Course Review Site

Course Review Process

The Course Review Site serves as a space for faculty to review new and revised courses that have been submitted to the Office of the Registrar for approval through the senate. To review courses and submit a concern, click on the bulletins below. You may submit your concern regarding any new or revised course during the two weeks that the bulletin is active based on the timelines listed below. If you anticipate that your course may affect another unit, we encourage you to reach out and engage in collegial conversation with that unit before you submit your proposal. See New/Revise Course Instructions for detailed help.

Updated Course Bulletins can be found here

August Course Bulletin

Posted by August 29, 2025

Review Deadline: September 12, 2025

September Course Bulletin

Posted by September 26, 2025

Review Deadline: October 10, 2025

October Course Bulletin

Posted by October 24, 2025

Review Deadline: November 7, 2025

November Course Bulletin

Posted by November 21, 2025

Review Deadline: December 12, 2025

December Course Bulletin

Posted by December 19, 2025

Review Deadline: January 9, 2026

January Course Bulletin

Posted by January 23, 2026

Review Deadline: February 6, 2026

February Course Bulletin

Posted by February 20, 2026

Review Deadline: March 6, 2026

March Course Bulletin

Posted by March 13, 2026

Review Deadline: March 27, 2026

March Course Bulletin:

The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 27, 2026.

Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

PHIL

230

New

–N/A–

[EQJS] Philosophy of Disability 3 Conceptual and ethical questions related to our understanding of what disabilities are and how we respond to individuals with disabilities in society. Typically offered Fall.

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SOCL WRK

202

Revise

Introduction to Social Work II 3 Course Prerequisite: SOCL WRK 201. An exploration of human problems, intervention strategies, and professional practice choices from a generalist perspective, with a focus on oppressed, marginalized, and underserved populations.

Ethics in Social Work 3 Introduces students to ethics in social work practice. Students apply the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics to guide their understanding of ethical conduct in practice.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909441

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SOCL WRK

311

New

–N/A–

Social Work Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Social Work Program. Introduction to social work research methods and design, with particular emphasis is placed on social work research values, ethics, and human subjects protection. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909350

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SOCL WRK

410

321

Revise

Intergroup Dialogues 3 An exploration of differences, inequalities, and social identities to build skills of understanding, self-reflection, and communication that promote social change.

Intergroup Dialogues 3 An exploration of differences, inequalities, and social identities to build skills of understanding, self-reflection, and communication that promote social change. (Formerly SOCL WRK 410.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909868

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SOCL WRK

411

322

Revise

[M] Privilege, Oppression, and Power 3 Exploration of institutionalized oppression and responses centered on social justice; privilege, structural and individual discrimination, and their impacts upon marginalized groups.

[M] Human Rights and Social Justice 3 Exploration of institutionalized oppression and responses centered on social justice; privilege, structural and individual discrimination, and their impacts upon marginalized groups. (Formerly SOCL WRK 411.) Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909869

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SOCL WRK

440

330

Revise

[M] Policy in Social Work 3 Policy and program development of social services including current and emergent policies, context and development of policies, and the potential of advocacy to promote social change.

[M] Policy in Social Work 3 Policy and program development of social services including current and emergent policies, context and development of policies, and the potential of advocacy to promote social change. (Formerly SOCL WRK 440.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909833

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SOCL WRK

302

402

Revise

Generalist I 3 An introduction to generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills in working with individuals, families, and groups, including interviewing, active listening, problem assessment, intervention, and evaluation.

Micro-level Practice 3 An introduction to generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills in working with individuals, families, and groups, including interviewing, active listening, problem assessment, intervention, and evaluation. (Formerly SOCL WRK 302.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909864

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SOCL WRK

402

403

Revise

Generalist III 3 Continuation of generalist knowledge, values, and skills with a focus on structures, functions, processes, and interventions at the community and organizational levels of practice, including strategies for helping communities and organizations advocate for system development and change.

Macro-level Practice 3 Focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for competent, generalist practice at the mezzo and macro level; structures, functions, processes and interventions at the group, community, and organizational levels of practice, with an emphasis on rural practice. (Formerly SOCL WRK 402.) Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909541

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Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

CHEM

104

Revise

Forensic Chemistry 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: MATH 103 or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%, or concurrent enrollment in or credit for MATH 105, 106, 107, 108, 140, 171, 172, 182, 201, 202, ENGR 107, STAT 205 or 212. The principles of chemistry applied to forensic science and forensic analysis.

[PSCI] Forensic Chemistry 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: MATH 103 or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%, or concurrent enrollment in or credit for MATH 105, 106, 107, 108, 140, 171, 172, 182, 201, 202, ENGR 107, STAT 205 or 212. The principles of chemistry applied to forensic science and forensic analysis.

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CRM J

381

Revise

Crime and Justice in the Movies 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: CRM J 101. Mass media as both reflector and shaper of public attitudes and opinions about crime, criminals, law, order, and justice; using films.

[ARTS] Crime and Justice in the Movies 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: CRM J 101. Mass media as both reflector and shaper of public attitudes and opinions about crime, criminals, law, order, and justice; using films.

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Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

CHEM

514

Revise

Mass Spectrometry 2 Current methods, techniques and interpretation of mass spectrometric analysis. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Spring.

Mass Spectrometry 3 Current methods, techniques and interpretation of mass spectrometric analysis. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1910151

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CHEM

517

Revise

Chromatography 2 Survey of major forms of chromatography, operating principles of common chromatographic detectors, and current case studies. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Odd Years – Spring.

