Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions
tory. The focus will be on social, economic and political history, and historiography.
HIST4613 Colonial America to 1763 (Irregular) Political, economic, and social history
of colonial development from the time of contact to the Treaty of Paris, with primary, but
not exclusive, emphasis upon Anglo-America.
HIST4623 Revolutionary America, 1763 to 1801 (Irregular) Political, economic,
and social history of Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary America and the evolution of the
new nation, with a particular emphasis upon the emergence on constitutional traditions.
HIST4643 Early American Republic, 1801-1828 (Irregular) History of the early
United States emphasizing social and cultural perspectives. Topics addressed will include
westward expansion, slavery, religion, and economic change.
HIST4653 Antebellum America, 1828-1850 (Irregular) History of antebellum U.S.
emphasizing social and cultural perspectives. Topics addressed will include slavery, religion,
gender, the market economy, regionalism, and political developments.
HIST4663 Rebellion to Reconstruction, 1850-1877 (Irregular) A survey of political,
social, and economic issues from the late antebellum period through Reconstruction.
Emphasis is placed on the causes of the Civil War and the problems of postwar America. A
brief examination of the Civil War is included.
HIST4673 The American Civil War (Fa) An intensive study of the political, social, military,
and economic aspects of the American Civil War period.
HIST4683 The Business Corporation in American Life and Thought
(Irregular) The legal, social and political background of the business corporation, seeking
explanations as to why the corporation became the dominant form of economic organization
by the late nineteenth century. The course will also examine the social and political effects of
corporate power.
HIST4703 Emergence of Modern America, 1876-1917 (Odd years, Fa) A survey
of the impact of the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, and progressivism upon American
life and institutions.
HIST4723 America Between the Wars, 1917-1941 (Irregular) The impact of
World War I, the 1920s, and the Great Depression upon American society and culture.
HIST4733 Recent America, 1941 to the Present (Irregular) A general survey of
American history since World War II with emphasis upon the presidency, reform movements,
the Cold War, and cultural developments.
HIST4753 Diplomatic History of the United States, 1776-1900 (Even years,
Fa) Survey of American foreign relations from the American Revolution through the Spanish-
American War. Principal topics include isolationism, freedom of the seas, manifest destiny and
continental expansion, overseas expansion, and the diplomacy of war and peace. Emphasis
on the relationship between domestic politics and foreign affairs. Prerequisite: HIST 2003.
HIST4763 Diplomatic History of the United States, 1900-1945 (Odd years,
Sp) America’s development as a world power. The course examines U.S. relations with
Europe, Latin America, and East Asia, plus America’s first approach to the Middle East.
Particular emphasis is placed on America’s involvement in World War I and World War II.
Prerequisite: HIST 2013.
HIST4773 Diplomatic History of the US, 1945 to Present (Odd years, Fa)
U.S. involvement in world affairs since WWII. The Cold War from an international perspective,
including strategies, nuclear deterrence, conflicts, economic developments, cultural relations
among allies and adversaries. Post-Cold War scenarios, including war on terrorism.
HIST4783 History of Modern Mexico (Odd years, Sp) This course examines the
history of Mexico from the wars of independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on
the turbulent nineteenth century and the Mexican Revolution. Themes covered include colonial
legacies, national identities, popular culture, emigration, and relations with the United States.
HIST4813 History of China to 1644 (Odd years, Fa) (Formerly HIST 4313) A history
of pre-modern China, including the study of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. (Same
as PLSC 4303)
HIST4823 Modern China (Odd years, Sp) (Formerly HIST 4323) Survey of Chinese
culture, society, government and diplomacy between 1644 and 1912.
HIST4833 Chinese Revolutions (Even years, Fa) (Formerly HIST 4333) A study of
political, cultural, economic, and social revolutions in China since 1900.
HIST4843 Modern Japan (Irregular) (Formerly HIST 4843) Survey of Japanese history
since 1859 to the downfall of Tokugawa shogunate through the two world wars to the rise
of an economic superpower. Emphasis is placed on Japanese economic, social, and political
questions, including their successes and costs.
