AAP Course Catalog 2012/2013 - Advanced Academic Programs

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 3A Message from the DeanWe at the Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs want to help you get to where you want to be. We know that as anadult with a busy life you look for the flexibility and depth our part-time graduate programs offer for your personal and professionaldevelopment. We hope you will find in this catalog courses that inspire you to achieve your goals.Advanced Academic Programs offers 14 graduate degrees and certificates in fields ranging from Biotechnology to Museum Studies.In all AAP programs, a strong academic foundation supports the applied knowledge and skills students acquire. Classes are offeredin several locations and online. AAP also offers joint degrees with other schools at Johns Hopkins University. Our teachers includeresearch faculty from across the university and practitioners at the highest levels of their professions from government, industry,and the non-profit sector. Our students choose Johns Hopkins because they desire an academically rigorous education that challengesthem intellectually and offers them opportunities to meet others who have similar goals to advance in their careers or enrich theirpersonal lives. Together, Advanced Academic Programs faculty and students create a learning experience that is unparalleled in parttimegraduate education.Meeting the same criteria for excellence that characterize all Johns Hopkins University programs, AAP courses are judged among thebest in the country, if not the world. We recognize that as an adult student you bring a wealth of life experience and practical insightsto your classroom learning. Our faculty is committed to their teaching and to their own learning in professions that are rapidlychanging. AAP demands that its faculty design and deliver courses that integrate your real-world perspectives with the knowledgethey bring as researchers, scholars, and practitioners. The combination produces innovative ideas and engaged learning. In an AAPclass, you will find your assumptions challenged, your old ways of thinking changed, and your mind opened to new concepts andconversations.Learning happens in the classroom, whether it is on site or online, and also in countries around the globe. Many of AAP’s programsinclude workshops and short-term classes led by Johns Hopkins faculty in Europe, Asia, and other international locations.International students enroll in virtually all AAP programs, adding global perspectives to your discussions and enriching yournetwork of colleagues and friends.While you are studying for your degree and after you graduate, AAP offers career advising on site and online; networking withalumni from throughout the university and the world; and many opportunities to become part of a vibrant community of faculty andstudents.We invite you to explore this catalog. Visit our website: advanced.jhu.edu and contact us for more information. We are eager tohelp you advance in your career, prepare for a new profession, and grow personally. We look forward to telling you more about theAdvanced Academic Programs at Johns Hopkins University.Sincerely,Kathleen Burke, PhDAssociate Dean

4 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsTable of ContentsAdministrative InformationContact Information 5Arts and Sciences Administration 6About Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences 7Graduate Degrees, Concentrations,and Certificates 8Applications and Admissions, Registration,Student Services, Policy Statements 9Admissions 9General Credentials and Materials 9Review Process 9International Students 9Student Visas 10Students in a Part-time Programwith Full-time Registration 10University Health Insurance 10Housing 10Applications, Acceptance, Denial ofAdmission, and Matriculation 10Acceptance of Admissions 10Denial of Admission 11New Student Orientation 11Change of Program 11Admission to Other Divisionsor Programs of the University 11Student Status 11Leave of Absence, Inactive,and Dismissed 12Registration 12Ways to register 13Proof of immunization priorto first registration 13Late Registration 13Adding/Dropping/Changingto Audit 13Admission Status 13Course Enrollment Limits 13Completion of Prerequisites 13Course Load 14Accelerated Students 14Waived Classes 14Auditing a Course 14Tuition Payment 14Registering for Courses in OtherPrograms/Divisions orInterprogram 15International and Off-site Courses 15Graduation Requirements 15Alumni Benefits 15Academic Regulations for Online Courses 16Grading System 17Academic Structure 18Tuition and Fees 19Facilities and Student Services 21Policy Statements 25Policy on Student or Alumni Lettersof Reference 25Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy 25Policy on Possession of Firearmson University Premises 25Statement Regarding the PrivacyRights of Students 25Americans with Disabilities Act Policy(ADA) 25Sexual Harassment Preventionand Resolution Policy 26University Alcohol and Drug Policy 26Photography and Film Rights Policy 27Principles for Ensuring Equity, Civilityand Respect for All 27Course ListingsCenter for Biotechnology Education 28Advanced Biotechnology StudiesMS in Biotechnology 29Certificate in BiotechnologyEducation 32Post-Master’s Certificate inSequence Analysis and Genomics 33MS in Bioinformatics 49MS in Biotechnology/MBA 59MS in Regulatory Science 60Master’s in BiotechnologyEnterprise and Entrepreneurship 62MS in Applied Economics 65MA in Communication 72MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy 82Geographic Information Systems 93MS in Energy Policy and Climate 96Center for Advanced Governmental Studies 101MA in Government 104MA in Government/MBA 106MA in Global Security Studies 108MA in Public Management 111Certificate in NonprofitManagement 114Electives 115Master of Liberal Arts 136MA in Museum Studies 142Certificate in National Security Studies 149MA in Writing 152Additional Administrative InformationOther Krieger School of Arts andSciences Programs 164Other Schools Within Johns Hopkins University 165Trustees of Johns Hopkins University 166Deans and Directors of the University 167Index 168Additional Student Services 24

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 5Contact InformationThe Washington, DC CenterAdvanced Academic ProgramsAdministrative Offices1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 104Washington, DC 20036advanced.jhu.eduaapadmissions@jhu.eduMontgomery County Campus9601 Medical Center DriveRockville, Maryland 20850Administrative Offices,Gilchrist HallAdmissions and Registration, Suite 101Main number 202.452.1940800.847.3330Fax Number 202.452.1970Administrative Office, Suite 104Main number 202.452.1280Fax Number 202.452.8713Student & Faculty Support Services 202.452.0749Washington Library Resource Center, Suite 100Main number 202.452.0714Fax Number 202.530.9857Emailwashrocklibraries@jhu.eduMain number 301.294.7000Fax Number 301.315.2886Student & Faculty Support Services 301.294.7162Montgomery County LibraryResource Center 301.294.7030General InformationCourse Schedulesadvanced.jhu.eduWeather/Cancellation Information 410.516.7781800.548.9004Textbooks 800.325.3252Homewood CampusWyman Park BuildingSuite S7403400 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21218Admissions/RegistrationWashington, DCdirect line from Baltimore 410.516.0316800.847.3330Administrative OfficesMain number 410.516.6749Fax Number 410.516.6017Student & Faculty Support Services 410.516.4578Financial Aid146 Garland Hall 410.516.8028Sheridan Libraries Milton S. Eisenhower LibraryCirculation 410.516.8370University Registrar75 Garland Hall 410.516.8083Student AccountsB31 Garland Hall 410.516.8158Transcripts75 Garland Hall 410.516.7088

6 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsZanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesAdministration and FacultyAdministrationKatherine S. NewmanJames Barclay Knapp DeanKathleen Burke Associate Dean, AdvancedAcademic ProgramsMonica Moody MooreAssistant Dean, Academic ServicesCatherine A. Rossi Assistant Dean, Finance, Operationsand Career ServicesDenise O’SullivanColleen Connolly McCuskerServicesFacultyAdvanced Biotechnology StudiesRichard E. McCarty Program ChairDirector, Student and Faculty ServicesAssociate Director, CareerPatrick J. Cummings Program Director and Directorof the Center for Biotechnology EducationLynn Johnson Langer Program Director, BiotechnologyEnterprise and Regulatory ScienceTom Colonna Associate Director, Regulatory ScienceKristina Obom Program Director, Bioinformaticsand BiotechnologyRobert LessickEducationAssociate Director, Biotechnology OnlineMeredith Safford Coordinator, Center forBiotechnology EducationJamie AustinKatherine WellmanBeatrice KondoTom KovalSherry OggKaren WellsCoordinator, Regulatory ScienceLecturerCoordinator, Biotechnology EnterpriseCoordinator, BioinformaticsLecturerLecturerApplied EconomicsJoseph E. Harrington Jr.Frank D. WeissAhmed MahmudCommunicationRobert H. KargonErika FalkMemi MiscallyPaula WeissmanProgram ChairProgram DirectorProgram CoordinatorProgram ChairProgram DirectorAssistant DirectorProgram CoordinatorEnvironmental Sciences and PolicyEnergy Policy and ClimateGeographic Information SystemsJohn Boland Program ChairEileen McGurtyWilliam BurnsDavid ElbertProgram DirectorAssociate DirectorSenior LecturerRegina Ryan Program Coordinator, GeographicInformation SystemsGovernmentGlobal Security StudiesPublic ManagementNonprofit ManagementBenjamin Ginsberg Program ChairSteven DavidCertificateProgram Chair, National Security StudiesKathy Wagner Program Director and Director of the Centerfor Advanced Governmental StudiesDorothea WolfsonAriel RothRameez AbbasPaul WeinsteinChar MollisonProgram Director, GovernmentProgram Director, Global Security StudiesProgram Coordinator, Global Security StudiesProgram Director, Public ManagementProgram Coordinator, Nonprofit ManagementMaster of Liberal ArtsP. Kyle McCarter Program ChairD. Melissa Hilbish Program Director and Director of theCenter for Liberal ArtsDianne ScheperGeorge ScheperMuseum StudiesRobert H. Kargon Program ChairPhyllis HechtDeborah HowesSarah ChiconeJudith LandauWritingJohn T. IrwinDavid B. EverettMark FarringtonProgram Coordinator, Master of Liberal ArtsInterim Director of Non-Credit ProgramsProgram DirectorAssistant DirectorProgram CoordinatorInternship CoordinatorProgram ChairProgram DirectorAssistant Director

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 7About Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesThe Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of a small butdiverse coeducational university. Privately endowed, The Johns HopkinsUniversity was founded in 1876 as the first true American university on theEuropean model: a graduate institution with an associated preparatory college,a place where knowledge would be created and assembled, as well as taught.Today, the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is the core institutionof the Johns Hopkins complex of schools, centers, and institutes. Its home isthe park-like Homewood campus in the residential Charles Village section ofnorthern Baltimore City.Advanced Academic ProgramsThe School of Arts and Sciences recognizes the intellectual strength and educational requirements of working adults. Through theAdvanced Academic Programs, it offers a Johns Hopkins education to those wishing to attend graduate school. Courses leading tomaster’s degrees are held in the evening and on weekends at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, the Montgomery County Campusin Rockville, the Washington, DC Center, near Dupont Circle, and online.Drawing upon over a century of research and teaching expertise, the programs offer advanced instruction in scientific fields ofcurrent interest and innovative graduate study in the humanities and social sciences. While based on the latest scientific andscholarly knowledge, course work emphasizes the application of such knowledge to practical problems. Classes are designed toprovide individual attention and to encourage student contribution.Degree Granting Divisions of The Johns Hopkins University»»Bloomberg School of Public Health»»Carey Business School»»Nitze School of Advanced International Studies»»Peabody Institute»»School of Education»»School of Medicine»»School of Nursing»»Whiting School of Engineering»»Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesThe Johns Hopkins University is privately endowed and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680; 267.284.5000. Since the university’s first president, Daniel Coit Gilman, assembledthe first faculty in 1876, education in the arts and sciences at Johns Hopkins has been carried out in a research environment, withinternational distinction, under the supervision of active researchers. The belief in the inseparability of education and research stillguides the academic programs of today’s School of Arts and Sciences. Distinguished scholars and scientists share and exchangeideas and knowledge with undergraduates and graduates, encouraging creative thinking and independent research. Residentialstudents take courses from Anthropology to Writing Seminars, offered by 24 degree-granting departments that confer the Bachelorof Arts, the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, the Master of Science, and the Doctor of Philosophy. Information regarding full-timeeducation can be found in the Arts and Sciences/Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Programs catalog. Admission informationfor the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Mason Hall, Homewood Campus, or 410.516.8171. Graduate Admissions for the KriegerSchool of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering contact information is 101 Whitehead Hall, Homewood Campus,or 410.516.8174.

8 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGraduate Degrees, Concentrations, and CertificatesThe following graduate degrees, concentrations, and certificates are offered by the Advanced Academic Programs of the ZanvylKrieger School of Arts and SciencesMS in BiotechnologyOptional Concentrations:»»Biodefense»»Bioinformatics»»Biotechnology enterprise»»Molecular targets and drug discovery technologies»»Regulatory affairsDual MS in Biotechnology/Certificate in NationalSecurity StudiesCertificate in Biotechnology EnterpriseCertificate in Biotechnology EducationPost-Master’s Certificate in Sequence Analysisand Genomics*MS in BioinformaticsOffered jointly with the Whiting School of EngineeringMS in Regulatory ScienceMaster’s in Biotechnology Enterprise andEntrepreneurshipMS in Biotechnology/MBADual offering with the Carey Business SchoolMS in Applied EconomicsMS in Applied Economics/Graduate Certificatein Financial Management or InvestmentsA dual degree program with the Carey Business SchoolMS in Applied Economics/Graduate Certificate inEnvironmental Planning & ManagementA dual program with the Whiting School of EngineeringDual MS in Applied Economics/Graduate Certificatein National Security StudiesMA in CommunicationOptional Concentrations:»»Health communication»»Digital communication»»Political communication»»Public and media relations»»Corporate and non-profit communicationMA in Communication/MBADual offering with the Carey Business SchoolMS in Environmental Sciences and PolicyOptional Concentrations:»»Ecological management»»Environmental management»»Environmental monitoring and analysis»»Environmental planningMS in Geographic Information Systems*Certificate in Geographic Information SystemsMS in Energy Policy and ClimateMA in GovernmentOptional Concentrations:»»Security studies»»Political communication»»Legal studiesMA in Public ManagementCertificate in Nonprofit ManagementMA in Global Security StudiesOptional Concentrations:»»Strategic studies»»Economics security»»Energy and environmental securityMA in Government/MBADual offering with the Carey Business SchoolCertificate in National Security StudiesMaster of Liberal ArtsCertificate of Advanced Graduate Studyin Liberal ArtsMA in Museum StudiesDual MA in Museum Studies/Certificate in NonprofitManagementMA in WritingConcentrations:»»Fiction»»Nonfiction»»Poetry»»Science-medical writingPlease Note Students who wish to take only a few specific courses may apply as special students. See page 11 to learn more aboutspecial student status. Courses in all programs are offered in the summer, fall and spring.* pending MHEC endorsement

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 9Applications and Admissions, Registration, StudentServices, Policy StatementsThe Advanced Academic Programs Enrollment Services Office consisting of the Admissions Office and the Registration Office islocated at the Johns Hopkins Bernstein-Offit Building, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036-2001 andis open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 6pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm. Students may also reach the office by email:aapadmissions@jhu.edu or aapregistration@jhu.edu.AdmissionsBelow are the general admissions criteria for all Advanced Academic Programs. Additional requirements specific to each program arelisted in that program’s section in this catalog.General Credentials and Materials»»Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US college or university. Applicants who receive their bachelor’s degree ina country other than the US must have the US equivalency of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.Programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guaranteeadmission. As detailed in the Student Status section that follows, an applicant with less than the required GPA may beadmitted as a provisional student, on a case-by-case basis. A student admitted with provisional status must meet minimumgrade requirements as specified by the program.»»Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies completed within the US only. A transcript is official if it is sentdirectly to the Advanced Academic Programs Admissions Office from the institution the applicant attended or if an applicantdelivers the transcript in a sealed institutional envelope.»»Course-by-course credential evaluation for all coursework completed outside of the US (Select Study abroad courses may beexempt. Please contact the Admissions Office for guidance.).»»The TOEFL is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who did not graduate from aregionally accredited college or university in the US. However, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request a TOEFL (orany other supporting document they deem necessary) on a case-by-case basis in order to make an admissions decision.»»AAP online application form»»Nonrefundable application fee of $75»»Additional materials required by the chosen program as listed in that program’s sectionPlease note: All application materials submitted to the Advanced Academic Programs become the property of Johns HopkinsUniversity and will not be returned to applicants under any circumstance.Review ProcessThe Admissions Committee for the chosen program assesses the application and its supporting documents. All materials must bereceived prior to the Admissions Committee review. Academic background; personal, professional, and field-related experience andachievements; and any program-specific criteria are all considered in this review. Review times may vary significantly by programdepending on the volume of applications received for a given semester. Review times for completed applications range from one tothree months depending on the program (Applied Economics and Liberal Arts often finalize decisions much sooner). If a decision isnot reached by the program committee in time for the upcoming semester, the program will consider the applicant for the followingsemester. The Admissions Committees reserve the right to require that more than the minimum standards be met for admission toany academic program and may require additional materials of the applicant if deemed necessary to make an admission decision.International StudentsApplicants who earned their post-secondary degree(s) in a country other than the United States are required to have a “course-bycourse”credential evaluation with GPA performed by an outside evaluation service. The following two credential evaluation servicesare acceptable: World Education Services (WES) can be reached at wes.org or 800.937.3895. Applicants may also call the WES officein Washington, DC, at 202.331.2925, where a local representative can assist them. Also, Educational Perspectives can be contacted ateducational-perspectives.org or 312.421.9300. Please allow four to six weeks for an official credential assessment to be completed andforwarded to the AAP Admissions Office in Washington, DC.The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of any international applicant who has not graduated from a regionallyaccredited college or university in the US and whose native language is not English. However, the Admissions Committee reserves theright to request a TOEFL (or any other supporting document they deem necessary) on a case-by-case basis in order to make an admissionsdecision. Submit results directly to the AAP Admissions Office. Photocopies will not be accepted. AAP requires a minimum score of 600on the paper test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 100 on the Internet-based test. For more information, contact the nearest Americanembassy, write to TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Services, Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08541 or visit ets.org.International applicants should see the frequently asked questions page for international applicants on the AAP website,advanced.jhu.edu/students/international-students.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 13Students can also register using the paper Registration Form. The form can be found at advanced.jhu.edu/registration. Complete theform and fax to 202.452.1970.A completed registration requires payment or verification of how payment is to be made. Students who have not completed financialaid forms, or have unpaid bills from a previous semester/term, will have a “Hold” in the registration process and will not be allowedto register until Student Accounts processes payment and removes the “Hold.” Several business days are required to complete theseprocesses.Students are asked to be sure they have fulfilled the appropriate prerequisites for each course before registering. It is the student’sresponsibility to make sure the requirements are met and appropriate grades are in place in order to register and advance throughtheir academic program. Once a registration is received, allow four working days before checking your confirmation online atisis.jhu.edu.Students registering for their first fully online course (in any program) are required to take the “Are You Ready for DistanceEducation?” questionnaire at advanced.jhu.edu/online/survey before they register. An online orientation week precedes the start ofeach semester/term, and is a requirement for all first-time fully online course participants.Ways to register1. Online at isis.jhu.edu2. Mail to Johns Hopkins University, Advanced Academic Programs, Enrollment Office, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,Suite 101, Washington, DC 200363. Faxed: 202.452.19704. Hand-deliver to AAP at any of the three locations5. Email completed registration form to aapregistration@jhu.eduEach semester the course schedule is posted at advanced.jhu.edu/registration. The course schedule is available only online andstudents are encouraged to enroll early for best selection.Proof of immunization prior to first registrationThe District of Columbia requires all students under the age of 26 to submit an Immunization Form. This requirement applies also tostudents who are taking online classes. The form can be found at advanced.jhu.edu/students/forms.Late RegistrationRegistration is open for approximately two months prior to the start of a semester/term, offering several ways for students to register.Late registration starts the day after registration ends and requires a $150 fee. Check the Academic and Registration Calendar for lateregistration deadlines. Students registering late should check the Refund Schedule. Students who wish to register late can fax theirregistration to 202.452.1970.Adding/Dropping/Changing to AuditThe Add/Drop/Audit Form is for students who have registered for a course during the registration and late registration periods andwho wish to add a course, drop a course, or change to audit. Complete the form by going to advanced.jhu.edu, Current Students,Forms. Students on financial aid should consult the Office of Financial Aid to ensure all required terms and conditions for aid havebeen satisfied. Submit the Add/Drop form to staff at the Montgomery County Campus, Homewood campus (Wyman Park Building),or Registration Office in Washington, DC. Students can also fax the request to 202.452.1970. Deadlines for completing this procedureare given in the Academic and Registration Calendar.Faculty cannot initiate, complete, or process Add/Drop changes. Students who register but never attend or stop attending a course butdo not officially drop the course will be given an F grade for the course and will not be given a refund. Requests to drop a registrationmust be received by fax to be processed for the appropriate refund based on the date they are received by the Advanced AcademicPrograms Registration Office in Washington, DC.Admission StatusOnly students admitted to the Advanced Academic Programs with an active status may enroll in courses (see page 12, Inactive). Theexception to this policy is students enrolling from other Johns Hopkins programs as detailed in Interdivisional and InterprogramRegistration (see page 15).Course Enrollment LimitsAll AAP courses have enrollment limits. It is not always possible to offer additional sections of oversubscribed courses. A waiting listoption is available in ISIS during the registration period for most courses with full enrollment.Completion of PrerequisitesThe prerequisites for each course can be found in the program sections of this catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to check theprerequisites for each course and register appropriately. A student may be administratively dropped if he/she has not met the statedprerequisite.

14 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsCourse LoadStudents who are working full time are advised that two courses per semester is a challenging academic load. Students who elect toregister for more than two courses should be working less than full time to successfully manage three or more courses per semester.Students expecting to take three or more courses (except international students seeking an F-1 visa who are required to be in a fulltimeclassification) should consult their program director/advisor prior to registration to ensure their course load is appropriate fortheir individual case.Note that some programs require permission from the academic advisor before enrolling in three or more courses. Students have fiveyears to complete their academic program from the start of their first graduate-level course toward their academic program, and it ishighly recommended that students take the appropriate time to do well in all courses.Accelerated StudentsIn some programs (Applied Economics, Biotechnology, and Government), recent Johns Hopkins undergraduates may apply toa special program that allows them to accelerate their time to degree completion. For more information contact the Office ofAdmissions at 202.452.1941.Waived ClassesIn some programs, students may wish to request that a core course or prerequisite course be waived based on previously completedcourse work. Students who wish to waive a course must contact their program director. Supporting documentation such as copies ofsyllabi and course descriptions will aid the appropriate committee in making a decision in the best interest of the student. All waivedcore courses or prerequisite courses are replaced by electives or other courses so that students take the required number of courses tocomplete their degree.Auditing a CourseStudents may register as auditors. Auditors receive no credit for the course and a grade of “AU” is placed on their official transcript.There is no reduction of fees or tuition when auditing a course. Although regular attendance is expected of auditors, they are exemptfrom quizzes, examinations, and other assigned work. Students who take courses for credit are given enrollment priority overauditors. Students who are enrolled for credit but wish to become auditors during the active semester request the necessary changeby filling out an Add/Drop form. Please refer to the Academic and Registration Calendar for the deadline by which to request to audita course. Auditors are ineligible to change their status to credit seeking after the start of the semester.Tuition PaymentIn order to complete your registration, a verification of payment method of all tuition and fees is required for each semester at thetime of registration. Registration forms can be downloaded from advanced.jhu.edu/registration or are available at the AdvancedAcademic Programs front desk in the Montgomery County; Washington, DC; and Homewood locations.AAP students may register online indicating payment by check, credit card, employer contract (employer authorization), tuitionremission, or financial aid. Students registering in joint degree programs or dual degree programs are asked to register by fax or mail,in order to expedite registration in multiple divisions. In all cases, students are not permitted to register if there is a balance due ontheir account from a previous semester.Employer ContractStudents whose tuition is paid by employer billing authorization (employer contract) should begin processing requests with theiremployers well before the start of registration. Hand deliver original documents to AAP staff at the front desk in Montgomery County;Washington, DC; or Homewood, or mail to AAP Registration Office at 1717 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036.Students using an employer contract are financially responsible for any tuition and fees not paid by the employer.Employer ReimbursementStudents who are requesting employer tuition reimbursement must pay for the course at the time of registration with their ownfunds and request reimbursement from the employer at the appropriate time.Financial AidStudents who plan to request financial aid to cover their tuition should submit the appropriate paperwork in ample time priorto registering. Go to jhu.edu/finaid/part_time.html or email fin_aid@jhu.edu. Financial aid is available to students who take aminimum of two courses per semester. Students may also look at alternative loans for a single course registration. The JHU Policy forSatisfactory Academic Progress requires all students to advance in their program with appropriate grades and within the appropriatetimeline to continue receiving financial aid. The financial aid code for JHU/AAP is E00473.JHU Tuition RemissionStudents receiving tuition remission benefits from Johns Hopkins University should read the contract carefully. Call the Center forTraining and Education at 443.997.6800 to address any questions. Please note that students are financially responsible for droppedcourses paid for with tuition remission and any associated fees, if applicable. See JHU’s Benefits website for specific informationregarding tuition remission: benefits.jhu.edu/tuition/remission.cfm

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 15Registering for Courses in Other Programs/Divisions or InterprogramWith advisor approval, AAP students may take up to two comparable courses and apply these courses toward their master’s degreeor certificate from other Johns Hopkins schools, in other Arts and Sciences programs (see page 18, Time Limitation).Other Programs/Divisions—Interdivisional FormTo obtain advisor approval, students must forward to their advisor a written request which includes documentation of coursedescription, number of credits, and any other information that may be helpful in assessing the course’s applicability to a student’sprogram. The student’s advisor then determines if the requested course is appropriate and whether the student is eligible to take it.The advisor’s approval should accompany the Interdivisional form documenting that the student can count the course from anotherdivision toward their degree. The student submits the Interdivisional form to the AAP Enrollment Office for review and processing.To ensure that there is time for review and approval from other divisions within Johns Hopkins, the Interdivisional form mustbe received in the AAP Registration Office no later than two weeks before the first day of class. Interdivisional registrations areprocessed during late registration to allow AAP students first eligibility into courses. Interdivisional registration is not guaranteed.Interdivisional forms are available at the AAP Registration Office (1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 101) or at the AAP frontdesks at the Homewood and Montgomery County campuses.InterprogramAAP students wishing to count a course outside their program toward their degree need to obtain advisor permission, unless thecourse is cross-listed in the Course Schedule (advanced.jhu.edu/registration) or otherwise listed as part of shared concentrations. Upto two cross-listed courses may be applied toward a degree in AAP.On a space available basis, students in other divisions of Johns Hopkins may take up to two courses in AAP if permitted by theirhome division, with permission of the AAP program advisor and if space is available, during late registration. Such students mustobtain their advisor’s approval on an Interdivisional Registration form available from either their home school registrar or the AAPEnrollment Office. Interprogram registration is not guaranteed.Intraprogram (within AAP)Within AAP, currently enrolled students may take courses between AAP offered programs, but each time the student is required togather advisor approval from the student’s current academic program and the program in which the course is offered.International and Off-site CoursesSome AAP programs may offer courses at an international location or at a site that is not on the Johns Hopkins University premises.These courses may have different registration deadline requirements and refund schedules as well as additional registrationpaperwork and fees. Students should check the website and ISIS messaging carefully for these differences.Graduation RequirementsApplication for GraduationStudents planning to complete their degree requirements at the end of the semester for which they are registering must notify theAAP Registration Office of their intentions by completing the online graduation application form found in ISIS. This form should becompleted when registering for the last course(s) needed to complete the degree; it initiates the graduation review process withoutwhich a student cannot be cleared for graduation. The Registrar’s Office will periodically correspond with the student using the JHUemail account address provided to all students in order to provide important information about administrative details, events, anddeadlines. (Please note under Tuition and Fees, see page 19, there is a $100 graduation fee.)The application for graduation form is valid for only one semester. If students do not complete their degree requirements during thesemester expected, they must resubmit the application form while registering for the next semester. However, students are chargedonly once for the $100 graduation fee.Completion of Degree RequirementsThe Johns Hopkins University confers degrees three times a year (August, December, and May) to all students who have completedrequirements during the spring, fall, or summer semesters. The university-wide commencement ceremony and the master’s degreeceremony take place once a year in May at the Homewood campus in Baltimore. Diplomas are mailed to graduates at the address givenon the graduate application found online in ISIS. The conferral date is the date that will appear on a graduating student’s transcript.Alumni BenefitsAdvanced Academic Programs alumni are always welcome to register for courses in AAP. Alumni are important resources for ourprograms, and should see our programs as a way to continue their education beyond their original degrees. In addition, havingalumni in courses boosts the academic rigor, knowledge, and experience in the classroom. To promote this interaction and to provideopportunities for alumni to take courses they missed or that will help them remain current in their fields, AAP offers the AlumniTuition Benefit Program.

