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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The number system reflects the level of course material and associated rigor. With the exception of upper graduate level and professional courses, any prerequisite restrictions limiting the level of a student accepted into a course shall be specified in a course prerequisites. Courses shall be numbered as follows:
| 001-099 |
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No credit, non-degree and/or developmental courses; |
| 100-199 |
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Freshmen level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 200-299 |
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Sophomore level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 300-399 |
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Junior level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 400-499 |
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Advanced junior and senior level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 400G-499G |
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Senior and first year graduate level course; graduate credit for non-majors only; |
| 500-599 |
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First year graduate level course; undergraduate and graduate credit; |
| 600-799 |
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Upper graduate level course; open only to graduate students; |
| 800-999 |
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Professional Programs course; open only to students in professional colleges and to students in other colleges offering professional degrees as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education. |
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The letter R following the course designation and number indicates a remedial course. No course designated with an R will be counted as credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky. |
Courses may be approved for variable credits, e.g., (1-3), (2-6), etc. In no case, however, may the total credits exceed the maximum number authorized for the course.
Repeated registration in a course may be allowed if the course description carries the statement: “May be repeated to maximum of … credits.” However, a student may enroll only one time in a specific course during a given semester. Courses with the same number are not considered to be the same course if different identifying titles are an integral part of the record.
Unless indicated in the course description, the number of credits for a course indicates the number of lecture or discussion or class hours.
Exceptions to the requirements for admission to courses may be made as follows:
Seniors with superior ability or preparation may be admitted to courses numbered between 600 and 799, upon approval of the instructor, the dean of the student’s college and the Dean of The Graduate School.
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PLS 220 - INTRODUCTION TO PLANT IDENTIFICATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the techniques used for plant identification based on over one hundred plants encountered in daily life. Laboratory, two hours; lecture, two hours per week.
Crosslisted with: HRT 220
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PLS 240 - INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The students in this class will be introduced to design theory and basic techniques of floral design. The basic mechanics necessary to follow the principles of floral design will be stressed. Students will also be exposed to the business basics that are necessary to execute a floral design, as well as the global nature of the floral design industry.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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PLS 301 - FRONTIERS IN AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES: MICROBIOMES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce you to the significance of microbiomes in natural and managed ecosystems: where microbiomes are found, what their constituents are, and how they shape ecosystem form and function on planet Earth. This course will introduce the significance of microorganisms in our world and the similarities and differences of microbiomes depending on the ecosystem in which they are found. It will explore how various ecosystems shape the microbiome that develops, and how understanding the microbiomes in agricultural systems can facilitate better food, fiber, feed, fuel production, and water management.
Prereq: BIO 148 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: AES 301
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PLS 302 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course addresses climate change/global warming science, the roles of agriculture in climate change, and delivers the necessary knowledge, principles, and applications of agrometeorology to understand the interconnectivity of these factors. Topics include the scientific evidence of anthropogenic climate change; climate change impacts on our lives and society; two-way relationships between climate change and agriculture; and the application of multiple approaches in agrometeorology from local to regional and global scales, etc. The course is designed to help students master the fundamental concepts of climate change science and its impact by and on agriculture using scientific evidence, fundamental principles, and their applications.
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PLS 320 - AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES FIELD EXPERIENCE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
A 2-week summer field experience where students will visit several College of Agriculture, Food and Environment farms, partner farm operations, and agricultural sector industries to learn from researchers, extension specialists, and agronomists demonstrating the fundamental principles of agronomic production and management of agroecosystems in support of a sustainable food, fiber, feed, and fuel production future.
Prereq: CHE 105 General College Chemistry I, CHE 111 General Chemistry Lab I, and BIO 152 Principles of Biology II, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: AES 320
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PLS 330 - HERBACEOUS HORTICULTURAL PLANTS I
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
The identification and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants. A designated number of annuals, perennials, comercial cut flowers, flowering pot plants, bulbs, and foliage plants readily available in the fall will be covered. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week for one-half semester.
Prereq: PLS 220.
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PLS 332 - HERBACEOUS HORTICULTURAL PLANTS II
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
The identification and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants. A designated number of annuals, perennials, commercial cut flowers, flowering pot plants, bulbs, and foliage plants readily available in the spring will be covered. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week for one-half semester.
Prereq: PLS 220.
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PLS 333 - FARM TO FIBER: HEMP PRODUCTION AS A FIBER CROP
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to the history, production process, fiber qualities and possibilities of hemp production for a fiber crop in the US. This class will serve as an overview for students interested in knowing more about this crop as a source of fiber for textile products. Fiber qualities from a microscopic viewpoint to finished garment potential will be covered by exploring aspects such as fiber hand, dye potential and economic considerations. How hemp fiber compares to other fibers currently on the market will be discussed.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: MAT 333
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PLS 352 - NURSERY PRODUCTION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the production practice of container and field grown nursery stock as they relate to management and operation of a nursery business. A two to three-day field trip is required. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, three hours per week.
Prereq or concur: HOR 327 and PLS 465 or consent of instructor.
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PLS 366 - FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
Study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and how these properties relate to plant nutrient availability and plant growth, land- use planning and management issues, and soil and water quality issues. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours.
