Courses

Advanced German Grammar provides a deeper understanding of the basic principles guiding German grammar, in part by introducing new grammar rules, but primarily by reviewing and explaining in depth the grammar rules that were learned on the 100 level and reinforced in GR 201 Intermediate German I and GR 202 Intermediate German II.

These course focuses on advanced topics in geographic information science (GIS) including surface analysis, location analysis, network analysis, geo-computation methods and modeling, and big data analytics. Through a series of hands-on self-paced GIS lab exercises, students are introduced to 64-bit ERSI Desktop GIS Platform - ArcGIS Pro. The ultimate goal is to equip upperclassmen with industry-level advanced analytical and practical skills in GIS and spatial analysis.

This course focuses on advanced topics in geographic information science (GIS) including: surface analysis, location analysis, network analysis, geo-computation methods & modeling, and big data analytics. Through a series of hands-on self-paced GIS lab exercises, graduate students are introduced to 64-bit ESRI Desktop GIS Platform - ArcGIS Pro. The ultimate goal is to equip graduate students with industry-level advanced analytical and practical skills in GIS and spatial analysis.

Advanced GIS and remote sensing/image processing. Discussion, guided readings, and group labs to interact with student peers and instructor to develop geospatial solutions to problems relevant to their thesis research including appropriate research design, data collection, and analysis.

Geographic Information Systems history and theory, spatial concepts, research design, computer cartography, data collection and entry, information, storage, relational database design, digitizing, raster/vector operations, GPS and GIS, remote sensing analysis, overlay operations, spatial statistics and predictive modeling, spatial queries, and GIS output.

Advanced techniques in hot glass will be explored for the development of refined sculpture and/or craft in glass. Course assignments will emphasize personal creativity and exploration. Instruction includes advanced finishing techniques and cold working techniques. A minimum of 3 additional weekly lab hours outside of class time are required.

This course is designed to improve personal fitness levels and promote lifelong fitness and wellness through participation in the sport of golf (i.e., golf tournaments, contests and skill development for students who are already active golfers). Grading: Pass/Fail.

Improvement and refinement of the golf swing, with primary emphasis on individual instruction and playing. Two class periods per week.

Advanced graduate seminar in biology of the eye and visual system that will include critical review analysis, and discussion of fundamental literature and current topics.

Review, analysis and discussion of current literature topics of ocular surface physiology and disease. VIS 772. Advanced Graduate Seminar in Cornea and Anterior Segment. 1-3 Hour. Advanced graduate seminar on topics related to the cornea and anterior segment that will include critical review and discussion of fundamental literature and current topics.