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AEP 1100
Lasers and Photonics

Lasers have had an enormous impact on communications, medicine, remote sensing, and material processing. This course reviews the properties of light that are essential to understanding the underlying principles ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRI 1100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10260AEP 1100  LEC 001

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    • TR

    • McMahon, P

  • 10261AEP 1100  LAB 401

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    • M

    • McMahon, P

  • 10262AEP 1100  LAB 402

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    • T

    • McMahon, P

  • 10263AEP 1100  LAB 403

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    • W

    • McMahon, P

  • 10621AEP 1100  LAB 404

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    • R

    • McMahon, P

AEP 1200
Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce first-year students to some of the ideas and concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology with stronger emphasis on nanobiotechnology in the spring semester. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRI 1200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10134AEP 1200  LEC 001

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    • TR

    • Kourkoutis, L

  • 10135AEP 1200  LAB 401

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    • R

    • Kourkoutis, L

  • 10136AEP 1200  LAB 402

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    • W

    • Kourkoutis, L

  • 10137AEP 1200  LAB 403

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    • T

    • Kourkoutis, L

  • 10138AEP 1200  LAB 404

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    • M

    • Kourkoutis, L

AEP 2170
Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Second in a three semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of electricity and magnetism. More mathematical and abstract than a typical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 2217

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9516AEP 2170  LEC 001

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  •  9517AEP 2170  DIS 201

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  •  9518AEP 2170  DIS 202

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  •  9519AEP 2170  LAB 401

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    • W

    • Elser, V

  •  9520AEP 2170  LAB 402

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    • W

    • Elser, V

AEP 2520
The Physics of Life

Introduces the physics of biological macromolecules (e.g., proteins, DNA, RNA) to students of the physical sciences or engineering who have little or no background in biology. The macromolecules are studied ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRD 2520

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17636AEP 2520  LEC 001

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    • TR

    • Pollack, L

AEP 2640
Interfacing the Digital Domain with an Analog World

A hands-on introduction to computer-aided instrumentation with weekly team and laboratory-based problem solving culminating in the development of a laser scanning microscope system. Students learn fundamentals ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2640

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10493AEP 2640  LEC 001

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    • TR

    • Moses, J

  • ENGRC 2640 is a co-requisite.

  • 10494AEP 2640  LAB 402

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    • W

    • Moses, J

  • 10497AEP 2640  LAB 403

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    • R

    • Moses, J

  • 10498AEP 2640  LAB 404

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    • F

    • Moses, J

AEP 3330
Mechanics of Particles and Solid Bodies

Newtonian mechanics, especially with dissipative forces; objects rotating around a constant direction and possibly translating, using both torque and energy; coupled and damped-driven linear oscillations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9417AEP 3330  LEC 001

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  •  9418AEP 3330  DIS 201

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AEP 3555
Gaining Intuition Through Symmetry and Computation

From Big Data to Small Molecules/Electrons, to Waves Propagating in Metamaterials, the problems of the future in the applied sciences require today's students to be trained in advanced analytical and/or ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 5555

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17731AEP 3555  LEC 001

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AEP 3560
Intermediate Electrodynamics

Second course in theory of electromagnetism. Magnetic materials, Faraday's law, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, reflection and transmission, guided waves, and radiation. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11178AEP 3560  LEC 001

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    • MWF

    • Shan, J

  • 11179AEP 3560  DIS 201

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AEP 3610
Introductory Quantum Mechanics

Introductory course in quantum mechanics. Topics include Schrodinger's equation and the statistical interpretation of the wavefunction, potentials in 1 to 3 dimensions, Dirac notation and Hilbert space, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11026AEP 3610  LEC 001

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  • 11027AEP 3610  DIS 201

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AEP 3630
Electronic Circuits

Practical electronics as encountered in a scientific or engineering research/development environment. Analyze, design, build, and test circuits using discrete components and integrated circuits. Analog ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 3360

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11203AEP 3630  LEC 001

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  • 11204AEP 3630  LAB 401

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  • 11205AEP 3630  LAB 402

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AEP 4130
Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering

For description, see CHEME 4130. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 18670AEP 4130  LEC 001

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AEP 4200
Intermediate Mathematical Physics

Covers Fourier and Laplace transforms, ordinary and partial differential equations, separation of variables, Method of Frobenius, Laplace transform techniques. Green's functions, wave and diffusion equations, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11609AEP 4200  LEC 001

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    • MWF

    • Kusse, B

  • 11610AEP 4200  DIS 201

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AEP 4230
Statistical Thermodynamics

Quantum statistical basis for equilibrium thermodynamics, microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles, and partition functions. Classical and quantum ideal gases, paramagnetic and multiple-state ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHYS 4230

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9419AEP 4230  LEC 001

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    • MWF

    • Buhrman, R

  •  9420AEP 4230  DIS 201

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    • F

    • Buhrman, R

AEP 4380
Computational Engineering Physics

Introduction to Numerical computation (e.g., derivatives, integrals, differential equations, matrices, boundary-value problems, FFT's, Monte Carlo methods) as applied to engineering physics problems that ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 10501AEP 4380  LEC 001