16 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsA special Registration Form is posted on the website for alumni. Interested alumni will select either a full-credit, full-tuition optionor a non-credit, reduced-cost alumni benefit option. They will be required to complete the application form so we have updatedinformation, but they will not be required to submit a resume, a writing sample, letters of recommendation, transcripts, or any othernormal addenda. They will need to confirm with us that they are, indeed, graduates of AAP. The application fee is waived for allalumni from JHU degree or certificate programs.Full-Tuition Option (with credit): Alumni who have applied through the method noted above will be able to register for an approvedcourse as a special student. Their registration will be processed in a timely manner during regular registration or late registration.They will be in competition for seats along with current students (first-come, first-served). The course will appear on a transcript.Space-Available Tuition Benefit (non-credit): Alumni interested in this option will be eligible for a 50 percent reduction in tuition inany course for which they qualify, on a space-available system, in a participating program. No record of this course will appear on thetranscript.Qualification Required: In all cases above, alumni can enroll only in courses for which they qualify. For instance, they would not beable to enroll in courses that require certain prerequisites they have not completed. Nor would alumni be able to enroll in coursesoutside their chosen concentration or degree program without qualifying for that course. Each participating program will determinethe qualification process for a program, concentration, student, or course.A program may elect to limit the courses open to alumni or they may reserve a certain number of slots for current students.Academic Regulations for Online CoursesStudents submitting registration forms for online courses must have fulfilled the following criteria at the time registrationis received:1. All prior financial obligations to the university are met.2. Payment for the course is included with the registration. (If paid for by financial aid, that financial aid has already beencleared with the Financial Aid Office.)Registration for online courses can only be processed when all the above requirements are fulfilled. Online courses often fill quickly.Any delay in submitting a completed registration form for an online class may result in that course being filled and no longeravailable when the registration is processed.Orientation CourseAll students taking their first fully online AAP course will be required to participate in an online orientation course before the termstarts. Students will learn how to navigate, collaborate, and communicate in a fully online course. The orientation provides valuablehands-on experience with the course management system. Important information regarding the technical requirements and supportresources available will be given in the orientation. Students should expect to devote three to four hours to the orientation, but it maybe spread out over several days. Information about where and how to take the orientation course will be provided to students by emailto their JHU email address.Returning students are welcome to participate and to review techniques and tools. All students are encouraged to revisit theorientation to test for access to online library resources in the Library Module.Online Library AccessAs part of online course offerings, AAP is committed to providing online library resources to all students. New online students arerequired to obtain access as part of the orientation and are supported in this process. Instructions for remote library access can befound at library.jhu.edu/services/computing/remoteaccess.html.Class StructureAAP online courses are “asynchronous.” Students access course materials and discussion at individually desired times. Studentsshare learning actively through the web-based course site with readings, assignments, group activities, and threaded discussions asguided by their instructor. Course format and structure promote active and interactive learning.Online BookstoreAAP has partnered with an online bookstore, MBS Direct, to service online students as well as students enrolled in on-site courses.MBS Direct offers competitive pricing, new and used books, and buy-backs from their large distribution center. Students can accessthe bookstore at mbsdirect.net approximately four weeks prior to the start of each semester to purchase their texts. Questions aboutMBS Direct or its services can be directed to the Customer Service Center at 800.325.3252 or vb@mbsDirect.net.Residency RequirementSome programs are offered fully online, and some have no online courses. Still others have an on-ground requirement in additionto courses offered online. Each program has specific requirements, and it is the student’s responsibility to check with their programadvisor to ascertain the requirements pertaining to their program.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 17Grading SystemScaleThe grading scale for students enrolled for credit is A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, and F. An I (Incomplete) grade is assigned by the instructorwho has given the student permission to delay completion of specific course work for a justifiable reason for a specific amount oftime. W (official Withdrawal) and AU (Audit) are requested by the student and cannot be assigned by the instructor. A grade of Findicates the student’s failure to complete or comprehend the course work and therefore does not count toward the courses neededfor completion of the degree. An F grade is not removed from a student’s transcript even if a course is repeated. Note: AAP does notcalculate grade point averages.RequirementsIf a degree candidate receives a grade of C or below in a core course, the student must repeat that course. Even if the course isrepeated, the original grade will remain on the student’s transcript, and the student may not receive another grade of C or below.Some programs also require students who earn a C or below in a required course to repeat the course. For specific guidelines on whatcourses are considered core and/or required, consult the program director of the respective program.Special students (those who satisfy all requirements for admission to degree candidacy but who choose not to seek a degree) are heldto the same performance standards as degree candidates. Provisional students cannot continue in a program if they earn a grade ofB− or below in any course taken while they are in provisional admissions status.Probation and DismissalDegree candidates who receive a grade of C or below are on academic probation. See “Requirements” section above for details andclarification regarding grade requirements for degree, special, and provisional students. When a course is repeated, both the originalgrade and repeated grade appear on the transcript. The degree candidate receives credit only once for the course; however, theoriginal grade of C (or below) places the student on probation. If a degree candidate receives a grade of C in an elective course, thecourse need not be repeated, and the course can be counted toward degree requirements. Degree candidates who receive a second Cor below in either a repeated core course or any course taken in the program will be dismissed from the program.Special students are held to the same performance standards as degree candidates. Provisional students who receive a grade of B−or below in any course cannot repeat the course and are dismissed from the program.Students dismissed may apply to another program in Advanced Academic Programs immediately; however, admission is notguaranteed. A dismissed student must wait four years from the date of dismissal before reapplying for admission in the fifth yearto the program in which he/she has been dismissed. Readmission is not guaranteed.IncompleteA designation of I (Incomplete) is assigned when a student fails to complete a course on time for valid reasons as determined bythe instructor. A student requests a status of Incomplete from the instructor. The Resolution of Incomplete form can be found atadvanced.jhu.edu, Faculty, Grading Policy. The student notes the reasons for requesting the Incomplete and plans for resolving it.Student and instructor sign the form. Instructors send the completed form to the JHU Registrar.An Incomplete is granted at the instructor’s discretion; conditions for absolving it are established by the instructor. It is the student’sresponsibility to submit all work at the agreed-upon time. If a student does not complete the incomplete course, the “I” will convert toan “F.” 60 days after the end of the term enrolled for that course.A $25 change-of-grade fee should be mailed to the Registration Office in Washington, DC, and is required to make the transcriptchange. Students who expect to complete degree requirements during a given semester/term but earn an Incomplete in thatsemester/term are not certified for graduation until the end of the semester/term that follows.WithdrawalThe W (Withdrawal) grade signifies an official withdrawal approved by the Advanced Academic Programs Registration Office. Thestudent initiates the withdrawal by faxing a completed Add/Drop form to 202.452.1970. The Add/Drop form can be found at advanced.jhu.edu, Current Students, Forms. A “W” cannot be assigned by the instructor. For further information see advanced.jhu.edu/registration, and then select Refund Policy.Transfer CreditsGraduate courses taken at any institution other than The Johns Hopkins University are not accepted and cannot count towardgraduate degree requirements in the Advanced Academic Programs, unless specific approval is received in writing by the programdirector.Academic StandingThe university reserves the right to dismiss at any time a student whose academic standing or general conduct is deemedunsatisfactory.Academic IntegrityGraduate students at Johns Hopkins are expected to understand the ethical standards of the university, hold the highest standardof integrity for their work, and avoid academic dishonesty in all forms. Ignorance of ethical rules is no excuse for cheating. It is the

18 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programsfurther responsibility of every student to report to the instructor or their program’s director any suspected violations of academicethics by peers. Enforcement of our Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility and should not depend on the university alone. We allcelebrate the rigor of a Johns Hopkins education, but that rigor loses its meaning if students cheat. Students who violate this Codeof Conduct face a range of penalties, including failure of a course, permanent university transcript notice of an ethics violation, lossof a degree, or expulsion from the university. Please see the Code of Conduct for procedures and responsibilities. This pamphlet isavailable at all three Advanced Academic Programs sites and is available online at advanced.jhu.edu/media/files/policy/code_of_conduct_student_6_2007.pdf.Ethics violations of any kind are taken seriously and may result in dismissal from our program. The best way you can keep yourselffrom committing an act of plagiarism is to be properly informed. At a minimum, please remember that any words taken verbatimfrom a source must be cited and contained within quotation marks. Even if you have paraphrased an idea from a source you mustprovide the appropriate citations. Ignorance of these principles will not be an acceptable excuse for violation of the policy.For further information and assistance in determining when and how to properly cite your sources, please link to an excellentresource provided by the Eisenhower Library of Johns Hopkins University at library.jhu.edu/researchhelp/index.html. An equallyuseful resource with clear and specific definitions of plagiarism can be found at turnitin.com/static/home.html.Grade DisputesIf a student does not agree with the grade an instructor assigned in a given course, the student must contact the instructor first toattempt to resolve the disputed grade. If the instructor and the student are unable to reach an agreement, the student may presenthis/her argument to the program committee in writing with supporting facts and documents. The program committee which mayinclude other members of the AAP faculty may solicit the instructor’s evaluation in writing or members may ask the instructor and/or the student to appear before them. The committee then determines whether the disputed grade should be changed or retained andinforms the student and the instructor of its decision. The committee’s decision is final. Grade disputes must be submitted to theprogram committee no later than the last day of classes for the following semester.Time LimitationStudents must complete all academic work in a master’s degree or certificate program within five years, calculated from the start ofthe first course that counts toward the degree. This time limit includes any courses taken at another Johns Hopkins division that havebeen approved to count toward the degree or certificate.If necessary, students may request from their program committee an extension of time to complete their program beyond the fiveyearlimitation. An Extension of Time Request Form is available at advanced.jhu.edu, Current Students, Forms. If an extension isgranted, it will be communicated in a letter, and the five-year limit increased by the time included in the extension. All other criteriahold. An extension may be granted for a semester up to a full year, and in rare circumstances for two years.Academic StructureAdvisorsEach student accepted into a degree program is assigned an academic advisor who is available for consultation regarding thestudent’s program of study. Advising is available year-round. Consultation takes place by phone, email, Internet, or in person byappointment. Please see the program sections in this catalog for specific program advisor information.Semester/Term ScheduleCourses in all programs are offered in the summer, fall and spring semesters. The summer semester permits a number of alternateformats; some courses meet intensively for six weeks, others for as many as 12, 13 or 14 weeks are possible, and some programs havetwo summer terms. The fall and spring semesters may have 13 or 14 weeks for regular classes depending on the program. The springsemester includes a three-week intersession course offered at the beginning of January and a May intensive schedule is available inselect programs.Course Numbering SystemAdvanced Academic Programs courses are numbered in the following form:»»420.601.51 (Example)»»420 indicates the program—in this case Environmental Sciences and Policy;»»601 indicates the course number—in this example Geological Foundations of Environmental Science»»51 indicates the section number and location where the course is offered—i.e., sections 01–09 are offered at the Homewoodcampus in Baltimore; sections 51 to 59 are offered at the Washington, DC Center; sections 71–79 are offered at the MontgomeryCounty Campus in Rockville; and sections 81–89 are offered online. Section 91/92 indicates an international or off-site course.Course CreditIn keeping with the practice of other research universities, credit hours are not assigned to graduate-level courses (400-level andabove) in the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. However, if credits are required for transfer purposes, all courses at the400-level and above carry the equivalent of four credits, and a memorandum to this effect can be included from the JHU Registrar’sTranscript Office when a transcript is requested.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 19Course CancellationsThe university reserves the right to change instructors or cancel courses with insufficient enrollment or for reasons beyond thecontrol of the university.Midterm StatusStudents are encouraged to talk with their instructor nearing midterm to determine the likelihood of their academic success. Thestudent can then decide whether to initiate an Add/Drop Form to either withdraw or audit the course.Grade ReportsStudents may view their grades online by using the ISIS System at isis.jhu.edu/sswf. If a printed grade report is needed, students maycontact the JHU Office of the Registrar, 75 Garland Hall, 410.516.8083, to make arrangements.Enrollment/Degree VerificationEnrollment Verification provides proof of enrollment for a student’s financial lender, insurance company, sponsor, etc. Requests forenrollment verifications should be made to the Registrar’s Office at the Homewood Campus in Baltimore. There is no fee for thisservice. Enrollment Verification can only be requested by the student via the request forms available in the Registrar’s Office, 75Garland Hall, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218; or by using the form found on the following site: www.jhu.edu/registr/VerificationLetter.pdf. Verifications may also be placed through the National Student Clearinghouse. For more information visit jhu.edu/registrar/transcript.html.TranscriptsThe transcript is part of the student’s permanent record at the university. No grade may be changed except to correct an error or toreplace an Incomplete with a grade. An official transcript will be mailed at the written request of the student. There is no fee for thisservice. Requests for transcripts should be addressed to the Office of the Registrar, 75 Garland Hall, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore,MD 21218; or call 410.516.7088, or visit jhu.edu/registrartranscript.html.Second Master’s DegreeAfter receiving a master’s degree from the Advanced Academic Programs, students may continue in a second program if prerequisitesfor that program are fulfilled. To receive a second master’s degree from the Advanced Academic Programs, all course requirementsfor the second program must be satisfied. The student may count up to three courses taken as part of the first degree towardrequirements of the second. However, the relevant program committee must approve the course(s) as appropriate to the plan of study,and the course(s) must satisfy the requirements of the second degree. The course(s) also must fall within the five-year limit for thesecond degree (i.e., the second degree must be completed within five years, counting from the beginning of the first course acceptedtoward the second degree).To apply for a second master’s degree, the student must submit a new Advanced Academic Programs application form, an applicationfee (waived if previous master’s degree was earned within the past year), and any additional admissions materials required by thesecond degree program.Applying Courses from a Certificate toward a Degree in Advanced Academic ProgramsPrograms within AAP may allow courses earned and applied toward a certificate to be applied toward a graduate degree. In mostinstances up to two courses may be applied from an AAP certificate program toward a degree. Contact the program director of therespective program for details, conditions, and approval.Tuition and FeesFull course tuition is due at the time of registration. All other fees are payable as noted below. Fees are not refundable. If a studentregisters for a course but does not attend OR drop/withdrawal from the class, the student remains financially responsible for thetuition and fees associated with the course.Application FeeThe application fee is $75 for all programs. The application fee must be submitted with the application and is not refundable under anycircumstances. Johns Hopkins University alumni from any academic program will have their application fee waived. Please contactthe Admissions Office to waive your fee.TuitionTuition in the Advanced Academic Programs for the academic year 2012-2013 is $3171 per course in all programs except the Master ofArts in Writing Program, which is $2447 per course, and the Master of Liberal Arts Program, which is $2027. Courses in the part-timeprograms offered by other Johns Hopkins divisions carry the divisions’ published tuition fees. Students in AAP’s programs jointlyoffered with other divisions pay the tuition fee published for each course. Tuition for courses in the daytime programs of the universityis a percentage of full-time tuition.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 21Facilities and Student ServicesThe Advanced Academic Programs of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences are offered on the Homewood campus in Baltimore;the Montgomery County Campus in Rockville; the Washington, DC Center; and online. Distances between the various AAP sites areconsiderable, and the university does not provide transportation between these sites. The educational and student facilities and servicesprovided at each location are described below.The Johns Hopkins University portal at my.jhu.edu is the starting place for students and faculty and offers a one-stop-shop for JohnsHopkins news, information, and technology resources. The primary goal of the portal is to simplify and centralize access to JHU servicesand content. Logging in to the portal requires activation of a Johns Hopkins University Enterprise Directory (JHED) Login ID andpassword. The JHED Login ID and password are also used to access the Integrated Student Information System (ISIS) at isis.jhu.edu,where students can register for courses, check grades, and view and pay bills. JHED authentication is also needed for remote access to theJHU Sheridan Libraries.New faculty and students can go to my.jhu.edu to search for their name in the JHU directory and discover their personal JHED login ID.Click the “First time Login” tab and follow the instruction to activate the account. For additional assistance, the Hopkins InformationTechnology Systems help desk can be reached at 410.516.HELP.Students can visit advanced.jhu.edu/students for information on student services at the various campus locations. Also located hereare the steps for setting up a Johns Hopkins Email account. All official university information will be sent to the student’s JHU emailaddress.All LocationsCIRLA (Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance)CIRLA is a program allowing Johns Hopkins faculty and graduate students to go in person to a participating library in the region andborrow materials. A JCard must be presented to apply for CIRLA privileges. For participating libraries and instructions for borrowing,visit library.jhu.edu/services/circulation/otheraccess.html.Online BookstoreAAP has partnered with an online bookstore, MBS Direct, to service students at all locations as well as online. MBS Direct offerscompetitive pricing, new and used books, and buy-backs from their large distribution center. Students can access the bookstore atmbsdirect.net approximately four weeks prior to the start of each semester/term to purchase their texts. Questions about MBS Director its services can be directed to the Customer Service Center at 800.325.3252 or vb@mbsDirect.net.Homewood CampusLibrary ServicesThe Sheridan Libraries encompass the Milton S. Eisenhower Library and its collections at the Albert D. Hutzler Reading Room in GilmanHall, the John Work Garrett Library at Evergreen Museum & Library, and the George Peabody Library at Mount Vernon Place. Togetherthese collections provide the major research library resources for the university. The Sheridan Libraries also provide a rich array ofresources and services including research consultation, instructional services, and interlibrary loan services for part-time and full-timestudents. The Milton S. Eisenhower Library is the university’s principal research library and the largest of a network of libraries at JohnsHopkins. The JCard serves as an ID and library card in the JHU libraries. Students who are Johns Hopkins employees at locations otherthan the Homewood campus use their divisional library or library/ID card. For more information on current hours of operation, parking,and services, and to get started using the resources, please visit the libraries’ website: library.jhu.edu.Online Access to Library ResourcesJohns Hopkins University provides several options through which Johns Hopkins students and faculty can access library resourcesfrom any internet-connected location. For information on how to access these online resources when off-campus, please visit library.jhu.edu/services/computing/remoteaccess.html. For a list of resources, visit the library homepage at library.jhu.edu.ComputersThe range of HITS services, equipment, and instruction can be found at it.jhu.edu. This website serves as a repository for all IT-relatedinformation at Johns Hopkins. You will find a lot of useful information within this site, including an overview of the IT organization, itsprojects and services, support for applications and general questions, and news about emerging technologies and strategic imperatives.Students may also wish to learn more about computer facilities at the Homewood campus by visiting jhu.edu/classrooms.Johns Hopkins BookstoreStudents can purchase supplies and JHU-themed merchandise at the Barnes & Noble Johns Hopkins Bookstore, located at 3300 St.Paul Street (at the corner of St. Paul and 33rd). For information and store hours, call 410.662.5850 or visit johns-hopkins.bkstore.com.Johns Hopkins Student UnionThe Student Union is located in Levering Hall and the Glass Pavilion and offers various programs and activities for students, faculty,staff, and friends of the university. Levering Hall also contains a complete dining facility that serves snacks and sandwiches duringthe late afternoon and early evening and hot meals during lunchtime.

22 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsEvening Food ServiceThere are various food venues located on and around the campus where students can have coffee, packaged sandwiches, and a broaderrange of dinner items. On campus options include:»»Nolan’s at Charles Commons, located on E.33rd St.»»Charles Street Market at Wolman Hall (convenience store with ready-to-eat options)»»Silk Road Café, located in the Mattin Center»»Café Q, located in the MSEL LibraryThere are also a large variety of off-campus dining options located on St. Paul Street, between E. 31st St. and E. 34th St.Security ServicesVisit jhu.edu/security for an in-depth review of security services available to student, faculty, and visitors to the Homewoodcampus. All are encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activity by calling 410.516.7777. For any other security-related matterscall 410.516.4600. Students are encouraged to register with the JHU voluntary crisis alert system. This system sends text messagesto students when emergency conditions exist. To sign up, students log on to my.johnshopkins.edu, enter their Emergency Alert cellphone number and select the appropriate Johns Hopkins Campus.ParkingThe Parking Office is located in the South Garage, on the south end of campus, under the Decker Quadrangle. Office hours areMonday through Friday, 7:30am–10pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am–6:30pm. Evening students and faculty have a number ofoptions for on-campus parking. For further information and a parking map visit parking.jhu.edu or call 410.516.PARK.Shuttle ServiceThe Blue Jay Shuttle provides students with transportation between campuses as well as to various locations in Baltimore. Moreinformation and a schedule can be found at the parking website, parking.jhu.edu/bluejayshuttleMontgomery County CampusThe Montgomery County Campus has been serving government agencies, technology and science firms, and consultingorganizations on the I-270 corridor for over twenty years. Gilchrist Hall and the Academic and Research Building includeadministrative offices, classrooms, computer labs, a wet lab, and auditorium, and offer services such as wireless access, alibrary, a café, and parking. Advanced Academic Programs administrative and faculty offices are located in both buildings.Library ServicesUnder the direction of the Sheridan Libraries, the Montgomery Library Resource Center (MLRC) provides reference consultation andinstruction, and maintains a collection of materials for use by campus faculty and students. Subject areas in the collection includethe biosciences, education, engineering, and business.In addition to the center collection, faculty and students have access to hundreds of full-text databases through workstations in thelibrary, the open computer lab, and easy access from home and off-campus. Students and faculty can obtain journal articles, booksand audio-visual material not available at the resource library. Articles can be delivered to the desktop, and material can be deliveredto the center for pickup. To borrow materials, students must present their Johns Hopkins University J-Card at the circulation desk.The library is open year-round. During the fall and spring semesters, hours are noon to 9pm, Monday through Thursday; noon to6pm, Friday; and 10am to 5pm on Saturday. To learn more, visit guides.library.jhu.edu/dcregional.ComputersComputer facilities at the Montgomery County Campus include workstations and personal computers. In addition, students haveaccess via high-speed data links to UNIX servers at Homewood. Open student computer lab hours are posted at web.jhu.edu/MCC/computer.html. Wireless access is available in public spaces throughout the Montgomery County Campus.Food and RefreshmentsRoyal Café, located in the Academic and Research Building, serves sandwiches, soups, and fruits in the early evening hours Mondaythrough Thursday. Other buildings have snack vending and refreshment machines. There are student and faculty lounges in allbuildings.Security ServicesThe Montgomery County Campus has a security presence in all buildings and a security car used to patrol parking areas. In case ofan emergency, call 301.294.7000 or contact the front desk in the Academic and Research Building, or front desk in Gilchrist Hall.Students are encouraged to register with the JHU voluntary crisis alert system. This system sends text messages to students whenemergency conditions exist. To sign up, students log on to my.johnshopkins.edu, enter their Emergency Alert cell phone number andselect the appropriate Johns Hopkins Campus.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 23ParkingFree parking permits are issued at the front desk of the Gilchrist Hall, upon proof of identification. Those who need a valid parkingpermit may obtain it year-round. The entrance to the MCC parking lots has changed due to ongoing construction. Please visit web.jhu.edu/mcc for up-to-date information.Washington, DC CenterThe Johns Hopkins University Bernstein-Offit Building at 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, is the administrative office for AdvancedAcademic Programs. Student Services, Admissions, Registration, and Career Services Center are located in Washington, just twoblocks south of Dupont Circle accessible by Metro. The center includes a Library Resource Center, faculty and student lounges, anadministrative and program management suite, as well as classrooms, executive education conference rooms, computer labs, wirelessaccess, and a large presentation room. The Washington, DC Center provides an excellent learning environment for Advanced AcademicPrograms and many Arts and Sciences Washington-based initiatives. Guests, faculty, staff, and students must sign in at the securityguard’s desk in the lobby or show university ID.Library ServicesUnder the direction of the Sheridan Libraries, Advanced Academic Programs students in Washington are welcome to do research in theWashington Library Resource Center (WLRC). The center’s staff provide reference consultation and instruction, and facilitate accessto a vast array of electronic databases, journals, the online catalog, reserve services, and a collection of materials supporting each of theprograms offered by the schools.Students and faculty can also obtain journal articles, books, and audio-visual material not available at the center library. Articles canbe delivered to the desktop, and material can be delivered to the center for pickup. The JCard is used for identification and borrowingprivileges. The Library Resource Center has 10 workstations in the Electronic Research Room. Additionally, students may accesselectronic resources from off-campus. The library is open year-round from noon to 8pm, Monday through Thursday; noon to 5pm,Friday; and 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturday. To learn more, visit guides.library.jhu.edu/dcregional.ComputersAAP has two teaching labs and one open lab for AAP students in the Bernstein-Offit building. Internet access connects students touniversity-wide electronic services. Conventional and specialized software applications are installed to meet the needs of students.Hours vary each semester and are posted at the center. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the building.ClassroomsNearly all classrooms at the Washington, DC Center are equipped with enhanced audio-visual technology including a PC, projector,audio speaker system, remote control presenter, VCR, and DVD player. Faculty and students can deliver presentations with theclassroom computer provided by Advanced Academic Programs, or connect their own laptop to the AV projection system.Food and RefreshmentsThe student lounge is located on the lower level and has snacks and refreshment machines. The lounge has tables and chairs for thosewho stop by any of the nearby eating establishments and wish to bring food to the center. The Galley Café, located at 1625 MassachusettsAvenue, NW, in the Airline Pilots Building, provides light fare to 7:30pm Monday through Thursday and is closed on weekends.Security ServicesWashington, DC students are encouraged to register with the JHU voluntary crisis alert system. This system sends text messages tostudents when emergency conditions exist. To sign up, students log on to my.johnshopkins.edu, enter their Emergency Alert cell phonenumber and select the appropriate Johns Hopkins Campus.At the Washington, DC Center, all students and faculty must show a JCard or other university ID at the lobby desk. Visitors are required toshow a picture ID and sign in. There is a phone on the fourth floor that connects directly to the lobby security guard in case of an emergency.ParkingThere is a reduced-fee parking arrangement with Central Parking at 1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW. The garage is located in thelower level of the SEIU building on the corner of 18th and Massachusetts Avenue, with the entrance on 18th street. Students, faculty,and visitors may take advantage of the reduced fee 4:30 to 11pm Monday through Friday. Johns Hopkins University does not control theaccessibility of this service.Online LearningAdvanced Academic Programs maintains a commitment to intensive, interactive, and rigorous academic online courses. Frequent andregular participation is expected of all students, and the demands placed on online students are comparable to those of face-to-facecourses. The bulk of course work is done on a student’s own schedule throughout the week, making these courses ideal for seriousstudents who need flexibility in location and timing.

24 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsCourse Management SystemAll fully online courses and Web-supported course sites are provided via Blackboard, our Course Management System (CMS). Studentslog in to Blackboard using their JHED (Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory) login ID and password. This is the same ID and passwordused for course registration in ISIS, remote library access, etc. For information on JHED login, course site addresses, help, and many ofthe Hopkins digital resources, students can visit advanced.jhu.edu/students. Students registering for online courses should be sure thatto sign up for their Johns Hopkins University email account and use this account for all JHU business and related academic matters.Registration Requirements for Online CoursesStudents taking their first online course with the Advanced Academic Programs must participate in an online Orientation Course priorto the start of the term. Please see Academic Regulations for Online Courses for each specific degree program.Library ServicesAdvanced Academic Programs provides access to all JHU electronic library resources. Learn more at advanced.jhu.edu/students/libraries.Online Course Technical SupportAAP has a 24/7 help desk to assist students who are enrolled in fully online courses. The toll-free number is 866.311.6658. In addition,if you are enrolled in a fully online course and have a question regarding the course software (for example using the assignment tool,discussions, or exams) you can submit your question using the Web form found at, embanet.com/help/JHU. Live chat is also available atembanet.com/help/JHU.Additional Student ServicesThe Johns Hopkins Student Assistance ProgramThe Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program (JHSAP) is committed to assisting students in managing the challenges encounteredduring their academic careers. JHSAP is a life management resource that can help students identify and manage stress and otherchallenging issues in a healthy way before more significant problems develop.Getting help is free, easy, convenient, and confidential. JHSAP offers a variety of services including:»»Assessment of the current concerns/situation»»Brief, supportive counseling for challenges of daily living»»Referral to appropriate and accessible community services and resources»»Consultation that supports academic and/or professional development»»Immediate support and management for crisis situationsAll registered for-credit students of the Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs may use JHSAP services. Forinformation or to schedule an appointment, students should call 443.287.7000 or 866.764.2317. Students may also email JHSAP@jhu.eduto inquire about the program.Career ServicesStudents and alumni seeking career counseling should contact Colleen Connolly McCusker, associate director, AAP Career Servicesat cmccusker@jhu.edu or 202.452.1932. Students, alumni, and faculty are encouraged to join the AAP Virtual Career Network at http://advancedcareersjhu.org. This site provides information about the job search process and an opportunity to join the AAP networkingcommunity. Members are encouraged to post job openings and share career information with other students and alumni. Students inthe Government, Global Security Studies and Public Management Programs are welcome to contact Lucy Shapiro at lshapir9@jhu.edu orat 202.452.1928 for career counseling.Disabilities ServicesThe Johns Hopkins University is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities.For persons with disabilities it is important to provide to the university a comprehensive evaluation of a specific disability from anappropriate qualified diagnostician that identifies the type of disability, describes the current level of functioning in an academicsetting, and lists recommended accommodations. All documentation will be reviewed, and reasonable accommodations will be providedbased on the student’s needs. Depending on the accommodation, there may be a time delay before accommodations can be implemented.Students should contact Denise O’Sullivan, Director, Student and Faculty Services at dosullivan@jhu.edu or 202.452.0983 in the Schoolof Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs four weeks prior to the beginning of each semester or event to ensure that serviceswill be available. Students should submit a request for accommodation form in addition to the appropriate documentation. Furtherinformation and a request for accommodation form can be found at advanced.jhu.edu/students/disability-accommodations. Regardinguniversity-wide disability concerns, contact, 410.516.8949 or visit www.jhu.edu/oie/disability.Inclement Weather AnnouncementsWhen the university closes due to inclement weather, driving conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances, announcements are postedon the Emergency and Weather Hotline, at 410.516.7781 in Baltimore. For localities outside the Baltimore calling area, call 800.548.9004.The information is also made available on the Johns Hopkins University home page at http://www.jhu.edu/.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 25Financial AidFor information about federal financial aid in the form of student loans, whether taking one, two, or more courses, students shouldcontact the Office of Student Financial Services, 146 Garland Hall on the Homewood campus. Call 410.516.8028, email at fin_aid@jhu.eduor visit the financial aid web page at jhu.edu/finaid.Alternative LoansFor students taking one course and seeking financial aid, please go to jhu.edu/finaid/grads_loans.html. For more information, call410.516.8028.Financial Aid ProgramsContact the Office of Student Financial Services for information about:»»Federal Direct Student Loan»»Federal Perkins Loan»»Title IV Refunds»»Veterans BenefitsJohns Hopkins University is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the training of veterans and the widowsand children of deceased veterans under provisions of the various federal laws pertaining to veterans’ educational benefits. Generalinformation and support is provided to veterans in multiple ways. The Advanced Academic Programs participates in the governmentinitiated Yellow Ribbon program and offers a very limited number of financial assistance grants to eligible veterans. AAP students whoare veterans may contact the AAP Registrar in Washington, DC with general inquiries: aapregistration@jhu.edu or 202.452.1952. Fordetailed information about veterans’ benefits and enrollment procedures contact: Veterans Desk, Office of the Registrar 75 Garland Hall,The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218-2934, 410.516.7071, jhu.edu/registrar/veterans.html.Policy StatementsStudents enrolled in course offerings provided by the Advanced Academic Programs are responsible for adhering to the policies setforth and established by Johns Hopkins University. Students are to visit my.jhu.edu to explore a more comprehensive list of universitypolicies. Although every university policy is not listed in the catalog, AAP students are responsible for adhering to all policies set forthby JHU.Policy on Student or Alumni Letters of ReferenceNo member of the faculty is obliged to provide a student or graduate with an evaluation or letter of recommendation which does notaccurately reflect that faculty member’s true opinion and evaluation of that student’s or former student’s academic performance andconduct.Notice of Nondiscriminatory PolicyThe Johns Hopkins University admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, maritalstatus or veteran status to all of the rights, privileges, programs, benefits, and activities generally accorded or made availableto students at the university. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, marital status, pregnancy, ethnicity,national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protectedcharacteristic in any student program or activity administered by the university, including the administration of its educationalpolicies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other university-administered programs or inemployment.Questions regarding Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 should be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity, 130 Garland Hall,Telephone: 410.516.8075, TTY 410.516.6225.Policy on Possession of Firearms on University PremisesThe possession, wearing, carrying, transporting, or use of a firearm or pellet weapon is strictly forbidden on university premises. Thisprohibition also extends to any person who may have acquired a government-issued permit or license. Violation of this regulation willresult in disciplinary action and sanctions up to and including expulsion, in the case of students, or termination of employment, in thecase of faculty and staff. Disciplinary action for violations of this regulation will be the responsibility of the divisional student affairsofficer, dean or director, or the vice president for human resources, as may be appropriate in accordance with applicable procedures.Any questions regarding this policy, including the granting of exceptions for law enforcement officers and for persons acting under thesupervision of authorized university personnel, should be addressed to the appropriate chief campus security officer.Advanced Academic Programs will consider exceptions to this policy only for law enforcement personnel who are required by law ortheir agency’s regulations to carry a weapon while on a campus or center. Requests for an exception must be addressed to Dr. CatherineRossi, Assistant Dean, Finance and Operations (Catherine@jhu.edu) in advance of coming to a campus or center. Law enforcementpersonnel will be required to submit a letter from an authorized official on agency letterhead; the letter must satisfactorily address thejustification and need for an exception to the JHU policy.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 27University Alcohol and Drug PolicyIn keeping with its basic mission, the university recognizes that its primary response to issues of alcohol and drug abuse mustbe through educational programs, as well as through intervention and treatment efforts. To that end, the university providesappropriate programs and efforts throughout the year. The brochure “Maintaining a Drug-Free Environment: The HopkinsCommitment” is distributed annually to all faculty, students, and staff of Johns Hopkins, and copies are available on request fromthe offices of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, 1101 East 33rd Street, Suite C-100, Baltimore, Maryland 21218; telephone443.997.7000; or at the Counseling and Student Development Center located in 358 Garland Hall on the Homewood campus;telephone 410.516.8278.Photography and Film Rights PolicyThe Johns Hopkins University reserves the right from time to time to film or take photographs of faculty, staff, and students engagedin teaching, research, clinical practices, and other activities, as well as casual and portrait photography or film. These photographsand films will be used in such publications as catalogs, posters, advertisements, recruitment, and development materials as well ason the university’s website, for various videos, or for distribution to local, state, or national media for promotional purposes. Classeswill be photographed only with the permission of the faculty member. Such photographs and film—including digital media—whichwill be kept in the files and archives of The Johns Hopkins University, will remain available for use by the university without timelimitations or restrictions. Faculty, students, and staff are made aware by virtue of this policy that the university reserves the rightto alter photography and film for creative purposes. Faculty, students, and staff who do not want their photographs used in themanner(s) described in this policy statement should contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Faculty and studentsare advised that persons in public places are deemed by law to have no expectation of privacy and are subject to being photographedby third parties. The Johns Hopkins University has no control over the use of photographs or film taken by third parties, includingwithout limitation the news media covering university activities.Principles for Ensuring Equity, Civility and Respect for AllThe Johns Hopkins University is a leader in research, patient care and education. Our vision is to continue that leadership by ensuringa university culture that is without illegal discrimination and embraces both equity and diversity. We value all members of ourcommunity and their contributions to our mission. We demonstrate that value by ensuring that:»»The Johns Hopkins University is an environment in which all people behave in a manner that engenders mutual respect,treating each other with courtesy and civility regardless of position or status in the academy. Rude, disrespectful behavioris unwelcome and will not be tolerated.»»Our community is one where we demonstrate respect for each other; we accept our individual differences; and we provideopportunities for everyone to maximize his or her potential. Every member of our community will be held accountable forcreating a welcoming workplace for all.»»Paths to leadership are clear so that opportunities are not blocked artificially. Leadership positions are filled from inclusivecandidate pools established by casting wide nets in non-traditional ways. We will not tolerate exclusion based on gender,marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identityor expression.»»Salary equity is reviewed on a regular basis. We compensate our employees for the job they do in a manner that is equitableand rewards excellence in performance. We will not pay lower salaries to women and people of color simply because they arewomen and people of color.»»We support work/life balance by encouraging flexibility in the workplace; establishing supportive human resource policiesand practices; and providing employee benefits that encourage healthy work- and lifestyles. We will not sacrifice the health ofour employees and their families in the pursuit of excellence.»»We hold our community and its individual members accountable for accomplishing these goals.