Chromatography 3 Survey of major forms of chromatography, operating principles of common chromatographic detectors, and current case studies. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Odd Years – Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1909657

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CHEM

518

Revise

Electrochemistry 2 Execution and interpretation of a variety of interfacial electroanalytical techniques. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

Electrochemistry 3 Execution and interpretation of a variety of interfacial electroanalytical techniques. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1910153

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MUS

556

Revise

Music Composition V 2 (1-2) to 3 (1-4) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. The creation of works for either traditional acoustic ensembles or electro-acoustic media. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

Music Composition V 2 (0-3) to 3 (0-9) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. The creation of works for either traditional acoustic ensemble or digital media. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880059

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SHS

557

Revise

Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders 1 Speech and voice problems associated with clefts of the lip and palate. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed.

Pediatric Special Populations in Speech Language Pathology 2 Speech and voice problems associated with clefts of the lip and palate. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1911139

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SHS

564

Revise

On-Campus Clinical Practicum V 2-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. Clinical practice in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed. S, F grading.

On-Campus Clinical Practicum V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. Clinical practice in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1902242

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SHS

566

Revise

Off-Campus Practicum Public School Setting V 2 (0-6) to 6 (0-18) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. By departmental consent only; minimum grade of B in SHS 575 or a grade of S in SHS 566 or SHS 568 in the prior semester or summer term, and a minimum grade of C in all prior SHS graduate coursework. Advanced clinical practice in a public school setting; evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed. S, F grading.

Off-Campus Practicum Public School Setting V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. By departmental consent only; minimum grade of B in SHS 575 or a grade of S in SHS 566 or SHS 568 in the prior semester or summer term, and a minimum grade of C in all prior SHS graduate coursework. Advanced clinical practice in a public school setting; evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1913378

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SHS

568

Revise

Off-campus Practicum Clinical Setting V 2 (0-6) to 6 (0-18) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. By departmental consent only; minimum grade of B in SHS 575 or a grade of S in SHS 566 or SHS 568 in the prior semester or summer term, and a minimum grade of C in all prior SHS graduate coursework. Advanced clinical practice in an off-campus clinical/medical setting; evaluation and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders. S, F grading.

Off-campus Practicum Clinical Setting V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. By departmental consent only; minimum grade of B in SHS 575 or a grade of S in SHS 566 or SHS 568 in the prior semester or summer term, and a minimum grade of C in all prior SHS graduate coursework. Advanced clinical practice in an off-campus clinical/medical setting; evaluation and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1913424

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VET MED

547

New

–N/A–

Diagnostic Challenge 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Completion of first two semesters of the veterinary professional
curriculum. A series of experiential exercises culminating in 2-week simulation exercises in the fall of year 2 of the professional curriculum in week 8 and week 12 or 13. Typically offered Fall. S,M,F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1911273

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Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

AFS

435

Revise

Leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources Professionals 2 Exploration of skills, goals, philosophies, and other qualities of leadership related to agriculture and natural resources in Washington state. Typically offered Spring.

Leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources Professionals 3 Exploration of skills, goals, philosophies, and other qualities of leadership related to agriculture and natural resources in Washington state. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1851069

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HORT / AFS

402

New

–N/A–

Experience the Industry – Tree Fruit 3 Introduction to the tree fruit industry and agricultural technology through in-field demonstrations, company visits, WSU Extension insights, leading to completion of a professional portfolio, including resume, informational interviews, and key learnings from the experience. Includes two pre-trip classes for orientation, a week-long field trip, and a post-trip presentation and reflection.  Typically offered Summer Session.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1877840

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MBIOS

360

Revise

[M] Cell and Molecular Laboratory 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory methods in cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Typically offered Spring.

[M] Cell and Molecular Laboratory 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory methods in cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1901055

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MUS

451

Revise

Seminar in Counterpoint 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: MUS 351 or concurrent enrollment. Contrapuntal techniques of the 16th and 18th century with original stylistic writing. Typically offered Even Years – Spring.

Seminar in Counterpoint 2 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: MUS 351 or concurrent enrollment. Contrapuntal techniques of the 16th and 18th century with original stylistic writing. Typically offered Even Years – Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1836192

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SOE

243

New

–N/A–

Native American Food Systems 3 Introduction to traditional and modernized food systems of Indigenous groups of the Pacific and Interior Northwest regions of the United States, including discussions of sovereignty, Tribal history and environmental policy, Indigenous knowledge, and traditional ecological knowledge. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1902308

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SOE

409

New

–N/A–

Environmental Data Analysis 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 110; STAT 212. Training in R programming, environmental data analysis, and scientific communication; collect, manage, analyze, and visualize complex environmental data sets to address real-world environmental problems. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1900513

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SOE

464

Revise

Landscape Ecology 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Linkages between spatial patterns and processes in a variety of landscapes and the qualitative tools used in the investigation of these linkages. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

Landscape Ecology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Linkages between spatial patterns and processes in a variety of landscapes and the qualitative tools used in the investigation of these linkages. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1907450

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SPMGT

365

Revise

Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Sport 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Sport Management. Understanding and application of ethical theory and principles of moral reasoning to the analysis of issues and dilemmas in sport. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

[M] Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Sport 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Sport Management. Understanding and application of ethical theory and principles of moral reasoning to the analysis of issues and dilemmas in sport.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1888142

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SPMGT

367

Revise

[M] Sport in American Society 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Sport Management. Examination of the role of sport in contemporary American society as well as the relationship between sport and other social institutions. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Sport in American Society 3 Course Prerequisite: SPMGT 267 or concurrent enrollment, or KINES 138 or concurrent enrollment. Examination of the role of sport in contemporary American society as well as the relationship between physical activity and other social institutions. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1888121

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SPMGT

410

New

–N/A–

Sport Data Analytics 3 Introduction to the theory, development, and application of data analytics in sport including using data for the effective management for sport programs, data analysis of the components of a sport program, and visualization of data to communicate sport concepts. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1907602

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SPMGT

441

New

–N/A–

Leadership and Management in Sport Coaching 3 An exploration of the administrative functions and leadership responsibilities of athletic administrators in supervising coaches including how athletic administrators hire, train, support, and evaluate coaches. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1903322

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STAT / DATA

437

Revise

High Dimensional Data Learning and Visualization 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT/DATA 435. Data visualization, metric-based clustering, probabilistic and metric-based classification, algebraic and probabilistic dimension reduction, scalable inferential methods, analysis of non-Euclidean data. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 437, DATA 437.) Typically offered Spring.