Prereq: CHE 105.
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PLS 386 - PLANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
In-depth analysis of the underlying principles of plant production systems. Successful strategies, based on application of the principles developed by lecture and laboratory activities, will be discussed in either agronomic or horticultural contexts. Special attention will be given to minimizing the the environmental impact of the plant production techniques employed. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 210 and PLS 366 or concurrently or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: SAG 386
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PLS 389 - WINE APPRECIATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Wine has been produced and enjoyed for thousands of years. It can play an important role in culture, business and social events. While appreciation of wine can be as simple as whether you like a wine, knowledge of the history of wine, aspects of wine aromas and tastes, wine grapes, and winemaking processes opens up a world of deeper enjoyment for experiencing wine. This course will introduce students to these topics plus the major wine producing areas of the world and their wines. The overall goal of the course is to serve as a first step in a life-long journey of learning about and appreciating wines.
Prereq: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PLS 390 - AGROECOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A general introduction to ecological principles and processes applied to agricultural ecosystems, including interactions between plants, soils, and animals on population, community and ecosystems scales. Course concepts will be applied to agricultural ecosystems that are o economic importance and ecological significance to the state of Kentucky. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how an ecological perspective can inform sustainable land management, the ecological basis for best management practices, and the interdisciplinary nature of agroecosystem management.
Crosslisted with: SAG 390
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PLS 395 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES OR AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
Directed independent research under the supervision of a faculty member on a selected topic in plant and soil sciences or agricultural ecosystem sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Completion of a learning contract reviewed and signed by the research mentor and the PLS director of undergraduate studies.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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PLS 396 - SOIL JUDGING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 2 (Variable)
This course involves basic soil resource evaluation designed to provide the students with essential field training needed to pursue careers as soil scientists, conservationists, planners, agricultural chemical representatives and environmental assessors. It is also used to prepare the UK soil judging team for regional college competition. May be repeated to a maximum of five credit hours.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 5 credit hours.
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PLS 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE OR AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
A learning experience in plant and soil science or agricultural ecosystem sciences under the direction of a faculty member with supervision from an internship advisor and with clear relevance to a student’s program of study. A minimum of 48 working hours will constitute one semester credit hour. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) credits.
Prereq: Completion of a learning contract reviewed and signed by the faculty advisor and the director of undergraduate studies.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: AES 399
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PLS 402 - FRUIT CROP PRODUCTION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A detailed study of the principles of the care and management of commercial plantings of deciduous fruits (both small and tree). Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: A course in botany.
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PLS 404 - INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
A study of weed management concepts based on the integration of weed biology and ecology data with cultural, biological, and herbicidal control. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 386.
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PLS 406 - ADVANCED SOIL JUDGING
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
A more advanced treatment of soil site evaluations under diverse climatic and physiographic environments. Students will obtain expertise in assessing properties of contrasting soil types and rating them for soil use and management suitability. The course is also used for preparing the UK soil judging team for national college competition. May be repeated to a maximum of four credit hours.
Prereq: PLS 396 and qualifying for national competition.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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PLS 408 - TOBACCO
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
History, botany, pathology, entomology, breeding, and culture of tobacco with special emphasis on burley.
Prereq: PLS 386 or consent of instructor.
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PLS 410 - GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of the physiological basis of growth and development of horticultural crops, with an emphasis on topics specific to horticultural crop management. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 210, CHE 107.
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PLS 416G - COVER CROPS IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Management, environmental, economic, and social considerations of cover crops across a diversity of agricultural production systems. Through lab activities, students will actively grow cover crops, measure benefits and tradeoffs, and apply knowledge to make management and policy recommendations.
Prereq: PLS 386 (Plant Production Systems) or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: AES 416G, SAG 416G
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PLS 444 - EXPERIMENTAL HIGHER PLANT BIOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
This course, offered jointly between the Department of Agronomy and the T.H.Morgan School of Biological Sciences, is intended to convey fundamental insights into how higher plants as experimental systems have provided a sound understanding of important areas of current biological and biochemical thought. A laboratory component is included to supplement the lecture materials. Lecture, three hours; lab, two hours per week.
Prereq: BIO 210/PLS 210 or equivalent.
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PLS 450G - BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A lecture and lab course emphasizing the role of microbial processes on elemental and pollutant cycling in terrestrial soils and aquatic sediments. Soils and sediments from different ecosystems are evaluated for microbial community composition and biogeochemical cycling of organic and inorganic nutrients and pollutants using advanced molecular and laboratory techniques. Several all day field trips and laboratory exercise required. Limited to eight students total, at the senior or higher level standing. Prereq: CHE 105 , CHE 107 , CHE 111 , CHE 113 . Same as: NRE 450G .
Prereq: CHE 105 , CHE 107 , CHE 111 , CHE 113 .
Crosslisted with: NRE 450G
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PLS 455G - WETLAND DELINEATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Basic concepts of natural wetland ecosystems, their importance, functions, and major features used for their identification and classification. Application of basic hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soil indicators for identification of jurisdictional wetlands utilizing documentation and analysis of field collected data. Three laboratory exercises and four short field trips required.
Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: NRE 455G
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PLS 456G - CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Important aspects of the functions of natural and constructed wetlands as water purifiers. Principles and mechanisms of the purification process, design, construction, operation and management criteria for efficient usage. Case studies and design problems of constructed wetlands on mining, agricultural, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment applications. Two all day field trips are required.
Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: NRE 456G
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PLS 465 - GREENHOUSES AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of greenhouse structures, coverings, equipment, and the monitoring and regulation of the environment including temperature, light, carbon dioxide, and relative humidity as these factors relate to the commercial production of greenhouse crops. Other types of controlled environments are also included. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 386.
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PLS 468G - SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
The application of principles related to soils and their management in planning the utilization of land and associated resources. Lecture and discussion.
Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: NRE 468G
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PLS 470G - SOIL NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Soil reaction/cycling of elements essential to plant growth; rates, timing and placement of nutrient sources in modern crop/soil management systems; plant and soil sampling and analysis to diagnose plant nutrition stress.
Prereq: CHE 105, PLS 386 and PLS 366 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: NRE 470G
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PLS 502 - ECOLOGY OF ECONOMIC PLANTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Study of the physical environment (radiation, temperature, precipitation, and evapotranspiration) in which crops are grown and the effect of the environment on crop growth and yield. Both micro- and macro-climatic relationships are considered.
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PLS 510 - FORAGE MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course will enable students to critically assess, analyze and evaluate forage production and utilization practices on livestock-forage operations in Kentucky and the mid-south region. The course will emphasize the integration of forage science and practice.
Prereq: Current student in STO (Science Translation and Outreach) graduate program, PLS 386, or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PLS 512 - GRAINS AND OILSEEDS PRODUCTION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Biology, management, and production of major grains and oilseeds in Kentucky and around the world.
Prereq: PLS 366, PLS 386, senior or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PLS 514 - GRASS TAXONOMY AND IDENTIFICATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Overview of the grass family, concentrating on taxonomic issues and identification skills for 200 species (turf, forages, weeds, etc.). Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 220 or permission from instructor.
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PLS 515 - TURF MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of the selection, culture, and management of certain turf species used for home lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and highway slopes. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Prereq: PLS 210 and PLS 366.
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PLS 525 - NURSERY AND FLORICULTURE CROP PRODUCTION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
This course presents advanced methods and concepts for the commercial production of selected nursery and floriculture crops under field, greenhouse and controlled environments. Field trips for this course may end up to one hour later than the scheduled time due to distances traveled to commercial greenhouse and nursery firms.
Prereq: PLS 386 and PLS 440.
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PLS 531 - FIELD SCHOOLS IN CROP PEST MANAGEMENT
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
A course for the Plant Pest Management option in Plant and Soil science to reinforce the concepts of pest management learned in previous courses. Emphasis will be placed on integrating information to develop pest management strategies. Instructional methods will include formal lectures and laboratories in the field.
Prereq: ENT 300 or ENT 310 or ENT 320; PLS 404 and PPA 400G; or consent of instructor.
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PLS 533 - HEMP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the rapidly developing world of modern hemp production. The history of hemp production in the US including factors that contributed to its decline and ultimately to the modern resurgence in interest. The current state of hemp regulation will be reviewed with an emphasis on how the regulatory environment affects production systems. Three primary output streams and their associated production systems will be examined. Identification and management for common diseases, insects, and weeds found in hemp production will be covered. Using budgeting tools to evaluate the economic viability of hemp production scenarios will be introduced.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PLS 534 - HEMP AND HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCTS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to the unique chemical composition of hemp and the potential for hemp-derived compounds, oils, tinctures, etc. to have medical value. An example cannabinoid-based product will be used to illustrate the FDA approval and regulation process. The many claims for hemp oil and cannabinoid use will be discussed from a scientific perspective, especially the safety and evidence for therapeutic value. The technical challenges for producing plant-based products with reliably consistent composition and for establishing regulatory approved processes for these products will be covered.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: PHS 534
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PLS 556 - SEED PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
A study of seeds of improved cultivars as a delivery system for plant genetics. Principles of seed production, harvesting and conditioning for agronomic and horticultural crops within and outside of the region of adaptation. Seed multiplication systems, seed testing and the laws and regulations related to marketing high quality seed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours for 12 weeks.
Prereq: PLS 386 or consent of instructor.
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PLS 557 - SEED VIGOR
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 2
Study of the concept of seed vigor, methods for seed vigor testing, and the relationship of seed vigor to seedling emergence and crop performance.
Prereq: An introductory crop production or basic botany course.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PLS 560 - ECOTOXICOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
This course is an introduction to the science of environmental pollution with an emphasis on fate and transport of contaminants and adverse effects on biological systems. Pollutants covered include metals, pesticides, organics, radionuclides, nanomaterials, and nutrients. The course covers physiological and toxicological effects of chemicals on natural biota, including considerations at cellular, organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Topics include: absorption, distribution, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification of pollutants; biochemical and physiological mechanisms involved in stress-induced responses and stress reduction; evolution of toxicant resistance and multi-generational effects; fate and transport of contaminants; dose- response modeling; risk assessment, and environmental regulations.