HIST5023 Historical Methods (Fa) Practical introduction to historical research
and writing. Consists of lecture, library reading, and class criticism of research papers.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
HIST5043 Historiography (Irregular) Survey of the history of historical writing and a
study of the important schools and historical interpretation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
HIST5053 Reading Seminar in Asian History (Irregular) Concentrated reading in
selected specialized areas of Asian history. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
HIST506V Readings in European History (Irregular) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate
standing.
HIST507V Readings in American History (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate
standing. May be repeated for 6 hours.
HIST508V Research Problems in European History (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
HIST509V Research Problems in American History (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
HIST5103 Reading Seminar in American History (Irregular) Historiographical
and bibliographical study of special areas of U.S. history, such as the Age of Jackson, the Civil
War, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for 3 hours.
HIST5123 Research Seminar in American History (Irregular) Research projects
in selected fields of American history, such as the Civil War, the Age of Jackson, etc.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for 3 hours.
HIST5133 Reading Seminar in European History (Irregular) Historiographical
and bibliographical study of special periods in European history, such as the Roman Empire,
the late Middle Ages, the French Revolution, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be
repeated for 3 hours.
HIST5143 Research Seminar in European History (Sp, Su, Fa) Research projects
in selected fields of European history, such as the French Revolution, humanism, etc.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for 3 hours.
HIST5163 Research Seminar in British History (Irregular) Research projects in
selected fields of British history.
HIST517V Readings in Asian History (Irregular) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate
standing.
HIST519V Readings in Near Eastern History (Irregular) (1-6) Prerequisite:
graduate standing.
HIST520V Research Problems in Near Eastern History (Irregular) (1-6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
HIST5213 Reading Seminar in Middle Eastern History (Irregular)
Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas of Middle Eastern history.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for 3 hours.
HIST5233 Research Seminar in Middle Eastern History (Irregular) Research
projects in selected fields of Middle Eastern history. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be
repeated for 3 hours.
HIST5313 Reading Seminar in Latin American History (Irregular)
Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas in Latin American history.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. May be repeated.
HIST5323 Research Seminar in Latin American History (Irregular) A research
seminar for the production of a major research project in Latin American history. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.
HIST560V Teaching Foreign Cultures in Social Studies Curriculum
(Irregular) (1-6) Extensive examination of foreign cultures (West Europe, USSR, China,
Latin America) and methods of teaching about them in secondary school social studies. Four
week residential summer institute. (Same as PLSC 560V)
HIST600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
HIST700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy. May
be repeated for 18 hours.
HORTICULTURE (HORT)
David Hensley
Department Head
316 Plant Sciences Building
479-575-2603
E-mail: dhensley@uark.edu
J. Brad Murphy
Graduate Coordinator
316 Plant Sciences Building
479-575-2603
E-mail: jbmurph@uark.edu
http://www.uark.edu/ArkHort/
• Professors Clark, Hensley, Klingaman, Morelock, Murphy,
Robbins, Rom
• Adjunct Professors Daniello, Murdoch
• Associate Professors Andersen, Evans, Garcia, Karcher, Lindstrom,
Richardson, Srivastava
• Adjunct Associate Professors Perkins-Veazey, Rainey, Sambo,
Thompson
Degree Conferred:
M.S. (HORT)
Ph.D. (PTSC) (See Plant Science)
The Department of Horticulture offers a thesis and non-thesis
option for the M.S. degree. The non-thesis program was developed
for continued and advanced education in horticulture management.
The program is directed toward students entering careers in horticulture
upon completion of the degree, or students requiring additional
education for advancement in their careers.
Primary Areas of Faculty Research: Genetics and plant breeding
of fruit, vegetable, or ornamental crops; physiology, management and
production of fruit, vegetable, greenhouse, or ornamental crops and
landscape plantings; physiology and management of turfgrasses; and
biotechnology.
Prerequisites to Master of Science Degree Program (Thesis
Option): A candidate must have a B.S. degree from an accredited
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