28 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesCenter for Biotechnology EducationGraduate Programs, Professional Development,Youth Programsbiotechnology.jhu.eduThe Center for Biotechnology Education, established in 2010, expandsthe scope of biotechnology education at home and abroad to build apipeline of students and professionals ready to succeed in graduateschool, K-12 education, and the work environment in the fields ofbiotechnology, bioinformatics, regulatory science, and biosciencebusiness and leadership. The mission of the Center for BiotechnologyEducation is to increase public awareness and understanding ofbiotechnology, to inform educators of the resources and programsavailable locally and nationally, to become a resource center forbiotechnology information, to coordinate training workshops forstudents and professionals, and to secure funds in support ofbiotechnology training and education locally, nationally, andinternationally. The goals of the center are to develop partnershipswith industry and government organizations to provide communityoutreach, professional development educational opportunities,workshops, research symposia, and lecture series for academia,industry, and the general public.Biotechnology, the application of biological systems to solve problemsor make useful products, continues to expand with new discoveries andlife-saving products at a breathtaking pace. The biotechnology industryharnesses advances in microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology,genomics, and proteomics to move discoveries and ideas out of thelaboratory and into the product development pipeline. This dynamic fielddemands a multidisciplinary workforce skilled in basic research, drugdiscovery technologies, bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and productcommercialization.Johns Hopkins University offers students the ability to learn, advance,and succeed in this exciting field with a variety of learning opportunitiesdesigned to meet the needs of working adults. Classes may be taken attwo regional campuses: Rockville and Baltimore, MD, and in our cybercampus, for our online courses. Students may choose from five differentdegree options and four certificates offered through the Center’s AdvancedBiotechnology Studies Program:»»Master of Science in Biotechnology»»Master of Science in Bioinformatics(a joint offering of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciencesand Whiting School of Engineering)»»Master of Science in Regulatory Science»»Master’s in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship»»Master of Science in Biotechnology/MBA,(a dual degree program offered with the Carey Business School)»»Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise»»Certificate in Biotechnology Education, (a joint certificateoffered with the JHU School of Education)»»Post-Master’s Certificate in Sequence Analysis and Genomics*»»Master of Science in Biotechnology with a concentration inBiodefense and Certificate in National Security StudiesProgram CommitteeThe program committee oversees theadmissions, policy, and operations ofAdvanced Biotechnology Studies. Membersof the committee include:Richard E. McCarty Professor, William D.Gill Professor of Biology Emeritus; DeanEmeritus, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts andSciences; Chair, Center for BiotechnologyEducation and Advanced BiotechnologyStudies, Zanvyl Krieger School of Artsand SciencesPatrick Cummings Director, Centerfor Biotechnology Education; Director,Biotechnology, Advanced BiotechnologyStudies, Advanced Academic ProgramsLynn Johnson Langer Director, RegulatoryScience and Biotechnology Enterprise, Centerfor Biotechnology Education, AdvancedBiotechnology Studies, Advanced AcademicProgramsKristina Obom Director, Biotechnology andBioinformatics, Center for BiotechnologyEducation, Advanced Biotechnology Studies,Advanced Academic ProgramsAssociate DirectorsTom Colonna Associate Director, RegulatoryScience, Center for Biotechnology Education,Advanced Biotechnology Studies, AdvancedAcademic ProgramsRobert Lessick Associate Director andSenior Lecturer, Biotechnology OnlineEducationFull-Time Faculty and StaffJamie Austin Lecturer and Coordinator,Regulatory ScienceBeatrice KondoBioinformaticsThomas KovalLecturer and Coordinator,LecturerAudrey MoshfeghianCoordinatorSherry OggAnna RogersMeredith SaffordBiotechnologyLecturerSenior LaboratoryAcademic Program CoordinatorLecturer and Coordinator,* pending MHEC endorsementKatherine Wellman Lecturer andCoordinator, Biotechnology Enterprise andEntrepreneurshipKaren WellsLecturer

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 29Master of Science in BiotechnologyAdmission RequirementsCredentials and Prerequisite Courses»»An undergraduate degree in the natural sciences orin engineering with at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale inundergraduate studies (relevant work experiencesare also considered); applicants with degrees in otherdisciplines may be able to enroll if their undergraduatework included the prerequisite courses that follow:»»Two semesters of biology»»Two semesters of college chemistry, preferablywith laboratories»»Two semesters of organic chemistry, preferablywith laboratories; students without adequate organicchemistry may be admitted provisionally to take410.302 Bio-Organic ChemistryThe admissions committee reserves the right to requestadditional information, such as a GRE score or letters ofrecommendation, from applicants to assess their candidacyfor admission.Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»Résumé or curriculum vitae»»Official undergraduate transcript»»500-word statement of purpose»»TOEFL score for international students»»Three letters of recommendation are requiredfor the fellowship applicationsAdmission StatusPlease see Student Status for descriptions and criteriaof the different categories of student status.Course Requirements»»Four core courses:410.601 Biochemistry410.602 Molecular Biology410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.604 Advanced Cell Biology II»»Six elective courses (see course descriptions,must include at least two science electives)»»Course requirements differ for the certificateand concentration programsFellowship ProgramsThe Johns Hopkins University, Advanced BiotechnologyStudies Program, with our partners at the Center for CancerResearch/National Cancer Institute (CCR/NCI) and the UnitedStates Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases(USAMRIID) have developed two innovative graduatefellowships that prepare the next generation of scientistsin the emerging fields of drug discovery and biodefense.These fellowships in Molecular Targets and Drug DiscoveryTechnologies and Biodefense fully integrate the didactictraining and hands-on laboratory experience required forgraduates to contribute to the advancement of knowledge andresearch in these fields. Fellows earn an MS in Biotechnologywith a concentration in Molecular Targets and Drug DiscoveryTechnologies or Biodefense, participate in important basic andapplied research, work in CCR/NCI or USAMRIID laboratories,and receive paid tuition for up to two years and an annualstipend. Fellows receive the stipend only if they are acceptedinto the Master of Science in Biotechnology and one of thefellowship programs.Degree and Fellowship Requirementsand PrerequisitesDegree»»An undergraduate degree in the natural sciencesor in engineering with at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale»»Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with labsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesFor information on exact dates, times, locations, fees, andinstructors for any semester/term, students should consult theCourse Schedule at advanced.jhu.edu. Courses are open only tostudents who meet enrollment requirements.Please note: Many of the elective courses require priorcompletion of core courses. Requests to waive core sciencecourses will only be considered if a GRE subject test scoreaccompanies the written request to the program advisor.Fellowship»»One course in probability and statistics or biostatistics»»Graduate of an accredited university/college»»A US citizen or permanent residentFor information about concentration requirements,see Concentration in Biodefense or Concentration inMolecular Targets and Drug Discovery Technologies.Consult program advisor.

30 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesMS in Biotechnology DegreeConcentrations (optional)Students wishing to focus on a specialized discipline withinthe MS in Biotechnology Program may enroll in one of fiveconcentrations: biodefense, bioinformatics, biotechnologyenterprise, molecular targets and drug discovery technologies,or regulatory affairs. The Molecular Targets and DrugDiscovery Technologies concentration is only offered at JHU’sMontgomery County Campus in Rockville, Maryland.Concentration in BiodefenseThe biodefense concentration integrates basic andtranslational science to train the next generation ofprofessionals for employment in academia, industry, andgovernment. The curriculum provides students with asolid foundation in basic science, and investigates thevarious applications of medical science and biotechnologyfor detection, identification, and response to biothreats.Specific disciplines of study include molecular biology,infectious diseases, bioinformatics, immunology,epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and policy.Core Science CoursesCore requirements differ for this concentration410.601 Biochemistry410.602 Molecular Biology410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.692 Biological and Chemical Response and Forensics410.693 Science, Medicine, and Policy in BiodefenseOne Laboratory Course (410.652, 410.656, 410.657, 410.658,410.659, 410.660, 410.731 or 410.752)Biodefense ElectivesChoose three410.604 Advanced Cell Biology II410.611 Vaccinology410.613 Principles of Immunology410.614 Pathogenic Bacteriology410.615 Microbiology410.616 Virology410.618 Parasitology410.621 Agricultural Biotechnology410.631 Infectious Diseases410.632 Emerging Infectious Diseases410.636 Biology of HIV and AIDS410.639 Protein Bioinformatics410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques410.641 Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics410.645 Biostatistics410.652 Cell Culture Techniques410.655 Radiation Biology410.656 Recombinant DNA Laboratory410.658 Biodefense Laboratory Methods410.659 Advanced Recombinant DNA Laboratory410.660 Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology410.661 Methods in Proteomics410.662 Epidemiology410.666 Genomic Sequencing and Analysis410.667 Theory and Application of Immunoassays410.669 Immunology of Infectious Diseases406.670 Crisis Management410.671 Microarrays and Analysis410.696 Bioassay Development410.754 Comparative Microbial GenomicsMS in Biotechnology, Concentration in Biodefense/National Security Studies (NSS) CertificateStudents pursuing a biodefense concentration with an interestin national security policy can obtain an additional credentialby completing three additional courses offered by the NationalSecurity Studies Certificate Program in AAP. This combinedcredential will provide professionals with the policy languageof national security along with the scientific expertisegarnered through the MS in Biotechnology with a biodefenseconcentration. This combined credential will require studentsto complete 13 courses.NSS Certificate requirements406.661 Preserving American Security OR470.606 American National Security in the 21st CenturyTwo electives from the NSS electives list below:406.670 Crisis Management406.665 The Art and Practice of Intelligence406.669 Homeland Security: Threats, Challenges,and Solutions406.671 Congress and Homeland Security406.693 Constitutional Issues in National Security406.661 Preserving American Security in aDangerous World406.662 Threats to America’s National Security:Theory and History406.666 Contemporary Terrorism and thenAmerican Response470.634 Foreign Policy in the Age of Global Terrorism470.635 Executive Politics and Policymaking470.663 Administering Homeland SecurityConcentration in BioinformaticsGiven the vast amounts of information generated fromstudies on humans and other organisms and the need ofscientists and researchers to access and manipulate thesedata, the biotechnology program offers courses that caneither be sampled individually or taken together to completea concentration in bioinformatics.In addition to the four core courses (Biochemistry, MolecularBiology, Advanced Cell Biology I, and Advanced Cell Biology II),degree candidates must complete any four of these courses tosatisfy the bioinformatics concentration requirements:Bioinformatics Courses410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics410.635 Bioinformatics: Tools for Genome Analysis410.639 Protein Bioinformatics410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques410.645 Biostatistics410.661 Methods in Proteomics410.666 Next Generation DNA Sequencing and Analysis410.671 Microarrays and Analysis410.698 Bioperl

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 31410.712 Advanced Practical Concepts for Bioinformatics417.713 Advanced Genomics and Genetic Analysis410.754 Comparative Microbial GenomicsConcentration in Biotechnology EnterpriseFor research discoveries to reach the public, an understandingof the overall enterprise of biotechnology is essential. Successin this industry requires two distinct sets of skills andperspectives: understanding the science and understandingthe business. Students in this concentration must completefour core science courses, four core enterprise courses, and twoscience electives.Biotechnology Enterprise Concentration CoursesChoose four410.607 Proseminar in Biotechnology410.627 Translational Biotechnology: From IntellectualProperty to Licensing*410.637 Bioethics410.642 Economic Dynamics of Change in Biotechnology410.643 Managing and Leading BiotechnologyProfessionals410.644 Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology410.645 Biostatistics410.646 Creating a Biotechnology Enterprise410.647 Research Ethics410.649 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs410.650 Legal Aspects of Biotechnology410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics*410.665 Bioscience Communication410.678 Marketing in a Regulated Environment410.680 Managerial Finance for Biotechnology410.681 Commercializing Biotechnology410.684 Technology Transfer and Commercialization410.685 Emerging Issues in Biotechnology410.687 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Aspectsof Biotechnology Enterprise410.688 Project Management410.689 Leading Change in Biotechnology410.703 Strategic Planning for theBiotechnology Enterprise410.728 Managing Innovation in the Life Sciences410.729 Regulatory and Economic Fundamentalsof Drug Pricing and Reimbursement410.732 Funding a New Venture410.756 Grants and Federal Funding forBiotechnology Enterprises410.805 Practicum in Project ManagementConcentration in Molecular Targets and DrugDiscovery TechnologiesThis concentration is open to MS in Biotechnology studentswho meet the standard admission requirements. Thefellowship, however, is limited to recent post-baccalaureateswho meet both the CCR/NCI Fellowship and MS degreerequirements. This concentration is offered only at JHU’sMontgomery County Campus in Rockville, Maryland.Concentration Courses410.696 Bioassay Development410.750 Molecular Targets and Cancer410.751 Chemical Libraries and Diversity* Also counts as science elective410.752 High Throughput Screening andAutomation LaboratoryElective CoursesTwo required410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.639 Protein Bioinformatics410.671 Microarray and Analysis410.622 Molecular Basis of Pharmacology410.697 Microfluidics and Biosensors410.652 Cell Culture Techniques410.663 Current Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology410.645 BiostatisticsConcentration in Bioscience Regulatory AffairsDeveloped in consultation with representatives from theFood and Drug Administration (FDA), the Regulatory AffairsProfessional Society (RAPS), and the biotechnology industry,this concentration in the Master of Science in Biotechnologyprovides students with the knowledge and understandingrequired for companies and organizations to comply withfederal and state regulatory statutes for the development,approval, and commercialization of drugs, biologics, foods,and medical devices.Students in this concentration must complete four core sciencecourses, four core regulatory affairs courses, and two scienceelectives.Regulatory Science Concentration CoursesChoose four410.606 Clinical Trial Management410.627 Translational Biotechnology:From Intellectual Property to Licensing410.648 Clinical Trial Design and Conduct410.649 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics410.673 Biological Processes in Regulatory Affairs410.675 International Regulatory Affairs410.676 Food and Drug Law410.677 Preparing a Successful Submission410.678 Marketing in a Regulated Environment410.679 Practicum in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs(Open only to Students in MS in RegulatoryScience)410.682 Validation in Biotechnology410.683 Introduction to cGMP Compliance410.686 QA/QC for the Pharmaceutical andBiotechnology Industries410.687 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Aspects of theBiotechnology Enterprise410.690 Technical Writing in a Regulated Environment410.691 Drugs, Medical Devices, and Government410.701 Introduction to Food Safety410.702 Biomedical Software Regulation410.715 Medical Device Regulation410.727 Regulatory Strategies in Biopharmaceuticals410.729 Regulatory and Economic Fundamentals ofDrug Pricing and Reimbursement410.802 Independent Studies in Regulatory Science410.803 Bioscience Regulatory Affairs ThesisAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

32 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesStudents may choose any two science electives in the MS inBiotechnology or MS in Regulatory Science for which theyhave met the prerequisites. For a complete list of electives, visitbiotechnology.jhu.edu.Certificate in Biotechnology EnterpriseStudents who want a solid understanding of the biotechnologyenterprise and are well-versed in the scientific aspects canapply to the certificate program in Biotechnology Enterprise.A bachelor’s degree is required, and a degree in the life sciencesis recommended. For consideration, students submit thestandard application form and official transcripts. A gradepoint average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.Certificate requirements consist of five courses chosen fromthe list below. Students may take either two or three of therequired courses listed below and then complete two to threeof the elective courses listed below for a total of five courses.(While most courses have no science prerequisites, studentsshould not enroll in 410.627 Translational Biotechnology:From Intellectual Property to Licensing or 410.651 ClinicalDevelopment of Drugs and Biologics unless they have a strongbackground in molecular biology or have taken the corecourses 410.601 Biochemistry and 410.602 Molecular Biology.)Students who successfully complete the certificate andsubsequently decide to seek admission to the master’s degreeprogram in biotechnology will receive credit for three of thecourses taken in the certificate. All time limit restrictions asnoted in the admissions section of this catalog will apply.Required CoursesPick two to three of the following410.729 Regulatory and Economic Fundamentalsof Drug Pricing and Reimbursement410.756 Grants and Federal Funding forBiotechnology Enterprises410.732 Funding a New Venture410.805 Practicum in Project ManagementNote: This list is subject to change. Please contact the programdirector to determine if an elective will count toward thecertificate.Area of Focus in Biotechnology Project ManagementStudents may choose a focus in Biotechnology ProjectMangement by taking the following courses. Note that anarea of focus does not appear on your transcript or diploma.410.688 Project Management in Biotechnology410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics410.643 Managing and Leading BiotechnologyProfessionals410.680 Managerial Finance for Biotechnology I410.805 Practicum in Project ManagementThis course synthesizes the knowledge and skills acquiredin the Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise ProjectManagement Focus. It offers students a real worldexamination of a bioscience organization as it develops andimplements project management solutions and addressesrelated problems and issues. Students will work with facultyand industry professionals on an authentic and currentproject from a local bioscience public or private company, anentrepreneurial start-up, or a nonprofit organization. Thiscourse is only open to students completing the Certificate inBiotechnology Enterprise, Project Management Focus.410.643 Managing and LeadingBiotechnology Professionals410.644 Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology410.680 Managerial Finance for BiotechnologyElectivesPick two to three of the following for a total of five courses410.607 Proseminar in Biotechnology410.627 Translational Biotechnology:From Intellectual Property to Licensing*410.637 Bioethics410.642 Economic Dynamics of Change in Biotechnology410.645 Biostatistics410.646 Creating a Biotechnology Enterprise410.647 Research Ethics410.649 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs410.650 Legal Aspects of Biotechnology410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics*410.665 Bioscience Communication410.678 Marketing in a Regulated Environment410.681 Commercializing Biotechnology410.683 Introduction to cGMP Compliance410.684 Technology Transfer and Commercialization410.685 Emerging Issues in Biotechnology410.687 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Aspectsof Biotechnology Enterprise410.688 Project Management410.689 Leading Change in Biotechnology410.728 Managing Innovation in the Life SciencesCertificate in Biotechnology EducationThe Certificate in Biotechnology Education incorporates thefundamental and emerging ideas in biology and biotechnologyas well as issues related to teaching and learning ofbioscience at the middle and high school levels. Middle andsecondary teachers, as well as curriculum and instructionalleaders, will strengthen their own content knowledge andpedagogic techniques in bioscience and develop ways to teachbioscience effectively in their classrooms. The Certificatein Biotechnology Education consists of five graduate-levelcourses. The courses emphasize inquiry-oriented approachesand integrating technology in bioscience education. Moreover,teachers will analyze recent research on bioscience education,reflect on their learning and practice, and develop teachingtools and assessment strategies to engage students inbioscience-related problems and inquiries.Students who complete the Certificate in BiotechnologyEducation are eligible to count the credits toward a Master ofScience in Education offered by the JHU School of Education(www.education.jhu.edu/mse/educationalstudies). Studentswho complete the certificate are also eligible to countthe science course credits toward a Master of Science inBiotechnology in Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesAdvanced Academic Programs. For more information, pleasecontact biotechnology@jhu.edu.For more information about the certificate or how toapply, contact the School of Education at 877.JHU.SOE1or soe.info@jhu.edu. For more information about the sciencecourse content, online learning, and the flexibility of our

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 33program, contact the Center for Biotechnology Education at410-516-7769 or biotechnology@jhu.edu.Required Courses410.730 Introduction to Biotechnology410. 601 Biochemistry410.602 Molecular BiologyED410.731 Bioscience EducationAt Least One Laboratory Course410.652 Cell Culture Techniques410.656 Recombinant DNA Laboratory410.660 Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology410.645 Biostatistics410.671 Microarrays410.713 Advanced Genomics and Genetic Analysis410.712 Advanced Practical Computer ConceptsOnline CoursesThe Johns Hopkins Advanced Biotechnology Studies Programoffers a wide range of online courses that can conveniently fitinto your schedule. Designed for busy bioscience professionals,our online courses provide in-depth coverage of theoretical,applied, and specialized subjects, and are taught by expertfaculty from academia, the private sector, and the government.AdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesStudents requiring hands-on laboratory skills must enrollin our laboratory courses offered at the Homewood andMontgomery County campuses. Laboratory courses are notoffered online.Post-Master’s Certificate in SequenceAnalysis and GenomicsThe field of bioinformatics is continually expanding andchallenging our ability to bridge the gap between molecularbiology and computer technology. Specifically, the revolutionin sequencing technology has resulted in vast quantities ofdata that require storage and analysis. The analysis of nucleicacid and protein data requires specialized bioinformatics toolsand an understanding of genomics. The emerging sequencingtechnologies and accompanying bioinformatics tools willadvance personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, andmolecular diagnostics methods. The advancement of thesetools will open new avenues of research on many fronts.This new certificate is targeted at scientists who alreadyhave grounding in biochemistry, molecular biology and cellbiology and do not need advanced computer skills, thus, theydo not require all the core requirements of the other twomaster’s programs. It introduces students to the foundationsof bioinformatics through the core bioinformatics courses andthen the students take upper level courses that are requiredfor understanding and performing sequence and genomicanalysis. The program is offered both online and onsite.Admission Requirements»»Master’s or doctoral degree in the biological sciences orengineering from an accredited institution»»One semester of Biochemistry or equivalent or 410.601»»One semester of Molecular Biology or equivalentor 410.602Program specificsRequired Courses410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics410.666 Next Generation Sequencing and AnalysisElective coursesChoose two410.635 Bioinformatics Tools for Genomic Analysis410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques410.639 Protein Bioinformatics* Also counts as science electiveYou may complete the degree requirements completely onlinefor the Master of Science in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, orRegulatory Science, the Master’s in Biotechnology Enterpriseand Entrepreneurship, and the Certificate in BiotechnologyEnterprise. (Note that not all concentrations for the MS inBiotechnology can be completed online.)Course Descriptions410.302 Bio-Organic ChemistryThis course provides a foundation in structural organicchemistry, acid base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics,and reaction mechanisms. Subjects include Lewis structures,atomic and hybridized orbitals, stereochemistry, inter- andintramolecular forces of attraction, nucleophilic reactionmechanisms, functional groups, and the organic chemistryof biological molecules. Please note that this course doesnot count toward requirements for the master’s degree inbiotechnology. Prerequisite: Two semesters of college chemistry410.303 Bioscience for Enterprise and Regulatory AffairsThis course examines the fundamental underlying scientificconcepts utilized in the creation and development ofbiomedical products. Topics to be covered include the structureand function of biomolecules such as proteins, enzymes,carbohydrates, lipids, and DNA, as well as the structure andfunction of cellular components such as membranes, vesicles,organelles, and the cytoskeleton. In addition, students willexamine the complexities of metabolism, DNA replication,transcription, translation, signal transduction mechanisms,apoptosis, the cell cycle, and cancer. Please note that thiscourse does not count toward requirements for the master’sdegree in either biotechnology or regulatory science and isrequired as a prerequisite course for some students enteringthe Master of Science in Regulatory Science.Core Science CoursesStudents must complete four core courses before they areallowed to enroll in most of the science electives. A studentwho has mastered some or all of the material covered in thecore courses in previous academic work may request thatone or more of these courses be waived. After reviewing thestudent’s request, the program committee may approve awaiver. The student then is required to replace the waivedcore course(s) with science electives. Electives should bechosen in consultation with the student’s advisor and shouldaccommodate individual career goals.

34 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies410.601 BiochemistryThis course explores the roles of essential biological moleculesfocusing on protein chemistry, while covering lipids andcarbohydrates. It provides a systematic and methodicalapplication of general and organic chemistry principles.Students examine the structure of proteins, their function,their binding to other molecules and the methodologies for thepurification and characterization of proteins. Enzymes andtheir kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. Metabolicpathways are examined from thermodynamic and regulatoryperspectives. This course provides the linkage between theinanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology.410.602 Molecular BiologyThis course provides a comprehensive overview of the keyconcepts in molecular biology. Topics to be covered includenucleic acid structure and function, DNA replication,transcription, translation, chromosome structure andremodeling, and regulation of gene expression in prokaryotesand eukaryotes. Extended topics to be covered includemethods in recombinant DNA technology, microarrays, andmicroRNA. Prerequisite: 410.601 Biochemistry410.603 Advanced Cell Biology IThis course covers cell organization and subcellular structure.Students examine the evolution of the cell, chromosomeand plasma membrane structures and behaviors, mechanicsof cell division, sites of macromolecular synthesis andprocessing, transport across cell membranes, cell dynamics,organelle biogenesis, and cell specialization. Students also areintroduced to the experimental techniques used in cell biologyto study cell growth, manipulation, and evaluation.410.604 Advanced Cell Biology IIThis course is a continuation of 410.603 (Advanced Cell BiologyI) and further explores cell organization and subcellularstructure. Students examine cell-to-cell signaling that involveshormones and receptors, signal transduction pathways, secondmessenger molecules, cell adhesion, extracellular matrix,cell cycle, programmed cell death, methylation of DNA andmodification of chromatic structure, and mechanisms of thecell. The involvement of abnormalities in signal transductionpathways to oncogenesis and other disease states willbe stressed. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology IScience Elective CoursesPlease note that many of the elective courses require priorcompletion of most core courses.410.610 Epigenetics & Gene Organization and ExpressionStudents use genetic analysis and molecular biologytechniques to investigate chromosome organization,chromatin structure, functional genomics, and mechanismsof differential gene expression. Other topics include DNAmethylation, silencers, enhancers, genomic imprinting, andmicroarray analysis. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology410.611 VaccinologyThis course will cover the biological development,immunologic concepts, and methods for vaccine delivery.Specific topics include new technologies for vaccinedevelopment such as DNA vaccines, recombinant mucosalvaccines, dendritic cells for antigen delivery, novel adjuvants,and methods to increase vaccine stability. Delivery systemsfor vaccines, both time-tested and new methodologies such aslipid-based systems, needle-free injection systems, and novelmethods such as the use of genetically modified foods, willbe discussed. The underlying biological role of the innate andadaptive immune systems will be explored in light of newtypes of vaccines and delivery systems. Finally the processof bringing vaccines to market will be covered includinggovernment oversight and licensure. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced CellBiology I; 410.613 Principles of Immunology, or undergraduateimmunology course410.612 Human Molecular GeneticsIn this course students learn to use the tools of moderngenomics to elucidate phenotypic variation withinpopulations. The course uses human disease (from simpleMendelian disorders to common complex disorders) toexemplify the types of studies and tools that can be used tocharacterize cellular pathophysiology as well as to providegenetic diagnostics and therapies. Students become facilewith linkage analysis, cancer genetics, microarray analysis(oligo and DNA arrays), gene therapy, SNP studies, imprinting,disequilibrium mapping, and ethical dilemmas associatedwith the Human Genome Project. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology410.613 Principles of ImmunologyThis course covers molecular and cellular immunology,including antigen and antibody structure and function,effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibilitycomplexes, B- and T-cell receptors, antibody formation andimmunity, cytotoxic responses, and regulation of the immuneresponse. Students are also introduced to the applied aspectsof immunology, which include immunoassay design andflow cytometry. Special topics include immunomodulation,immunosuppression, immunotherapy, autoimmunity, andvaccination. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.614 Pathogenic BacteriologyLecture and discussion augmented by guided readings onpathogenic bacteria, with special attention to microorganismsthat cause human disease. The course is designed to impartto the student an appreciation as well as knowledge of thehistory, epidemiology, cultivation, morphology, serology,biochemistry, and clinical description of the major diseaseproducingbacteria. Discussion of therapeutic considerationsand vaccination will also be included in this course.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology;undergraduate microbiology course or permission of programcommittee410.615 MicrobiologyThis course is an overview of microorganisms important inclinical diseases and biotechnology. Students are introducedto the general concepts concerning the morphology, genetics,and reproduction of these microbial agents. Lectures focus onindividual organisms with emphasis on infectious diseases,biotechnology applications, molecular and biochemicalcharacteristics, and molecular and serological identification