High Dimensional Data Learning and Visualization 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: STAT/DATA 435. Data visualization, metric-based clustering, probabilistic and metric-based classification, algebraic and probabilistic dimension reduction, scalable inferential methods, analysis of non-Euclidean data. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 437, DATA 437.) Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1873140

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Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

ART

555

Revise

Critical Practices 6 (4-8) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 36 credits. Studio practice, critical analysis of the student’s own and others’ work, investigation of critical theory and visual culture through display and making art via a variety of disciplines. Typically offered Fall and Spring. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

Critical Practices V 3-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 36 credits. Studio practice, critical analysis of the student’s own and others’ work, investigation of critical theory and visual culture through display and making art via a variety of disciplines. Typically offered Fall and Spring. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1907552/ assignments/syllabus

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NURS ADV

528

New

–N/A–

Clinical Systems Leadership: Capstone 1 Course Prerequisite: NURS ADV 524; NURS ADV 525; NURS ADV 526. Practical application of advanced nursing competencies related to developing interventions that address performance gaps in healthcare organizations.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1907624

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VET MED

598

Revise

Clinical and Professional Skills 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: Veterinary Medicine student. Introduction to the practice of clinical veterinary medicine and surgery within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital including records, presentation and protocol. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, M, F grading.

Clinical and Professional Skills V 1 (1-4) – 4 (4-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: Veterinary Medicine student. Introduction to the practice of clinical veterinary medicine and surgery within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital including records, presentation and protocol. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, M, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1797307

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January Course Bulletin:

The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is February 6, 2026.


UNDERGRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 6

Spring 2026

—COURSES—

Course information under the heading titled Current will show strikethroughs for deletions, and text under Proposed will show underlines for additions.  The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective.  

Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

BIOLOGY

440

New

–N/A–

Hormones and Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106. Examination of the interrelationship between the endocrine system and animal behavior with an emphasis on vertebrates and a comparative approach. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1889770/

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CHEM

430

New

–N/A–

X-ray Crystallography and Structural Biology 3 Course Prerequisite: CHEM 101 and 102 with a C or better, or CHEM 105 and 106 with a C or better. An integrated physical, chemical and biochemical foundation for modern X-ray diffraction tools and techniques, and their application to structural biology. Credit not granted for both CHEM 430 and 530. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1901641/

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Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

MED CLIN

639

New

–N/A–

Urgent Care Walk-In V 2-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 20 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Enriched clinical experiences or non-patient care experiences that extend student’s medical education in the topic of Urgent Care/Walk In. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898809

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MED CLIN

640

New

–N/A–

Virtual – Topics in Clinical Cases: Dermatology 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course prerequisite: MED CLIN 524; 4-week rotations require Course Director permission. A self-directed online course involving review of cases selected by faculty in a specified specialty. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898810

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MED CLIN

641

New

–N/A–

Virtual – Topics in Clinical Cases: EKG 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course prerequisite: MED CLIN 524; 4-week rotations require Course Director permission. A self-directed online course involving review of cases selected by faculty in a specified specialty. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898811

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MED CLIN

642

New

–N/A–

Virtual – Topics in Clinical Cases: Reproductive Health 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course prerequisite: MED CLIN 524; 4-week rotations require Course Director permission. A self-directed online course involving review of cases selected by faculty in a specified specialty. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898812

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MED CLIN

643

New

–N/A–

Virtual – Topics in Clinical Cases: Neurology 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course prerequisite: MED CLIN 524; 4-week rotations require Course Director permission. A self-directed online course involving review of cases selected by faculty in a specified specialty. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898813

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MED CLIN

644

New

–N/A–

Virtual – Topics in Clinical Cases: Surgery 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course prerequisite: MED CLIN 524; 4-week rotations require Course Director permission. A self-directed online course involving review of cases selected by faculty in a specified specialty. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898814

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MED CLIN

645

New

–N/A–

Virtual – Topics in Clinical Cases: Forensic Pathology 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course prerequisite: MED CLIN 524; 4-week rotations require Course Director permission. A self-directed online course involving review of cases selected by faculty in a specified specialty. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1898815

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GRADUATE MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 6

 

Spring 2026

 

Course information under the heading titled Current will show strikethroughs for deletions, and text under Proposed will show underlines for additions.  The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective.

Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

CHEM

530

New

–N/A–

X-ray Crystallography and Structural Biology 3 An integrated physical, chemical and biochemical foundation for modern X-ray diffraction tools and techniques, and their application to structural biology. Credit not granted for both CHEM 430 and 530. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1901641/

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December Course Bulletin:

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Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

Current

Proposed

Effective

Date

CBH / PUBHLTH

401

New

–N/A–

Public Health in Practice 1 Weekly presentations and facilitated discussions with guest speakers representing diverse roles in public health practice; applications of public health principles, workforce pathways, ethical dilemmas, and community partnerships. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 401, PUBHLTH 401.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880496

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CBH / PUBHLTH

403

New

–N/A–

Emerging Issues in Public Health 2 Discussions, guest speakers, case studies, and presentations reflecting recent research and policy trends in addiction, mental health, prevention, policy, and treatment. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 403, PUBHLTH 403.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880500

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CBH / PUBHLTH

411

New

–N/A–

Health and Place 3 How place shapes health, from neighborhoods and housing to migration and policy, including topics like built environments, homelessness, refugee health, rural and tribal health, and justice settings. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 411, PUBHLTH 411.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880493

