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    Jun 08, 2023  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Note - listings are by subject area prefix, not department code.

 

ENV - Engineering: Environmental

  
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    ENV 5345 Solid Waste Control


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to solid waste management, including its definition as an umbrella for hazardous waste: regulatory concepts; waste types, quantities, and characterization; collection and recycling; facility siting; disposal; thermal treatment.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 5504C Environmental Engineering Processes


    Credit Hours: 3

    Theory, experimental investigation, and modeling of operations and processes in engineered and natural systems. Laboratory evaluation of unit operations and process used in water and wastewater treatment including chlorination, activated carbon adsorption, biological treatment, gas/liquid mass transfer, filtration, coagulation, flocculation, and settling. This course is restricted to majors, has no external laboratory section associated with the course, is not available on an S/U basis only, is not cross-listed with another department or college.

    Prerequisite(s): ENV 4001, ENV 4004L, ENV 4417
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6002 Physical and Chemical Principles in Environmental Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3

    Investigates how chemical properties, physical processes, and environmental characteristics all influence the fate and transport of chemicals in natural and engineered systems. Includes theory, practical examples, and laboratory experiments.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6070 Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (RESIN)


    Credit Hours: 3

    Learn about the impact of climate change and extreme events on infrastructure for urban settings. Topics include green and resilient approaches for water, energy, transportation and other critical infrastructure systems.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6105 Air Pollution Fundamentals


    Credit Hours: 3

    A graduate level survey of air pollution fundamentals, including physics/chemistry of air pollution, sources and emissions estimation, Gaussian dispersion models, exposures and effects, measurement/monitoring, and management/control.

    Prerequisite(s): College calculus, college chemistry.
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6337 Environmental Site Assessment


    Credit Hours: 3

    All of the fundamental elements of Environmental Site Assessments, including a review of pertinent laws and regulations, the process of interviews, file reviews, and the site reconnaissance, through the use of procedures based on the Scientific Method.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6438 Physical & Chemical Processes for Treatment of Drinking Water


    Credit Hours: 3

    Theory, analysis, and design of physical and chemical processes typically used for treatment of U.S. public water supply.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6510 Sustainable Development Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of the application of appropriate and sustainable engineering solutions and technology to control environmental pollutants found in a developing world setting and smaller communities in North America.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6518 Environmental Field Sampling


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide students with an interest in the field of environmental science/engineering, with the highest level of practical, hands-on environmental field training to help them advance their careers.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6519 Physical and Chemical Processes for Groundwater Remediation


    Credit Hours: 3

    Theory and design of processes used in advanced water and wastewater treatment, including membrane processes, absorption, electrodialysis, ozonation, irradiation.

    Prerequisite(s): ENV 6666 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6539 Sludge Treatment and Disposal


    Credit Hours: 3

    Examines the physical, chemical, and biological unit operations and processes utilized in treating and disposing of sludges produced at water and wastewater treatment facilities.

    Prerequisite(s): ENV 6667 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6564 Environmental Engineering Design


    Credit Hours: 3

    An engineering design experience for Environmental Engineering graduate students. Students will work in teams on real world design projects in water or wastewater treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): ENV 6002 , EES 6107 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6614 Quantitative Environmental Risk Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    Quantitative approach to the determination of risk. Focus is on environmental and control and protection, but techniques apply widely. Covers assessment of risk factors, failure, contaminant transport, and health effects. Includes discussion of significance, implementation, and policy. Course project involves the development of small risk analysis model.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6617 Green Engineering for Sustainability


    Credit Hours: 3

    Offers an overview of principles of green engineering including innovation, inherency, interdisciplinary, integration, and international, with an emphasis on applications of green engineering principles in different design stages.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6666 Aquatic Chemistry


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the form, structure, and chemical activities of the important processes essential to treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6667 Environmental Biotechnology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of biochemical relations and processes in treatment of pollutants with emphasis on control of effluents for the protection of water quality. CI.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ENV 6935 Environmental & Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1

    This course consists of oral presentations made by EWRE students, faculty members, and outside speakers on their current topics of environmental and water resource engineering.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 1

ENY - Entomology

  
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    ENY 5505C Aquatic Entomology


    Credit Hours: 4

    Taxonomy, development, and ecology of aquatic insects with emphasis on local forms. Fieldwork required. Lecture and Laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): ENY 3004C, CHM 2210, MAC 1105 or higher-level MAC course
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): PCB 3023 or PCB 3043 or PCB 3063 or PCB 3712 and CHM 2211

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 4

EOC - Ocean Engineering

  
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    EOC 6441C Resilient, Sustainable, and Secure Port Operations and Infrastructure


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course addresses the primary aspects of resiliency, sustainability, safety, and security in port infrastructure and operations: fundamentals of maritime transportation, natural hazards, climate change, community interactions, and economic development.