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 35methods. Students will also discuss the impact biotechnology,and particularly genomics, will have on the developmentof antibiotics and vaccines as treatment and preventivemeasures. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.616 VirologyThis course covers the advanced study of viruses with regardto the basic biochemical, molecular, epidemiological, clinical,and biotechnological aspects of animal viruses primarily,and bacteriophage, plant viruses, viroids, prions, andunconventional agents secondarily. Specific areas of virology,including viral structure and assembly, viral replication, viralrecombination and evolution, virus-host interactions, viraltransformation, gene therapy, antiviral drugs, and vaccines,are presented. The major animal virus families are discussedindividually with respect to classification, genomic structure,virion structure, virus cycle, pathogenesis, clinical features,epidemiology, immunity, and control. The viral vectors andtheir applications in biotechnology are discussed. Prerequisites:410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603Advanced Cell Biology I410.617 Marine BiotechnologyThis course covers the application of molecular techniquesto study the marine environment and obtain useful productsfrom marine systems. Students examine recent progress indiscovery of drugs and enzymes from marine microbes andmacroorganisms, biodiversity, bioremediation, molecularapproaches in aquaculture, the role of marine microbes inglobal carbon cycling, and genomics of marine organisms.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 401.602 Molecular Biology;410.603 Advanced Cell Biology410.618 ParasitologyThe field of parasitology is immense. It covers a plethoraof organisms and a multitude of disciplines. This coursefocuses on the parasites of medical importance that causehuman morbidity and mortality throughout the world. It alsointroduces the student to the general aspects of parasitology.The developmental biology, natural history, and cell andmolecular biology of the major eukaryotic parasites will bediscussed. Also, the fundamental mechanisms of host-parasiterelationships, diagnosis, pathogenesis, epidemiology, andcontrol strategies will be emphasized. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 AdvancedCell Biology I410.619 Molecular Evolution and PhylogeneticsThis course covers the principles of molecular evolution andphylogenetics. Topics include patterns and analyses of DNApolymorphism, genetic evolutionary trees, molecular clocks, theevolution of multigene families, gene duplication and shuffling,transposition and horizontal gene transfer, gene number andgenome size, organellar and nuclear genetic markers, geneticmutation and selection, genes in populations, viral evolution,human evolution, and the theoretical background for molecularphylogenetics. Examples of each concept will be drawn fromthe scientific literature in epidemiology and human or animalgenetics. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 MolecularBiology410.620 Advanced Topics in ImmunologyThis course is literature based and requires a foundation inimmunology. Students will be presented with current topicsin Immunology through literature reviews and basic sciencepapers from the premier journals. Topic areas may includebut are not limited to: Toll-like receptors, NK cells and theirreceptors, microRNAs in immunology, cytokine signaling,epigenetics, T regulatory cells, tumor immunology and cancerimmunotherapies, T cell subsets (memory T cells, Th1, Th2,Th9, Th17, Th22, TFH), dendritic cells, negative and positivecostimulation, viral immunity including AIDS, mouse modelsin immunology, Fc receptors, B cell subtypes and antibodies,and allergy and asthma. Students will be required to present apaper of choice during class in one of these major topics areas.Students will be also introduced to methods predominately usedin science papers such as flow cytometry, confocal microscopy,gene arrays, ELISAs, western blots, immunohistochemistry, invivo mouse models, and microRNA arrays. Students enrolling inthis course are not required to already have experience in criticalreading and evaluation of the primary scientific literature.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biology,410.603 Advanced Cellular Biology I, and 410.613 Principles ofImmunology or an undergraduate immunology course.410.621 Agricultural BiotechnologyIn this course, students are introduced to the application ofrecombinant DNA technology to agriculture. Studied aremethods for the introduction of foreign DNA into plant andanimal cells and generation of stably transformed plants andanimals. Students consider specific examples of the use oftransgenic plants and animals in biotechnology, which canprovide protection against insects, diseases, and tolerance tospecific herbicides. They also investigate how recombinantgrowth hormones can result in leaner meat, greater milkyield, better feed utilization, and how transgenic plantsand animals can serve as bioreactors for the production ofmedicinals or protein pharmaceuticals. Because recombinantagricultural products are released into the environment orconsumed as foods, students also need to become familiarwith environmental safety issues. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 AdvancedCell Biology I410.622 Molecular Basis of PharmacologyThis course begins by reviewing receptor binding and enzymekinetics. Various cellular receptors and their physiologyare discussed as well as the pharmacological agents usedto define and affect the receptor’s function. Students studythe pharmacology of cell surface receptors and intracellularreceptors. Also considered are the drugs that affect enzymes.Prerequisites: All four core courses410.623 Molecular and Cellular PhysiologyStudents in this course gain an understanding of howcoordinated regulation of bodily function occurs at themolecular and cellular levels of organization. The focus ison neurons, muscles, and hormones. Specific areas coveredfor excitable tissue include bioelectric properties of excitablemembranes, Hodgkin-Huxley ion currents, voltage-gatedion channels and their structures, synaptic transmission,excitation-contraction coupling, and contractile properties ofskeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle cells. The biotechnologicalconnection is the pharmacological interventions to modulateAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

36 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesfunctioning of excitable tissues. For endocrine physiology, thereis an overview of hypothalamic, pituitary, reproductive, andother hormones. The class uses leptin and obesity as a modelhormone and pathology, respectively, and examines in detail itsaction as a putative fat-busting hormone. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced CellBiology I410.624 System and Integrative PhysiologyThis course is the second half of the Physiology sequenceand involves the study of organ systems and how they areregulated by the central nervous and endocrine systems.Students will learn the structure and function of thecardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductivesystems, as well as their pathophysiology during diseaseprocesses. We will also study metabolic physiology in thecontext of exercise and diet. The biotechnological connectionwill be how the drug interventions modulate functioning ofmany of these systems. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I;410.623 Molecular and Cellular Physiology is recommendedbut not required410.625 Industrial MicrobiologyThis course covers the principles of various processesassociated with the production and recovery of differentbio-products derived from prokaryotes and eukaryotes.Topics include the classification of microorganisms, mediadevelopment, instrumentation, fermentation principles,mammalian and insect cell propagation, product recovery,protein purification, and the principles of current goodmanufacturing practices (cGMP). Emphasis is on large-scaleproduction methods and production of recombinant proteinsfor diagnostic and clinical applications. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced CellBiology I410.626 Molecular DevelopmentThis course covers the molecular and cellular bases ofdevelopment in a variety of experimental organisms withspecial emphasis on mammalian and human models. Fromthe formation of germ cells, fertilization, and early embryonicdevelopment to the final formation of organs and tissues,developmental processes are considered in the context ofbiotechnological applications. Application possibilities includecreation of transgenic animals and drug design to combatspecific types of cancer. The molecular mechanisms ofdevelopmental processes and the identification of targets fortherapeutic purposes are central themes. Prerequisites: All fourcore coursesof biotechnological products. Hands-on solving of practicalproblems and guest lecturers who are experts in the fieldfamiliarize students with the intricacies of the process.Prerequisites: 410.303 Bioscience for Enterprise and RegulatoryAffairs 410.601 Biochemistry and 410.603 AdvancedCell Biology I or Admission to MS in Regulatory Science410.628 NeurobiologyThis course provides a framework for understanding themolecular physiology of neuronal structure, signaling, andcircuitry and how this cellular design is ultimately integratedto achieve higher cognitive functions such as perception,control of movement, learning, and memory. The courseintroduces the students to various current neurosciencetopics, including but not limited to membrane physiologyand electrical excitability of neurons, neurotransmittersand synaptic transmission, signaling at the neuromuscularjunction, cellular and higher-order aspects of perception andmotor control, molecular mechanisms of neural development,and the molecular basis of learning and memory. This courseplaces particular emphasis on the genetic and molecularbases of a wide variety of neurological and neurodegenerativediseases such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateralsclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Prerequisites: All fourcore courses410.629 Genes and DiseaseBecause of recent advances, powerful diagnostic tests nowdetect genetic diseases, and there is promise of gene replacementtherapy. In this course students cover generalgenetic principles, DNA tools for genetic analysis, cytogenetics,gene mapping, the molecular basis of genetic diseases, animalmodels, immunogenetics, genetics of development, genetics ofcancer, and treatment of genetic diseases. Molecular methodsof analysis are emphasized. Prerequisites: All four core courses410.630 Gene TherapyStudents are introduced to gene transfer, its technicalevolution, and its testing through clinical studies. Genetherapy holds promise for both genetic diseases and acquireddiseases such as cancer and AIDS. The health, safety, andethical issues surrounding gene therapy are discussed,together with the review and oversight systems established toregulate this therapy. Students also consider how industry isdeveloping these techniques, both in new start-up companiesas well as in established biotechnology and pharmaceuticalcompanies. An overview of proprietary and patent issuesin gene therapy is part of the course. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 AdvancedCell Biology I410.627 Translational Biotechnology: From IntellectualProperty to LicensingThis course provides an extensive overview of a processfor development of a pharmaceutical by a biotechnologyor pharmaceutical company. The course emphasizes theimportance of intellectual property, the basic sciencesunder-pinning the development of a product, and theimportance of the interaction between a company and theFood and Drug Administration (FDA). Students learn toappreciate the importance of quality control and assurance,good manufacturing practices, preclinical and clinicaltesting, and the lengthy regulatory processes whichgovern the development, manufacture, and eventual sale410.631 Infectious DiseasesThis course focuses on infectious diseases of mankind,presented in a system-by-system format. Basic principlesof host defense and microbial virulence will be discussed.Practical up-to-date information on the clinical presentation,symptoms, physical findings, laboratory diagnosis, treatment,and prevention of the general array of diseases caused bybacteria and viruses will be presented. The use of antibiotics,prophylactic agents, and vaccines along with selected aspectsof pathogenesis and epidemiology will be covered. Morecursory coverage will be given to the fungal and parasiticagents of human disease. The student will develop a broadunderstanding of the many different kinds of infectious

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 37processes to which our bodies are subjected on an ongoingbasis. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 MolecularBiology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.632 Emerging Infectious DiseasesThis course focuses on emerging infectious diseases frommany different perspectives. The maladies addressed rangefrom diseases that have reappeared in altered genetic forms,such as the influenza virus and the West Nile virus, to thelethal hemorrhagic fever caused by the Ebola virus. Alsodiscussed is the threat of recombinant and ancient infectiousagents such as Bacillus anthracis, causative agent of anthrax,which can be used in biological warfare weapons. Opinionsfrom noted scientists and leaders concerning emergingdiseases and the prospects for battling them successfullyprovide scientific and social perspective. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced CellBiology I410.633 Introduction to BioinformaticsRetrieval and analysis of electronic information are essentialin today’s research environment. This course explores thetheory and practice of biological database searching andanalysis. In particular, students are introduced to integratedsystems where a variety of data sources are connectedthrough World Wide Web access. Information retrieval andinterpretation are discussed, and many practical examplesin a computer laboratory setting enable students to improvetheir data mining skills. Methods included in the courseare searching the biomedical literature, sequence homologysearching and multiple alignment, protein sequence motifanalysis, and several genome analytical methods. Classes areheld in a computer laboratory. Acquaintance with computersis required. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for BioinformaticsThis course introduces students with a background inthe life sciences to the basic computing concepts of theUNIX operating system, relational databases, structuredprogramming, object-oriented programming, and the Internet.Included is an introduction to SQL and the Perl scriptinglanguage. The course emphasizes relevance to molecularbiology and bioinformatics. It is intended for students withno computer programming background but with a solidknowledge of molecular biology. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology410.635 Bioinformatics: Tools for Genome AnalysisSeveral large-scale DNA sequencing efforts have resultedin megabase amounts of DNA sequences being depositedin public databases. As such, the sequences are of less usethan those sequences that are fully annotated. Assigningannotations such as exon boundaries, repeat regions, andother biologically relevant information accurately in thefeature tables of these sequences requires a significant amountof human intervention. This course instructs students oncomputer analytical methods for gene identification, promoteranalysis, and introductory gene expression analysis usingsoftware methods. Additionally, students are introducedto comparative genomics and proteomic analysis methods.Students will become proficient in annotating large genomicDNA sequences. Students complete two large sequenceanalysis projects during the course. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.633 Introductionto Bioinformatics410.636 Biology of HIV and AIDSThis course includes an overview of the biology and lifecycle of the immunodeficiency virus, including the simianviruses (SIVs). Specific areas of HIV immunopathogenesisare emphasized, to include HIV diagnosis, HIV-inducedimmune dysfunction, and therapeutic breakthroughs in thetreatment of HIV-1 disease. Students become familiarized withcurrent methods in biotechnology that have advanced ourunderstanding of the biology of retroviruses. Special topicsinclude international genetic variation (subtypes and clades),HIV vaccine development, and global economic impact.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 MolecularBiology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.638 Cancer BiologyThis course provides students with knowledge of thefundamental principles of the molecular and cellular biologyof cancer cells. Lectures and demonstrations explain therole of growth factors, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes,angiogenesis, and signal transduction mechanisms in tumorformation. Discussion of aspects of cancer epidemiology,prevention, and principles of drug action in cancermanagement is part of the course. Prerequisites: All fourcore courses410.639 Protein BioinformaticsBecause the gap between the number of protein sequences andthe number of protein crystal structures continues to expand,protein structural predictions are increasingly important. Thiscourse provides a working knowledge of various computerbasedtools available for predicting the structure and functionof proteins. Topics include protein database searching, proteinphysicochemical properties, secondary structure prediction,and statistical verification. Also covered are graphicvisualization of the different types of three-dimensionalfolds and predicting 3-D structures by homology. Computerlaboratories complement material presented in lectures.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 MolecularBiology; 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic TechniquesThis course will provide a practical, hands-on introductionto the study of phylogenetics and comparative genomics.Theoretical background on molecular evolution will beprovided only as needed to inform the comparative analysisof genomic data. The emphasis of the course will be placedsquarely on the understanding and use of a variety ofcomputational tools designed to extract meaningful biologicalinformation from molecular sequences. Lectures will provideinformation on the conceptual essence of the algorithms thatunderlie various sequence analysis tools and the ration-alebehind their use. Only programs that are freely available, aseither downloadable executables or as Web servers, will beused in this course. Students will be encouraged to use theprograms and approaches introduced in the course to addressquestions relevant to their own work. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.633 Introductionto BioinformaticsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

38 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies410.641 Clinical and Molecular DiagnosticsThis course covers basic concepts and practical applications ofmodern laboratory diagnostic techniques. Topics include theprinciples of testing methodology, quality assurance, and theapplication of molecular methods to the clinical and researchlaboratory. The test methods to be covered include nucleicacid-based methods such as hybridization, amplification, andsequencing; non-nucleic acid methods such as HPLC, GLC, andprotein analysis; and technologies such as PFGE, ribotyping,RFLP, and serological testing methodologies. In addition to thetest procedures, students are exposed to aspects of statistics,quality control, regulatory issues, and applications of thesemethods to the diagnosis and prognosis of human disease.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology410.645 BiostatisticsThis course introduces statistical concepts and analyticalmethods as applied to data encountered in biotechnologyand biomedical sciences. It emphasizes the basic conceptsof experimental design, quantitative analysis of data, andstatistical inferences. Topics include probability theoryand distributions; population parameters and their sampleestimates; descriptive statistics for central tendency anddispersion; hypothesis testing and confidence intervals formeans, variances, and proportions; the chi-square statistic;categorical data analysis; linear correlation and regressionmodel; analysis of variance; and nonparametric methods.The course provides students a foundation to evaluateinformation critically to support research objectives andproduct claims and a better understanding of statisticaldesign of experimental trials for biological products/devices.Prerequisites: Basic mathematics (algebra); scientific calculator410.648 Clinical Trial Design and ConductThrough a case study approach, this course will cover thebasic design issues of clinical trials, specifically targeting theProtocol, Case Report Forms, Analysis Plan, and InformedConsent. The design of a specific trial will be studied toillustrate the major issues in the design of a study, such asendpoint definition, control group selection, and eligibilitycriteria. The course will also covers the analysis plan for astudy, including approaches that are central to clinical trialssuch as stratified analysis, adjustment factors, and “intentionto-treat”analysis. The planned analytical techniques willinclude the analysis of correlated data (i.e., clustered data,longitudinal data), survival analysis using the proportionalhazards (Cox) regression model, and linear models. Asemester-long project will include the creation of a Protocol,Case Report Forms, and Informed Consent. Prerequisites:410.645 Biostatistics or equivalent (Required); 410.651 ClinicalDevelopment of Drugs and Biologics (Recommended)410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and BiologicsThis course introduces students to the planning and workrequired to develop potential new drugs and biologicsefficiently. Students gain a thorough appreciation of FDAand ICH regulations and guidelines. Because the courseemphasizes the importance of planning before the executionof any of the necessary steps, lectures use a “backwards”approach, discussing the final analysis and report beforedeveloping protocols. Topics also include an overview ofpre-clinical investigations; NDA/BLA format and content;clinical development plans; product and assay development;the IND; and trial design, implementation, and management.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biologyor admission to the MS in Regulatory Science410.653 Tissue EngineeringTissue engineering is a highly multidisciplinary fieldthat involves cell biology, chemistry, materials science,engineering, and medicine. This course will be a surveythat introduces students to the field from scientific, clinical,manufacturing, and regulatory perspectives. Roughly thefirst half of the course will be devoted to background material,and the second half will focus on applications. Readings willbe drawn from books and journals. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 AdvancedCell Biology I410.655 Radiation BiologyThis course will review types of ionizing radiation and theirdifferences, physical and chemical interactions of radiationwith key biological molecules, effects on living matterbeginning with molecular and cellular interactions andproceeding to tissue, organ, and organism levels, emphasizingthe human system. Radiation’s beneficial effects in cancertherapy and medicine as well as detrimental and carcinogeniceffects will be discussed. Specific units will consider foodirradiation, nuclear power plant accidents, radiation terrorism,everyday sources of exposure to the US population, and otherpractical situations involving radiation. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced CellBiology I410.606 Clinical Trial ManagementThe goal of this course is to provide students with a functionalunderstanding of all operational aspects of a clinical study.At the end of the course, students will be able to think about astudy from the point of view of the Study Manager (primaryfocus of the course), and also from that of different teammembers, understand how regulations affect and guide astudy, and be exposed to common issues and mistakes madeduring clinical trial management. Students will learn whathappens at the site level and how and why sites are monitored,emphasizing potential site issues and what a study managerand team could do to resolve/prevent problems. An examplestudy protocol will be used throughout the study and studentswill be required to write and review clinical site monitoringreports. Prerequisites: 410.648 Clinical Trial Design410.661 Methods in ProteomicsThis course covers the analytical methods used to separateand characterize pharmaceutical compounds (predominantlyproteins) derived through biotechnology. While emphasisis placed on the general principles and applicability of themethods, current protocols are discussed, and problemsets representing realistic developmental challenges areassigned. Topics include chromatography (HPLC, SEC,IEC), electrophoretic techniques (2-D gel electrophoresis),spectroscopic methods (UV/Vis, fluorescence, CD), analyticalultracentrifugation, microarrays, mass spectroscopy, aminoacid analysis, sequencing, and methods to measure proteinproteininteractions. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology

40 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudieswith relevant statistical tests, and controlling for falsepositive discovery. An introduction to linear and nonlineardimensionality reduction methods, pattern recognition(clustering), and supervised classification techniques willbe covered. Assignments and concepts will make use of realexperimental data sets from platforms such as Affymetrix,Agilent, Illumina, and custom cDNA. Analysis will beconducted in R using Bioconductor packages, with applicationsfocused on target identification, biomarker discovery,pathogen detection, and many others. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.645 Biostatistics,and 410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics oran undergraduate computer programming course410.673 Biological Processes in Regulatory AffairsThis course provides an overview of the biological processesand laboratory techniques utilized for the discovery,development and evaluation of therapeutic drugs. Studentsinvestigate drug development processes such as genecloning, culture scale-up, downstream processing, andproduct purification. Emphasis is placed on the theory andapplication of laboratory methods used in drug development,such as recombinant DNA techniques, antibody technology,protein purification, immunoassays, high-throughput drugscreening, chromatography, electrophoresis, cell receptorcharacterization, pharmacokinetics, drug toxicity testing andevaluation of therapeutic drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.603 Cell Biology oradmission to the MS in Regulatory Science program410.692 Biological & Chemical Threat Response and ForensicsThis course introduces the methods and techniques usedfor biological and chemical threat agent characterization;methods of detection, identification, medical intervention,and forensic attribution are also discussed. Lectures covera broad variety of topics pertaining to the use of biologicaland chemical agents including: historical background ofbiological and chemical agents in classic and discretionarywarfare; the introduction of scientific evidence in criminalproceedings and chain of custody for evidentiary materialsin crimes and terrorism; quality assurance in laboratoryoperations; threat containment; decontamination andremediation; health and safety of responders and analysts;and risk assessments. Laboratory methods employed in thecharacterization and forensic analysis of biological (bacterial,viral, biological toxins, agricultural threats), and chemicalagents (classic military chemical agents, toxic industrialchemicals and materials) will also be discussed. Generaloverviews of techniques and sample collection for classicbiological and chemical agents (PCR, DNA sequencingmethods, immunological analyses); and for chemical agents(gas chromatography and mass spectrometry). Prerequisites:410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603Advanced Cell Biology I; undergraduate Microbiology or 410.615Microbiology410.693 Science, Medicine, and Policy in BiodefenseThis course provides a comprehensive introduction to theConcentration in Biodefense. Biological warfare is introducedin its historical context, followed by the properties of the mostimportant biological threat agents, their medical consequencesand treatment, diagnostics, and forensics. Relevantinternational and domestic policy issues are explored, alongwith defense strategies and the nature of existing dangersto national security. Students should leave the class with adeep understanding of biological warfare and terror agents,the consequences of their potential use, and the availablemeans of protection. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I;undergraduate Microbiology or 410.615 Microbiology410.695 Applied Molecular BiologyThis course covers both basic and applied concepts inmolecular biology. It is designed for students with a goodworking knowledge of molecular biology who want to studymore advanced concepts and how they may be applied inbiotechnology. Topics for discussion include DNA/RNAstructure, DNA replication, transcription, translation,posttranslational modifications, restriction enzymes, generalrecombinant DNA techniques (DNA ligations, bacterialtransformation, DNA/RNA isolation), DNA sequencing,plasmids, and polymerase chain reaction. Prerequisites:410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603Advanced Cell Biology I410.696 Bioassay DevelopmentThis course will cover methodological approaches to bioassaydevelopment for high throughput screening. Both cellbased(cytotoxicity, cytoprotection, high content imaging,and reporter systems) and cell-free assay systems (enzyme,FRET, time resolved fluorescence, quenching assays, andimmunological assays) will be included with discussion ofthe potential promise and pitfalls associated with each assaysystem. Various assay formats, visualization techniques, andcurrent developments in assay technology will be discussed.Project management techniques will be utilized to aid inthe process of assay development. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 AdvancedCell Biology I410.697 Microfluidics and BiosensorsMicrofluidics (Lab-on-a-chip technology) is theminiaturization of laboratory operations for micro-scalechemistry, high-throughput drug screening, environmentalsensors, biothreat detectors, forensics, clinical diagnostics,and proteomics. This course will cover microfluidicimplementations of bioassay development such as sampledilution, cell lysis, chromatography, solid-phase extraction,electrophoresis, nucleic acid amplification and sequencing,analyte detection, single-cell analysis, microarray design andmass spectrometry sample preparation. The materials, design,fabrication, and testing of microfluidic chips and biosensorswill be discussed, with emphasis on the applications of thistechnology to detect microbial pathogens and cancer markers.In addition, the course will include case studies from theliterature to introduce students to intellectual property issuesrelated to microfluidic technology. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology or approval of programcommittee410.698 BioperlThis course builds on the Perl concepts taught in 410.634Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics. Perl hasemerged as the language of choice for the manipulation ofbioinformatics data. Bioperl, a set of object-oriented modulesthat implements common bioinformatics tasks, has been

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 41developed to aid biologists in sequence analysis. The coursewill include an overview of the principal features of Bioperland give students extensive opportunity to use Perl andthe tools of Bioperl to solve problems in molecular biologysequence analysis. Prerequisites : 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.634 Practical ComputerConcepts for Bioinformatics410.699 NanobiotechnologyThe emerging field of nanobiotechnology utilizesdevelopments in nanotechnology and molecular biologyfor applications to biomedical science and clinical practice,as well as fundamental cell biology research and industrialbiotechnology. Nanobiotechnology is an interdisciplinary fieldthat exploits the unique functional properties of natural andsynthetic biomolecular-sized (nanometer-scale) constructssuch as quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, nanostructuredsurfaces, liposomes, artificial membranes, and molecularmachines for biotechnology and medicine. This courseis designed for biotechnology majors and will survey theresearch, development, and applications of nanotechnologyto medical diagnostics, imaging, and therapeutics (includingdrug delivery and anti-cancer treatments); cell biology andsingle-cell analysis, nanofluidics, bioassays, biosensors, andbio-inspired engineering. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.712 Advanced Practical Computer Concepts forBioinformaticsThis intermediate-to-advanced-level course, intended asa follow-on to 410.634 Practical Computer Concepts forBioinformatics (a prerequisite for this new class), will integrateand expand on the concepts from that introductory class toallow students to create working, Web-based bioinformaticsapplications in a project-based course format. After a reviewof the concepts covered in 410.634, students will learn howto create functional Web applications on a UNIX system,using Perl and CGI to create forms that can be acted upon, andusing the Perl DBI module to interface with MySQL relationaldatabases that they will create and populate to retrieve andpresent information. This will be demonstrated by building anin-class, instructor-led project. More advanced SQL conceptsand database modeling will also be covered, as well as a briefintroduction to the PHP scripting language. Class time inthe latter weeks of the class will be devoted to individualassistance on student projects as well as to short lectureson advanced Perl topics, object-oriented Perl, and installingPerl modules. The last two weeks will be devoted to studentpresentations and a peer critique of their project. Once again,whenever possible, this course will emphasize relevance tosolving problems in molecular biology and bioinformatics.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology;410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics with agrade of A- or above or permission of program committee410.713 Advanced Genomics and Genetics AnalysesThe next generation of array and sequencing technologiesprovides the ability to investigate large quantities of genomicsinformation with higher sensitivity, greater throughput,and lower costs. This also introduces new challenges in datamanagement, novel algorithmic approaches, and generalinterpretation. This course builds on the topics in 410.671Microarrays and Analysis to address analysis of both geneticvariation and genomics content using technologies measuringsplice variants such as exon arrays, single nucleotidepolymorphisms (SNPs) for genome-wide association studies(GWAS), copy number variation (CNV), and transcriptionfactor binding sites. Analysis methods for high throughputsequencing (HTS) technologies are also introduced including:quantitative mRNA content (RNA-Seq) and whole genomeassembly methods with de novo and reference-basedapproaches. Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses and410.671 Microarrays and Analysis410.750 Molecular Targets and CancerThis course will investigate potential molecular targetsin cancer including receptor tyrosine kinases, G-proteincoupled receptors, the TGF beta signaling pathway, cell cyclecheck- points, kinases and phosphatases, chemokine andchemokine receptors, nuclear receptors, suppressor proteins,metastasis and angiogenesis targets, integrins, and matrixmetalloproteinases. Discussion will also include topics onwhat defines a molecular target and the methods by whichthey are evaluated. Prerequisites: All four core courses410.751 Chemical Libraries and DiversityChemical diversity and “pharmacological space” will bestudied with an emphasis on disciplines related to drugdiscovery. Medicinal chemistry, natural product chemistry,focused synthetic libraries, and combinatorial chemistrywill be covered. Lipinski’s rules for drug-like moleculeswill be discussed in detail, as well as methods for chemicalanalysis, in silico drug design, molecular modeling, andcompound storage and handling. In addition, techniques usedfor assessing and harnessing chemical diversity for drugdiscovery will be discussed. Prerequisites: All four corecourses or approval of program committee410.753 Stem Cell BiologyThis course will involve discussion and debate on currenttopics concerning stem cell biology and the use of stem cellsin biotechnology and therapeutics. Topics will include reviewand discussion of developmental and cell biology, stem cellcharacteristics, stem cell preparation and therapeutic uses,tissue engineering, global regulatory and ethical is-sues, andcommercialization of stem cell therapy. Current peer-reviewedliterature and guest experts in the field will provide up-to-dateinformation for discussion. Prerequisites: All four core courses410.754 Comparative Microbial Genomics:From Sequence to SignificanceHundreds of bacterial and archaeal genomes have beencompletely sequenced and thousands more will follow inthe near future. In this course we will learn how to makesense of this vast sea of information in order to understandthe diversity of microbial life on earth: transforming DNAdata into knowledge about the metabolism, biological niche,and lifestyle of these organisms. The use and developmentof bioinformatic platforms for the sensible comparisonof genetic function and context are essential for work inmodern microbiology. Topics covered will include methodsfor sequencing, gene finding, functional prediction,metabolic pathway and biological system reconstruction,phylogenomics, ontologies, and high-throughtput functionalgenomics. Particular attention will be paid to publicly availablebioinformatics resources and their proper use. Examples willAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