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CBH / PUBHLTH

420

New

–N/A–

Global Health Interventions: Systems, Challenges, and Innovations 3 Course Prerequisite: PUBHLTH 210. Analysis of intervention strategies in LMICs for
disease prevention, system strengthening, emergencies, and equity using real-world global case studies, policy analysis, and systems thinking. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 420, PUBHLTH 420.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880472

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CBH / PUBHLTH

426

New

–N/A–

Foundations of Public Health Approaches to Understanding, Preventing and Treating Substance Use 3 Evidence-based prevention and treatment approaches including which interventions work best for specific populations, implementation challenges, and impacts on housing, health, justice, and maternal child outcomes. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 426, PUBHLTH 426.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880468

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CBH / PUBHLTH

458

New

–N/A–

Turning Evidence into Action: Implementation Science for Behavioral Health 3 Examination of how evidence-based interventions move from research to practice through frameworks, strategies, case studies, and planning to promote adoption, integration, and sustainability in real-world settings. Required preparation must include an introductory course in public health, prevention science, or research methods. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 458, PUBHLTH 458.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880482

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CBH / PUBHLTH

472

New

–N/A–

Foundations of Maternal and Infant Health in The Context of Substance Use 3 An examination of biological, behavioral, and structural factors that influence the health and well-being of birthing people and their infants, from pregnancy through the postpartum period and early infancy, using interdisciplinary frameworks such as the life course perspective, reproductive justice, and social determinants of health. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 472, PUBHLTH 472.) Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880448

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CBH / PUBHLTH

485

New

–N/A–

Assessment and Measurement in Public Health 3 Concepts and tools for measuring and evaluating behavioral and population health outcomes, including survey design, instrument selection, and appraisal of reliability, validity, and equity. Required preparation must include an introductory statistics course. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 485/585, PUBHLTH 485/585.) Credit not granted for both CBH/ PUBHLTH 485 and CBH/PUBHLTH 585. Offered at the 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880486

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DATA

310

New

–N/A–

Professional Development for Data Analytics 1 Course Prerequisite: DATA 219 or concurrent enrollment with junior standing; admitted to the major in Data Analytics. Professional development for data analytics students, emphasizing career preparation, internship search strategies, resume and interview skills, and engagement with industry professionals to understand workplace expectations and pathways into the field. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874070

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DATA / STAT

460

New

–N/A–

Statistical Foundations in Artificial Intelligence 3 Course Prerequisite: DATA 219; DATA 324; MATH 216; STAT/DATA 360. Statistical foundations of AI, including data ethics, probability for generative models, inference, predictive modeling, statistical learning, and deep learning, emphasizing theory, real-world applications, and ethical implications. (Crosslisted course offered as DATA 460, STAT 460.) Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874431

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PHARMEDS

485

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Lab Medicine Internship I 14 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences BS program and accepted into the Providence School of Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS). Part one of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Spring.

Lab Medicine Internship I 6 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences BS program and accepted into the Providence School of Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS). Part one of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Summer Session.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1882247

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PHARMEDS

486

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Lab Medicine Internship II 2 Course Prerequisite: PHARMEDS 485. Part two of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Summer Session.

Lab Medicine Internship II 12 Course Prerequisite: PHARMEDS 485. Part two of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1882415

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PHARMEDS

487

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Lab Medicine Internship III 16 Course Prerequisite: PHARMEDS 486. Part three of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Fall.

Lab Medicine Internship III 12 Course Prerequisite: PHARMEDS 486. Part three of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1885402

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PHARMEDS

488

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Lab Medicine Review 1 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences BS program and accepted into the Providence School of Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS). Review and comprehensive examination covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science.

Lab Medicine Internship IV 6 Course Prerequisite: PHARMEDS 487. Part four of a laboratory internship covering the theories, concepts, and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Typically offered Summer Session.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1885403

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CBH / PUBHLTH

585

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Assessment and Measurement in Public Health 3 Concepts and tools for measuring and evaluating behavioral and population health outcomes, including survey design, instrument selection, and appraisal of reliability, validity, and equity. Required preparation must include an introductory statistics course. (Crosslisted course offered as CBH 485/585, PUBHLTH 485/585.) Credit not granted for both CBH/PUBHLTH 485 and CBH/PUBHLTH 585. Offered at the 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880486

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PSYCH

505

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Teaching Introductory Psychology V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 5 credits. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Problems and techniques related to teaching introductory psychology. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

Teaching of Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Problems and techniques related to teaching psychology. Typically offered Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1887123

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COM

340

New

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Strategic Sports Video 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 225 with a C or better; admitted to any major or minor in the Murrow College; sophomore standing. Adobe platform skills for marketing a sports brand using video elements including static images, animated GIFs, animation overlays, video profiles and highlight reels. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1872929

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ECONS / SOC

326 / 375

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Aspects of Sustainable Development 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 101 or 198. Ecological, economical, and sociological aspects of sustainable development. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 326, SOC 375.) Typically offered Spring and Summer.

Environmental Economics and Policy 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 101 or 198. Application of economic principles to environmental issues, especially the application of economic theory to environmental valuation, the regulation of pollution, and different ways to achieve sustainable development. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 326, SOC 375.) Typically offered Spring and Summer.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1836153

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ENTOM

461

Revise

Pollinator Ecology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 372, ENTOM 343, ENTOM 361, or SOE 300. Critical roles of pollinators in ecology, with focus on pollinator behavior, plant-pollinator interactions, and the impact of policy, agriculture, and environment changes on pollinator communities. Typically offered Spring.