Prereq: CHE 105 and BIO 148 or equivalents or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: TOX 560
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PLS 564 - FOREST SOILS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
properties of soils as they relate to forest tree growth and the forest community. A study of the genesis, morphology, classification and utilization of soils for forestry. Three class hours per week with occasional extended field trips.
Prereq: PLS 366 and PLS 367 and consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: FOR 564
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PLS 566 - SOIL MICROBIOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Soil microbiology is the study of the macro- and microscopic life in soil: what it is, how it adapts to the soil environment, what it does, and why it is important. This course emphasizes interactions between organisms and their environment and how these interactions affect the world in which we live. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized, particularly the ability to interpret data collected during microbiological investigations of soil.
Prereq: A baccalaureate degree in any field related to agriculture, food, and environment is helpful. Students are expected to do extra reading in soil science and biology if they have limited exposure to those fields.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PLS 567 - METHODS IN SOIL MICROBIOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
Methods in Soil Microbiology will be a laboratory course dedicated to introducing upper division students to the methods and techniques used by microbiologists and other soil scientists to examine organisms, interactions, and processes in soil systems. Laboratory, three hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 366 or introductory microbiology course.
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PLS 573 - SOIL MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Study of concepts of soil horizons, soil profiles and soilscapes; morphological, physical, chemical and mineralogical parameters useful in their characterization. Soil forming factors and processes. Basic principles of soil classification. Characterization of selected Kentucky soils and their placement in the modern system; practical field problems in soil identification, characterization and classification. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, three hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 366 and PLS 367 or consent of instructor.
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PLS 575 - SOIL PHYSICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course deals with the state and movement of matter, and with the fluxes and transformations of energy, in soil systems. Its objectives are to develop a basic theoretical understanding of soil physical properties and processes (with emphasis on the statics and dynamics of soil water), and to demonstrate how this understanding can be applied under field conditions to make sound management decisions concerning both agricultural and non- agricultural uses of soils.
Prereq: MA 113 or MA 123, PHY 201 or PHY 211, PLS 366 or consent of instructor.
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PLS 576 - LABORATORY IN SOIL PHYSICS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1
This course consists of laboratory and field exercises designed to increase understanding of important soil physical properties and processes. Its objectives are to develop familiarity with standard methods of measuring soil physical parameters, and to instill scientific methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Prereq: PLS 367, concurrent enrollment in PLS 575, or consent of instructor.
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PLS 581 - CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SOILS AND PLANTS
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 4
techniques used in quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of soil and plant materials and relation of these analyses to physical, chemical and biological systems. Lecture, one hour; discussion, one hour; laboratory, four hours.
Prereq: PLS 366 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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PLS 597 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE (SUBTOPIC REQUIRED)
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Special topical or experimental courses in crop science, soil science or related areas of horticulture, or plant physiology for graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Special subtitle required and must be approved by the chair of Agronomy or Horticulture. A particular subtitle may be offered twice under PLS 597. Students may not repeat under the same subtitle.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 99 credit hours.
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PLS 599 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PLANT AND SOILS SCIENCE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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PPA 300 - GMOS: FACTS, MYTHS, AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIETY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Genetically engineered organisms (often called ‘GMOs’) have become remarkably controversial in recent years. Do they offer any benefits? How risky are they to consumers and the environment? Students will study scientific findings that address these questions. Students will also become more skilled at evaluating scientific evidence and its sources, using GE crops and medical advances as our focus.
Prereq: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
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PPA 395 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PLANT PATHOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
Independent study in Plant Pathology under the supervision of a faculty member. Repeatable for up to 6.00 credit hours.
Prereq: Consent of appropriate instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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PPA 400G - PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
To present students with the principles of plant pathology. The causes, effects, control and nature of plant diseases will be studied; the laboratory will expose students to common diseases and pathogens discussed in lecture. Emphasis will be given to diseases important in Kentucky. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Prereq: BIO 148 and BIO 152, or BIO/PLS 210, or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PPA 500 - PHYSIOLOGY OF PLANT HEALTH AND DISEASE
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Physiological and molecular aspects of plant biology underlying interactions with microbial pathogens and symbionts.
Prereq: PPA 400G can be concurrent.
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PPH 355 - SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Who defines health and illness? Why is disease and premature death unequally distributed in society? What social forces cause individuals to get sick or stay healthy? How have changes in the medical profession, the health care system, and health policy affected treatment outcomes and illness experiences? This course addresses these questions through a presentation of important concepts and substantive issues the sociology of health and illness (or medical sociology), and an introduction to major classic and contemporary research in this area. We will compare and contrast sociological perspectives on health with the perspectives offered by biomedicine, psychiatry and allied disciplines. The course has two major sections: The first covers the social origins of illness the social construction of illness and biomedical knowledge, social epidemiology, and social influences on personal experiences of illness. The second section covers social and institutional responses to illness and the impact of these on physician-patient interactions, health outcomes, and the distribution of disease. In this section we will examine the medical profession, the health care system, health policy, and the changing nature of these. Class sessions will emphasize group discussions and exercises based on original scholarly writings. Discussions and exercises are designed to encourage the development of analytic skills, recognition of the benefits of collaborative approaches to complex problems, and independent exploration of course material.