42 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesbe drawn from microbes of importance to human health,industry, ecology, agriculture, and biodefense. Lectures anddiscussions are integrated with computer exercises whereappropriate. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology; 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.777 BiofuelsIn this course, students are introduced to the currenttechnologies used in the production of biofuels. Thesetechnologies include ethanol distillation using a variety ofbio-mass raw materials such as corn, sugar cane, cellulosicwaste materials, and beer waste. Students will also studythe methods used to produce biodiesel using agriculturalproducts, such as soybeans and canola, used vegetable oil, andalgae. They will also investigate the production of hydrogenfrom algae and bacterial sources. Students will also studythe biodigester and how it can be used to transform wasteinto energy. In addition to studying the techniques used toproduce biofuels, students will also discuss the economic andenvironmental impacts of using agricultural biomass sources,since many of these are also food sources. Prerequisites:410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biology, 410.603Cell Biology I410.730 Introduction to BiotechnologyBiotechnology, the use of living organisms to solvetechnological problems, is arguably one of the cornerstonesof today’s economy. The goal of this course is to introduceprofessionals involved in secondary school science educationto the workings of modern biotechnology. To build anunderstanding of the science behind modern biotechnology,the history of biotechnology and basic concepts in biology thatare integral to biotechnological advances, including genetics,molecular biology and cell biology, will be covered. Thecourse will also survey current and developing biotechnologyincluding microbial, environmental, agricultural, andpharmaceutical applications. In addition students will beintroduced to basic lab methods used in biotechnologyand ethical issues facing the biotechnologist. This courseis only available to students enrolled in the Certificate ofBiotechnology Education.ED.410.731 Bioscience EducationThe goal of this course is to provide secondary science teacherswith the requisite pedagogical knowledge and skills to enablethe participants to effectively support student learning andachievement in bioscience. Students will engage in reflection onlearning and teaching of bioscience and discuss implications forcurriculum design and evaluation. Students will be exposed tothe literature on biology/bioscience education, student learningand achievement, and assessment. There will be a particularemphasis on infusing inquiry and technology in biologycurriculum topics. The purpose of this forum is to engage thestudents (teachers) in reflection and dialogue related to theeducational applications of the topics covered in the contentcourses. Special assignments related to the content courseswill be given to the participants to develop inquiry-orientedproblems for their instruction. They will also develop, discuss,and share problem-based activities, ideas for integratingtechnology in their bioscience lessons, and specific assessmentinstruments with each other in this course. After the completionof the content courses in the certificate, students (teachers) willimplement bioscience curriculum units and lesson plans in theirown classrooms and construct case studies based on students’response to these learning experiences. Students will also shareand analyze these case studies. This course is only available tostudents enrolled in the Certificate in Biotechnology Education(This course is offered only to students pursuing the Certificatein Biotechnology Education).410.800 Independent Research in BiotechnologyStudents in the biotechnology program have the opportunityto enroll in an independent research course. This electivecourse is an option after a student has completed at least eightgraduate-level courses and has compiled a strong academicrecord. Prior to proposing a project, interested students musthave identified a research topic and a mentor who is familiarwith their prospective inquiry and who is willing to provideguidance and oversee the project. The re-search project mustbe independent of current work-related responsibilities asdetermined by the project mentor. The mentor may be afaculty member teaching in the biotechnology program, asupervisor from the student’s place of work, or any expertwith appropriate credentials. Students are required to submit aformal proposal for review and approval by the biotechnologyprogram committee. The proposal must be received by theAdvanced Academic Programs office no later than one monthprior to the beginning of the term in which the student wantsto enroll in the course. Students must meet with a memberof the program committee periodically for discussion of theproject’s progress, and a written document must be completedand approved by the program committee and projectmentor for the student to receive graduate credit. Additionalguidelines can be obtained from the AAP administrative office.Prerequisites: All four core courses and four elective courses410.801 Biotechnology Thesis (option)Students wishing to complete a thesis may do so by embarkingon a two-semester thesis project, which includes 410.800Independent Research Project and 410.801 BiotechnologyThesis courses. This project must be a hypothesis-basedoriginal research study. The student must complete 410.800Independent Research Project and fulfill the requirementsof that course, including submission of project proposal,final paper, and poster presentation, before enrolling in thesubsequent thesis course. For the thesis course, studentsare required to submit a revised proposal (an update of the410.800 proposal) for review and approval by the facultyadvisor and biotechnology program committee one monthprior to the beginning of the term. Students must meet thefaculty advisor periodically for discussion of the project’sprogress. Graduation with a thesis is subject to approval bythe thesis committee and program committee, and requiresthe student to present the project to a faculty committee bothorally and in writing. The student must follow the university’s“Guidelines for the Preparation of Dissertations and Theses,”to ensure thesis acceptance. The guidelines are available atlibrary.jhu.edu/services/cbo/guidelines.html. Prerequisites: Allfour core science courses and six elective courses, which mustinclude 410.800 Independent Research Project and 410.645BiostatisticsLaboratory Elective CoursesAll the following electives are wet lab courses. Students mustbring lab coat and safety glasses to all meetings of the course.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 43410.652 Cell Culture TechniquesThis laboratory course illustrates the use of basic cellculture techniques for bioscience research and commercialapplications. Students are introduced to cell cultivationmethods, including proper use of a biological safety cabinet,sterile technique, cell enumeration and media preparation,primary cultures, cultivation of cell lines, detection ofcontamination, cryopreservation, transfection, and anintroduction to bioassays. This course is designed for studentswith no prior knowledge or with limited knowledge of cellculture methods. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.603Advanced Cell Biology I410.656 Recombinant DNA LaboratoryThis laboratory course introduces students to methods formanipulating and analyzing nucleic acids. Students gainextensive hands-on experience with plasmid purification,DNA quantification, restriction enzyme digestion, mapping,ligations, bacterial transformations, RNA purification, gelelectrophoresis, PCR, qPCR , and an introduction to automatedDNA technologies. This course is not recommended forstudents with substantial experience in these methodologies.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology410.658 Biodefense Laboratory MethodsThis laboratory course introduces students to the methodsand techniques used for biothreat detection, surveillance,and identification. Using biosimulants and demonstrations,various biodetection platforms will be discussed andpresented, such as point-of-detection devices and methods,laboratory, based screening and identification technologies(culture, RT-PCR, immunoassays, biosensors), and highthroughputenvironmental surveillance methods. Statisticalmethods for determining diagnostic sensitivity andspecificity, and assay validity will be discussed. Laboratorypractices and procedures for working in simulated BiosafetyLevel 2 and 3 environments will be practiced. Students willbe introduced to the current bioinformatics genomic andproteomic databases used for select agent (category A, B, andC) identification and characterization. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced CellBiology I; undergraduate Microbiology or 410.615 Microbiology;or approval of program committee410.659 Advanced Recombinant DNA LaboratoryThis course is a continuation of Recombinant DNALaboratory (410.656), intended for those who have completedthe introductory course, or who have extensive molecularbiology laboratory experience. This second course consistsof a series of integrated laboratory exercises designed to givestudents hands-on experience with a variety of advancedrecombinant DNA techniques. Exercises include molecularcloning; PCR optimization; quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR); cell transfection; electroporation; recombinant proteinexpression and analysis; and control of gene expression byRNA interference (RNAi). Students will be introduced tohigh throughput/high content screening procedures suchas robotic liquid handling, capillary gel electrophoresis,thermocycler technologies, and utilization of bioinformatictools. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602 MolecularBiology; 410.656 Recombinant DNA Laboratory; or consent ofprogram committee410.660 Immunological Techniques in BiotechnologyThis laboratory course introduces students to methods foranalyzing the immune system. Participants gain experiencewith various immunologic techniques used in researchand biotechnology laboratories such as immunoassays,immunofluorescence, western blot analysis, SDS-PAGE,antibody purification (protein A), and cytokine assays.Additional topics for discussion include hybridoma technology,phage antibody libraries, therapeutic monoclonal antibodies,and flow cytometry. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I;410.613 Principles of Immunology or undergraduate immunologycourse highly recommended; or consent of program committee410.731 Bioprocessing and Scale-up LaboratoryThis course will provide students with hands-on experiencein process development of biological product from a cell bankthrough purification. Students will develop two products;one produced in bacteria and the other in a mammalian cellculture system. Students will optimize growth conditionson a small scale and then produce the biologic in a bioreactor.Students will then purify the product after optimizingpurification conditions. Topics to be covered include microbialfermentation, cell culture production, bioassays, productpurification and the regulatory, engineering and businessprinciples associated with scale-up of a biologic product.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biology,410.603 Cell Biology I410.752 High Throughput Screening and AutomationLaboratoryThis course will utilize hands-on instruction in automatedbioassay systems for high throughput screening (HTS) asan entry point to covering pertinent aspects of HTS, suchas data manipulation, storage, and analysis; liquid handlingrobotics; micro-titer plate washing, manipulation, and barcoding; HTS assay detectors; and automated devices for assaysetup, validation, and visualization. Cost considerations, HTSamenable assay systems, and miniaturization and scale-upwill also be discussed. Prerequisites: All four core courses and410.696 Bioassay DevelopmentEnterprise and Regulatory Science Elective Courses410.607 Proseminar in BiotechnologyThe Biotechnology Proseminar introduces students to issuesand challenges facing leaders of public and private sectororganizations, and communities seeking to achieve sharedgoals within the biotechnology industry. The course bringstogether diverse academic science and business disciplines(science, regulatory affairs, marketing, finance, legal, ethics,communications, etc.). It explores how these disciplinescan be used as powerful tools to create effective leadership,and productive collaborations within the industry, whileimproving managerial decision making. The Proseminarframes and integrates the combined science and enterprisecontent, methods, and tools of inquiry and analysis.410.637 BioethicsStudents in this course analyze and discuss traditionalphilosophical theories regarding the nature of the moral good.They then apply these theories to critical issues and selectedcases involving experiments with human subjects, organAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

44 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiestransplantation, in vitro fertilization, the use of animalsin research, the collection and publication of research data,peer review, conflicts of interest, and other topics of currentconcern.410.642 Economic Dynamics of Change in BiotechnologyGovernments around the world are beginning a long-termprocess that reviews and redesigns their health care systemsaddressing concerns of innovation, cost, equitable access,and sustained quality of health care. As a result healthcare is undergoing significant changes globally in R&D,marketing, pricing, sales, and distribution. This course helpsstudents to understand these processes and the new businessopportunities and new business models they will create. Itprovides some of the basics of macro- and microeconomics toclarify how economic and social forces drive changes in thepharmaceutical, biotech, and generic industry. Emphasis willbe placed on the application of economics.410.643 Managing and Leading Biotechnology ProfessionalsThe roles of managers and leaders within biotechnologycompanies undergo constant change. Biotechnologymanagers must engage in new and innovative problemsolvingstrategies; lead a diverse and global workforce;develop partnerships with other businesses, customers,and competitors; manage horizontally and across teams;and utilize technology as a competitive advantage. Thestudent is able to address current challenges in his/her ownorganization and learn methods of implementing change, suchas negotiation techniques and motivation. The course includesin-depth discussions of leadership skills, communication,conflict resolution, and goal integration. Students research abiotechnology organization and analyze what is working andnot working within the management systems and suggestalternatives.410.644 Marketing Aspects of BiotechnologyThis course introduces students to the strategic and tacticalapproaches used in the marketing of biotechnological productsand services. Students gain a thorough understanding ofthe research and planning necessary to develop a marketingplan, the relationship between the marketing and salesfunctions, the difference between marketing a scientificproduct and a scientific service, pricing strategies, distributionalternatives, communications, promotion, and the importanceof perception. Knowledge of marketing terminology andtechniques prove helpful to anyone in the industry.410.646 Creating a Biotechnology EnterpriseThis course provides a foundation to start or help grow ayoung biotechnology company from inception through earlygrowth. Topics include market assessment of innovativetechnology, patents and licensing, corporate law, preparinga business plan, raising money from angels and venturecapitalists, government grants, strategic alliances, sales andmarketing, real estate, human resources, and regulatoryaffairs. The course provides a survey and overview of the keytasks and challenges typically faced by biotech entrepreneurs,their management team, and directors. Students will preparea business plan for a biotech start-up and present the plan toa panel of industry experts and financiers. Leaders from ourlocal bioscience community will be guest lecturers for manyof the classes.410.647 Research EthicsThis course covers the basic ethical notions in the conductof biomedical research with animals and human subjectsand that make up the core values of scientific integrity.Students explore issues central to these areas, such as theappropriate use of animals in research, informed consent forhuman subjects, authorship, peer review, and the ethics of thebusiness of science.410.649 Introduction to Regulatory AffairsRegulatory affairs (RA) comprises the rules and regulationsgoverning product development and post-approval marketing.In the US, the FDA establishes and oversees the applicableregulations under several statutes and partnerships withlegislators, patients, and customers. Biotechnology productsmay be classified as drugs, biologics, or medical devices. Eachtype is regulated by a different center within the FDA. Thiscourse provides an overview of RA and its impact on productdevelopment. Topics include RA history, regulatory agencies,how to access regulatory information, drug submissions,biologics submissions, medical device submissions, GLP, GCP,GMP, and FDA inspections.410.650 Legal Aspects of BiotechnologyIn this course students gain a thorough understanding of thelegal steps necessary to protect and market biotechnologicalinventions and of the procedures required to obtain thenecessary permits and licenses from government agencies.Topics include inventorship and ownership issues in academiaand industry; what can and should be patented in the UnitedStates and in other countries; how patents are granted; how toavoid losing patent rights; how to enforce and defend patents;and how to transfer rights to technology.410.665 Bioscience CommunicationResearchers must communicate effectively so their discoveriescan be shared with others. In this course, students learnhow to communicate their ideas to other researchers, theirscientific peers, and investment communities. Studentsmaster both written and verbal communication skills; theyhone their expertise at making both formal and informal oralpresentations; they prepare poster presentations, and developtheir own public speaking strategies. The course also presentspersonal strategies for improving daily communications,cross-cultural communications, and non-verbal skills.Students improve their written communication, editing, andinformal writing skills. Participants also learn effective emailstrategies for getting their message across, and learn howeffective writing can improve their chances of getting grantapplications approved. Class assignments include preparationof scientific papers, general science writing, oral presentations,PowerPoint presentations, and scientific posters.410.675 International Regulatory AffairsThe pharmaceutical/biotechnology product approval andmarketing requires a good understanding of internationalregulatory affairs in order to successfully compete in today’sglobal marketplace. It is important for tomorrow’s leadersto understand and follow the regulatory differences toensure optimum product development strategies, regulatoryapprovals and designs for exports conforming to the foreignregulatory bodies. There are various product developmentstrategies that industry is using to shorten the product

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 45development time by conducting preclinical programs outsidethe United States; however, the strategy requires carefulplanning and interaction with the US and foreign regulatoryagencies. With the increase in globalization of economy andexports, international regulations will have a bigger impact onthe biotechnology business in the future. The course providesa review and analysis of the pharmaceutical/biotechnologyproduct approval processes within the world’s major markets.The key strategies required in preclinical product developmentto marketing approval of the products in Europe, Japan, andthe United States will be compared and discussed. Studentswill explore the European Union (EU) regulations and theiroverall importance on international markets. The course willcover the salient features of common technical and regulatorydocuments required for submission and approval to theleading regulatory bodies in the world, general guidancedocuments, International Harmonization, and GeneralAgreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).410.676 Food and Drug LawThe Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) governs theregulatory approval process for bringing a drug, biologic,medical device, food, or cosmetic to market. The class willdiscuss administrative procedures followed by the FDA.The course includes an overview of the drug, biologic, andmedical device approval processes and the regulation of foodand dietary supplements. Students then will be exposed tothe enforcement activities of the FDA, including searches,seizure actions, injunctions, criminal prosecutions, and civilpenalties authorized under the FD&C Act, as well as otherstatutes like the Public Health Service Act (which regulates thedevelopment and approval of biologics).410.677 Preparing a Successful SubmissionThe federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)requires that a drug be the subject of an approved marketingapplication before it is transported or distributed across statelines. Because a sponsor will likely enter interstate commercein the preparation or study of the investigational drug, itmust seek an exemption from that legal requirement. TheInvestigational New Drug Application, or IND, is the meansby which a sponsor obtains this exemption from the FDA. TheNew Drug Application, or NDA, is the application which, whenapproved by the FDA, provides the legal basis for marketinga new drug product. Beginning with the IND and movingthrough the NDA this course provides a comprehensivereview and discussion of the IND and NDA and all relatedsubmissions required for life cycle maintenance of theseapplications.410.678 Marketing in a Regulated EnvironmentThis course is designed to help students understand, use,and comply with the laws, regulations, and policy guidancedocuments governing advertising and promotion of productsregulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Thecourse provides an overview of the regulations, discussionof the FDA’s advertising oversight, and FDA enforcementactivities. The course content introduces students toadvertising approved products. It provided insights oncomparing competitor products, the need for head-toheadcomparative data, dietary supplements, Rx products,OTC products, unapproved investigational products, andunapproved research products. The course also covers thedifferent regulations from FDA, FTC, and CPSC. Labelingrequirements, DoT, OSHA, and other international advertisingactivities are also covered.410.679 Practicum in Regulatory ScienceThis integrative case-based course will focus on applyingknowledge gained from previous courses in the MS inRegulatory Science program to actual cases from the US Foodand Drug Administration. For each case, students will assumethe role of either a regulatory specialist, an FDA revieweror senior-level policy-maker, or other involved stakeholders,such as a consumer group or an advocacy group. Students willbe expected to research, evaluate, and present scientificallyand legally justifiable positions on case studies from theperspective of their assigned roles. Students will present theirperspectives to the class and be asked to debate the issues withthe other students from the perspective of their assigned roles.The major responsibility of the students in this course will beto make scientifically and legally defensible recommendationsand to justify them through oral and written communication.Please note that this course is only open to students in theMS in Regulatory Science and should only be taken after allrequired courses are completed.410.680 Managerial Finance for BiotechnologyThis course integrates the tools of financial analysis withreal-world problems in the technology industries. Topicsinclude modeling, costs and benefits, and ratio and break-evenanalysis. Students will read, prepare, and analyze financialstatements. The difference between management financialand tax financial statements will also be covered.410.681 Commercializing BiotechnologyThis advanced course provides an integrated and practicalapproach to considering the principal areas of concern anentity faces when commercializing biotechnology, fromcreating or obtaining the technology through partneringwith others to further develop and commercialize thetechnology, and finally selling the business or business linethat incorporates that technology. The focus of this courseis to highlight key junctures in a biotechnology company’sevolution; help students identify key financial, management,and business issues at those junctures; and presentpractical alternatives for students to consider to resolvethose issues. This course builds upon 410.650 Legal Aspectsof Biotechnology and 410.646 Creating a BiotechnologyEnterprise, but they are not prerequisites for the course.410.682 Validation in BiotechnologyUnderstanding validation and applying a comprehensivevalidation philosophy are essential in today’s biotechnologyindustry. First and foremost, validation allows a companyto operate in compliance with the regulations and guidanceset forth by FDA. Perhaps more importantly, it results inequipment, assays, and processes that are well understoodand robust, less prone to failure, and more cost-effective.This course will introduce the fundamentals of validation,validation master planning, resource management,types of validation and the associated documentation,departmental roles and interaction, and the differencesbetween commissioning and validation. 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46 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudieselements that balance regulatory requirements, operationalneeds, and business expectations.410.683 Introduction to cGMP ComplianceCurrent Good Manufacturing Practice regulations arethe minimum standards for the design, production, anddistribution of drugs, biologics, and medical devices in the USand internationally. In the US, they are codified at the federallevel, in the FD&C Act and the CFR, and actively enforced byFDA. These regulations, however, only begin to describe thepractices used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.Additional sources of insight and guidance include FDA’sguidance documents and training manuals, industry tradepublications, international compendia, and standards-settingorganizations. Students will learn the scope and history of theregulations, industry-standard implementation strategies and“best-practices” approaches, and FDA’s current expectations.Students will also learn to apply practical solutions to theregulatory issues faced in the pharmaceutical and biotechindustries today.410.684 Technology Transfer and CommercializationThis course is an introduction to the multidisciplinary aspectsinvolved in the process of bringing technical developments,particularly research emanating from universities and othernonprofit organizations, into commercial use. The course willprovide an overview of the key policies, concepts, tools, issues,practices, and trends that are shaping the technology transferfield, with an emphasis on the life sciences sector.410.685 Emerging Issues in BiotechnologyBiotechnology impacts the world and our social, political,and physical environment in ways many both inside andoutside the industry may not fully understand or appreciate.It is critical to ensure that advances in biotechnology beaccompanied by important public, political, and socialconsiderations and discussions. This course will coverissues including domestic and global public perceptionof biotechnology, its benefits and risks, advances inbioagriculture and genetically modified foods, the impact ofrecombinant therapeutics on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, ways in which advances in biotechnology haveand will continue to change our views of what life is, andhow the political climate impacts advances in biotechnologydiscoveries. This highly interactive course will includethought-provoking debate and discussion with industryleaders, both proponents and opponents of biotechnology.410.686 QA/QC for the Pharmaceutical and BiotechnologyIndustriesMany new quality initiatives for drugs, biotech products, andmedical devices recently have been introduced. These includerisk-based, science-based and systems-based assessments.Students will be presented with a comprehensive overviewof the current best practices in quality assurance andquality control. Students will also be exposed to the mostrecent theories and expectations from the Food and DrugAdministration.410.687 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Aspects of theBiotechnology EnterpriseThis course provides an overview of the ethical and legalissues that are critical to the biotechnology industry,including a focus on regulation as a subset of law. Co-taughtby a bioethicist and a lawyer and covering a variety oftopical areas, the course explores the overlap, interplay, anddifferences between law and ethics as they influence research,product marketing and related issues. The material on ethicsintroduces students to the ethical principles and values thatguide the practice of science and the methods of ethicalanalysis. The material on legal issues focuses on key legalconcepts in the United States, including intellectual propertyprotection, regulations affecting drug and device researchand marketing, animal welfare law, and the regulationof bioengineered food products. Selected internationalcomparisons will also be made.410.690 Technical Writing in a Regulated EnvironmentIn this practical course, students will learn both the basicconcepts and the steps involved in writing documents andreports commonly associated with compliance and regulatoryrequirements in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.Through course lectures and interactive exercises, studentswill learn how to write and revise clear, instructive, andreadable regulatory documents, policies, and reports. Thiscourse will cover what to write, how to write, and whydocuments should be written in certain terms to assuresuccessful communication as well as compliance in aregulated environment.410.691 Drugs, Medical Devices, and GovernmentIn bringing a food, drug, or medical device to market, PatentOffice activities and Food and Drug Administration activitieswill come into play. The course will explore the administrativeroles of each agency and those instances where an intersectionor overlap of activities of the agencies occurs. For example,the patentability requirements of utility and enablementof therapeutic methods can depend on the onset of clinicaltrials. A major nexus occurs in the regulatory approval ofa generic form of a patented ethical or “name brand” drug.The patent holder can have the term of the patent extendedas compensation for the often prolonged time to obtainregulatory approval. Thus, the patent term is extendedbeyond the 17-year or 20-year term. Conversely, the genericmanufacturer can enter the regulatory process before thepatent term expires. Thus, the generic manufacturer legallycan make and use the patented invention of another. That isan excused infringement. The earliest generic manufacturerthat files an ANDA also may be granted a monopoly periodfor exclusive sale. The practical aspects associated with theinterplay of those two activities will be explored as will theethical and public policy issues raised by the two activities.410.701 Introduction to Food SafetyThis course is designed to understand the legal andregulatory complexities of the regulation of food productsin the United States. The prone issues including regulatorycompliance in food safety and Hazard analysis and CriticalControl points (HACCP) are among major issues to controlthe food supply. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have primaryresponsibility for safety of meat and food products. Basedon the principles of HACCP, FDA issued seafood regulationseffective in Dec. 1997. However, the regulation of foodadditives, labeling, dietary supplements, genetic modifications(GM) and the protection of the food supply will providethe in-depth of food regulation in the United States. TheFDA and USDA regulate the safe practice of primary and

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 47secondary food products to the American public. Dependingupon the source and nature of food product, the method ofshipment, advertisement of nutritional values etc. are beinggoverned by FDA and USDA’s jurisdictions. The Food safetyModernization Act overhauls the FDA in food surveillance,enforcing regulations on specific targets, inspections recordsexamination, and exemptions. In this course studentswill learn the existing food regulations and safety net byexamining the product tracing, performance standardsand preventive control plans towards food safety, security,genetic modifications, dietary supplements, and food labelingetc. Students will have option to design projects to proposeeffective food safety net that can assist in the supply chain ofnation’s food safety and security.410.702 Biomedical Software RegulationSoftware continually grows more complex and is becomingrelied upon by healthcare professionals in the treatment ofpatients. This course describes how the U.S. governmentregulates software used in delivering healthcare includingthe regulations utilized by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA), as well as, the Center for Medicare and MedicaidServices (CMS). This course covers a wide range of topics,including: FDA regulation of software as a medical device andsoftware validation, medical imaging software regulation,electronic recordkeeping and software used in clinical trials,laboratory information management systems (LIMS), andHIPAA privacy rules and security standards.410.715 Medical Device RegulationThis course provides a comprehensive introduction intomedical devices and how they are regulated by the US Foodand Drug Administration (FDA). Topics that will be coveredinclude: (1) an overview of the laws and regulations thatgovern medical devices; (2) FDA’s organizational structureand responsibilities for medical device regulation; and (3)administrative and legal requirements for medical devicesthroughout the full product life cycle. Particular focus willbe placed on the premarket review, postmarket programsenforcement (e.g., Quality System regulation, and FDAinspectional programs). Included will be discussions on theresponsible offices and major program requirements andresources. Students will be given various case studies toexamine the application of regulations, as well as to participatein a 510(k)/PMA workshop, mock inspectional audit, and amock enforcement action. Upon completion of this course, thestudent will have a working knowledge of the requirementsand policies of FDA regulation of medical devices.410.727 Regulatory Strategies in BiopharmaceuticalsGiven the costly drug-development process and the limitedresources of emerging biopharmaceutical companies,developing an early regulatory strategy- starting wellbefore clinical trials are initiated, is extremely importantfor the success of a company. This course will discussdifferent regulatory strategies that several players of the USbiopharmaceutical industry have employed. Students willlearn about interacting with regulatory agencies, the orphandrug development, accelerated approval, fast track, priorityreview, and other regulatory mechanisms, pharmacogenomicsand biomarkers, adaptive clinical trials, animal rule, genericdrug development and biosimilars. Using case studies, theimpact of these regulatory strategies on drug developmentand how these strategies have helped many biopharmaceuticalcompanies will be discussed. At the end of this course,students will better understand federal regulations and theaspects involved in developing efficient regulatory strategies.”410.728 Managing Innovation in the Life SciencesInnovation is the creation of value from new ideas, concepts,methods, materials, and organizational structures. LifeSciences organizations that seek to create value for theirstakeholders must do so using available capital resources:financial capital, human capital, intellectual capital, andphysical capital. They should manage those resources togain leverage and maximize value realized. They then seekto defend and control the value created. Why, then, do mostorganizations treat innovation (and innovators) in wayssimilar to the body’s immune system (i.e., by identifyingthe innovators, isolating them, “killing” them, and ejectingthem from the organization)? This course will exploreinnovation, invention, and value creation as a driving forcein the biotechnology or life sciences enterprise and the waysin which managers should plan to take full advantage ofinnovation as the only true competitive weapon for long-termsuccess. A special emphasis will be placed on innovation asapplied to life science applications (biotechnology, medicaldevices, health care delivery, drug discovery, developmentand packaging, bioinformatics, etc.). Topics include invention,ROI, disruption, creative destruction, types of innovation,technology brokering, organizational structures thatfoster innovation, planning and managing for innovation.Students are required read extensively, participate actively indiscussions, do case studies, and develop a convincing pitchfor an innovation project.410.729 Regulatory and Economic Fundamentals of DrugPricing and ReimbursementThe US government is now the single largest purchaser ofdrugs in the world. As the realities of the economic crisisand long-term health care reform take root, pricing ofpharmaceutical products and the reimbursement regulationsthat attach to drugs will shape research and developmentfor years to come. As regulatory hurdles continue to climb,the burden of proof will increasingly continue to be on thepharmaceutical industry to prove the value of an individualpharmaceutical product. This course will examine theelements of pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursementto better understand accepted drug pricing models andhow both government and industry look at drug pricingand reimbursement. This will include cost-effectivenessmodeling of the drug development and manufacturingprocess, therapeutic cost utility and cost benefit analysis,US and international pharmaceutical product registration,accepted methods for valuing pharmaceuticals, macro- andmicroeconomic analysis and drug development decisionmodeling as part of a framework for health care economicevaluation, and the political and ethical underpinnings ofhealth care reform as it reflects on the need for governmentand society to define the fundaments of drug pricing andreimbursement. The goal will be to provide the framework forthe pharmaceutical industry professional to better understandthe regulatory and economic fundamentals of drug pricingand reimbursement.410.732.71 Funding a New VentureThis course is designed to introduce students to the newventure creation, concept pitching and company fundingAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 49Master of Science in BioinformaticsJoint Offering Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs and WhitingSchool of Engineering Engineering for Professionalsbioinformatics.jhu.eduJohns Hopkins University offers an innovative graduateprogram that prepares professionals for success inbioinformatics. Drawing from the strengths of the ZanvylKrieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting Schoolof Engineering, this program fully integrates the computerscience, bioscience, and bioinformatics needed to pursue acareer in this dynamic field.Advanced BiotechnologyBiotechnologyStudiesStudents take 11 courses to complete the degree, five corecourses, four concentration courses, an elective from bioscienceand an elective from computer science. After completion ofthe core and concentration courses, students may choose anindependent study project. Students have up to five years tocomplete the program.This program is designed for working adults. All classes areoffered in the evening, on Saturdays or online. Please note thatnot every course is available at all onsite locations. All degreerequirements can be completed at the Montgomery CountyCampus or online. Not all courses are offered at the Homewoodcampus.Fully Online MS in BioinformaticsIn order to meet the needs of students who require flexibilityin scheduling or who cannot relocate to the Baltimore/Washington area, we now offer an option to complete the MSin Bioinformatics degree fully online. Our unique model foronline education ensures students the same academic programas our onsite students and engages students through a varietyof asynchronous interactions. Students interact with theinstructor and other students through threaded discussions,group projects, and informal meetings such as chats andquestion and answer sessions. Course content is delivered viatext notes, PowerPoint, narrated PowerPoint, streaming videoand web-conferencing in order to meet the needs of variouslearning styles.MS in Bioinformatics with Thesis OptionStudents interested in pursuing the MS in Bioinformaticswith the thesis are required to take 12 courses. The thesisis a two-semester research project. Students should take410.800 Independent Research project (Biotechnology)and the following semester 410.801 Biotechnology Thesis.Students interested in this option should consult with theprogram advisor.Program CommitteeThe program committee oversees the admissions, policy,and operations of the MS in Bioinformatics. The programcommittee members are:Richard E. McCarty Professor, William D. Gill Professorof Biology Emeritus; Dean Emeritus of the ZanvylKrieger School of Arts and Sciences; Chair, Center forBiotechnology Education and Advanced BiotechnologyStudies, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesThomas Longstaff Co-Chair, Computer Science Program,Engineering for Professionals Whiting School ofEngineeringEleanor Boyle Chlan Associate Program Chair,CS, IA, and ISE, Senior Lecturer, Engineering forProfessionals,Whiting School of EngineeringKristina Obom Director, Biotechnology andBioinformatics, Center for BiotechnologyEducation,Advanced Biotechnology Studies, AdvancedAcademic Programs,Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts andSciencesPatrick Cummings Director, Biotechnology, Center forBiotechnology Education Advanced Biotechnology Studies,Advanced Academic Programs, Zanvyl Krieger School ofArts and Sciences

50 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesAdmission RequirementsCredentials and Prerequisite Courses»»An undergraduate degree in the biological sciencesor in engineering with at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Allthe prerequisites listed below can be taken from theexisting Master of Science in Computer Science or theMaster of Science in Biotechnology Program. Studentswho have not completed all the prerequisites may beadmitted provisionally to complete the admissionrequirements.»»Two semesters of Organic Chemistry(or 410.302 Bio-Organic Chemistry)»»One semester of Biochemistry(or 410.601 Biochemistry)»»Introduction to Programming Using Java, C++, or C(or 605.201 Introduction to Programming Using Java)»»Data Structures (or 605.202 Data Structures)»»One course in Probability and Statistics(or 410.645 Biostatistics)»»Calculus»»The admissions committee reserves the right to requestadditional information from applicants such as GREor letters of recommendation, if needed, to assess theircandidacy for admission.Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A résumé or curriculum vitae»»Official undergraduate transcript»»500-word statement of purpose»»TOEFL score for international students(minimum score on Internet based test is 100)410.712 Advanced Practical Computer Conceptsfor Bioinformatics410.713 Advanced Genomics and Genetic Analysis605.443 The Semantic Web605.451 Principles of Computational Biology605.716 Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems605.751 Computational Aspects of Molecular Structure605.453 Computational Genomics605.754 Analysis of Gene Expression andHigh-Content Biological Data605.755 Systems Biology605.456 Computational Drug Discoveryand DevelopmentElectivesChoose one from Computer Science and one fromBiotechnologyComputer Science605.401 Foundations of Software Engineering605.462 Data Visualization605.481 Distributed Development on the WWW605.484 Collaborative Development with Ruby on Rails605.701 Software Systems Engineering605.741 Distributed Database Systems605.746 Machine Learning605.747 Evolutionary Computation605.782 Web Applications Development with Servletsand JavaServer Pages605.787 Rich Internet Applications with Ajax605.759 Independent Research Projectin Bioinformatics635.444 XML: Technology and ApplicationsAdmission StatusPlease see Student Status for descriptions and criteriaof the different categories of student status.Course RequirementsCore CoursesFive total410.602 Molecular Biology410.610 Gene Organization and Expression605.421 Foundations of Algorithms605.441 Principles of Database Systems OR410.634 Practical Computer Conceptsfor Bioinformatics410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics OR605.452 Biological Databases and Database ToolsConcentration CoursesChoose four410.635 Bioinformatics: Tools for Genome Analysis410.639 Protein Bioinformatics410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic Techniques410.661 Methods in Proteomics410.666 Next Generation DNA Sequencingand Analysis410.671 Microarrays and Analysis410.754 Comparative Microbial Genomics410.698 BioperlBiotechnology410.603 Advanced Cell Biology I410.604 Advanced Cell Biology II410.612 Human Molecular Genetics410.613 Principles of Immunology410.615 Microbiology410.616 Virology410.622 Molecular Basis of Pharmacology410.629 Genes and Disease410.630 Gene Therapy410.632 Emerging Infectious Diseases410.638 Cancer Biology410.641 Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics410.648 Clinical Trial Design and Conduct410.656 Recombinant DNA Laboratory410.752 High Throughput Screening andAutomation Laboratory410.800 Independent Research Projectin Biotechnology

