may be: a) traditional, original research, b) field oriented and problem solving, or c) exploratory or generative research.

    Notes
    Limited to doctoral candidates. 3-24 credits in increments of 3.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral candidates.

    Admission to CFT MS program or consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 602 - Scientific Software for the Microcomputer


    Credits 1

    Use of computer software for graphing, statistics, structure drawing, information retrieval, word processing, and self-paced learning.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 402. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 621 - Physical Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Thermodynamics, solution behavior, and equilibrium.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 421. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 622 - Physical Chemistry II


    Credits 3

    Introductory quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 422. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 628 - Quantum Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Introduction to quantum mechanics and molecular orbital theory as related to bonding, spectra, and reactivity. Includes an introduction to computerized electronic structure calculations.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 428. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 631 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Atomic structure, application of symmetry and molecular orbital theory to bonding, solid-state chemistry, characterization tools, acid-base behavior in non-aqueous systems, transition metal chemistry.

  
  • CHEM 649 - Polymer Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 449. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CHEM 655 - Instrumental Analysis


    Credits 4

    Fundamental laws and principles of instrumental determinations, including spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, electrochemical methods, and thermal analysis as main areas of study.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 455. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 672 - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Credits 2

    Introduction to analytical techniques of biochemistry as tools to study cellular components. Techniques may include centrifugation, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 472. Credit at the 600 level requires additional work. This course offered by another department may also be taken for graduate credit.

  
  • CHEM 676 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry


    Credits 3

    In depth study of selected advanced topics in biochemistry, cancer biochemistry or other medically-related topics in biochemistry.

    Notes
    May be repeated (different topic) once for a total of 6 credits to be applied toward graduate degree program.

    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 476. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475, graduate standing or permission of instructor.

 

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