    USF | College of Marine Science | Marine Science
Credit Hours: 3

EPD - Education: Physical & Multiple Disabilities

  
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    EPD 5051 Advanced Theories in Motor and Physical Disabilities


    Credit Hours: 3

    Biological and functional aspects of motor and physical health disabilities, including dysfunctions in central nervous system covering motor, sensory, language and psychological disorders.

    Prerequisite(s): EEX 4012
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EPD 5321 Educational Strategies for Physically and Multi-handicapped Students


    Credit Hours: 3

    Educational management of students with cerebral palsy, motor disabilities and multihandicapped conditions including rehabilitation and other community services.

    Prerequisite(s): EPD 5051 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EPD 6944 Supervised Practicum in Motor Disabilities


    Credit Hours: 3-12

    Supervised graduate practicum encompassing teaching and supervising experiences in public/private educational or vocational programs for students with physical disabilities in the classroom, hygiene, and educational implications.

    Prerequisite(s): EEX 4012
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3-12

ESE - Education: Secondary

  
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    ESE 5342 Teaching the Adolescent Learner


    Credit Hours: 3

    Emphasis is placed on adolescent developmental and learning needs linking them to practices in the classroom appropriate to the diverse secondary education population (ESOL, special education, multicultural, at-risk, etc.) in preparation for planning responsive standards-based instruction.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESE 5344 Classroom Management for a Diverse School and Society


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers practical, theoretical, philosophical and ethical aspects of school and society, the education profession, and secondary schools with particular focus on classroom management, school violence, school safety, educational law and other critical social issues.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESE 6256 Problems in Curriculum Instruction: Secondary


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    For teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Curricular and instructional problems of the secondary school. Common problems or problems of special interest to the participants. Normally, for certification requirements only.

    Prerequisite(s): EDG 4620, EDG 6627 .
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-3
  
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    ESE 6906 Independent Study: Secondary Education


    Credit Hours: 1-6

    Independent study in which students must have a contract with an instructor.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-6
  
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    ESE 7220 Curriculum Frameworks in Teacher Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces and informs advanced graduate students about the conceptions of curriculum development related to teacher preparation, exploring topics related to the comprehensive process of certification, standards, governance, and accreditation.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESE 7343 Teaching and Learning in the Content Area


    Credit Hours: 3

    Examine aspects of sec reform movement & effect on various content fields associated with sec sch. Attention is given to motives for school reform, public policy issues associated, effect of reform, & how school reform movements affect teaching & learning.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESE 7346 Collegiate Teaching in Secondary Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course prepares new phd students for successful teaching in secondary education. Special attention will be given to the state of collegiate teaching, understanding how people learn, facilitating student learning,and becoming a reflective educator.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESE 7910 Directed Research in Secondary Education


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    Directed research under the direction of a faculty member in Secondary Education. Student must have contract with instructor.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-19

ESI - Industrial/Systems Engineering

  
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    ESI 5219 Statistical Methods for Engineering Managers


    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of statistical methods applied to engineering management problems involving estimation and prediction under conditions of uncertainty.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental concepts of reliability. Estimation of reliability of systems and components. Measures of availability, maintainability and reliability.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 5219 , EGN 3443
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 5306 Operations Research for Engineering Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    Linear programming, non-linear programming, queuing, inventory, network analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 5219 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 5522 Computer Simulation


    Credit Hours: 3

    Design of discrete and continuous simulation models. Model validation and verification. Statistical analysis of simulation model output.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 4521
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6213 Stochastic Decision Models I


    Credit Hours: 3

    Study of the theory behind the statistical techniques applied to the solving of engineering problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 5219 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6246 Advanced Statistical Design Models


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces theory and applications in the design & analysis of experiments. Students learn skills and techniques to develop successful experiments that can lead to reduced development lead time, enhanced process performance, and improved product quality.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6247 Statistical Design Models