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    • MWF

    • Kirkland, E

AEP 4450
Electromagnetic and Optical Metamaterials

Introductory Senior-level course on electromagnetic and optical metamaterials. The properties of matter can be molded and tailored on subwavelength spatial scales yielding 'metamaterials' with properties ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4380

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11460AEP 4450  LEC 001

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AEP 4500
Introductory Solid State Physics

Introduction the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; electronic states; lattice vibrations; and metals, insulators, and semiconductors. Covers optical properties, magnetism, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4454

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9523AEP 4500  LEC 001

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  •  9524AEP 4500  LAB 401

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AEP 4700
Biophysical Methods

Overview of the diversity of modern biophysical experimental techniques used in the study of biophysical systems at the molecular, cellular, and population level. Emphasis is placed on groundbreaking methods ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 4700, BME 5700, VETMM 4700

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11337AEP 4700  LEC 001

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    • TR

    • Lambert, G

AEP 4900
Independent Study in Engineering Physics

Laboratory or theoretical work in any branch of engineering physics under the direction of a member of the faculty. The study can take a number of forms; for example, design of laboratory apparatus, performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10872AEP 4900  IND 601

    • TBA

    • Xu, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10873AEP 4900  IND 602

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    • TBA

    • Muller, D

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10874AEP 4900  IND 603

    • TBA

    • Lovelace, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10875AEP 4900  IND 604

    • TBA

    • Kourkoutis, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10876AEP 4900  IND 605

    • TBA

    • Moses, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10877AEP 4900  IND 606

    • TBA

    • Kusse, B

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10878AEP 4900  IND 607

    • TBA

    • Fuchs, G

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10879AEP 4900  IND 608

    • TBA

    • Wise, F

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10880AEP 4900  IND 609

    • TBA

    • Brock, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 10881AEP 4900  IND 610

    • TBA

    • Pollack, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11186AEP 4900  IND 611

    • TBA

    • Shvets, G

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11187AEP 4900  IND 612

    • TBA

    • Lambert, G

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11188AEP 4900  IND 613

    • TBA

    • Fennie, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11278AEP 4900  IND 614

    • TBA

    • Buhrman, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11356AEP 4900  IND 615

    • TBA

    • Shan, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Graded

  • 11830AEP 4900  IND 616

    • TBA

    • McMahon, P

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

AEP 4910
Independent Study for Honors

Laboratory or theoretical work in any branch of engineering physics under the direction of a member of the faculty. The study can take a number of forms; for example, design of laboratory apparatus, performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-15 Credits Multi-Term

  • 10885AEP 4910  IND 604

    • TBA

    • Kourkoutis, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

AEP 5555
Gaining Intuition Through Symmetry and Computation

From Big Data to Small Molecules/Electrons, to Waves Propagating in Metamaterials, the problems of the future in the applied sciences require today's students to be trained in advanced analytical and/or ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 3555

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17732AEP 5555  LEC 001

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AEP 5570
Applied Electrodynamics

Applied electrodynamics covers most of the material of chapters 5-14 of Jackson's Classical Electrodynamics text. The course uses the book Modern Electrodynamics by Zangwill (chapters 14-22). The pre-Maxwell ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11819AEP 5570  LEC 001

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    • MWF

    • Lovelace, R

AEP 6060
Introduction to Plasma Physics

Topics include plasma state; motion of charged particles in fields; drift-orbit theory; coulomb scattering, collisions; ambipolar diffusion; elementary transport theory; two-fluid and hydromagnetic equations; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ECE 5810

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11590AEP 6060  LEC 001

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  • 11591AEP 6060  DIS 201

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AEP 7510
M.Eng. Project

Independent study under the direction of a member of the university faculty. Students participate in an independent research project through work on a special problem related to their field of interest. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-12 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9966AEP 7510  IND 601

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    • TBA

    • Staff

AEP 7530
Special Topics Seminar in Applied Physics

Special topics in applied science, with focus on areas of applied physics and engineering that are of current interest. Subjects chosen are presented in a seminar format by the students. A major goal of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  9967AEP 7530  SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Brock, J

AEP 8200
Graduate Thesis

Thesis research for engineering physics graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  9968AEP 8200  RSC 701

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    • TBA

    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16449AEP 8200  RSC 702

  •  
    • TBA

    • Buhrman, R

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16450AEP 8200  RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Kusse, B

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16451AEP 8200  RSC 704

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    • TBA

    • Fennie, C

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16452AEP 8200  RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Fuchs, G

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16453AEP 8200  RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Kourkoutis, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16454AEP 8200  RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lambert, G

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16455AEP 8200  RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lovelace, R

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16456AEP 8200  RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Muller, D

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16457AEP 8200  RSC 710

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pollack, L

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16458AEP 8200  RSC 711

  •  
    • TBA

    • Shvets, G

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16459AEP 8200  RSC 712

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wise, F

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16460AEP 8200  RSC 713

  •  
    • TBA

    • Xu, C

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18521AEP 8200  RSC 714

  •  
    • TBA

    • Moses, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18522AEP 8200  RSC 715

  •  
    • TBA

    • Shan, J

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18523AEP 8200  RSC 716

  •  
    • TBA

    • McMahon, P

Enrollment Information
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18524AEP 8200  RSC 717

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mak, K