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PPL 201 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
A course designed to familiarize the student with the problem-solving activities of the public sector in such areas as immigration policy, education policy, environmental policy, and health care. This is an introductory course in American public policy. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the most current and salient policy debates in the United States and give students basic tools and knowledge necessary to critically evaluate public policy issues.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
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PPL 251 - EQUITY IN PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
PPL 251 is designed to provide an introduction to issues related to equity in public policy. We will explore trends and explanations for social inequality across a range of identities, such as social class, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexual orientation. We will explore the role of public policy in producing and responding to inequality. Emphasis will be placed on institutions that mediate the transmission and reproduction of inequality, including families, neighborhoods, labor markets, the welfare system, and the criminal justice system.
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PPL 301 - ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
The course will focus on how to use basic economic tools to understand arguments for public policy solutions to problems in a society. It uses economics to analyze the expected impact of public policy on the allocation of resources and to evaluate the benefits and costs of alternative policy solutions.
Prereq: ECO 201, PPL 201.
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PPL 302 - POLITICAL CONTEXT OF PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the important role of political context in the policy process. It equips students with the skills necessary to conduct effective public policy analysis from a political perspective and provides an understanding of the major actors and institutions involved in policymaking. We will begin with a broad discussion of the political institutions and policy actors in the policy process. Next, we will cover different stages of the policy process while focusing on the role of political institutions and actors in each one. In the end, we will apply the theories and perspectives to analyze the political context of various policy areas.
Prereq: PS 101, PPL 201.
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PPL 303 - PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on the managers and leaders of public and nonprofit organizations. The objective is to understand the incentives confronting managers and workers of public/non-profit organizations and to illustrate how to successfully manage these organizations within an ever-changing environment. As such, it is critical for public managers to understand the interdependent nature of organizations, their environments, and the public policy process.
Prereq: PPL 201.
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PPL 304 - PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course integrates financial management into decision making and addresses the struggle to match mission with financial resources. Topics include: understanding the components of nonprofit financial statements, budgeting, accounting for contributions, and sustainability.
Prereq: ECO 201, PPL 201.
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PPL 306 - ETHICS AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
In this course, we will examine the ethical dilemmas of leadership, the foundations and context of moral choice, the moral implication of decision making within public organizations and the impact upon staff, morale, personal integrity and citizens. In doing so, our purpose is to make visible the ethical challenges and decisions facing leaders, to explore the leadership role in sharing the organization’s ethical culture, and to examine governmental alternatives. An emphasis will be made on critical thinking, normative decision making, and the role of values in public policy and management. Ethical theories and principles commonly used in public administration and policy will be explored, as will theories related to leadership in public, private, and non-profit organizations. This course will challenge students to craft their own ethical perspective strengthened through critical examination of ethics theory utilizing case studies, readings and local public leadership who will share their own ethical perspectives.
Prereq: PS 101, PPL 201.
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PPL 307 - DIPLOMACY AND LEADERSHIP
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to teach students about the theoretical and practical aspects of modern diplomacy. It will examine the role of diplomatic leadership from a variety of perspectives. While there will be a specific focus on the US, other emerging leading economies will also be examined including China, Russia, India and other emerging economies.
Prereq: PS 101, PPL 201.
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PPL 380 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
Special topics in public policy and administration. This course permits the offering of special topics in order to take advantage of faculty specialties and developments within the field. Course topic must be approved by the Martin School Director. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours under different subtitles.
Prereq: PPL 201; some instructors may have other recommended prerequisites depending on subtitle.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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PPL 399 - INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
This course is for students participating in a public policy internship. To register for the course, students must work with their internship supervisor and a faculty mentor to complete a departmental learning contract, which must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate studies. Students will submit a final paper to the faculty mentor at the end of the internship. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
Prereq: Approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies prior to registration and completion of a departmental learning contract. Must be admitted to the Public Policy major and a junior or senior to register.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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PPL 405 - PROGRAM EVALUATION FOR PUBLIC NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This is a course in which students learn to evaluate the impact of a program or policy in the public or nonprofit worlds. Evaluation research is a social science activity aimed at collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information about the workings and effectiveness of social programs. The course introduces models and tools that will be used to formulate and evaluate policy options and finally make policy recommendations. Students will have opportunities to present their policy research ideas and methodology and receive feedback from their classmates and lecturers.
Prereq: PPL 201, ECO 391.
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PPL 421 - CROSS CULTURAL NEGOTIATIONS
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course is about the challenges of cross-cultural negotiations in both the diplomatic and private sector sphere. Students will examine negotiations in international relations and business, major cultural divides in the international community and participate in simulations to make them aware of the practice of cross-cultural negotiations.
Prereq: PS 101, PPL 201.
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PPL 422 - BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF PUBLIC POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course will examine the relationship between behavioral economics and public policy. The course examines systematically circumstances in which individuals make decisions that appear to depart from the assumptions of rational actor economic models. The course will survey the major themes of behavioral economics and address their implications for the design of public policies. The goal of the course is to illustrate how an understanding of behavioral economics can improve public policy design and implementation.