    Credit Hours: 3

    Design of experimental mathematical models. Application of advanced analysis of variance techniques as applied to industrial problems.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 5219 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6324 Engineering the Supply Chain


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course will focus on the discussion of analytical optimization models and tools. To learn how logistical decisions impact the performance of a firm as well as an entire supply chain. To understand supply chain structures and logistical capacities.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 4312
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6328 Revenue Management and Pricing


    Credit Hours: 3

    Revenue Management (RM) is a set of operational tools for generating more revenue with resource allocations and/or dynamic pricing. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of RM, with mathematical models and algorithms.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6340 Probabilistic Systems Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    Exposes the students to the fundamental principles and techniques of applied probability and stochastic processes. Students will be able to formulate and solve engineering problems surrounding systems operating uunder uncertain conditions.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6345 Markov Decision Processes


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a rigorous introduction to the theoretical, applied and computational aspects of Markov Decision Processes, which is the study of sequential stochastic decision-making problems.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6346 Stochastic Decision Models II


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to modern decision and risk analysis and utility theory. It focuses on the mathematical foundations underlying the quantification and management of risk to support dynamic decision making under uncertainty.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 6213 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6353 Risk and Decision Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course gives a formal introduction to risk analysis and utility theory. It focuses on the conceptual and mathematical foundations underlying the quantification and management of risk to support dynamic decision making under uncertainty.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6410 Optimization in Operations Research


    Credit Hours: 3

    To train students with analytical modeling techniques and solution methods for linear programming, nonlinear programming and discrete optimization. Covers professional modeling & solution software packages to solve practical problems.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6420 Non-Linear Programming


    Credit Hours: 3

    General theory and characteristics of NLP, as well as effective solution algorithms that can be used to solve NLP problems and support effective management decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 6491 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6447 Large-scale and Computational Optimization


    Credit Hours: 3

    Efficient algorithm development for large-scale and computationally intensive optimization problems. Specific topics include Lagrangian relaxation, Benders’ decomposition, column generation and primal-dual approximation algorithms.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 6491 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6448 Integer Programming


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course will present the theory and algorithms of integer programming, with emphasis on its applications in engineering. The tentative topics include integer programming formulation and relaxation and decomposition algorithms.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 6491 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6491 Linear Programming and Network Optimization


    Credit Hours: 3

    To provide students with the general theory and characteristics of linear programming, network flows and integer programming as well as effective solution algorithms that can be used to support effective decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 4312
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6493 Multi-Objective Optimization


    Credit Hours: 3

    Many real-world optimization problems involve multiple, often conflicting, goals. Hence, the focus of this course is on recent theoretical and algorithmic advancements for solving such optimization problems.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6605 Engineering Data Mining


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course will present the theory and methods of data mining, with emphasis on applications in engineering. The topics include linear models, classification, smoothing and kernel methods, model selection and inference, and support vector machines, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): ESI 6247 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6635 Advanced Analytics I


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will introduce concepts, techniques, and derivation procedures of classic statistical inference and utilize them to assist understanding of modern statistical learning problems, e.g., classification, regression, clustering, etc.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6636 Advanced Analytics II


    Credit Hours: 3

    Covers broad aspects of the emerging field of data analytics, with focus on statistical learning and predictive modeling methods. Basic knowledge in probability & statistical methods and linear algebra required. Prior programming experience a plus.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6681 Deep Learning Analytics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to neural networks and deep learning with a focus on architectures, optimization, and applications.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    ESI 6906 Independent Study


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    Independent study in which students must have a contract with an instructor.

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    ESI 6911 Directed Research


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    ESI 7911 Directed Research


    Credit Hours: 1-19

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 1-19
  
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    ESI 7980 Dissertation: Doctoral


    Credit Hours: 2-19

    USF | College of Engineering | Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 2-19

ETG - Engineering Technology: General

  
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    ETG 6932 Special Technical Topics


    Credit Hours: 1-4

    Special Topics in Technology.