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 51Course DescriptionsPrerequisite Courses605.201 Introduction to Programming Using JavaThe objective of this course is to allow students without abackground in software development to become proficientprogrammers who are prepared for a follow-on course indata structures. The Java language will be used to introducefoundational topics including basic syntax, primitive datatypes, iteration, conditional expressions, arrays, objectreferences, methods, exception handling, and an introductionto object oriented programming. Students will learn problemsolvingtechniques and gain experience detecting andcorrecting software errors though several programmingassignments. The course will also cover the standard librariesfor string processing, mathematical routines, and input andoutput streams. Prerequisites: One year of college mathematics605.202 Data StructuresThis course investigates abstract data types (ADTs), recursion,algorithms for searching and sorting, and basic algorithmanalysis. ADTs to be covered include lists, stacks, queues,priority queues, trees, sets, and dictionaries. The emphasis ison the trade-offs associated with implementing alternativedata structures for these ADTs. There will be four or fivesubstantial Java programming assignments. NOTE: Thiscourse DOES NOT count toward the Master of Science inComputer Science degree. Prerequisites: One year of collegemathematics and 605.201 Introduction to Programming usingJava or equivalentestimates; descriptive statistics for central tendency anddispersion; hypothesis testing and confidence intervals formeans, variances, and proportions; the chi-square statistic;categorical data analysis; linear correlation and regressionmodel; analysis of variance; and nonparametric methods.The course provides students a foundation to evaluateinformation critically to support research objectives andproduct claims and a better understanding of statisticaldesign of experimental trials for biological products/devices.Prerequisites: Basic mathematics (algebra); scientific calculatorCore Courses410.602 Molecular BiologyThis course provides a comprehensive overview of the keyconcepts in molecular biology. Topics include nucleic acidstructure and function, DNA replication, transcription,translation, chromosome structure and remodeling, andregulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.Extended topics include methods in recombinant DNAtechnology, micro-arrays, and microRNA. Prerequisite:410.601 Biochemistry410.610 Gene Organization and ExpressionStudents use genetic analysis and molecular biologytechniques to investigate chromosome organization,chromatin structure, functional genomics, and mechanismsof differential gene expression. Other topics include DNAmethylation, silencers, enhancers, genomic imprinting, andmicroarray analysis. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular BiologyAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies410.302 Bio-Organic ChemistryThis course provides a foundation in structural organicchemistry, acid base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics,and reaction mechanisms. Subjects include Lewis structures,atomic and hybridized orbitals, stereochemistry, inter- andintramolecular forces of attraction, neucleophilic reactionmechanisms, functional groups, and the organic chemistryof biological molecules. Please note that this course doesnot count toward requirements for the master’s degree inbiotechnology. Prerequisite: Two semesters of general orinorganic college chemistry410.601 BiochemistryThis course explores the roles of essential biological moleculesfocusing on protein chemistry, while covering lipids andcarbohydrates. It provides a systematic and methodicalapplication of general and organic chemistry principles.Students examine the structure of proteins, their function,their binding to other molecules and the methodologies for thepurification and characterization of proteins. Enzymes andtheir kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. Metabolicpathways are examined from thermodynamic and regulatoryperspectives. This course provides the linkage between theinanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology.410.645 BiostatisticsThis course introduces statistical concepts and analyticalmethods as applied to data encountered in biotechnologyand biomedical sciences. It emphasizes the basic conceptsof experimental design, quantitative analysis of data, andstatistical inferences. Topics include probability theoryand distributions; population parameters and their sample410.633 Introduction to BioinformaticsRetrieval and analysis of electronic information are essentialin today’s research environment. This course explores thetheory and practice of biological database searching andanalysis. In particular, students are introduced to integratedsystems where a variety of data sources are connected throughWorld Wide Web access. Information retrieval as well asinterpretation is discussed, and many practical examples ina computer laboratory setting enable students to improvetheir data mining skills. Methods included in the courseare searching the biomedical literature, sequence homologysearching and multiple alignment, protein sequence motifanalysis, and several genome analytical methods. Classes areheld in a computer laboratory. Acquaintance with computersis required. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for BioinformaticsThis course introduces students with a background inthe life sciences to the basic computing concepts of theUNIX operating system, relational databases, structuredprogramming, object-oriented programming, and the Internet.Included is an introduction to SQL and the Perl scriptinglanguage. The course emphasizes relevance to molecularbiology and bioinformatics. It is intended for students withno computer programming background but with a solidknowledge of molecular biology. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology605.421 Foundations of AlgorithmsThis follow-on course to data structures (e.g., 605.202) providesa survey of computer algorithms and examines fundamental

52 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiestechniques in algorithm design and analysis. Topics includeadvanced data structures (red-black and 2-3-4 trees), recursionand induction, algorithm analysis and computationalcomplexity (recurrence relations, big-Onotation), sorting andsearching, string processing (Boyer-Moore, Knuth-Morris-Pratt, and pattern matching), graph algorithms (depth-firstand breadth-first search, connectivity, union-find, minimumspanning trees, and network flow), and computationalgeometry (points, lines, polygons, and convex hull). Selectedadvanced topics (dynamic programming and NP-completeproblems) are also introduced. Grading is based on problemsets, programming projects, and examinations. Prerequisites:Working knowledge of data structures and Java C++, or C605.441 Principles of Database SystemsThis course examines the underlying concepts and theoryof database management systems. Topics include databasesystem architectures, data models, query languages,conceptual and logical database design, physical organization,and transaction management. The entity-relationship modeland relational model are investigated in detail, object-orienteddatabases are introduced, and legacy systems based onthe network and hierarchical models are briefly described.Mappings from the conceptual level to the logical level,integrity constraints, dependencies, and normalization arestudied as a basis for formal design. Theoretical languagessuch as the relational algebra and the relational calculus aredescribed, and high-level languages such as SQL and QBEare discussed. An overview of file organization and accessmethods is provided as a basis for discussion of heuristicquery optimization techniques. Finally, transaction processingtechniques are presented with a specific emphasis onconcurrency control and database recovery.605.452 Biological Databases and Database ToolsThe sequencing of the human genome and the emergingintense interest in proteomics and molecular structure havecaused an enormous explosion in the need for biologicaldatabases. The first half of this course surveys a wide range ofbiological databases and their access tools and seeks to developproficiency in their use. These may include general sequencedatabases such as GenBank and SWISS-PROT as well as morespecialized databases such as those on protein structure,enzymes, biomolecular pathways, human gene indices, andgenomes of other organisms. The second half of the coursefocuses on the design of biological databases including thecomputational methods to create the underlying data, as wellas the special requirements of biological databases such asinteroperability, complex data structures consisting of verylong strings, object orientation, efficient interaction withcomputational operators, parallel and distributed storage,secure transactions, and fast recall. Practical issues of datacapture and integration will be explored, including datacaptured by DNA arrays. The emerging SBML standard willbe discussed. Students will create their own small data-baseas a project for the course as well as complete homeworkassignments using databases. Students will become familiarwith needed software tools such as UNIX, Perl, XML, CGI,and CORBA as necessary, as well as search methodologiessuch as BLAST and FASTA. Prerequisites: 605.441 Principlesof Database Systems or a working knowledge of SQL and someknowledge of molecular biology or bioinformaticsConcentration Courses410.635 Bioinformatics: Tools for Genome AnalysisSeveral large-scale DNA sequencing efforts have resultedin megabase amounts of DNA sequences being depositedin public databases. As such, the sequences are of less usethan those sequences that are fully annotated. To assignannotations such as exon boundaries, repeat regions, andother biologically relevant information accurately in thefeature tables of these sequences requires a significant amountof human intervention. This course instructs students oncomputer analytical methods for gene identification, promoteranalysis, and introductory gene expression analysis usingsoftware methods. Additionally, students are introducedto comparative genomics and proteomic analysis methods.Students will become proficient in annotating large genomicDNA sequences. Students complete two large sequenceanalysis projects during the course. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biology, 410.633 Introductionto Bioinformatics410.639 Protein BioinformaticsBecause the gap between the number of protein sequences andthe number of protein crystal structures continues to expand,protein structural predictions are increasingly important. Thiscourse provides a working knowledge of various computerbasedtools available for predicting the structure and functionof proteins. Topics include protein database searching, proteinphysicochemical properties, secondary structure prediction,and statistical verification. Also covered are graphicvisualization of the different types of three-dimensionalfolds and predicting 3-D structures by homology. Computerlaboratories complement material presented in lectures.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biologyand 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.640 Molecular Phylogenetic TechniquesThis course will provide a practical, hands-on introductionto the study of phylogenetics and comparative genomics.Theoretical background on molecular evolution will beprovided only as needed to inform the comparative analysisof genomic data. The emphasis of the course will be placedsquarely on the understanding and use of a variety ofcomputational tools designed to extract meaningful biologicalinformation from molecular sequences. Lectures will provideinformation on the conceptual essence of the algorithms thatunderlie various sequence analysis tools and the rationalebehind their use. Only programs that are freely available,as either downloadable executables or as web servers, willbe used in this course. Students will be encouraged to usethe programs and approaches introduced in the course toaddress questions relevant to their own work. Prerequisites:410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biology and 410.633Introduction to Bioinformatics410.661 Methods in ProteomicsThis course covers the analytical methods used to separateand characterize pharmaceutical compounds (predominantlyproteins) derived through biotechnology. While emphasisis placed on the general principles and applicability of themethods, current protocols are discussed, and problemsets representing realistic developmental challenges areassigned. Topics include chromatography (HPLC, SEC,

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 53IEC), electrophoretic techniques (2-D gel electrophoresis),spectroscopic methods (UV/Vis, fluorescence, CD), analyticalultracentrifugation, microarrays, mass spectroscopy, aminoacid analysis, sequencing, and methods to measure proteinproteininteractions. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry;410.602 Molecular Biology410.666 Next Generation DNA Sequencing and AnalysisThe recent revolution in DNA sequencing technologies hastransformed biology within a few short years, droppingthe cost and ease of sequencing dramatically to the pointwhere the “$1,000 Human Genome” is in sight. Armed withcomplete genome sequences, biologists need to identifythe genes encoded within and the variation in these genesbetween individuals, assign functions to the genes, and to putthese into functional and metabolic pathways. This coursewill provide an overview of next generation sequencingtechnologies in the historical context of DNA sequencing,the pros and cons of each technology, and the bioinformaticstechniques used with this sequence information, beginningwith quality control assessment, genome assembly andannotation. Prerequisites: 410.602 Molecular Biology; 410.633Introduction to Bioinformatics; 410.634 Practical ComputerConcepts for Bioinformatics410.671 Microarrays and AnalysisThis course will focus on the analysis and visualization ofmicroarray data. The general aim is to introduce students tothe various techniques and issues involved with analyzinggene expression data and visualize the results using modernstatistical scripting software. Topics include detecting andattributing sources of data variability, assessing samplesize and power, identifying differentially expressed geneswith relevant statistical tests, and controlling for falsepositive discovery. An introduction to linear and nonlineardimensionality reduction methods, pattern recognition(clustering), and supervised classification techniques willbe covered. Assignments and concepts will make use of realexperimental data sets from platforms such as Affymetrix,Agilent, Illumina, and custom cDNA. Analysis will beconducted in R using Bioconductor packages, with applicationsfocused on target identification, biomarker discovery,pathogen detection, and many others. Prerequisites: 410.601Biochemistry, 410.602 Molecular Biology, 410.645 Biostatistics,410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.698 BioperlThis course builds on the Perl concepts taught in 410.634Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics. Perl hasemerged as the language of choice for the manipulation ofbioinformatics data. Bioperl, a set of object-oriented modulesthat implements common bioinformatics tasks, has beendeveloped to aid biologists in sequence analysis. The coursewill include an overview of the principal features of Bioperland give students extensive opportunity to use Perl andthe tools of Bioperl to solve problems in molecular biologysequence analysis. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry, 410.602Molecular Biology, 410.633 Introduction to Bioinformatics410.634 Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics410.712 Advanced Practical Computer Concepts forBioinformaticsThis intermediate- to advanced-level course, intended asa follow-on to 410.634 Practical Computer Concepts forBioinformatics (a prerequisite for this new class), will integrateand expand on the concepts from that introductory class toallow students to create working, web-based bioinformaticsapplications in a project-based course format. After a reviewof the concepts covered in 410.634, students will learn how tocreate functional web applications on a UNIX system, usingPerl and CGI to create forms that can be acted upon, andusing the Perl DBI module to interface with MySQL relationaldatabases that they will create and populate to retrieve andpresent information. This will be demonstrated by building anin-class, instructor-led project. More advanced SQL conceptsand database modeling will also be covered, as well as a briefintroduction to the PHP scripting language. Class time inthe latter weeks of the class will be devoted to individualassistance on student projects as well as to short lectureson advanced Perl topics, object-oriented Perl, and installingPerl modules. The last two weeks will be devoted to studentpresentations and a peer critique of their project. Once again,whenever possible, this course will emphasize relevance tosolving problems in molecular biology and bioinformatics.Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses410.713 Advanced Genomics and Genetics AnalysesThe next generation of array and sequencing technologiesprovides the ability to investigate large quantities of genomicsinformation with higher sensitivity, greater throughput,and lower costs. This also introduces new challenges in datamanagement, novel algorithmic approaches, and generalinterpretation. This course builds on the topics in 410.671Microarrays and Analysis to address analysis of both geneticvariation and genomics content using technologies measuringsplice variants such as exon arrays, single nucleotidepolymorphisms (SNPs) for genome-wide association studies(GWAS), copy number variation (CNV), and transcriptionfactor binding sites. Analysis methods for high throughputsequencing (HTS) technologies are also introduced including:quantitative mRNA content (RNA-Seq) and whole genomeassembly methods with de novo and reference-basedapproaches. Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses and410.671 Microarrays and Analysis410.754 Comparative Microbial Genomics: From Sequence toSignificanceHundreds of bacterial and archaeal genomes have beencompletely sequenced and thousands more will follow inthe near future. In this course we will learn how to makesense of this vast sea of information in order to understandthe diversity of microbial life on earth: transforming DNAdata into knowledge about the metabolism, biological niche,and lifestyle of these organisms. The use and developmentof bioinformatic platforms for the sensible comparisonof genetic function and context are essential for work inmodern microbiology. Topics covered will include methodsfor sequencing, gene finding, functional prediction,metabolic pathway and biological system reconstruction,phylogenomics, ontologies, and high-throughtput functionalgenomics. Particular attention will be paid to publicly availablebioinformatics resources and their proper use. Examples willbe drawn from microbes of importance to human health,AdvancedBiotechnologyStudies

54 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesindustry, ecology, agriculture, and biodefense. Lectures anddiscussions are integrated with computer exercises whereappropriate. Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602Molecular Biology; 410.633 Computers in Molecular Biology.605.451 Principles of Computational BiologyThis course is an interdisciplinary introduction tocomputational methods used to solve important problems inDNA and protein sequence analysis. The course focuses onalgorithms but includes material to provide the necessarybiological background for science and engineering students.Algorithms to be covered include dynamic programming forsequence alignment, such as Smith-Waterman, FASTA, andBLAST; hidden Markov models, such as the forward, Viterbi,and expectation maximization algorithms; and a range of genefindingalgorithms, phylogeny tree construction, and clusteringalgorithms. Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses605.716 Modeling and Simulation of Complex SystemsThis course focuses on the application of modeling andsimulation principles to complex systems. A complex systemis a large-scale nonlinear system consisting of interconnectedor interwoven parts (such as a biological cell, the economy, oran ecological system). The course begins with an overviewof complex systems, followed by modeling and simulationtechniques based on nonlinear differential equations, networks,stochastic models, cellular automata, and swarm-like systems.Existing software systems will be used to illustrate systems andprovide practical experience. During the semester, each studentwill complete a modeling project of a complex system. Whilethis course is intended for computer science or engineeringstudents interested in modeling any complex system, itmay also be taken by bioinformatics students interested inmodeling complex biological systems. Students interested inbioinformatics will study a parallel track exposing them toexisting whole cell modeling tools such as E-Cell, COPASI, andBio. Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses605.443 The Semantic WebThe Semantic Web is an activity by the WWW Consortiumto create a large set of XML-based languages, along withinformation on how various tags relate to real-world objectsand concepts. This course covers Semantic Web technologies,including RDF (Resource Description Format—a structure fordescribing and interchanging metadata on the Web) and OWL(Web Ontology Language), with domain-specific standards andontologies (formal specifications of how to represent objectsand concepts). Representative applications of RDF, OWL, andontologies will be discussed. Students will complete a SemanticWeb project in an application area of interest to them. Exampleswill be drawn from several application areas throughout thecourse, including the life sciences, knowledge management,electronic commerce, and web services choreography. Domainspecificimplementation strategies, such as LSID (Life SciencesIdentifier), and various vertical ontologies will be addressed.605.751 Computational Aspects of Molecular StructureThis course focuses on computational methods for studyingprotein and RNA structure, protein-protein interactionsand biological networks. Algorithms for prediction of RNAsecondary structure, protein-protein interactions, annotation ofprotein secondary/tertiary structure and function are studiedin depth. Students will apply various computer programs andstructure-visualization software to secondary and tertiaryprotein structure prediction, structure-structure comparison,protein domain classification, annotation of functionallyimportant sites and protein design. Interesting aspects ofprotein interaction and metabolic networks are also discussed.Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses605.453 Computational GenomicsThis course focuses on current problems of computationalgenomics. Topics include computational aspects of genomesequencing and assembly; genome annotation including findinggenes in DNA sequence data, identifying biological functionsand finding regulatory features such as ribosome binding sites,terminators, and operons; analysis of microarray data; andcomputational approaches to study genomes and their evolutionincluding analysis of nucleotide and codon usage, gene orderconservation, gene and genome duplications, building andinterpreting phylogenetic trees, and predicting lateral genetransfer events. Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses605.754 Analysis of Gene Expression and High Content DataThe development of microarray technology, rapid sequencing,protein chips, and metabolic data has led to an explosion inthe collection of “high-content” biological data. This courseexplores the analysis and mining of gene expression data andhigh-content biological data. A survey of gene and proteinarrays, laboratory information management systems, datanormalization, and available tools is followed by a morein-depth treatment of differential gene expression detection,clustering techniques, pathway extraction, network modelbuilding, biomarker evaluation, and model identification. Bothclinical and research data will be considered. The student willdevelop skills in statistical analysis and data mining includingstatistical detection theory, nonlinear and multiple regression,entropy measurement, detection of hidden patterns in data,heuristic search and learning algorithms. Applied mathematicalconcepts and biological principles will be introduced, andstudents will focus on algorithm design and softwareapplication for designing and implementing novel ways ofanalyzing gene, protein and metabolic expression data. Studentswill complete data analysis assignments individually and insmall teams. Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core courses605.755 Systems BiologyDuring the last decade, systems biology has emerged as aneffective tool for investigation of complex biological problems,placing emphasis on the analysis of large-scale datasets andquantitative treatment of experimental results. In this coursestudents will explore recent advances in systems biologyanalysis of intracellular processes. Examples of modeling andexperimental studies of metabolic, genetic, signal transductionand cell cycle regulation networks will be studied in detail.The classes will alternate between consideration of networkdrivenand network element (gene, metabolite, or protein)driven approaches. Students will learn to use Boolean,differential equations, and stochastic methods of analysis andwill become acquainted with several powerful experimentaltechniques, including basics of microfabrication andmicrofluidics. As a course project, students will develop a modelof a signal transduction or metabolic pathway. Prerequisites:Bioinformatics core courses and differential equations605.456 Computational Drug Discovery and DevelopmentRecent advances in bioinformatics and drug discoveryplatforms have brought us significantly closer to the

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 55realization of rational drug design and development. Acrossthe pharmaceutical industry, considerable effort is beinginvested in developing experimental and translationalmedicine, and it is starting to make a significant impact on thedrug discovery process itself. This course examines the majorsteps of the evolving modern drug discovery platforms, thecomputational techniques and tools used during each step ofrational drug discovery, and how these techniques facilitatethe integration of experimental and translation medicine withthe discovery/development platforms. The course will buildon concepts from a number of areas including bioinformatics,computational genomic/proteomics, in-silico system biology,computational medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceuticalbiotechnology. Topics covered in the course includecomparative pharmacogenomics, protein/antibody modeling,interaction and regulatory networks, QSAR/pharmacophores,ADME/toxicology, and clinical biomarkers. Relevantmathematical concepts are developed as needed in the course.Prerequisites: Bioinformatics core coursesElectivesComputer Science ElectivesChoose one605.401 Foundations of Software EngineeringFundamental software engineering techniques andmethodologies commonly used during software developmentare studied. Topics include various life cycle models,project planning and estimation, requirements analysis,program design, construction, testing, maintenance andimplementation, software measurement, and software quality.Emphasized are structured and object-oriented analysisand design techniques, use of process and data models,modular principles of software design, and a systematicapproach to testing and debugging. The importance ofproblem specification, programming style, periodic reviews,documentation, thorough testing, and ease of maintenance arecovered.635.444 XML: Technology and ApplicationThis course covers the concepts, technology, and applicationsof XML (Extensible Markup Language), especially toweb-based technologies. The course concentrates on XMLfundamentals and associated technologies, and processingXML using Java. Topics include the XML Specification; XMLNamespaces; Document Type Definitions (DTDs); XMLSchemas; XML Transformation (XSLT); XML Links and XMLPointers; and parsing XML using the Document Object Model(DOM) and Simple API (Application Programming Interface)for XML (SAX), the Java API for XML Processing (JAXP), andthe Java Document Object Model (JDOM). Additional topicsmay be drawn from Cascading Style Sheets (CSS); XQuery;the Simple Object-Oriented Protocol (SOAP); Web ServicesDescription Language (WSDL); Universal Description,Discovery and Integration (UDDI); applications of XMLsuch as RDF; and the architecture of Web Service, EAI, andB2B systems using XML. (This course is the same as 635.781XML: Technology and Applications.) Prerequisite: 605.481 orequivalent Java experiencerepresentation, visualization toolkits, scientific visualization,medical visualization, information visualization, flowvisualization, and volume rendering techniques. The relatedtopics of applied human perception and advanced displaydevices are also introduced.605.481 Distributed Development on the World Wide WebThis course examines three major topics in the developmentof applications for the World Wide Web. The first is web sitedevelopment using HTML and related standards. The secondis the implementation of client-side applications using the Javaprogramming language, including user interface development,asynchronous event handling, multi-threaded programming,and network programming. Distributed object protocols viaRMI or CORBA and distributed database access via JDBC mayalso be introduced. The third topic is the design of serversideweb applications, for which students will examine theunderlying web protocol (HTTP), the development of clientsideinterfaces (e.g., via HTML forms), and the implementation ofserver-side programs (e.g., via Java servlets or traditional CGI).605.484 Collaborative Development with Ruby on RailsModern web applications are expected to facilitatecollaboration, with user participation being a significant facetof the system. Components such as wikis, blogs, and forumsare now commonplace. While feature sets continue to expand,there is continuing pressure to develop and deploy capabilitiesmore quickly to enable organizations to remain competitive.This pressure has led to the development of languages andframeworks geared toward rapid prototyping, with Ruby onRails being the most popular. Ruby on Rails is a Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework that enables efficient applicationdevelopment and deployment. Techniques such as Conventionover Configuration and Object-Relational Mapping withActiveRecord along with enhanced AJAX support offer asimple environment with significant productivity gains. Thiscode-intensive course introduces Ruby on Rails, the patterns itimplements, and its applicability to the rapid development ofcollaborative applications.605.701 Software Systems EngineeringSoftware Systems Engineering applies engineering principlesand the system view to the software development process. Thecourse focuses on the engineering of complex systems thathave a strong software component. This course is based on thephilosophy that the key to engineering a good software systemlies just as much in the process that is followed as in the purelytechnical regime. The course will show how good a softwaredevelopment process is and how to make a software processbetter by studying successful techniques that have beenemployed to produce correct software systems within budget.Topics are explored in a sequence designed to reflect the wayone would choose to implement process improvements. Thesetopics include steps to initiate process change, methods toestablish control over the software process, ways to specify thedevelopment process, methods for quantitative process control,and how to focus on problem prevention. Students will prepareterm projects. Prerequisite: One software engineering coursebeyond 605.401 Foundations of Software EngineeringAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies605.462 Data VisualizationThis course explores the underlying theory and practicalconcepts in creating visual representations of large amountsof data. It covers the core topics in data visualization: data605.741 Distributed Database SystemsThis course investigates principles of distributed databasesystems, including design and architecture, query processing,transaction management, locking, recovery, and RAID

56 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiestechnology. The course also covers JDBC programmingthrough a variety of interfaces including stand-alone Javaprograms, Java applets on Web browsers, and CommonGateway Interface programs on Web browsers. The courseblends theory with practice, and students will use distributeddatabase concepts to develop JDBC applications and JDBCdrivers for implementing web-based distributed databases.Prerequisites: 605.441 Principles of Database Systems; 605.481Distributed Development on the World Wide Web, or equivalentknowledge of Java and HTML605.746 Machine LearningHow can machines improve with experience? How can theydiscover new knowledge from a variety of data sources?What computational issues must be addressed to succeed?These are questions that are addressed in this course. Topicsrange from determining appropriate data representation andmodels for learning, understanding different algorithms forknowledge and model discovery, and using sound theoreticaland experimental techniques in assessing performance.Specific approaches covered include statistical techniques (e.g.,k-nearest neighbor and Bayesian learning), logical techniques(e.g., decision tree and rule induction), function approximation(e.g., neural networks and kernel methods), and reinforcementlearning. The topics are discussed in the context of currentmachine learning and data mining research. Students willparticipate in seminar discussions and will complete andpresent the results of an individual project. Prerequisite:605.445 Artificial Intelligence recommended but not required605.747 Evolutionary ComputationRecently, principles from the biological sciences havemotivated the study of alternative computational modelsand approaches to problem solving. This course explores howprinciples from theories of evolution and natural selectioncan be used to construct machines that exhibit nontrivialbehavior. In particular, the course covers techniques fromgenetic algorithms, genetic programming, and artificial lifefor developing software agents capable of solving problems asindividuals and as members of a larger community of agents.Specific topics addressed include representation and schemata;selection, reproduction, and recombination; theoretical modelsof evolutionary computation; optimal allocation of trials (i.e.,bandit problems); search, optimization, and machine learning;evolution of programs; population dynamics; and emergentbehavior. Students will participate in seminar discussions andwill complete and present the results of an individual project.Prerequisite: 605.445 Artificial Intelligence recommended butnot required605.787 Rich Internet Applications with AjaxUsing a web browser to access online resources is convenientbecause it provides universal access from any computeron any operating system in any location. Unfortunately,it often results in a poor user experience because HTMLis a weak and noninteractive display language and HTTPis a weak and inefficient protocol. Full-fledged browserembeddedprograms (e.g., ActiveX components, Java applets)have not succeeded in penetrating the market adequately,so a new class of applications has grown up that uses onlythe capabilities already available in most browsers. Theseapplications were first popularized by Google, but havesince exploded in popularity throughout the developercommunity. The techniques to implement them were basedon a group of technologies collectively known as Ajax, and theresultant applications were richer than the relatively staticpure-HTML-based web applications that preceded them.These applications have become known as Ajax applications,rich-Internet applications, or Web 2.0 applications. Thiscourse will examine techniques to develop and deploy Ajaxapplications. We will look at the underlying techniques, thenexplore client-side tools (e.g., scriptaculous), server-side tools(e.g., Direct Web Remoting), and hybrid tools (e.g., the GoogleWeb Toolkit) to simplify the development process. We will alsoexamine closely related technologies such as Flash/Flex andOpenLaszlo, along with the accompanying issues of usability,efficiency, security, and portability.605.782 Web Application Development with Servlets andJavaServer Pages (JSP)This project-oriented course investigates techniques forbuilding server-side programs for dynamically generated websites,electronic commerce, web-enabled enterprise computing,and other applications that require WWW access to serverbasedresources. Particular attention will be paid to methodsfor making server-side applications efficient, maintainable,and flexible. Topics include handling HTTP requestinformation, generating HTTP response data, processingcookies, tracking sessions, designing custom JSP tag libraries,and separating content from presentation through use ofJavaBeans components and the MVC (Model 2) architecture.Prerequisite: 605.481 or equivalent Java experience605.759 Independent Project in BioinformaticsThis course is for students who would like to carry out asignificant project in bioinformatics as part of their graduateprogram. The course may be used to conduct minor research,an in-depth literature survey, or a software implementationrelated to recent developments in the field. Students whoenroll in this course are encouraged to attend at least oneindustry conference in bioinformatics related to their area ofstudy. To enroll in this course, the student must be within twocourses of degree completion and must obtain the approvaland support of a sponsoring faculty member.Biotechnology ElectivesChoose one410.603 Advanced Cell Biology IThis course covers cell organization and subcellular structure.Students examine the evolution of the cell, chromosomeand plasma membrane structures and behaviors, mechanicsof cell division, sites of macromolecular synthesis andprocessing, transport across cell membranes, cell dynamics,organelle biogenesis, and cell specialization. Students also areintroduced to the experimental techniques used in cell biologyto study cell growth, manipulation, and evaluation.410.604 Advanced Cell Biology IIThis course is a continuation of 410.603 (Advanced Cell BiologyI) and further explores cell organization and subcellularstructure. Students examine cell-to-cell signaling that involveshormones and receptors, signal transduction pathways, secondmessenger molecules, cell adhesion, extracellular matrix,cell cycle, programmed cell death, methylation of DNA andmodification of chromatic structure, and mechanisms of thecell. The involvement of abnormalities in signal transductionpathways to oncogenesis and other disease states will

58 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiessequencing; non-nucleic acid methods such as HPLC, GLC, andprotein analysis; and technologies such as PFGE, ribotyping,RFLP, and serological testing methodologies. In addition to thetest procedures, students are exposed to aspects of statistics,quality control, regulatory issues, and applications of thesemethods to the diagnosis and prognosis of human disease.Prerequisites: 410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology410.648 Clinical Trial Design and ConductThrough a case study approach, this course will cover the basicdesign issues of clinical trials. The design of specific trials willbe studied to illustrate the major issues in the design of thesestudies, such as end point definition, control group selection,and eligibility criteria. The course also covers the analysis ofthese studies, including approaches that are central to clinicaltrials, such as stratified analysis, adjustment factors, and“intention-to-treat” analysis. The analytical techniques willinclude the analysis of correlated data (i.e., clustered data,longitudinal data), survival analysis using the proportionalhazards (Cox) regression model, and linear models. The coursewill also cover various aspects of statistical computing,including organizing data, data management, and performinganalysis using computer software. The ethical reporting ofclinical trial results will also be covered with reference to themedical research literature. Prerequisites: 410.651 ClinicalDevelopment of Drugs and Biologics; 410-645 Biostatistics (orequivalent)410.656 Recombinant DNA LaboratoryThis laboratory course introduces students to methods formanipulating and analyzing nucleic acids. Students gainextensive hands-on experience with plasmid purification,restriction mapping, ligations, bacterial transformations, gelelectrophoresis, as well as applications of the polymerase chainreaction. This course is not recommended for students withsubstantial experience in these methodologies. Prerequisites:410.601 Biochemistry; 410.602 Molecular Biology410.752 High Throughput Screening and Automation LaboratoryThis course will utilize hands-on instruction in automatedbioassay systems for high throughput screening (HTS) asan entry point to covering pertinent aspects of HTS, suchas data manipulation, storage, and analysis; liquid handlingrobotics; microtiter plate washing, manipulation and barcoding; HTS assay detectors; and automated devices for assaysetup, validation, and visualization. Cost considerations, HTSamenable assay systems, and miniaturization and scale-upwill also be discussed. Prerequisites: All four core courses and410.696 Bioassay Development410.800 Independent Research in BiotechnologyStudents in the biotechnology program have the opportunityto enroll in an independent research course. This electivecourse is an option after a student has completed at least eightgraduate-level courses and has compiled a strong academicrecord. Prior to proposing a project, interested students musthave identified a research topic and a mentor who is familiarwith their prospective inquiry and who is willing to provideguidance and oversee the project. The research project mustbe independent of current work-related responsibilities asdetermined by the project mentor. The mentor may be a facultymember teaching in the biotechnology program, a supervisorfrom the student’s place of work, or any expert with appropriatecredentials. Students are required to submit a formal proposalfor review and approval by the biotechnology programcommittee. The proposal must be received by the AdvancedAcademic Programs office no later than one month prior to thebeginning of the term in which the student wants to enroll inthe course. Students must meet with a member of the programcommittee periodically for discussion of the project’s progress,and a written document must be completed and approved bythe program committee and project mentor for the student toreceive graduate credit. Additional guidelines can be obtainedfrom the AAP administrative office. Prerequisites: All corecourses four concentration courses410.801 Biotechnology ThesisStudents wishing to complete a thesis may do so by embarkingon a two-semester thesis project, which includes 410.800Independent Research Project and 410.801 Biotechnology Thesiscourses. This project must be a hypothesis-based originalresearch study. The student must complete 410.800 IndependentResearch Project and fulfill the requirements of that course,including submission of project proposal, final paper, andposter presentation, before enrolling in the subsequent thesiscourse. For the thesis course, students are required to submita revised proposal (an up-date of the 410.800 proposal) forreview and approval by the faculty advisor and biotechnologyprogram committee one month prior to the beginning of theterm. Students must meet the faculty advisor periodically fordiscussion of the project’s progress. Graduation with a thesisis subject to approval by the thesis committee and programcommittee, and requires the student to present their project toa faculty committee both orally and in writing. Prerequisites:All four core science courses and six elective courses, which mustinclude 410.800 Independent Re-search Project and 410.645Biostatistics.Thesis GuidelinesIf students work on sponsored research, the thesis advisor (orsponsoring institution) and the student should sign a letter ofagreement on publication rights and authorship before work onthe thesis begins.Research expenses, such as lab supplies, related travel, andservices essential to the collecting and processing of data, arepaid for by the thesis advisor or sponsoring organization. Specialcosts of thesis production are the student’s responsibility, suchas typing, art work, and duplicating the thesis.Thesis FormatThe student must follow the university’s “Guidelines for thePreparation of Dissertations and Theses,” to ensure thesisacceptance. The guidelines are available at library.jhu.edu/services/cbo/guidelines.html.Thesis CommitteeThe thesis committee includes the thesis advisor (mentor),faculty advisor, and a member of the program committee (ortheir designate).