Prereq: PPL 201, PPL 301.
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PPL 434 - PUBLIC POLICY CAPSTONE
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
The public is exposed to diverse, often conflicting views of public problems and policy solutions to those problems. The media, special interest groups, researchers, family, and friends espouse views on what the government or nonprofits ought to do to fix social problems or better societal outcomes. This course builds upon the entire public policy curriculum (content and research methods courses) to systematically examine a range of policy options that address these underlying problems. The overarching objective of this course is for each student to develop and write a capstone that will be orally presented in class. The capstone topic will be tailored to the policy interests of the students. Successful completion of this course is necessary to meet the University of Kentucky Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR).
Prereq: This course will be open only to public policy majors who are in the last year of the program and have completed CIS/WRD 110/111 or equivalent course.
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PPL 575 - EDUCATION FINANCE AND POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course engages students in examining salient policy issues in education. It draws on conceptual perspectives from economics and public finance as well as empirical tools and techniques from policy analysis and evaluation. Students apply these perspectives and tools to address issues such as the rationale for public provision of education in the United States, approaches to evaluating educational quality, and policy alternatives such as school choice and accountability. Students gain exposure to concepts such as the human capital model, returns to education, education production, principal-agent theory, and teacher labor markets. They will investigate the implications of federal, state, and local structures of education finance and policy. Although the course emphasizes elementary and secondary education, early childhood and higher education finance and policy issues will also be examined.
Prereq: PPL 201, PPL 301; prior or concurrent enrollment in PPL 405 is preferred.
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PPL 583 - TAX POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the ways in which federal, state and local governments raise revenues to finance the public services they provide. The course will emphasize the economic analysis of theories, empirical studies, perspectives, and issues related to revenue policies. The course will examine the implications of existing tax law, and commonly proposed revisions in the law, for the allocation of resources in the economy.
Prereq: PPL 301.
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PPL 584 - ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Graduate School
Credit(s): 3
This course examines environmental policymaking, primarily in the context of the United States. Consideration will be given to how environmental policy is adopted and implemented in a federal system. In addition, environmental regulations will be evaluated and policy alternatives will be analyzed. This course will take you through the important players in the environmental policy process, the significant factors related to policy development, adoption and implementation and a series of current environmental issues.
Prereq: PS 101, PPL 201, PPL 301.
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PPS 101 - PILLS, POTIONS AND POISONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICATIONS
College of Pharmacy
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn basic principles of drug action, characteristics of drug dosage forms, important features of a variety of common drug classes, legal requirements of drugs, and contemporary issues with the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. These concepts will be discussed with an emphasis on applying this information in common, everyday life situations.
Prereq: Bio 152 or equivalent CHE 105 or equivalent CHE 107 or equivalent.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PPS 102 - COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
College of Pharmacy
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn basic principles of herbs and dietary supplements used for common conditions, how they are regulated by the federal government, marketing of these products, and contemporary issues that have occurred with use of dietary supplements. These concepts will be discussed with an emphasis on applying this information in common, everyday life situations.
Prereq: BIO 152, BIO 148 or equivalent CHE 105 or equivalent CHE 107 or equivalent.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PPS 103 - DRUG USE, MISUSE AND ABUSE: A STUDY OF THE MOST COMMONLY MISUSED DRUGS
College of Pharmacy
Credit(s): 3
This undergraduate course will provide instruction in drug use, misuse and abuse to assist students in understanding what constitutes drug misuse and abuse as well as learning about most commonly misused drugs and the myriad of issues surrounding drug use. This will allow students to apply the information in their own lives and lives of those around them. Another rationale for the course is to spark interest in the study of drugs and a potential future in health care.
Prereq: BIO 152 or equivalent, CHE 105 or equivalent, CHE 107 or equivalent.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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PPS 104 - INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
College of Pharmacy
Credit(s): 3
This course will allow undergraduate students to explore the healthcare systems of another country. Students will learn how the country’s history and culture influence healthcare today through lectures and visits to cultural sites and museums. Discussions about current healthcare systems will be amplified by visits to practice sites, such as hospitals and community pharmacies. Current healthcare systems of the country and the USA will be compared and contrasted. Students will have the opportunity to develop their thoughts about the future of American healthcare through discussion and debate.
Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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PPS 564 - INTRODUCTION TO FDA AND THE DRUG DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
College of Pharmacy
Credit(s): 2
A broad overview of the regulatory and scientific principles employed in pharmaceutical development including the regulatory framework and pre- clinical experimentation necessary to initiate a first time in human (Phase 1) trial through the objectives, principles, study designs, methods and reporting to evaluate a new pharmaceutical in a human. Students will develop an understanding of how certain forms of translational, or ‘bench to bedside’ research must be organized and executed.
Prereq: Enrollment in the colleges of Pharmacy, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, or Public Health, the NIH K-30 program, a junior or senior undergraduate, or consent of instructor.
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PR1 194 - PREV MED @ COBB COUNTY BOARD OF HLTH
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 4
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PR8 304 - PRIMARY CARE @ LEXINGTON KY
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 4
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PRD 110 - COLLOQUIUM: TOPICS IN PRODUCT DESIGN
College of Design
Credit(s): 1
Colloquium of speakers addressing a broad array of topics in the humanities and the sciences that set up design problems for discussion. Emphasis is in the role and opportunity of design in society. Student response, continued discussion, expected within the respective studio work.