    USF | College of Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering
Credit Hours: 1-4

EVR - Environmental Studies

  
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    EVR 5956 Methods of Sustainable Development


    Credit Hours: 3

    Sustainable development includes preservation of natural resources, aspects of social justice and preservation of communities while pursuing economic growth. This course focuses on sustainable development theory, especially at the international level.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6072 Florida Springs


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces students to the relationship between groundwater systems and Florida springs. It will examine human activities that threaten springs as well as the struggle to develop policy initiatives to protect and restore the state’s springs.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6101 Geomorphology for Environmental Scientists


    Credit Hours: 3

    Course will explore the evolution of landscapes, natural processes that alter Earth’s surface, and rates of change in the surficial environment. The course will emphasize topics relevant to environmental scientists in Florida - esp. soils, karst, & coasts.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6115 Global Climate Change


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course examines physical processes of global climate change.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6116 Coastal Hazards and Resilience


    Credit Hours: 3

    Vulnerability to natural hazards and the effects of climate change, including sea level rise has greatly increased. This course examines the vulnerability of coastal communities and strategies for adaptation and resilience.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6216 Advances in Water Quality Policy and Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    Conceptual structure and practical implementation of U.S. watershed-based water quality regulations and policies. Practical application of scientific information and quantitative methods in management/policy decisions for water quality protection.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6320 Environmental Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the students to environmental management from technical and non-technical perspectives. The major topics covered will be water and air quality, environmental sustainability, collaboration and building consensus.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6408 Wildlife Ecology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Population ecology, animal behavior, food resources, habitat resources, wildlife diseases, predation, competition, wildlife and water, wildlife and soils, hunting and trapping, exotic wildlife, urban wildlife, and conservation.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6876 Wetlands, People and Public Policy


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course begins with a review of the basic physical characteristics of wetlands, but the emphasis is upon human relationships with wetlands, past and present. Discussion of contemporary economic, legal and political issues associated with wetlands.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6908 Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Independent Study


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    The courses offered under Independent Study will provide students with a greater range of more detailed information about Environmental Science, Policy, Ethics, Economics, Law and Management.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 1-3
  
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    EVR 6921 Scholarly Presentation of Environmental Research


    Credit Hours: 1-2

    Discussion and practice in methods of writing, presenting, and defending cross-disciplinary environmental research. Written and oral assignments on communicating research objectives, methods, results, theory, and analysis of policy relevance.

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Corequisite(s): EVR 6971 
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 1-2
  
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    EVR 6922 ESP Capstone Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    A capstone graduate course that integrates issues related to science, policy and management in making decisions. Each semester, the program selects an environmental issue to serve as a case study. Some anticipated themes include global warming, water quantity and quality, air pollution and restoration.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6930 Research Colloquium in Environmental Science and Policy


    Credit Hours: 1

    Scholarly presentations by invited academic researchers and leading policy decision-makers.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    EVR 6931 Environmental Soils, Water and Land Use


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course gives an overview of the relationships between soils, water, and land-use. Students will also be exposed to contemporary science-based and technological solutions used for environmental applications.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6934 Graduate Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Selected Topics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Selected topics, issues and problems in Environmental Science and Policy.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6936 Seminar in Environmental Science


    Credit Hours: 3

    A seminar course that reviews a major theme or themes in environmental science that integrates knowledge and research from various scientific disciplines.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6937 Seminar in Environmental Policy


    Credit Hours: 3

    Critical assessment of environmental policy and regulatory formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision in the context of scientific, technological, institutional, political, social and economic factors; case studies of major U.S. policies.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6946 Major Themes in Environmental Science


    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a seminar course that reviews major themes in environmental science that integrates knowledge and research from various scientific disciplines. This course adopts and implements an interdisciplinary and integrative approach.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 6971 Thesis: Master’s


    Credit Hours: 2-19

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 2-19
  
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    EVR 7923 Doctoral Dissertation Preparation


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will assist students in developing dissertation topics, to think creatively about their topics, and to draft a dissertation proposal and a dissertation outline.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EVR 7980 Doctoral Dissertation Research


    Credit Hours: 2-15

    The dissertation is an original contribution to scholarship. The research is performed under the guidance of the major professor, which determines how many dissertation hours are completed (maximum 42 hours).

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | School of Geosciences
Credit Hours: 2-15

EVS - Environmental Science

  
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    EVS 6920 Environmental Research Interdisciplinary Colloquium


    Credit Hours: 1

    Interdisciplinary seminar series that exposes students to a variety of environmental topics through presentations and interactive discussions with scholars and practitioners.