60 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies410.303 Bioscience for Enterprise and Regulatory AffairsPrerequisite for provisional students accepted in program whohave not previously taken biochemistry or cell biologyThis course examines the fundamental underlying scientificconcepts utilized in the creation and development ofbiomedical products. Topics to be covered include the structureand function of biomolecules such as proteins, enzymes,carbohydrates, lipids, and DNA, as well as the structure andfunction of cellular components such as membranes, vesicles,organelles, and the cytoskeleton. In addition, students willexamine the complexities of metabolism, DNA replication,transcription, translation, signal transduction mechanisms,apoptosis, the cell cycle, and cancer. Please note that thiscourse does not count toward requirements for the master’sdegree in either biotechnology or regulatory science.Required Courses410.607 Proseminar in BiotechnologyThe Biotechnology Proseminar introduces students to issuesand challenges facing leaders of public and private sectororganizations, and communities seeking to achieve sharedgoals within the biotechnology industry. The course bringstogether diverse academic science and enterprise disciplines(science, regulatory affairs, marketing, finance, legal,communications, etc.). It explores how these disciplines canbe used as powerful tools to strengthen the biotechnologyorganization, create effective leadership, and productivecollaborations within the industry, while improvingmanagerial decision making. The Proseminar frames andintegrates the combined science and enterprise content,methods, and tools of inquiry and analysis.410.627 Translational Biotechnology: From IntellectualProperty to LicensingThis course provides an extensive overview of a processfor development of a pharmaceutical by a biotechnologyor pharmaceutical company. The course emphasizes theimportance of intellectual property, the basic sciencesunderpinning the development of a product, and theimportance of the interaction between a company and theFood and Drug Administration (FDA). Students learn toappreciate the importance of quality control and assurance,good manufacturing practices, preclinical and clinicaltesting, and the lengthy regulatory processes whichgovern the development, manufacture, and eventual saleof biotechnological products. Hands-on solving of practicalproblems and guest lecturers who are experts in the fieldfamiliarize students with the intricacies of the process.Prerequisite: 410.303 Bioscience for Enterprise andRegulatory Affairs410.643 Managing and Leading Biotechnology Professionals or410.689 Leading Change in BiotechnologyThe roles of managers and leaders within biotechnologycompanies undergo constant change. Biotechnology managersand leaders must engage in new and innovative problemsolvingstrategies; lead a diverse and global workforce;develop partnerships with other businesses, customers,and competitors; manage horizontally and across teams;and utilize technology as a competitive advantage. Thestudent is able to address current challenges in his/her ownorganization and learn methods of implementing change, suchas negotiation techniques and motivation. The course includesin-depth discussions of leadership skills, communication,conflict resolution, and goal integration. Students research abiotechnology organization and analyze what is working andnot working within the management systems and suggestalternatives.410.644 Marketing Aspects of BiotechnologyThis course introduces students to the strategic and tacticalapproaches used in the marketing of biotechnological productsand services. Students gain a thorough understanding ofthe research and planning necessary to develop a marketingplan, the relationship between the marketing and salesfunctions, the difference between marketing a scientificproduct and a scientific service, pricing strategies, distributionalternatives, communications, promotion, and the importanceof perception. Knowledge of marketing terminology andtechniques prove helpful to anyone in the industry.410.687 Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Aspects of theBiotechnology EnterpriseThis course provides an overview of the important ethicaland legal issues that are critical to the biotechnology industry,including a focus on regulation as a subset of law. Co-taughtby a bioethicist and a lawyer and covering a variety oftopical areas, the course explores the overlap, interplay, anddifferences between law and ethics as they influence research,product marketing and related issues. The material on ethicsintroduces students to the ethical principles and values thatguide the practice of science and the methods of ethicalanalysis. The material on legal issues focuses on key legalconcepts in the United States, including intellectual propertyprotection, regulations affecting drug and device researchand marketing, animal welfare law, and the regulationof bioengineered food products. Selected internationalcomparisons will also be made.410.680 Managerial Finance for BiotechnologyThis course integrates the tools of financial analysis withreal-world problems in the technology industries. Topicsinclude modeling, costs and benefits, and ratio and break-evenanalysis. Students will read, prepare, and analyze financialstatements. The difference between management financialand tax financial statements will also be covered.410.804 Practicum in Biotechnology Enterprise andEntrepreneurshipThis course synthesizes the knowledge and skills acquired inthe Masters in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurshipprogram, while offering a real world examination of abioscience organization and the issues it faces. Studentswill form interdisciplinary teams and work with facultyand industry professionals on an authentic and currentproject from a local bioscience public or private company, anentrepreneurial start-up, or a nonprofit organization. Thiscourse is only open to students completing the Masters inBiotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship program.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 61Master’s in Biotechnology Enterpriseand Entrepreneurship Concentrations(optional)Students wishing to focus on a specialized disciplinewithin the Master’s in Biotechnology Enterprise andEntrepreneurship Program may enroll in one of twoconcentrations: Bioscience Communications or MBEE Legal/Regulatory Affairs.AdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesConcentration in Bioscience CommunicationsIn addition to the six core courses and practicum, degreecandidates must complete any three of these courses to satisfythe Bioscience Communications concentration requirements:410.665 Bioscience Communication410.678 Marketing in a Regulated Environment410.681 Commercializing Biotechnology410.690 Technical Writing in a Regulated EnvironmentConcentration in MBEE Legal/Regulatory AffairsIn addition to the six core courses and practicum, degreecandidates must complete any three of these courses tosatisfy the MBEE Legal/Regulatory Affairs concentrationrequirements:410.606 Clinical Trial Management410.648 Clinical Trial Design and Conduct410.650 Legal Aspects of Biotechnology410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics410.673 Biological Processes410.676 Food and Drug Law410.683 Introduction to CGMP Compliance410.684 Technology Transfer and CommercializationArea of Focus in Biotechnology Project ManagementStudents may choose a focus in Biotechnology ProjectMangement by taking the following courses as electives.Note that an area of focus does not appear on your transcriptor diploma.410.688 Project Management in Biotechnology410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics410.805 Practicum in Project ManagementThis course synthesizes the knowledge and skills acquiredin the Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise PrsojectManagement Focus. It offers students a real worldexamination of a bioscience organization as it develops andimplements project management solutions and addressesrelated problems and issues. Students will work with facultyand industry professionals on an authentic and currentproject from a local bioscience public or private company, anentrepreneurial start-up, or a nonprofit organization. Thiscourse is only open to students completing the Certificate inBiotechnology Enterprise, Project Management Focus.

62 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesMaster of Science in Biotechnology/MBADual Degree Program of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs andthe Carey Business Schoolbiotechnology.jhu.eduJohns Hopkins University offers a dual degree graduate programthat prepares bioscience professionals for success in both thescience and business of biotechnology. Drawing from thestrengths of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciencesand the Carey Business School, this innovative program allowsstudents to earn two advanced degrees in less time than it takesto earn them separately. Students receive two diplomas: one fromthe Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and one from theCarey Business School.For more information on the dual degree program at JohnsHopkins University, visit the website at biotechnology.jhu.eduor call 202.452.1940.Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:students should review the admissions requirements for thespecific biotechnology masters degrees. In addition, studentsmust provide two letters of recommendation and have aminimum of two years of full-time progressive work experienceafter completion of undergraduate studies.Documents Required»»Completed application form: advanced.jhu.edu/admissions»»Non-refundable application fee: $75 US»»Official transcripts from all college studies»»GMAT or GRE recommended for those students whodo not hold a degree beyond a baccalaureate»»Current résumé or curriculum vitae»»Two letters of recommendation:advanced.jhu.edu/admissions»»Typed essay (see application form for directions)International ApplicantsApplicants whose native language is not English and who havegraduated from a college or university where English is not thelanguage of instruction must take the TOEFL, with a minimumscore of 250 on the computer-based, 600 on the paper-based test or100 on the Internet-based test.Currently, international applicants to the MS in Biotechnology/MBA Program are not eligible for the I-20 form (certificate ofeligibility) needed to obtain an F-1 student visa. In order to qualifyfor the F-1 visa, a student is required to be enrolled full-time. Fulltimestatus/full course of study is defined at the Carey BusinessSchool as enrolled in minimally nine credits each fall and ninecredits each spring semester for graduate study. At the presenttime, the maximum number of credits offered per semesterin this degree program is seven or less. Consequently, an F-1student would not be able to meet their full-time requirementsas defined by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) regulations. If an international is interested in obtaininga nonimmigrant visa type other than an F-1 visa, he/she shouldcontact the US embassy in their home country. Students whohave visa- or immigration-related questions may contact theInternational and Disability Services office (IDS) at ids@jhu.eduor 202.452.0983/410.516.1013, option 6.Course DescriptionsSee Master of Science in Biotechnology for KSAS coursedescriptions.Contact businessbiotech@jhu.edu for the Carey Business Schoolcourse descriptions.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 63Master of Science in Regulatory Scienceregulatory.jhu.eduAs the biomedical industry continues to grow, more companiesare developing and commercializing new products. There arethousands of biomedical products in the development pipelinethat require regulatory oversight. Many of the companiesproviding reagents and supplies to the industry must alsoprovide stringent quality controls to ensure compliance withFDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) andQuality Systems Regulations (QSRs). These companies willcontinue to require trained, educated staffing in regulatoryscience.AdvancedBiotechnologyStudiesStudents entering this program will have completedprerequisite courses in biochemistry and cell biology. Studentstake six required core regulatory courses. Students then mayspecialize in an aspect of regulatory science of their choicethrough three elective courses, including advanced regulatoryand science courses. Our students receive practical hands-on,real-life regulatory science experience through case studyassignments and a unique Practicum course at the end ofthe program which distinguishes this program as a leader ingraduate regulatory science education. Students completingthis regulatory science program are expected to becomeregulatory science leaders in government and industry.This degree program is designed for full-time working adultsand should take approximately two years to complete, althoughstudents may accelerate completion of the program if theywish. The entire 10-course curriculum may be completed fullyonline or a combination of online and on-site in the classroom.The faculty members teaching in the program are all leadersin the field of regulatory sciences. They work in industry forboth private biomedical science organizations and the federalgovernment, including the Food and Drug Administration.Important notice for International students regarding visarequirements: While the program may be completed onlineor a combination of online and onsite, the degree may not becompleted fully onsite.Admission Requirements»»One semester of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at theundergraduate or graduate level»»An undergraduate degree in the life sciences orengineering from a four-year College with at leasta 3.0 on a 4.0 scale»»Application documents»»Current résumé»»500-word statement of purpose»»Official transcriptsThe admissions committee reserves the right to requestadditional information from applicants, if needed, to assesstheir candidacy for admission.Program CommitteeThe program committee oversees the admissions, policy,and operations of the MS in Regulatory Science. Membersof the committee include:Richard E. McCarty Professor, William D. Gill Professorof Biology Emeritus; Dean Emeritus of the ZanvylKrieger School of Arts and Sciences; Chair, Center forBiotechnology Education and Advanced BiotechnologyStudies, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesPatrick Cummings Director, Center for BiotechnologyEducation and Director, Biotechnology, AdvancedBiotechnology Studies, Advanced Academic ProgramsLynn Johnson Langer Director, Regulatory Science andBiotechnology Enterprise, Center for BiotechnologyEducation, Advanced Biotechnology Studies, AdvancedAcademic ProgramsKristina Obom Director, Biotechnology andBioinformatics, Center for Biotechnology Education,Advanced Biotechnology Studies, Advanced AcademicProgramsThomas E. Colonna Associate Director, RegulatoryScience, Center for Biotechnology Education, AdvancedBiotechnology Studies, Advanced Academic ProgramsDegree RequirementsCore coursesPracticumElectivesSixOneThreeChoose three electives from the Advanced BiotechnologyStudies for which you have met the prerequisites or havereceived permission from the program committee. SeeCourse Descriptions in the MS in Biotechnology for a listof courses.

64 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAdvancedBiotechnologyStudies410.303 Bioscience for Enterprise and Regulatory AffairsPrerequisite for provisional students accepted in program whohave not previously taken biochemistry or cell biologyThis course examines the fundamental underlying scientificconcepts utilized in the creation and development ofbiomedical products. Topics to be covered include the structureand function of biomolecules such as proteins, enzymes,carbohydrates, lipids, and DNA, as well as the structure andfunction of cellular components such as membranes, vesicles,organelles, and the cytoskeleton. In addition, students willexamine the complexities of metabolism, DNA replication,transcription, translation, signal transduction mechanisms,apoptosis, the cell cycle, and cancer. Please note that thiscourse does not count toward requirements for the master’sdegree in either biotechnology or regulatory science.10-Graduate Course ProgramRequired Courses410.627 Translational Biotechnology: From IntellectualProperty to LicensingThis course provides an extensive overview of a processfor development of a pharmaceutical by a biotechnologyor pharmaceutical company. The course emphasizes theimportance of intellectual property, the basic sciencesunderpinning the development of a product, and theimportance of the interaction between a company and theFood and Drug Administration (FDA). Students learn toappreciate the importance of quality control and assurance,good manufacturing practices, preclinical and clinicaltesting, and the lengthy regulatory processes whichgovern the development, manufacture, and eventual saleof biotechnological products. Hands-on solving of practicalproblems and guest lecturers who are experts in the fieldfamiliarize students with the intricacies of the process.Prerequisite: 410.303 Bioscience for Enterprise andRegulatory Affairs410.649 Introduction to Regulatory AffairsRegulatory affairs (RA) comprises the rules and regulationsgoverning product development and post-approval marketing.Biotechnology products may be classified as drugs, biologics,medical devices, or combination products. Each type isregulated by a different center within the FDA. This courseprovides an overview of RA and its impact on productdevelopment. Topics include RA history, regulatory agencies,regulatory information, requirements for submissions andapproval, regulated products; compliance with GXP, QualitySystems Regulations, ethics, and FDA inspections.410.651 Clinical Development of Drugs and BiologicsThis course introduces students to the planning and workrequired to develop potential new drugs and biologicsefficiently. Students gain a thorough appreciation of FDAand ICH regulations and guidelines. Topics also include anoverview of preclinical investigations; NDA/BLA formatand content; clinical development plans; product and assaydevelopment; the IND; and trial design, implementation, andmanagement.410.673 Biological Processes in Regulatory AffairsThis course provides an overview of the biological processesand laboratory techniques utilized for the discovery,development, and evaluation of therapeutic drugs. Studentsinvestigate drug development processes such as genecloning, culture scale-up, downstream processing, andproduct purification. Emphasis is placed on the theory andapplication of laboratory methods used in drug development,such as recombinant DNA techniques, antibody technology,protein purification, immunoassays, high-throughput drugscreening, chromatography, electrophoresis, cell receptorcharacterization, pharmacokinetics, drug toxicity testing andevaluation of therapeutic drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines.410.676 Food and Drug LawThe Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) governs theregulatory approval process for bringing a drug, biologic,medical device, food, or cosmetic to market. The class willdiscuss administrative procedures followed by the FDA.The course includes an overview of the drug, biologic, andmedical device approval processes and the regulation of foodand dietary supplements. Students then will be exposed tothe enforcement activities of the FDA, including searches,seizure actions, injunctions, criminal prosecutions, and civilpenalties authorized under the FDC Act, as well as otherstatutes like the Public Health Service Act, which regulates thedevelopment and approval of biologics.410.679 Practicum in Regulatory Science(Open only to MS in BSRA students and should be takenonly after completion of core required courses in program)This integrative case-based course will focus on applyingknowledge gained from previous courses in the MSRegulatory Science Program to actual cases from the USFood and Drug Administration. For each case, students willassume the role of a regulatory specialist, an FDA reviewer orsenior-level policymaker, or other involved stakeholders (suchas a consumer group or an advocacy group). Students willbe expected to research, evaluate, and present scientificallyand legally justifiable positions on case studies from theperspective of their assigned roles. Students will present theirperspectives to the class and be asked to debate the issues withthe other students from the perspective of their assigned roles.The major responsibility of the students in this course will beto make scientifically and legally defensible recommendationsand to justify them through oral and written communication.410.683 Introduction to cGMP ComplianceThere are many sources describing Current GoodManufacturing Practice. The fundamentals are publishedin the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and in 21 CFRpart 211. These regulations, however, only begin to describethe practices required in the pharmaceutical and biotechindustries. Additional sources include guidance published bythe Food and Drug Administration, EIRs, Form 483s, warningletters and podium comments from FDA speakers. Studentswill learn the history of the regulations and of the Foodand Drug Administration. Students will also learn practicalsolutions to the regulatory issues faced in the pharmaceuticaland biotech industries today.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 65Master of Science in Applied Economicsapplied-economics.jhu.eduEconomic analysis is no longer relegated to academicians anda small number of PhD-trained specialists. Instead, economicshas become an increasingly ubiquitous, as well as rapidlychanging, line of inquiry that requires people who are skilledin analyzing and interpreting economic data, and then usingit to effect decisions about national and global markets andpolicy involving everything from health care to foreign aid tothe environment.EconomicsAppliedAdvances in computing and the greater availability of timelydata through the Internet have created an arena that demandsskilled statistical analysis, complemented by economicmodeling and reasoning. These skills are in very highdemand by government agencies, congressional committees,international lending institutions, trade associations, privatebusinesses (including those in the financial services sector),and private consulting firms.The Master of Science in Applied Economics is designed todevelop skill in both economic reasoning and in constructingand estimating economic models through the use ofeconometrics and other quantitative techniques. This isaccomplished by a rigorous and demanding curriculum and atalented and committed staff of instructors. The foundationfor intelligent economic reasoning is laid with courses inMicroeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory; Statistics andEconometrics create the foundation for empirical analysis.These skills are deepened by taking an advanced econometricscourse. A diverse array of electives provides detailedknowledge of specific areas of economics and additionalexperience in economic modeling and econometric estimation.Our objective is to graduate students who have learned theskills needed to develop and estimate models with which toaddress the questions they face in their professional activities.Illustrative CurriculaStudents choose their electives freely. The program’s coursesin Quantitative Methods can be plugged into the curriculathat students build. The following merely illustrates the greatsubstantive flexibility of the program:Public Policy For contributing to any level of governmentpolicy formulation and policy making. Choose from amonga rich variety of electives: Economics of Industry and PublicPolicy, two courses in Public Economics, Economics of HealthCare, Environmental and Resource Economics, Economics ofthe Labor Market, Law and Economics, and Political Economy.Cost-Benefit Analysis provides conceptual and quantitativetools essential for contemporary microeconomic policyformulation and evaluation. Both Microeconometrics andMacroeconometrics are germane to the subject, as is SurveyResearch Methods. Computable General Equilibrium Modelingbuilds a powerful tool with widespread use in the analysis oftaxation, the income distribution, and environmental matters.Program CommitteeJoseph E. Harrington Jr.and Program ChairFrank D. WeissAhmed MahmudProfessor of EconomicsProgram DirectorAssistant DirectorBusiness Economics For those who plan to work aseconomists in the private sector, breadth of training ishighly desirable, and our program provides it. Choose fromamong Monetary Economics, Topics in Macroeconomics,International Trade, International Finance, Public Economics:Taxation, Economics of Industry & Public Policy, and FinancialEconomics. The relevant quantitative tools are found inMacroeconometrics, Macroeconomic Forecasting, and SurveyResearch Methods. Salient business skills from Accounting,Marketing, and/or Organization can be acquired or deepenedby taking two or four courses (equivalent to one or two of ourown courses) at the nearby Carey Business School.Macroeconomics/ Financial Economics These are two by nowobviously strongly complementary subjects, and we havea rich set of offerings: Monetary Economics, InternationalFinance (Open Economy Macro), Topics in Macroeconomics,and Economic Growth treat the economic aggregates.Financial Economics lays the foundation for the intertemporaland interstatial (risk) microeconomic analysis, and FinancialIntermediation & Financial Markets considers how existinginstitutions cope with both. Finance and the Macroeconomyintegrates the subjects and provides perspective.Quantitative tools are found in Macroeconometrics,Financial Econometrics, and Macroeconomic Forecasting.While Economics of the Labor Market complementsMacroeconomics, two or four further finance courses(equivalent to one or two of our own) can be taken at thenearby Carey Business School.

66 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAppliedEconomicsInternational Economics and Development For gainingan analytical and quantitative perspective on globalmatters. Substantive courses include International Finance,International Trade, Development Microeconomics,and Economic Growth. Here too, Cost-Benefit Analysisprovides essential conceptual and quantitative tools.Microeconometrics and/or Macroeconometrics, as well asSurvey Research Methods further develop the correspondingquantitative skills. Computable General Equilibrium Modelingbuilds a powerful tool with widespread applicability in thisfield. A student can round out the subject in-house.Environmental Economics For contributing to efficientpolicy. Students take Environmental and Resource Economics,Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Microeconometrics and/orMacroeconometrics in the Applied Economics Program.Computable General Equilibrium Modeling builds a powerfultool with widespread use in the field. Up to two electivesfrom the Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals,Environmental Planning and Management Program, most ofwhich are available on-line, can count towards the electivesin our program.Health Economics Bring to bear the tools of economics inthis burgeoning field. Students take Economics of HealthCare, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Microeconometrics inthe Applied Economics Program, and choose four or eightcredits (equivalent of up to two of our courses) from science,specialized quantitative, and policy courses in the part-timeMaster of Public Health Program at the Bloomberg School,offered on-line.Defense Economics For contributing to efficient allocationof resources in a vital sector. Students take Economics ofDefense, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Microeconometrics and/orMacroeconometrics in the Applied Economics Program. Theyshould consider Game Theory and Economics of the LaborMarket, and can choose up to two of their electives from theAAP National or Global Security Studies Programs, StrategicStudies concentration, in-house.Quantitative Methods Any or all of our courses offeringtraining in advanced econometrics and empiricalmethods — Microeconometrics, Macroeconometrics, FinancialEconometrics, Macroeconomic Forecasting, Survey ResearchMethods, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Computable GeneralEquilibrium Modeling - are sincerely recommended forconsideration to non-degree seeking students and DegreeCandidates alike. Prerequisites can be taken course-by-course,too. Many of these courses are additionally available on-line.Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»An official undergraduate transcript, and allgraduate transcripts, if any»»A one-page résumé and a statement of purposenot exceeding 250 words»»Two letters of recommendation from colleagues,previous instructors, supervisors, or othersF-1 Visa RestrictionsInternational students on an F-1 visa must take at least threecourses in fall and spring semesters to maintain visa status.Such students must take Math Methods for Economists andStatistics online before entering the United States, unlesswaived and can then commence their studies on-site in fall orspring, but not in summer.Course Requirements»»Four Core courses (see below)»»Either Microeconometrics 440.618 orMacroeconometrics 440.614 (see below)»»Five other elective courses (see below)Courses are offered on-site in Washington, DC. Our requiredcourses are additionally available online. For information onexact dates, times, fees, and instructors for any term, studentsshould consult the Course Schedule available several monthsprior to the beginning of each term (see advanced.jhu.edu).Courses are open only to students who meet enrollmentrequirements and satisfy the prerequisites.Prerequisite Course440.304 Mathematical Methods for EconomistsThis is a non-credit full-length course at half tuition,required of those students who have had only a singlecourse in Calculus. It covers those parts of IntegralCalculus, Multivariable Calculus, Optimization Theory,and Linear Algebra, which are necessary to pursueeconomics. Prerequisite: A course in CalculusCore CoursesThe core courses can be taken in any order except that 440.605Statistics must be completed before a student can enroll in440.606 Econometrics.Admission RequirementsIn addition to the materials and credentials required for allprograms, the Master of Science in Applied Economics alsorequires:»»A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale inundergraduate and prior graduate studies»»One semester of introductory microeconomics,passed with at least a B»»One semester of introductory macroeconomics,passed with at least a B»»One semester of undergraduate calculus or equivalent,passed with at least a B440.601 MicroeconomicsThis course offers a systematic presentation of consumertheory, theory of the firm, and market equilibrium. Topicscovered include constrained optimization, preferences andutility, exchange, production, pricing, market structures,and welfare economics. These concepts are then applied tovarious policy issues including price and quantity regulation,taxation of labor and capital, income distribution, and theminimum wage. Prerequisite 440.304 Mathematical Methodsfor Economists

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 67440.602 MacroeconomicsThis course provides a systematic overview of the theory ofaggregate output and employment, the rate of interest, andprice level determination. Coverage includes the theoriesof consumption and investment, the demand and supply ofmoney, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Thesetopics are discussed in the context of contemporary empiricalwork on aggregative relationships. Finally, the theory that isdeveloped is applied to various policy issues such as a zeroinflation rule, full employment legislation, and a balancedbudget amendment. Prerequisite 440.304 MathematicalMethods for Economists440.617 Financial Econometrics(formerly 440.647) This course introduces students to themethods most commonly used in empirical finance. Keymodels and methods are ARCH, GMM, Regime-SwitchingModels, test of CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model), termstructure models, and volatility models (implied, stochasticvolatility). Students will also learn aspects of time serieseconometrics for both stationary and non-stationary variablesat different time frequencies, with emphasis on financialvariables. Prerequisites: 440.601 Microeconomic Theory andPolicy; 440.606 Econometrics; 440.640 Financial Economics,or equivalent; 440.614 Macroeconometrics is recommendedEconomicsApplied440.605 StatisticsThis course provides a general survey of statisticalmethodology. Topics include probability and sampling,distribution theory, hypothesis testing, estimation (MaximumLikelihood and Method of Moments), and Analysis ofVariance. It is also designed to provide the requisitebackground for 440.606 Econometrics.440.606 EconometricsThis course focuses on the application of statistical methodsto the testing and estimation of economic relationships.After developing the theoretical constructs of classical leastsquares, common problems encountered when applying thisapproach, including serial correlation, heteroscedasticity,and multicolinearity, are discussed. Techniques for dealingwith these problems are then examined. Models with laggedvariables are considered, as is estimation with instrumentalvariables and two-stage least squares. Prerequisite: 440.605StatisticsElective CoursesNot all elective courses are offered every year, though mostare. Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’sadvisor and are designed to enhance a student’s understandingof the theoretical and empirical issues in a topical area.Students may also consider the relevant offerings of otherJohns Hopkins University schools.440.614 MacroeconometricsThis course focuses on the practical uses of time-serieseconometrics in a macroeconomic context. The topicscovered include autoregressive-moving average processes,non-stationary time series models, unit root tests, vectorautoregression models, and cointegration analysis.Prerequisites: 440.602 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy;440.606 Econometrics440.615 Macroeconomic ForecastingThis course examines econometric approaches to forecastingmacroeconomic activity. The approaches covered span singleequation time series to large, complex, simultaneous equationssystems. Different measures to assess the forecasting accuracyof these approaches are addressed. A discussion of theseapproaches and their relevance for policy recommendationsis also covered. Prerequisites: 440.602 Macroeconomic Theoryand Policy; 440.606 Econometrics440.618 Microeconometrics(formerly 440.648) This course covers a number ofadvanced techniques frequently encountered in appliedmicroeconometric analysis. Topics include generalized methodof moments estimation, nonlinear regression, estimation withpanel data, systems of regression equations and simultaneousequation models, maximum likelihood estimation andlikelihood ratio tests, and limited dependent variableanalysis (i.e. Logit, Probit, Tobit, etc.). Prerequisites: 440.601Microeconomic Theory and Policy; 440.606 Econometrics440.622 Cost-Benefit Analysis(formerly 440.632) The objective of this course is to developand apply an analytical framework for evaluating projectswith an emphasis on publicly funded projects. Coverageincludes the evaluation of benefits and costs over time,including in the presence of uncertainty, in the absence ofmarket prices, and when income distribution objectives needto be incorporated into a project’s evaluation. Prerequisites:440.601 Microeconomic Theory and Policy; 440.606Econometrics440.624 Computable General Equilibrium ModelingThis course will provide an understanding of how toindependently develop, modify, run and interpret ComputableGeneral Equilibrium (CGE) models. CGE models are widelyused in the analysis of International Trade, Taxation,Environmental Policy, and other subjects. The specificobjectives of this course are as follows: Students will (1) gainan understanding of the underlying economic theory behindCGE modeling; (2) learn how to gather data sources frompublicly available information to build CGE models; (3) gainan understanding of the software General Algebraic ModelingSoftware (GAMS) to run the models; (4) learn how use andmodify existing CGE programs for research purposes; (5) beable to write simple CGE programs in GAMS; (6) be able toanalyze public policy with CGE models; (7) how to interpretresults from CGE models; (8) understand possible extensionsof CGE models for potential future research purposes.Analytical skills developed through this class will assist youin building your careers as researchers, public managers, andpolicy analysts. Prerequisites: 440.601 Microeconomic Theory,440.602 Macroeconomics Theory, 440.606 Econometrics440.629 – Survey Research Methods(formerly 440.649) This course introduces students to thetheory and practice of conducting surveys. Survey methodscombines both social science—economics, sociology, andpsychology—and quantitative methods—mathematics,statistics, and computer science—to develop a theory of howsurveys can best be used to measure important aspects of