Crosslisted with: EGR 110
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PRD 115 - FORM WORKSHOP I
College of Design
Credit(s): 1
This is one of two required short courses (with PRD 116) of five weeks each, focusing on the properties of and fabrication in wood. These short courses are intended to introduce students to the College of Design workshop and the primary machines for each material through exercises that are directly related to safety and to PRD 120 Form Studio, running parallel in the fall semester. Instruction includes shop safety, types of materials, power equipment and hand tool usage, fabrication skills, mold making, casting, detailing and finishing, all emphasizing hand skills, proper and safe process and accuracy.
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PRD 116 - FORM WORKSHOP II
College of Design
Credit(s): 1
This is the second of two required short courses, following PRD 115, of five weeks each, focusing on the properties of and fabrication in metal and plastic work. These short courses are intended to introduce students to the College of Design workshop and the primary machines for each material through exercises that are directly related to safety and to PRD 120 Form Studio, running parallel in the fall semester. Instruction includes shop safety, types of materials, power equipment and hand tool usage, fabrication skills, mold making, casting, detailing and finishing, all emphasizing hand skills, proper and safe process and accuracy.
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PRD 120 - FORM STUDIO
College of Design
Credit(s): 5
The Form Studio is an introduction to the studio discipline of design where students develop a broad understanding of all design disciplines through overarching elements and principles that connect them. We will address basic elements of design visually, conceptually, and haptically. We will focus on the process of design, discover through experimentation, develop aesthetic judgment, and find means of self- evaluation. Expect a focus on intellectual discipline, dialogue, assertion of interest, and a self-motivated search for critical issues. Studies will include 2D and 3D exercises, emphasizing materials, fabrication processes, prototype iteration, PRD 120 is taught in conjunction with PRD 115 and PRD 116, Form Workshops I & II.
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PRD 121 - PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO I
College of Design
Credit(s): 5
This is the first fully dedicated studio to product design, and it provides a transition from an emphasis on abstract form to primitive and utilitarian form in tools, housewares and healthcare. A focus on iteration continues with this studio; however, the process should now be more advanced and nuanced with respect to utilitarian product details. PRD/BME 170 is taught in conjunction with this course to support a focus on human anatomy and physical interface with products.
Prereq: PRD 120.
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PRD 130 - HISTORY OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
College of Design
Credit(s): 3
With some reference to primitive cultures of making and production, this course covers primarily the industrialization of 19th and 20th century Western society. Special reference will be given to the designed artifact and pivotal moments of influence in invention and production. The origin of the concept of technology and the use of the term post World War I will figure into the discourse. The emphasis of the course is understanding the progression of technology through time.
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PRD 150 - COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN I
College of Design
Credit(s): 1
A basic introduction to computer-aided, 2D and 3D design and modeling as applied in the product design process using both solid and surface software modeling techniques.
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PRD 151 - COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN II
College of Design
Credit(s): 1
A continuation of PRD 150 adding a broader spectrum of computer-aided design (CAD) software options to the product design student palette. At the end of the PRD 150-151 sequence students will be conversant in: 2D tools, solid modeling tools, surface modeling tools, measured drawings, computer-aided rendering, and 3D output.
Prereq: PRD 150.
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PRD 160 - DESIGN VISUALIZATION: ANALOG
College of Design
Credit(s): 2
An introduction of 2D modes of representation. Emphasis is placed on the development of drawing skills to facilitate documentation, analysis and presentation in the design process. This class will prepare students to think about, analyze, and then to describe 3D form and space using analog tools. Students will practice describing and conceptualizing various forms and spaces through two-dimensional representation. The course will employ methods such as freehand sketching and rendering using traditional media such as marker, pen, and watercolor.
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PRD 170 - HUMAN ANATOMY FOR DESIGN
College of Design
Credit(s): 3
Explores the structure and function of the human body to facilitate understanding of the body’s interface with product design. Bone, muscle, neural, circulatory, and digestive systems will be studied and considered with respect to product design-oriented tasks such as mobility, seating, physical tasks, digital and electronic interactions, etc. The course will delve into physiological themes, such as how structure and function are closely related and the need for product designers to consider the two-way flow of information/interactions from body to product and product to body, and the effects of each on product and human function. This course is part of a sequence of courses that advances in complexity over 5 semesters, and it establishes the foundation for advanced coursework in ergonomics, materials, user interface, and user experience design.
Crosslisted with: BME 170
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PRD 200 - HISTORY AND THEORY OF PRODUCT DESIGN I
College of Design
Credit(s): 3
A basic understanding of the history of product design, significant design movements, designers, manufacturers, innovations in technology and material use, and intellectual property (IP) development. This is the first half of a two-part history sequence in the program. The lectures present a chronological overview of the profession of Product Design and its antecedents. Coursework includes extensive reading, in- class presentations based on independent research and writing.
Prereq: PRD 130.