Pollinator Ecology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 372, ENTOM 343, ENTOM 361, or SOE 300. Critical roles of pollinators in ecology, with focus on pollinator behavior, plant-pollinator interactions, and the impact of policy, agriculture, and environment changes on pollinator communities. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 461 and ENTOM 561. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1866554

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KINES

401

New

–N/A–

Human Cadaver Dissection 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: Department consent; grade of B or better in either KINES 262 or BIOLOGY 315. Hands-on, supervised study of human anatomy through cadaver
dissection, intended for future healthcare professionals and researchers. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880279

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MECH

453

New

–N/A–

Sensor Technology 3 Course Prerequiste: MECH 215; MECH 304; PHYSICS 202. Operation principles of various sensors used in engineering practice and in many modern applications, sensor materials, sensor characteristics, ethical and data privacy in sensors, and emerging sensor applications and technologies. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1880168

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MIL SCI

120

New

–N/A–

The United States Army Basic Lab 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: MIL SCI 101 or 102 or concurrent enrollment. Field study and internship in military tactics, command, and leadership; required for contracted Cadets. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

 

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MIL SCI

220

New

–N/A–

The United States Army Advanced Lab 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: MIL SCI 201 or 202 or concurrent enrollment. Field study and internship in military tactics, command, and leadership; required for contracted Cadets. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

 

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PSYCH

445

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Undergraduate Practicum V 1 (0-3) to 3 (0-9) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: 6 hours PSYCH; junior standing. Supervised experience in local and county agencies; application of psychological principles to a variety of professional work settings. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; PSYCH 333; PSYCH 444. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

Undergraduate Practicum V 1 (0-3) to 3 (0-9) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: 6 credits PSYCH; junior standing. Supervised experience in local and county agencies; application of psychological principles to a variety of professional work settings. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; PSYCH 333; PSYCH 444. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1879737

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SOE

479

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Geoscience for Sustainable Development 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 101, SOE 102, or SOE 210; junior standing. Exploration of how the geosciences contribute to a sustainable future including topics of climate change, access to fresh water, and the energy transition. Credit not granted for both SOE 479 and 579. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

Earth and Environmental Science for Sustainable Development 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 312; junior standing; admitted to a major. How Earth and environmental sciences can help achieve a sustainable future; analysis of global challenges such as climate change, water, energy, and poverty, and explore innovative solutions. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1875029

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MED CLIN

703

New

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Enhanced Learning Opportunities V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 16 credits. Targeted support to help learners meet clinical competencies through coaching, case discussions, skills labs, and observation, with an emphasis on self-assessment, feedback, and tailored
practice to improve diagnostic, communication, and procedural skills. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1866191

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ENTOM

561

New

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Pollinator Ecology 3 Critical roles of pollinators in ecology, with focus on pollinator behavior, plant-pollinator interactions, and the impact of policy, agriculture, and environment changes on pollinator communities. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 461 and ENTOM 561. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1866554

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PSYCH

530

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Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Application of professional, ethical, and legal issues in clinical psychology to such topics as confidentiality, dual-relationships, research, assessment, and intervention. Typically offered Fall.

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues V 1-3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Application of professional, ethical, and legal issues in psychology to such topics as confidentiality, dual-relationships, research, teaching, assessment, and intervention.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874779

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BIOLOGY / SOE

455

New

–N/A–

[CAPS] [M] Urban Ecology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 370 or BIOLOGY 372 or SOE 300; junior standing. The study of the ecology of humans, organisms, and their environments in urban ecosystems. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874983

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BIOLOGY

485

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Biology of the Oceans 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 372; junior standing. Interdisciplinary capstone course that explores the ocean world from molecules to ecosystems in the context of scientific discovery and society.

[CAPS] [M] Biology of the Oceans 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 370 or 372; junior standing. Interdisciplinary capstone course that explores the ocean world from molecules to ecosystems in the context of scientific discovery and society. Typically offered Even Years – Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874277

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CE

464

New

–N/A–

Integrated Civil Engineering Design I 2 (1-6) Course Prerequisite: Department consent; admitted to the major in Civil Engineering; senior standing. Civil engineering applications to planning and preliminary design; problem synthesis, data analysis, considering ethical, social, environmental and economic impacts, analyzing risk potential, decision making and reporting; planning and scoping of projects that include local and world-wide problems through interdisciplinary teams. The first course in the two part capstone series. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1795488/assignments/syllabus

 

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CE

494

New

–N/A–

CEE Student Club Involvement 1 (0-3) Leadership in a student club related to Civil and Environmental Engineering. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1795431

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CE

496

New

–N/A–

CEE Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 3 (0-9) Undergraduate Teaching Assistant position in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1795432

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CE

497

New

–N/A–

CEE Undergraduate Research Assistant 3 (0-9) Undergraduate Research Assistant position related to Civil and Environmental Engineering. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1795433

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DATA

461

New

–N/A–

Mathematical Foundations of AI 3 Course Prerequisite: DATA 121 or MATH 171. Foundational AI topics including linear algebra, optimization, graph theory, graph neural networks, manifold learning, kernel methods, function spaces, probabilistic and decision-theoretic models, and ethical considerations. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874460

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DATA

462

New

–N/A–

Prompt Engineering for Data Analytics 3 Course Prerequisite: DATA 219; STAT/DATA 360. Designing and refining prompts for LLMs to clean, transform, visualize, and narrate data; emphasizing hands-on projects, ethical considerations, and evaluation of outputs using open-source tools and collaborative platforms. Typically offered Fall and Spring

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874776

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ENGR

498

New

–N/A–

Special Topics V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission only. Peer coordinator under the instructor of record for ENGR 101, 102, or 107; may include leadership role or development of a technical workshop. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1871144

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ENTOM

210

New

–N/A–

[BSCI] Insects and Death: Exploring the Scientific Method through Forensic Entomology 4 (3-3) How insects can help scientists solve crimes, including insect biology, evidence collection, and scientific analysis with hands-on labs, case studies, and fieldwork. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

Reviewed by UCORE committee

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ENTOM

465

New

–N/A–

Native Bee Biology and Identification 3 Introduction to the study and identification of native bees, with a focus on bees that can be found in the Pacific Northwest. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 465 and ENTOM 565. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874763

