Online Degrees and Courses

Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

BMVS 4014 (VMS 4014) - Animal Domestication and Genetic Resources
Considers the process, history, sociology and geography of animal domestication. Includes behavioral, physiologic and morphological changes incurred by domesticated stocks. Examines genetic variability of domestic species, considers breed groups and uniquely adapted breeds. […]

Statistics Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

STAT 4004 - Methods of Statistical Computing
Computationally intensive computer methods used in statistical analyses. Statistical univariate and multivariate graphics; resampling methods including bootstrap estimation and hypothesis testing and simulations; classification and regression trees; scatterplot smoothing and splines.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: […]

Psychology Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

PSYC 4014 - History and Systems in Psychology
Overview of modern theories in psychology by consideration of current historical controversies. Traces roots of psychology in natural and social sciences. Considers the diversity of psychological study and the future of psychology. Senior standing in psychology required for […]

Physics Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

PHYS 4315 - Modern Experimental Physics
Representative apparatus, techniques, and phenomena of contemporary research. Includes electrical measurements, computers, thermometry, vacuum deposition, machine shop, nuclear spectra, experimentation related to major developments of modern physics. I,II.
Credit Hours: 2
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lab
PHYS 4316 - Modern Experimental Physics
Representative […]

Mathematics Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

MATH 4024 - Axiomatic Set Theory
Peano postulates, cardinal arithmetic, axiom of choice, well orderings, ordinal arithmetic, continuum hypothesis.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
MATH 4044 - History of Mathematics
Historical development of mathematics from antiquity to modern times. Senior standing in mathematics required. […]

Geosciences Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
GEOS 4084 (GEOG 4084) - Introduction to GIS
Use of automated systems for geographic data collection, digitization, storage, display and analysis. Basic data flow in GIS applications. Overview of GIS applications. Group homework projects to develop proficiency in the use of current GIS software. Prior experience […]

Economics, Arts, & Science Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
ECON 4014 - Environmental Economics
Economic dimensions and aspects of programs designed to impose quality controls upon the environment. Special emphasis on problems of controlling air and water pollution.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ECON 4024 - History of Economic […]

Chemistry Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

CHEM 4074 - Laboratory in Polymer Science
Experimental techniques used in the synthesis of various linear polymers, copolymers, and crosslinked networks. Determination of polymer molecular weights and molecular weight distribution. Methods used in the thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization of polymeric systems. Graduate students in chemistry, […]

Biomedical Technology Development and Management Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
COS 5214 - Human Immunology
The purpose of the course is to provide an understanding of how the immune system recognizes foreignness outside and inside the body; the tissue damaging consequences of the immune system when it fails to distinguish between non-self […]

Biological Sciences Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

BIOL 4004 - Freshwater Ecology
Interactions of physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems. Senior standing required. I,II
Credit Hours: 0 to 4
Lecture Hours: 0 to 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lab, Lecture
BIOL 4014 - Environmental Toxicology
Discussion of ecotoxicological and philosophical issues in the development […]