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PRD 210 - HISTORY AND THEORY OF PRODUCT DESIGN II
College of Design
Credit(s): 3
A basic understanding of the history of product design, significant design movements, designers, manufacturers, innovations in technology and material use, and intellectual property (IP) development. This is the second half of a two-part history sequence in the program. The lectures present a chronological overview of the profession of Product Design and its antecedents. Coursework includes extensive reading, in- class presentations based on independent research and writing.
Prereq: PRD 200.
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PRD 220 - PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO II
College of Design
Credit(s): 5
Introduction to systematic processes in design. Introduction to ergonomics and systematic planning methods in the development of industrial products in the areas of work, education and health. Development of professional presentation skills and methods.
Prereq: PRD 121.
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PRD 221 - PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO III
College of Design
Credit(s): 5
Continuation of PRD 220 in systematic processes in design. Introduction to user experience (UX) design in the development of industrial products in the areas of work, education and health. Fully intensive use of 2D and 3D digital production. Development of professional presentation skills and methods.
Prereq: PRD 220.
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PRD 250 - COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN: SOLIDWORKS
College of Design
Credit(s): 2
This course focuses on the fundamental tools of Solidworks (the industry standard CAD software for product design). Students will learn and practice using all methods of rapid representation available in the College of Design (fused deposition modeling (FDM), Objet, starch and CNC) and methods of prototype creation with vendors outside the College. Exercises and projects focus on workflow, basic rendering and drawings to make simple multi-part objects.
Prereq: PRD 150, PRD 151.
Crosslisted with: EGR 250
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PRD 260 - DESIGN VISUALIZATION: DIGITAL
College of Design
Credit(s): 2
Introductory to advanced use of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Students will be taught how to use basic brushes, layer effects, sketching in Photoshop, and shortcuts. Assignments will include how to sketch products, render materials, lighting, and graphics. Assignments will be directly related to projects in PRD 120 Form Studio, as it runs parallel to the studio in the fall semester. Project work and iteration will occur in both class-time and PRD 120. The course will further focus on blending analog and digital methods through tablet tools and introduce Keynote/Powerpoint and cloud- based services.
Prereq: PRD 160.
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PRD 261 - DESIGN VISUALIZATION: PHOTOGRAPHY & PORTFOLIO
College of Design
Credit(s): 2
A presentation and storytelling class. It focuses on how to visually communicate your projects and process succinctly through techniques that include graphic design, photography, videography, and 3D rendering in order to convey a work narrative through multiple conduits (websites, social media, presentation decks and print media). This class will also cover basic camera optics and lighting techniques for high quality digital images for print or digital portfolio applications. Discussion will include manual controls on the digital camera to obtain desired effects for representing 2D and 3D objects and manipulation of natural and artificial lighting. Further, the course will serve as an introduction to connecting with peers and professionals in preparation for internships and full-time employment.
Prereq: PRD 260.
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PRD 271 - INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS
College of Design
Credit(s): 2
This course is supplemental to PRD 220 Product Design Studio II, serving as an introduction to ergonomics. It creates a foundation in human factors that informs the design process in general and specifically for projects in PRD 220. The course presents ergonomics as a tool to maximize the physical and psychological aspects of design toward the establishment of human-centered design. Frameworks of product design philosophy, research methods, standards and data, human issues, cultural context, and design outcomes. The course is part of a sequence of courses that advance in complexity over 5 semesters, stemming from PRD/BME 170, Human Anatomy for Designers and introduces the concept of ergonomics. It is second in a sequence of courses on ergonomics, materials, user interface, and user experience design.
Prereq: BME 170 or PRD 170.
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PRD 272 - INTRODUCTION TO UX FOR PRODUCT DESIGN
College of Design
Credit(s): 2
This course is supplemental to PRD 221 Product Design Studio II, serving as an introduction to basic concepts of user experience (UX) design. Students will learn how to create engaging interactions between users and products/services through a holistic user-centered approach to design. Students will examine the history and evolution of user experience design and define key terms associated with the field. Students will explore a range of design research methods and discuss how these practices, along with theories regarding human behavior and perception, inform the user experience design process. Projects from PRD 221 and other studio courses within the College of Design will serve as case studies for analysis and application of course content. This course is part of a sequence of courses that advances in complexity over 5 semesters, and it establishes the foundation for advanced coursework in user interface and user experience design. As part of this course, students may participate in field trips to sites, businesses, manufacturers, etc. to further their knowledge of the design profession and coursework, sometimes with corresponding entry fees.
Crosslisted with: BME 272
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PRD 320 - PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO IV
College of Design
Credit(s): 5
The first of four advanced product design studios introducing students to the complete design process from concept to production. Focus on advanced ergonomics and an introduction to design research methods within the design process. Students will learn about the advances in 3-D printing, bio-grown materials, wearable tech, digital printed imagery.
Prereq: PRD 221.
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PRD 321 - PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO V
College of Design
Credit(s): 5
Continuation of PRD 320 as the second of four advanced product design studios introducing students to the complete design process from concept to production. Focus on advanced user experience (UX) design with an introduction to design for social impact. This studio investigates, develops and executes a specific design objective that provides innovative solutions for social impact and sustainability.
Prereq: PRD 320.
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