    USF | College of Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit Hours: 1

EVT - Education: Vocational/Technical

  
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    EVT 6971 Thesis: Masters/Educational Specialist


    Credit Hours: 2-19

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 2-19

EXP - Experimental Psychology

  
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    EXP 6608 Cognitive Psychology


    Credit Hours: 3

    A survey of the research and theory dealing with higher memory, language, and the higher mental processes. Core requirement for all graduate students in Psychology.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    EXP 7099 Graduate Seminar in Experimental Psychology


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    Seminars on topics, such as learning, perception, memory, cognitive processes, and quantitative methods.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Psychology
Credit Hours: 1-3

FIL - Film

  
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    FIL 5469C Cinematography


    Credit Hours: 4

    Advanced studio work using black and white, color and sound as technical and aesthetic factors in visual, artistic productions.

    Prerequisite(s): PGY 4520C
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of The Arts | School of Art and Art History
Credit Hours: 4

FIN - Finance

  
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    FIN 5006 MBA Essentials: Finance


    Credit Hours: 0

    The role of the finance within the corporation; financial statement analysis; discounted cash flow analysis; valuation of financial assets; and financial planning.

    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 0
  
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    FIN 6246 Advanced Money and Capital Markets


    Credit Hours: 3

    The study of the role of financial markets, instruments, and institutions in the economy. It includes the study of flow of funds, interest rate determination, and the pricing of capital assets.

    Prerequisite(s): ECO 6708 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6326 Bank Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    Theory, policy and practice of commercial bank management with emphasis on strategic issues and decision making in an expanding financial services environment.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6406 Financial Management


    Credit Hours: 2

    The study of processes, decision structures, and institutional arrangements concerned with the acquisition and utilization of funds by a firm. The course includes the management of the asset and liability structures of the firm under both certainty and uncertainty.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 6025 , ECP 6702  
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    FIN 6416 Advanced Financial Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    A synthesis of the theory and the practice of corporate finance. Particular attention is given to the role of the agency problems and agency cost in explaining why the observed consequences of financial decisions often deviate from those predicted by traditional theory.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6418 Working Capital Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of short-term financial management which includes decision making concerning sources and uses of cash flows to support short-term operations.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6425 Financial Policy


    Credit Hours: 3

    A case study approach to financial policy and strategy with emphasis on the firm’s major financial decisions.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6427 Corporate Financial Planning


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to financial planning methods. It will provide techniques to forecast the financial statements of a company, capital budgeting, cash flow analysis and valuation. It is a Finance application class for MBA students.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406  with a minimum grade of B
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6455 Financial Modeling and Analytics


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course offers advanced knowledge of finance and skills of using Excel for financial modeling and financial analysis. Finance concepts will be covered in class, and then modeled and analyzed in Excel.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406  with a minimum grade of B-
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6465 Financial Statement Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an understanding of the relationship between financial statements produced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the information such statements contain that is useful to stakeholders.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6466 Financial Analysis


    Credit Hours: 2

    Financial analysis focuses on how information disseminated that is by a company is used by such stakeholders as managers, stockholders, creditors, and financial analysts when making decisions concerning the firm’s value.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 6026 , FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    FIN 6515 Investments


    Credit Hours: 3

    An examination of the risks and returns of alternative investment media within the framework of various valuation models. Special attention is given to the investment process and the criteria for investment decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6537 Financial Options & Futures


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers financial futures and options markets and the fundamental properties and the pricing principles of these instruments. In addition, hedging and risk management strategies are covered in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6515 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6595 The Efficiency of Financial Markets


    Credit Hours: 3

    Students develop an understanding of the data and computer technology resources available for use in analyzing financial markets. Traditional financial models and theories are examined and evaluated via statistical and regression analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406
    USF | Muma College of Business |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6605 International Financial Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course provides a foundation for the understanding of financial management of international business. The subjects covered relate to: international finance, multinational business finance, and financial market theory.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    FIN 6804 Theory of Finance


    Credit Hours: 3

    A systematic and rigorous course in the theory of finance. Topics will include the theory of choice and the allocation of financial resources, the theory of optimal investment decisions and the theory of risk and uncertainty in financial decisions. It will also cover the theoretical concepts underlying financing decisions and the cost of capital.

    Prerequisite(s): FIN 6406 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Muma College of Business | Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
 

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