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MUS

473

New

–N/A–

Marching Band and Jazz Band Pedagogy 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: MUS 190; MUS 251. Twice-weekly sessions on the topics of jazz band pedagogy and marching band techniques. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1873311

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NEP

101

New

–N/A–

[BSCI] Modern Concepts in Human Health: Food, Fitness, and You 3 Why we need food, which nutrients support wellness, and how the body uses nutrients with a focus on eating well and being active to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

 

Syllabus:

Reviewed by UCORE committee

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PSYCH

203

New

–N/A–

Techniques in Stress Management and Mindfulness 1 An exploration of stress management and mindfulness practices. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874461

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SOE

415

New

–N/A–

Antarctica: Human Impacts on a Fragile Environment 3 Interdisciplinary study abroad course offering a rare opportunity to explore the biophysical and human dimensions of Earth s most remote and least understood continent. Enrollment is limited to students who have applied and been accepted through the WSU Study Abroad Program. Independent travel arrangements to and from Ushuaia are required. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874905

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CES

222

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Race in Sport Films 3 (2-2) Examination of racial politics through critical discussions of sport film.

[ARTS] Race in Sport Films 3 (2-2) Examination of racial politics through critical discussions of sport film.

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DTC

496

Revise

Senior Studio 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Completion of Writing Portfolio; admitted to the major in Digital Technology and Culture; senior standing. Individual multimedia project production with special focus on project management, disciplinary-specific workflows (cinema and animation, game design, web design and development, digital design), planning, creative exploration and execution.

[CAPS] Senior Studio 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Completion of Writing Portfolio; admitted to the major in Digital Technology and Culture; senior standing. Individual multimedia project production with special focus on project management, disciplinary-specific workflows (cinema and animation, game design, web design and development, digital design), planning, creative exploration and execution.

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ECONS

428

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[DIVR] Global Capitalism Today: Perspectives and Issues 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 101, 102, or 198. Logic and consequences of capitalism as global system; multinational corporations; underdevelopment and overdevelopment; external debt, population, and environmental crisis.

Global Capitalism Today: Perspectives and Issues 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 101, 102, or 198. Logic and consequences of capitalism as global system; multinational corporations; underdevelopment and overdevelopment; external debt, population, and environmental crisis.

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HISTORY

294

Revise

Global Environmental History 3 Historical dynamics of human communities and their ecological settings.

[DIVR] Global Environmental History 3 Historical dynamics of human communities and their ecological settings.

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HISTORY

469

Revise

[M] Seminar in History 3 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: HISTORY 300 with a C or better; admitted to the major in History. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

[CAPS] [M] Seminar in History 3 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: HISTORY 300 with a C or better; admitted to the major in History. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

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UCORE designations of the following courses have been reviewed and renewed for a 5-year period:

·       ANIM SCI 472 [CAPS] [M]

·       ART 340 [ARTS]

·       DTC 208 [ARTS]

·       ENGLISH 457 [SSCI]

·       MATH 464 [CAPS]

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MED CLIN

673

New

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Clinical Rotation – Advanced Anesthesiology 4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: MED CLIN 573. In-depth exploration and refinement of the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies essential for advanced practice in anesthesia. H, NH, S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1878301/

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MED CLIN

674

New

–N/A–

Clinical Rotation – Pediatric Anesthesiology V 2-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: Course Director Permission. Extension of knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required for the practice of pediatric anesthesia in both inpatient and outpatient settings. H, NH, S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1878301/

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CPT S

541

New

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Computer Vision 3 Introduction to computer vision covering classical image analysis, fundamental machine learning, and modern deep neural networks, with
applications to object detection, segmentation, video understanding, and generative models. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874611

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CPT S

544

New

–N/A–

Generative AI 3 Course Prerequisite: CPT S 570. Introduction to the foundations and modern advances of generative artificial intelligence, covering core models such as variational autoencoders, generative adversarial networks, normalizing flows,
diffusion models, flow matching, and large language models, with emphasis on theoretical principles, algorithmic design, and real-world applications. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1873524

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CPT S

545

New

–N/A–

AI in the Real World 3 Course Prerequisite: CPT S 570. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools to solve real-world problems in science, engineering, and industrial domains including both modern AI methods and how to deploy, evaluate, and govern AI systems in practice with an emphasis on case studies and hands-on projects. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1873481

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ED PSYCH

525

New

–N/A–

User Experience Research 3 An examination of current research methods employed by user experience researchers and how to apply them. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1837487

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ED PSYCH

526

New

–N/A–

Advanced Academic Writing – The Literature Review 3 Course Prerequisite: ED PSYCH 505; ED RES 563. Development of skills in crafting comprehensive, argument-driven literature reviews for educational research. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1837489

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ED PSYCH

580

New

–N/A–

Missing Data Analysis 3 Course Prerequisite: ED RES 565. Classical and novel methods for handling missing data and their applications in broad educational contexts. Recommended preparation: ED PSYCH 569. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1837474

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ED PSYCH

581

New

–N/A–

Machine Learning Applications in Education 3 Course Prerequisite: ED RES 565. Classical and novel machine learning methods and their applications in broad educational contexts. Recommended preparation: ED PSYCH 569. Typically offered Even Years – Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1837484

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ED PSYCH

582

New

–N/A–

Latent Variable Models and Structure Equations 3 Course Prerequisite: ED RES 565. Classical and novel methods in covariance structure analysis and latent variable modeling and their applications in broad educational contexts. Recommended preparation: ED PSYCH 569. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1837486

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ENTOM

565

New

–N/A–

Native Bee Biology and Identification 3 Introduction to the study and identification of native bees, with a focus on bees that can be found in the Pacific Northwest. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 465 and ENTOM 565. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1874763

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MUS

582

New

–N/A–

Psychology of Music Learning 2 Psychological foundations of music learning with applications to teaching, performance, and well-being; topics include perception, cognition, brain function, motivation, emotion, and social context. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1873298

