NANOMATERIALS & NANOTECHNOLOGY introduces advanced processing methods for synthesizing nanomaterials, ranging from single nanoparticles to three-dimensional nanostructures.
Covers solid surface structure, electronic properties, thermodynamics, diffusion, chemical interactions like chemisorption and catalysis, and experimental methods in metals and semiconductors.
Covers principles, materials, and devices of battery technologies including thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and mass transport for lithium-ion and other systems.
Mesoscale Modeling of Materials covers classical theories and analytical/numerical modeling of kinetic processes like transport, grain growth, phase separation, solidification, precipitation, and multiphysics problems.
Pre-dissertator's research under faculty supervision where students demonstrate an ability to formulate and analyze advanced materials science and engineering problems.
A graduate seminar introducing UW-Madison and professional materials research practices, covering current advances via a seminar series and professional skills like technical writing.
Jazz in 20th-Century America examines cultural influences on jazz development through historical and ethnographic works, focusing on syncretism, nationalism, and globalization.
Weekly reading responses required 200–300 words, while exams were described as easy if students reviewed the slides, and the final essay was graded leniently.
A past student of Johanna Wienholts described the course as 'clap for credit,' saying they showed up weekly, listened to music, and found quiz answers posted on the board.
Jazz Theory & Composition introduces applied theory of functional tonal and modal jazz harmony, analyzes song forms from the standard jazz repertoire, and teaches reharmonization and composition techniques.
Continuation of conducting techniques with practical application to vocal and instrumental groups, covering cues, dynamics, meters, and hand independence.
Opera Workshop involves performing scenes from standard operas with singing, accompanying, and dramatic action, while covering staging, lighting, costuming, and scenery.
Explores global hand drumming traditions with group performance opportunities, teaching techniques, rhythms, and skills to facilitate drum circles for all levels.
Jazz Ensemble involves assignments in performing ensemble literature, requiring auditions and instructor consent for new enrollees to rehearse and perform classic jazz repertoire in live settings.
Woodwind ensemble course involving assignments in performing ensemble literature in a small ensemble without a conductor; first-time enrollment requires audition and instructor consent.
Ensemble course exploring musical styles from social movements (Hip Hop, Reggae, Jazz, Cumbia) through rehearsals and performance of repertoire by marginalized groups.
Ensemble-Brass involves assignments in performing ensemble literature, requiring audition and instructor consent for first-time enrollment, focusing on brass chamber repertoire.