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SPEC ED

531

New

–N/A–

Self-Determination, Family Involvement, and Independent Living 3 Course Prerequisite: SPEC ED 503. Independent living, self-determination, and family involvement for transition-age youth with disabilities, including theoretical and applied foundations, and evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices and strategies. Typically offered Odd Years – Summer Session.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1872400

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SPEC ED

532

New

–N/A–

Career Development and Employment of Individuals with Disabilities 3 Course Prerequisite: SPEC ED 503. Strategies for supporting transition-age youth with disabilities in career development and employment, including evidence-based methods for improving outcomes. Typically offered Even Years – Summer Session.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1868274

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SPEC ED

533

New

–N/A–

College and Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities 3 Course Prerequisite: SPEC ED 503. Effective transition planning focused on college and postsecondary education options for students with disabilities. Typically offered Even Years – Summer Session.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1872403

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ANTH

360

New

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[BSCI] Darwinian Medicine 3 Overview of Darwinian medicine; theoretical foundations, insights, and key research contributions and applications from this interdisciplinary field.

 

Syllabus: Reviewed by UCORE

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COMJOUR

302

New

–N/A–

Sports Play-By-Play 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 225 with a C or better; admitted to any major or minor; sophomore standing. Introduction to sports play-by-play broadcasting for radio, television, and digital platforms in preparation for careers or advanced opportunities in sports media. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1857630  

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ENGR

101

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Success in Engineering Study V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Course Prerequisite: Participation in the STARS program; by department consent. Engineering study with an emphasis on working in groups and evaluating personal needs and goals. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

Engineering Fundamentals I 1 Introduction to engineering programs (part 1) discussing resources, opportunities, and knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in engineering. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

 

 

 

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1871146

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ENGR

102

New

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Engineering Fundamentals II 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: ENGR 101. Introduction to engineering programs (part 2) discussing resources, opportunities, and knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in engineering. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1868098

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ENGR

390

New

–N/A–

Engineering Leadership 2 Introduction to leadership; development of personal leadership skills and application of leadership strategies via experiential learning. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1868111

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ENTOM

210

New

–N/A–

[BSCI] Insects and Death: Exploring the Scientific Method Through Entomology 4 (3-3) Dive into the world of forensic entomology and learn how insects can help scientists solve crimes.  The course covers insect biology, evidence collection, and scientific analysis with hands-on labs, case studies, and fieldwork

 

Syllabus: Reviewed by UCORE

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HISTORY

293

New

–N/A–

History Through Video Games 3 How history is interpreted and represented in
popular video games and the relationship between video games, historical memory and public history. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1868263

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MUS

491

Revise

Voice Pedagogy 2 (1-3) Anatomy of the singing process; methodology of teaching voices in various learning and teaching styles. Credit not granted for both MUS 491 and MUS 591. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

Voice Pedagogy V 1-3 Anatomy of the singing process; methodology of teaching voices in various learning and teaching styles. Credit not granted for both MUS 491 and MUS 591. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1844334

POL S

100

New

–N/A–

Introduction to Political Science 3 A broad introduction into the four main fields of political science: American Politics and Government, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1844248

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SOE

484

Revise

[CAPS] Forest Management and Planning 3 Knowledge, skills, and experience in drafting a management plan and managing forested properties for a variety of values, ranging from generation of diverse forest products to maintenance of important environmental values associated with forest lands. Typically offered Spring.

[CAPS] [M] Ecological Forest Management 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 330; SOE 304; SOE 305. Knowledge, skills, and experience in drafting a management plan and managing forested properties for a variety of values, ranging from generation of diverse forest products to maintenance of important environmental values associated with forest lands. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1818177

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BIOMDSCI

557

New

–N/A–

Molecular Rendering and Modeling 1 Training in the use of molecular graphics and modeling software for the study of proteins and other macromolecules. Typically offered Odd Years – Fall.

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ENGLISH

546

Revise

Topics in Teaching English as a Second Language 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Topics and controversies related to second language acquisition theory and pedagogy. Typically offered Odd Years – Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

Teaching and Learning Second Language Academic Literacies 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Theory and methods for teaching academic literacies to multilingual learners, with focus on needs analysis, curriculum development, and assessment practices for students in higher education. Typically offered Odd Years – Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1866321

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MUS

591

Revise

Voice Pedagogy 2 (1-3) Anatomy of the singing process; methodology of teaching voices in various learning and teaching styles. Credit not granted for both MUS 491 and MUS 591. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

Voice Pedagogy V 1-3 Anatomy of the singing process; methodology of teaching voices in various learning and teaching styles. Credit not granted for both MUS 491 and MUS 591. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1844334

NEUROSCI

592

Revise

Research Writing and Seminar 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Graduate student in Neuroscience program. Essentials of oral and written scientific communication. Typically offered Fall.

Research Proposal Writing 1 Course Prerequisite: Graduate student in Neuroscience program. Individualized mentoring on preparation and submission of grant proposals. Typically offered Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1857706

 

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UNDERGRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 1

Fall 2025

—COURSES—

Course information under the heading titled Current will show strikethroughs for deletions, and text under Proposed will show underlines for additions.  The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective.  

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Course Number

New Revise Drop

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Proposed

Effective

Date

CE

446 / 546

New

–N/A–

Biochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering 3 Course Prerequisite: CE 341. Principles of biochemical operations used in wastewater treatment including biochemical energetics, kinetics, activated sludge and fixed film reactors, nutrient removal, and sludge handling and treatment. Credit not granted for both CE 446 and CE 546. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Even Years – Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1818352

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CHEM

361

New

–N/A–

Health Physics and Radiation Shielding 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 101 or CHEM 105. Effects of ionizing radiation on the environment and the human body, with an emphasis on radiation safety, including atoms and energy, discoveries in radiation physics, interactions with matter, nuclear fission, naturally occurring radiation and
radioactivity, environmental dispersion, radiation shielding, internal radiation doses, nuclear criticality, statistics in radiation physics, and health physics scenarios. Typically offered Fall.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1850344

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CHEM

365

New

–N/A–

Radioanalytical Chemistry 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: CHEM 105; CHEM 220; CHEM 361. The safe isolation and measurement of radioactive materials, including laboratory safety, radiation detection principles, analytical and radioanalytical chemistry principles, radioactive sample collection and preparation, applied radiation measurements, radionuclide identification, quality assurance, laboratory design and management principles, and chemistry beyond the actinides. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1850354

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CRM J

498

Revise

The Complex Social Interaction Bodycam Research Lab V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: By instructor permission; CRM J 101. Experimental research conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include analysis of individual, situational, and environmental factors on police interactions, examination of the influence of various contextual factors on community policing dynamics, and critical examination of police decision-making and accountability in complex social interactions. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

The Complex Social Interaction Bodycam Research Lab V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By instructor permission; CRM J 101. Experimental research conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include analysis of individual, situational, and environmental factors on police interactions, examination of the influence of various contextual factors on community policing dynamics, and critical examination of police decision-making and accountability in complex social interactions. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus: none

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E E / CPT S

439 / 539

Revise

Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Systems 3 Course Prerequisite: CPT S 327 and admitted major or minor in CPT S, Software Engr, Cybersecurity, or Data Analytics; OR E E 234 and 361 and admitted major or minor in E E; OR CPT S 327 and E E 234 and admitted major or minor in Cpt Engr. Security topics as they relate to critical infrastructure systems vital to any nation including industrial control systems, cyber physical systems, SCADA, DCS, IoT, IIoT, and the knowledge to secure such systems. (Crosslisted course offered as E E 439, CPT S 439.) Typically offered Spring.

Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Systems 3 Course Prerequisite: CPT S 327 and admitted major or minor in CPT S, Software Engr, Cybersecurity, or Data Analytics; OR E E 234 and 361 and admitted major or minor in E E; OR CPT S 327 and E E 234 and admitted major or minor in Cpt Engr. Security topics as they relate to critical infrastructure systems vital to any nation including industrial control systems, cyber physical systems, SCADA, DCS, IoT, IIoT, and the knowledge to secure such systems. (Crosslisted course offered as E E 439, CPT S 439.) Credit not granted for both E E/CPT S 439 and 539. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1792707

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ECONS / SOC

326 / 375

Revise

Aspects of Sustainable Development 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 101 or 198. Ecological, economical, and sociological aspects of sustainable development. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 326, SOC 375.) Typically offered Spring and Summer.

Environmental Economics and Policy 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 101 or 198. Application of economic principles to environmental issues, especially the application of economic theory to environmental valuation, the regulation of pollution, and different ways to achieve sustainable development. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 326, SOC 375.) Typically offered Spring and Summer.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1836153

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MUS

256

Revise

Music Composition 2 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: MUS 251 or concurrent enrollment. By Interview Only. Original writings in small forms. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

Music Composition V 2 (0-6) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: MUS 251 or concurrent enrollment. By Interview Only. Original writings in small forms. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1824528

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MUS

456

Revise

Music Composition 4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: MUS 351. By Interview Only. Original writing in small and large forms (traditional and experimental). Typically offered Fall and Spring.

Music Composition 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: MUS 351 or concurrent enrollment. By Interview Only. Original writing in small and large forms (traditional and experimental). Typically offered Fall and Spring.

 

Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1824557

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PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 1

Fall 2025

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Course information under the heading titled Current will show strikethroughs for deletions, and text under Proposed will show underlines for additions.  The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective

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PHARMACY

576

New

–N/A–

Journal Club 1 Course Prerequisite: PHARMACY 555. Practicing literature evaluation skills through reviewing, presenting, and applying information from landmark trials. Typically offered Spring. S, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1804389/

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GRADUATE MAJOR CHANGE BULLETIN NO. 1

 

Fall 2025

 

Course information under the heading titled Current will show strikethroughs for deletions, and text under Proposed will show underlines for additions.  The column to the far right indicates the date each change becomes effective.

Subject

Course Number

New Revise Drop

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Proposed

Effective

Date

CE

546

Revise

Biochemical Wastewater Treatment 3 Principles of biochemical operations used in wastewater treatment including biochemical energetics, kinetics, activated sludge and fixed film reactors, nutrient removal, and sludge handling and treatment. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

Biochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering 3 Course Prerequisite: CE 341. Principles of biochemical operations used in wastewater treatment including biochemical energetics, kinetics, activated sludge and fixed film reactors, nutrient removal, and sludge handling and treatment. Credit not granted for both CE 446 and CE 546. (Formerly CE 542.) Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Even Years – Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1818352

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E E / CPT S

539

New

–N/A–

Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Systems 3 Course Prerequisite: CPT S 327 and admitted major or minor in CPT S, Software Engr, Cybersecurity, or Data Analytics; OR E E 234 and 361 and admitted major or minor in E E; OR CPT S 327 and E E 234 and admitted major or minor in Cpt Engr. Security topics as they relate to critical infrastructure systems vital to any nation including industrial control systems, cyber physical systems, SCADA, DCS, IoT, IIoT, and the knowledge to secure such systems. (Crosslisted course offered as E E 539, CPT S 539.) Credit not granted for both E E/CPT S 439 and 539. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1792707

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VET MED

546

Revise

Systemic Pathology 6 (5-3) Course Prerequisite: VET MED 545. Principles of system and organ response to injury, and the effects of injury/disease on the animal host. Typically offered Fall. S, M, F grading.

Systemic Pathology 5 Course Prerequisite: VET MED 545. Principles of system and organ response to injury, and the effects of injury/disease on the animal host. Typically offered Fall. S, M, F grading.

 

Syllabus:

https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1722754

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