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 69440.656 Political Economy(formerly 440.616) This course examines how political andeconomic forces interact to influence the character of domesticeconomic policies. The course examines the role of variouspolitical institutions such as the structure of elections, thepolitical party system, the legislative process, the powersof the executive, and lobbying. It then assesses how theseinstitutions impact monetary, fiscal, and regulatory policy.An exploration of how the performance of these policies inturn influences the outcome of the political process concludesthe course.440.658 Economics of Industry & Public Policy(formerly 440.638) In this course, the focus is on the studyof markets and the laws and regulations used to amelioratesome of their imperfections, especially the problems caused bymarket structure and market power. Many economic modelsused to explain how markets work and what is necessaryfor market power to exist are investigated. Subsequently,the course explores how regulators and private litigants tryto eliminate or control market power, particularly throughantitrust law, with respect to price fixing, mergers, andmarket dominance. Regulatory issues pertaining to suchindustries as telecommunication, transportation, electricalpower, health, safety, and the environment are covered.Prerequisites: 440.601 Microeconomic Theory and Policy;440.606 Econometrics440.659 Law and Economics(formerly 440.639) Techniques of microeconomic theory andgame theory are applied to analyze the effects of various lawson individual decisions and on the allocation of resources.Subject areas covered include the theory of public choice, theeconomics of property rights, contract law, and tort law. Topicsinclude the efficient breach of contract, the determination ofdamages, the economics of patents and copyrights, optimalliability rules for environmental and other torts, economics offamily law, bankruptcy law, zoning law, antitrust law, and thelegal process. Prerequisites: 440.601 Microeconomic Theoryand Policy; 440.606 Econometrics440.663 Development Microeconomics(formerly 440.623) This course analyzes the constraints onhouseholds and policy makers in developing countries usingeconometric tools. Empirical micro-economic studies ofbehavior and policy outcomes under different types of marketfailures are drawn upon. Topics include inter alia inequality,fertility, education, health, poverty, nutrition, and failures inland, labor, credit and insurance markets. Prerequisites: 440.601Microeconomic Theory and Policy; and 440.606 Econometrics440.665 International Trade(formerly 440.635) The first part of the course examines thecauses of trade, the sources of the gains from trade, and thedomestic and international distribution of those gains. Inaddition, it introduces the politico-economic causes of tradepolicy and addresses the theory and empirics of trade andgrowth. The second part examines in detail the instrumentsand consequences of trade policy, namely tariffs andquantitative restrictions, and their modern manifestationas anti-dumping and safeguard measures. The causes andconsequences of trade policy, too, are linked to contemporaryempirical evidence. Prerequisites: 440.601 MicroeconomicTheory and Policy; 440.602 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy;and 440.606 Econometrics440.671 Wine Economics(formerly 440.651) This course will survey theoretical andempirical analyses across the breadth and depth of wineeconomics through examination of the wine economicsliterature and practice. Topics covered include factors affectingthe demand and supply of wine, determination of the price ofwine, wine futures pricing, wine as an investment good, theproduction process for wine, wine in international trade andfinance, the agricultural basis of wine, and human capitalaspects of wine consumption. The course will suggest theunique, global research potential of wine economics. Thisclass will also include an experiential component throughvisits to several local area wineries. Prerequisites: 440.601Microeconomic Theory and Policy; 440.602 MacroeconomicTheory and Policy; 440.606 EconometricsEconomicsApplied440.660 Public Economics: Taxation(formerly 440.630) This course develops the conceptualframework for analyzing governmental taxation. Thetheoretical impact of taxes on income distribution andresource allocation will be studied. Then these tools willbe used to evaluate the strengths and weakness of thecurrent federal tax system as well as various proposals forfundamental tax reform. Prerequisites: 440.601 MicroeconomicTheory and Policy; 440.606 Econometrics440.661 Public Economics: Expenditure Programs &Social Regulation(formerly 440.627) This course analyzes the determinants andproperties of government expenditures and social regulation.The first part of the course is generic: It addresses efficiencyand equity in income redistribution; the provision of publicgoods; coping with externalities, addiction and risk; and votingand bureaucracy. The second part of the course is particular: Itexamines health policy, education policy, statutory pensions,and welfare policy in a comparative international context.Prerequisites: 440.601 Microeconomic Theory and Policy; 440.602Macroeconomic Theory and Policy; and 440.606 Econometrics440.672 Economics of Health Care(formerly 440.641) This course explores the economics ofthe health care system in the United States by examiningthe demand for health care services, the behavior of healthcare providers, the influence of government policies, and therelationship between health care services and populationhealth levels. Established health care systems and theirpotential for change in both the United States and othercountries are considered in the context of current policyconcerns. Prerequisites: 440.601 Microeconomic Theory andPolicy; 440.606 Econometrics440.675 Economics of Defense(formerly 440.645) This course analyzes the microeconomictheory of defense acquisition and the government’s attemptsto escape the monopoly/monopsony dilemma in a high tech,high investment industry, the finances and business strategiesof defense companies, defense budgeting problems, prospects,and procedures, and applications of economic thinkingto military and national strategy. Prerequisites: 440.601Microeconomic Theory and Policy; 440.602 MacroeconomicTheory and Policy; and 440.606 Econometrics

70 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAppliedEconomics440.684 Game Theory(formerly 440.644) Game theory is a mathematical tooldeveloped for the purpose of understanding not only theinteraction of economic market participants, but overallobserved social phenomena as well. This course provides anintroduction to game theory with applications to economics.Moreover, the course presents an approach to modeling asocial situation as a game and develops techniques for solvingthe game in order to gain insight into individual behavior.Topics include repeated games, games with incompleteinformation, and the experimental testing of hypotheses.Prerequisite: 440.601 Microeconomic Theory and Policy440.690 Independent Research(formerly 440.655) Students may undertake their ownresearch project for course credit. Prior to proposing a project,interested students must have clearly identified a researchtopic, and a mentor who is familiar with their prospectiveinquiry, and who is willing to provide guidance and overseethe project. The mentor must be faculty teaching at theJohns Hopkins University. Students then submit a formalproposal for review and approval to the Independent ResearchCommittee, to be received no later than one month prior tothe beginning of the term in which the student plans to enrollin the course. Students must meet with the mentor and thefaculty advisor periodically for discussion of the project’sprogress, and must complete a research paper, to be approvedby the mentor and the Committee. The best papers will bemade available to the public on Hopkins’ electronic researchrepository JScholarship. Instructions for applying to enroll andmeeting the standards of the course are available. Enrollmentof the student can only be undertaken by the ProgramDirector. Candidates must plan on using two semesters tosuccessfully complete an Independent Research project.Prerequisites: All four Core courses and Microeconometrics orMacroeonometrics, and one or more Applied Economics coursesin the substantive area of the proposed research, plus a strongacademic record (at least B+ average) in at least eight programcourses, are absolute minima. Admission is by selectionenables students to earn both the MS degree and a GraduateCertificate for a total of 15 courses, eight at Applied Economicsand seven at Carey. Those interested, including current studentsof either school, apply to the dual MS in Applied Economics/Graduate Certificate in Financial Management or GraduateCertificate in Investments through Advanced AcademicPrograms. Course requirements, which can be pursuedsimultaneously at both schools, are:MS in Applied Economics1. Microeconomic Theory 440.6012. Macroeconomic Theory 440.6023. Statistics 440.6054. Econometrics 440.6065. Microeconometrics 440.618 ORMacroeconometrics 440.6146. Financial Economics 440.6407. Applied Economics Elective I8. Applied Economics Elective IIGraduate Certificate in Financial Management1. Accounting & Financial Reporting 210.6102. Finance and Capital Markets 231.6203. Investments 232.7014. Mergers & Acquisitions 231.7405. Corporate Governance6. Carey Finance Elective I7. Carey Finance Elective IIGraduate Certificate in Investments1. Accounting & Financial Reporting 210.6102. Finance and Capital Markets 231.6203. Investments 232.7014. Fixed Income 232.7205. Derivatives 232.7106. Carey Finance Elective I7. Carey Finance Elective II440.691 Independent Research, Continuation(formerly 440.656) Students not finishing their paper duringthe term in which they enroll must register for Continuation inevery ensuing semester (including Summer) until their papersare accepted, but Continuation does not count as a separatecourse. Such students must pay a continuation-of-enrollmentfee of $500 for each subsequent term until a final grade hasbeen submitted. In Applied Economics, taking Continuationonce may be considered the norm. Prerequisite: IndependentResearchDual MS in Applied Economics/GraduateCertificates in FinanceTo allow students to better exploit the strong complementaritybetween finance and economics, the Carey Business Schoolof Johns Hopkins University and the Applied EconomicsProgram have eliminated the overlap between the MS inApplied Economics and the Graduate Certificate in FinancialManagement, and the Graduate Certificate in Investments. ThisMS in Applied Economics/GraduateCertificate in Environmental Planningand ManagementTo considerably ease the study of environmental matterstogether with economics, the Applied Economics Program ofJHU Advanced Academic Programs and the EnvironmentalEngineering, Science and Management Program of JHUEngineering for Professionals are mutually recognizingone of each other’s courses for credit. A student can earn theMS in Applied Economics and the Graduate Certificate inEnvironmental Planning and Management for a total of 14courses, nine in Applied Economics, and five in EnvironmentalPlanning and Management, instead of the separately required16. The Graduate Certificate courses are available online;the MS degree is available evenings near Dupont Circle inWashington, DC.Students applying to the dual degree program will download theapplication and submit supporting documents and applicationfee to the Advanced Academic Programs. The admissions

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 71department will forward the application to JHU Engineering forProfessionals. Each program decides on admissions separately.The courses necessary to earn the two diplomas are shownbelow:Applied EconomicsCourse 1 440.601 Microeconomic TheoryCourse 2 440.602 Macroeconomic TheoryCourse 3 440.605 StatisticsCourse 4 440.606 EconometricsCourse 5440.648 Microeconometrics or440.614 MacroeconometricsCourse 6 440.622 Cost Benefit AnalysisCourse 7 440.650 Environmental & Resource EconomicsCourse 8 440.6XX ElectiveCourse 9 440.6XX ElectiveEnvironmental Planning and ManagementCourses10-14Selection of five 575.xxx courses with adviserapproval.»»Credit is given for 440.601Microeconomic Theory, in lieu of575.411 Economic Foundations for PublicDecision Making»»Science courses from outside the subfieldallowed with adviser approval.Sample Courses»»Ecology»»Principles of Toxicology, Risk Assessmentand Management»»Climate Change and GlobalEnvironmental Sustainability»»Air Resources Modeling andManagement»»Water Resource Planning»»Environmental Law»»Environmental Impact Assessment»»Environmental Project ManagementMS in Applied Economics/GraduateCertificate in National Security StudiesEconomics has long contributed to analysis of nationaland global security matters. Prof. Arthur Pigou’s PoliticalEconomy of War, Macmillan, 1921, new ed. 1941, is probablythe first full-length work addressed to the subject. Whilesubsequently analysis has never ceased, it is currently difficultfor students interested in these applications and the associatedcareers to find a formal, structured educational program tosystematically train them in the two fields together.To make it more convenient for students to study the twosubjects together, the MS in Applied Economics and theCertificate in National Security Studies are recognizing oneof each other’s courses. The total number of courses required toobtain the two diplomas is thereby reduced from 15 to 13, ninein Applied Economics and four in National Security Studies.Each program maintains its own admissions requirements,but allows students to simultaneously apply to, and study in,the other field. Students initially apply to either of the twoprograms, mentioning their intent to pursue the dual diplomasin a statement of purpose, and requesting their applications tobe forwarded to the other program. Adhering to this processwill avoid the paying of two application fees.This dual diploma is probably singular in its content and in itsconvenient, compact form. The course components are shownin the table.Applied EconomicsCourse 1 440.601 Microeconomic TheoryCourse 2 440.602 Macroeconomic TheoryCourse 3 440.605 StatisticsCourse 4 440.606 EconometricsCourse 5440.618 Microeconometrics or440.614 MacroeconometricsCourse 6 440.675 Economics of DefenseCourse 7 440.622 Cost-Benefit AnalysisCourse 8 440.6XX ElectiveCourse 9 440.6XX ElectiveNational Security StudiesCourse10Course 11Courses12-13480.606 American National Security in the21st CenturyA course from the list of approved sciencecourses.Two courses from the list of approved electives.For specific courses visit, advanced.jhu.edu/academic/national-security/requirementsInternational Institute of ForecastersCertificate in Forecasting PracticeThe International Institute of Forecasters (forecasters.org) has approved two sequences of four of our courses asmeeting their requirements for awarding their Certificate inForecasting Practice: Students who have completed Statistics,Econometrics, Microeconometrics or Macroeconometrics,and Macroeconomic Forecasting with at least a B, and whohave participated in an additional mini-course on “Forecastingin Organizations,” will be eligible for the Certificate inForecasting Practice. The student fee to the IIF is $200.Those already holding MS Degrees in Economics from otherinstitutions can typically have Statistics and Econometricswaived. Non-degree seekers are welcome to apply for the IIFCertificate as Special Students.EconomicsApplied

72 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Arts in Communicationcommunication.jhu.eduJohns Hopkins University offers a practical and flexible Masterof Arts in Communication degree. We provide a cutting-edgecurriculum that integrates digital technology with innovativestrategic communication and strong writing skills.CommunicationProfessional Skills Meet Social Science FoundationThe Hopkins MA in Communication teaches practical andapplied knowledge from the perspective of social scientistswho study effective communication and practitioners who useit. Electives engage students by having them tackle real-lifecommunication issues, develop usable communication skills,and build a strong portfolio. Industry experts bring real-worldlessons, experience, and best practices to the classroom.In our core courses, students learn to conduct and read primaryresearch so they can create powerful messages and designand implement the most effective communication campaignspossible. Combining the study of best practices with whatresearch shows is effective communication gives our Masterof Arts in Communication graduates a competitive advantagein the workplace.FlexibilityThe Communication Program is designed to be flexible sostudents can take classes at a full- or part-time pace. We offerclasses in the evenings and online so students need not interrupttheir professional careers. Students who work full time can takeone or two communication courses a semester; those who do notcan take up to four. We offer courses and admission to the MA inCommunication all year (fall, spring, and summer).LocationThe master’s degree in Communication is housed at theWashington, DC Center of The Johns Hopkins University. TheCenter is walking distance from the Dupont Circle metro stop,and reduced rate garage parking is available to students duringclasses. There is no residency requirement for students who electto take all of their classes online.NetworkHopkins alumni from the Communication program work inthe press offices of federal agencies, in the public relationsand marketing departments of major corporations, and ascommunication directors for non-profit organizations. Studentsand alumni have access to our exclusive job opportunities listservand the Johns Hopkins Virtual Career Network. AAP also has afull-time career counselor on staff to work with students.Program CommitteeBob Kargon Program ChairErika FalkMemi MiscallyPaula WeissmanDegreesProgram DirectorAssistant DirectorProgram CoordinatorMaster of Arts in Communication Ten courses are required tocomplete the MA in Communication. Full-time students cancomplete their coursework in a little over one year. Studentsenrolled part time can earn their degrees in about two years ortake up to five years if they wish. Students who work full timecan take a maximum of two courses per semester.Dual Master Degrees in Communication and BusinessAdministration Beginning June 2012, the university willallow students to simultaneously pursue a Master of Artsin Communication in the School of Arts and Science and aMaster of Business Administration at the Carey School. Topursue these dual degrees students must apply and be acceptedto both programs. Students who successfully complete therequirements for both degrees will be awarded two separatedegrees. Students may complete one degree first and beawarded the diploma before continuing in the second degreeor strive toward both degrees concurrently. Pending graduatesmust complete the graduation application for each school.Dual degree students may participate in both commencementexercises. At the time of publication, the agreement was notfinalized. Consult the AAP website for updated details.

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 73Concentrations and Areas of EmphasisAll students earn an MA in Communication. In addition, theymay identify a concentration in one, or occasionally two, ofthe fields below. Concentrations are not required. To earn aconcentration students may have to take in-person and onlinecourses.Public and Media RelationsThe concentration in public relations covers everythingfrom pitching and planning to budgeting and executing acomprehensive communication campaign. Courses includepublic relations, media relations, crisis communication, andstrategic communication program management. Privatecompanies, non-profit organizations, and federal agenciesall employ communication strategies and need employeesknowledgeable in theory and practice.Political CommunicationThe concentration in political communication addressesissues from campaign strategies to running a press officeto influencing public policy. Courses include public policyadvocacy, campaign communication, crisis communication,and speech writing. Whether people are governing, runningfor office, or pushing for policy change, communication liesat the heart of politics.Health CommunicationThe concentration in health communication considers how todevelop and evaluate effective public information campaigns,how to manage the demands placed on communicationspecialists during a crisis, and how to incorporate behaviorchangemessages into a variety of channels and genressuch as entertainment. Courses include social marketing,health psychology, emergency and risk communication, anddeveloping and evaluating communication campaigns. Healthcommunication professionals must develop, deliver, and evaluatemodern health communication programs. This concentrationexplores what has been done, what works, and why.Digital CommunicationThe concentration in digital communication examines thestrategic use of digital technologies for communicationprofessionals. This concentration addresses how to use theweb and social media to reach out to diverse publics andhow to incorporate digital with traditional communicationcampaigns. Courses include effective web design andstrategy, public relations in the digital age, using digital andsocial media, and devising a digital strategy for a non-profitorganization. Digital communication tools are an importantpart of the modern communication workplace.Corporate and Non-Profit CommunicationThe concentration in corporate and non-profit communicationexamines all of the important components of communicationin an organizational context. Students study how managerscommunicate with staff, how businesses and non-profitscommunicate with the media, and how advertisers andmarketers persuade potential consumers and donors. Coursesinclude branding and advertising, integrated marketingcommunication, corporate social responsibility campaignstrategies, and managerial communication. Successfulorganizations have solid internal and external communicationstrategies.Read more about the program and download an applicationonline at communication.jhu.edu or contact us at 202.452.8711.Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A current résumé»»Two letters of recommendation that verify professionaland/or academic accomplishments. Please make sure thepeople who write your letters of recommendation fill outthe AAP recommendation form. The department prefersthat professors or supervisors write these letters.»»Statement of Purpose: Please write a two-page essay inwhich you explain why you are interested in pursuingthe Master of Arts in Communication at Johns Hopkinsand why you think the committee should accept you tothe program. This document serves as a writing sampleand should be no more than 500 words. Please put yourword count at the end of your double-spaced essay.»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts fromall institutions attended, not just the degree grantinginstitution (A transcript is official if it is sent directlyto the Advanced Academic Programs AdmissionsOffice from the institution the student attended. If astudent delivers the transcript in a sealed institutionalenvelope, the transcript must be dated within the lastthree months.)»»Applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPAof less than 3.60 must submit GRE scores. The GREscorerequirement will be WAIVED for any applicantswith at least five years of full-time work experienceafter completing college. Applicants with a cumulativeundergraduate GPA of 3.60 or greater do not need tosubmit GRE scores.International students must submit TOEFL scores and a“course-by-course” credential evaluation of their under-graduatetranscript performed by World Education Service (WES) or byEducational Perspectives.Students do not need to seek a degree to take courses in theCommunication program; however, all students must meetenrollment and admissions requirements before taking classes.CurriculumElective courses address best practices in the communicationprofessions. The core curriculum teaches students to read andconduct applied research they can use at work.Students must take a total of 10 courses. Completing a thesis isoptional.Students who elect to take a thesis must take:»»Research and Writing Methods»»At least two core courses from the Informing Practicethrough Research group»»At least one course from the Applied Research forCommunication Professionals group»»Five electives»»Thesis courseCommunication

74 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsStudents who elect not to take a thesis must take:»»Research and Writing Methods»»At least three core courses from the Informing Practicethrough Research group or the Applied Research forCommunication Professionals group»»Six electivesfields listed below. A concentration requires at least threecourses in an area. A single course cannot count toward twoconcentrations. Students who want to earn two concentrationsmust take six electives. Students may take electives in any arearegardless of concentration. Although it is possible for onlinestudents to earn a concentration, we cannot guarantee enoughcourses will be available online for all concentrations.CommunicationRequired Course»»480.600 Research and Writing MethodsRequired as the first graduate courseStudents who earn a C or below in Research and WritingMethods must repeat that course.Optional Thesis»»480.800 ThesisThis class must be taken in the last semester of studyStudents who do not finish their theses in one semester mustregister for Thesis Continuation for every subsequent semester(including summer) until they complete their degrees.Students may not take a leave of absence while completingtheir theses.Core RequirementsStudents who earn a C or below in a core course may notcount that course toward core requirements. Students shouldcomplete their core requirements PRIOR to beginning thethesis class as these courses prepare them for Thesis.Informing Practice through Research GroupStudents must complete Research and Writing Methodsbefore they can take a course in this group.»»480.601 Introduction to the Digital Age»»480.602 Changing Behavior through Communication»»480.604 Media Effects»»480.606 PersuasionApplied Research for Communication Professionals GroupStudents must take at least one class from this group. Studentsmust complete Research and Writing Methods before they cantake a course in this group. Students planning to use quantitativemethods in their theses must take 608. Students planning to usequalitative methods in their theses must take 609.»»480.608 Applied Quantitative Research»»480.609 Applied Qualitative ResearchElectivesStudents may take electives in any of the areas listed below,regardless of concentration. Students may take up to twocommunication-related courses in other Johns HopkinsUniversity departments, subject to the approval of theprogram director. Students may take additional corecourses as electives.ConcentrationsAll students earn an MA in Communication. Students arenot required to specify a concentration. Students who wanta concentration may identify one, or occasionally two, of theConcentration in Public and Media Relations480.629 Public Relations in the Age of Digital Influence480.631 Effective Web Design and Strategy480.634 Publishing and Journalism in the Digital Age480.635 Communication.org: Not-for-Profits in theDigital Age480.637 Using Social and Digital Media480.642 CSR Communication Strategies480.643 Branding and Advertising480.653 Communicating for Social Change480.654 Strategic Communication Program Management480.657 Introduction to Public Relations480.658 Public Relations Writing480.659 Crisis Communication480.660 Media Relations480.661 International Public Relations andPublic Diplomacy480.662 Opinion Writing480.663 Integrated Marketing Communication480.665 Speech Writing480.668 Understanding Markets and Audiences480.669 Emergency and Risk Communication480.670 Law for Communication Professionals480.678 Spokesperson Development and Training480.690 Communication in China480.692 Public Relations and Public Affairs froma European PerspectiveConcentration in Political Communication480.631 Effective Web Design and Strategy480.623 Political Communication Campaigns480.624 Press Secretary: Theory and Practice480.625 Rise of Communications Technologies480.632 Digital Political Strategy480.637 Using Social and Digital Media480.658 Public Relations Writing480.659 Crisis Communication480.661 International Public Relations andPublic Diplomacy480.662 Opinion Writing480.665 Speech Writing480.668 Understanding Markets and Audiences480.669 Emergency and Risk Communication480.670 Law for Communication Professionals480.671 Government Relations and Lobbying480.672 Polling for Strategic Communication480.675 Public Policy Management and Advocacy480.677 Grassroots Communication480.678 Spokesperson Development and Training480.690 Communication in China480.692 Public Relations and Public Affairsfrom a European Perspective

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 75Concentration in Health Communication480.653 Communicating for Social Change480.654 Strategic Communication Program Management480.659 Crisis Communication480.668 Understanding Markets and Audiences480.669 Emergency and Risk Communication480.670 Law for Communication Professionals480.672 Polling for Strategic Communication480.681 Developing and Evaluating HealthCommunication Campaigns480.682 Health Psychology and Behavior Change480.686 Behavior Change and Education throughEntertainment480.687 Intercultural CommunicationConcentration in Digital Communication480.625 Rise of Communications Technologies480.629 Public Relations in the Age of Digital Influence480.630 Multimedia Authoring480.631 Effective Web Design and Strategy480.633 Interactive Marketing/Advertising480.632 Digital Political Strategy480.634 Publishing and Journalism in the Digital Age480.635 Communication.org: Not-for-Profits in theDigital Age480.637 Using Social and Digital Media480.638 Internet and Mobile Strategy Lab480.668 Understanding Markets and Audiences480.670 Law for Communication ProfessionalsConcentration in Corporate andNon-Profit CommunicationCourse DescriptionsRequired Courses480.600 Research and Writing MethodsSophisticated communication professionals need tounderstand how to create and evaluate knowledge. Thiscourse is designed to improve critical thinking skills.It exposes students to the logic and conduct of researchaimed at producing generalizable knowledge abouthuman communication so that students can find, read,understand, and use communication research in their dailywork. Toward that end, the course introduces students tosystematic investigation and to research methods commonto the field of communication. Students also learn how toread and understand statistics. Topics include how to uselibrary resources to inform communication practice, how toconduct focus groups, interviews, surveys, and experiments.Many classes focus on how we know what we know andwhat methods are best used to answer different kinds ofcommunication questions.480.800 ThesisThis course is designed to guide students though the thesisprocess. It is the last course students take in finishing theirmasters’ degrees. Students select a topic for original researchand conduct and write up their research in the course ofthe class. Students are encouraged to select a topic thatwill be useful in the workplace and that can be part of theirprofessional portfolio. Graduation is subject to approval of thethesis by the thesis committee and completion of a successfuldefense. Students are encouraged to enter the class with a clearidea of what they would like to research. All core courses mustbe completed before starting Thesis.Communication480.605 Organizational Communication480.631 Effective Web Design and Strategy480.633 Interactive Marketing/Advertising480.638 Internet Strategies480.642 CSR Communication Strategies480.643 Branding and Advertising480.646 Managerial Communication480.653 Communicating for Social Change480.654 Strategic Communication Program Management480.657 Introduction to Public Relations480.659 Crisis Communication480.660 Media Relations480.663 Integrated Marketing Communication480.635 Communication.org: Not-for-Profits inthe Digital Age480.637 Using Social and Digital Media480.665 Speech Writing480.668 Understanding Markets and Audiences480.670 Law for Communication Professionals480.671 Government Relations and Lobbying480.675 Public Policy Management and Advocacy480.677 Grassroots Communication480.687 Intercultural Communication480.888 Thesis ContinuationStudents not finishing the thesis during the term in whichthey enroll in the Thesis course must enroll in ThesisContinuation in every ensuing semester (including summer)until they complete their degrees. It is not possible to take asemester off or a leave of absence while working on the thesis.Core Courses480.601 Introduction to the Digital AgeThe digital age is changing how communication professionalscommunicate with publics and how people access, understand,and process information. As a result, digital tools are anincreasingly important part of the modern communicator’stool kit. This course examines empirical research that willhelp communication professionals in the digital age. Topicsinclude creating usable and credible websites and effectiveinternet advertising. The course also examines blogs, socialnetworking, and digital journalism. The digital age isexplored through primary research across a range of subjectsincluding public relations, political communication, and healthcommunication. Prerequisite: Research and Writing Methods480.602 Changing Behavior through CommunicationThe goal of many communication initiatives is to encouragesome type of behavior change. Communication professionalswho understand how people change their behavior can createmore successful campaigns. This course surveys majortheories used to predict when and under what circumstancesindividuals are most likely to change their behavior. Behavior

76 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsCommunicationchange includes a variety of actions, such as voting for acandidate, purchasing a product, joining a social networkinggroup, or adopting a new health habit. Individual-level,interpersonal-level, and community-level models of changeare covered. By becoming familiar with specific theories andthe empirical support for those theories, students learn how touse social-science based models to guide their communicationstrategies effectively. Prerequisite: Research and WritingMethods480.604 Media EffectsThis course surveys major theories about mass media,focusing on those theories that have empirical support. Thecourse covers readings on how media affect what people thinkabout, and how people underestimate the effect of media onthemselves. The course also explores violence on television, theemerging role of “pro-social” messaging in so-called educationentertainment,media’s role in dividing and uniting society,and the influence of commercialization on news production.Other topics include cultivation theory, and the hostile mediaeffect. Prerequisite: Research and Writing Methods480.606 PersuasionUnderlying virtually all communication is the ideaof persuasion. Consequently, the primary goal of thiscourse is to examine major theoretical perspectives andempirical evidence about what makes messages persuasive.Topics include source characteristics such as expertise,trustworthiness, and likeability; the use of emotions such asfear and humor; and the sequencing of messages for maximumimpact. The course explores how psychological theories aboutconsistency, conformity, and reciprocity help one understandwhat is persuasive, and why. Prerequisite: Research and WritingMethods480.608 Applied Quantitative ResearchThis hands-on course guides students through the varioustypes of quantitative research they may need to perform onthe job, such as, analyzing an audience, testing a message,doing a media audit, or demonstrating the effectiveness of adepartment. Students learn how to develop and design goodsurvey questions, experiments, and content analyses, and howto run basic statistics on their data including the following:chi-square, t-test, and correlation. Students also learn how towrite up and present the results of their research. Studentsshould take this course prior to the semester in which theybegin their theses. Prerequisite: Research and Writing Methods480.609 Applied Qualitative ResearchCommunication professionals use qualitative methods tocraft messages that resonate with audiences. This hands-onclass exposes students to qualitative research methods thatcan be used on the job to guide communication efforts morestrategically. Students learn how to design and conduct studiesto gain insight into audience perceptions on a variety of issues.Specific techniques covered include in-depth interviews, focusgroups, and qualitative content analysis techniques. Throughapplied activities, students learn how to collect, analyze, andpresent qualitative research data. Students should take thiscourse prior to the semester in which they begin their theses.Prerequisite: Research and Writing MethodsElective Courses480.605 Organizational CommunicationThis course explores the complexities and strategies of internaland external communication in public, private, and non-profitorganizations. As a leadership tool, communication serves apolitical, informational, symbolic, and influential function.Organizational theory and research are core componentsof this course. Specifically, this course equips students tocritique and develop the fundamentals of: vision and missionstatements, strategic plans, white papers, annual reports,crisis communication, and marketing and promotionalcommunication.480.623 Political Communication CampaignsThis course exposes students to practical applications ofmodern political communication. Through discussion andexample, students gain working knowledge of recent andcurrent campaign communication operations and theireffectiveness, as well as an understanding of where themodern political communication operation and political mediaare heading in the 21st century. Students learn about the latesttechnological advancements and their role in the modernpolitical campaign while gaining practical knowledge of apolitical press office or a political campaign press office. Thecourse also examines the duties of a political press secretary,media advisor, or communication director, and the mediaprofessionals who cover them.480.624 Press Secretary: Theory and PracticeThis class focuses on the skills required to be a presssecretary and communication advisor working both insideand outside of government. It examines the roles, duties andresponsibilities of press secretaries in a variety of settings:working for members of Congress, federal agencies, theWhite House, industry associations, non-profits, advocacyorganizations, and political campaigns. It provides insightfrom journalists — the immediate audience for much of a presssecretary’s efforts — about effective techniques. Studentscreate a variety of materials and deal with typical situationsthat a press secretary faces in the course of a day. By the endof the course, students will be able to draft and distributematerials such as press releases, op-ed pieces, “talking points,”press strategy memos, and to plan a press conference.480.629 Public Relations in the Age of Digital InfluenceMarketing and communication are changing. The levers thatwe have pulled for years to sell products and services, changebehaviors, and advocate for causes no longer work the waythey did. As trust in media and marketing plummets, trustin our peers, friends, family, and colleagues rises. Today werecognize new influencers in the people sitting next to us.Now, creating a conversation is just as important as drivingmedia, forming partnerships and crafting messages. Call itinfluencer marketing. Call it brand stewardship in the networkage. It’s all public relations. This class covers how to createcomprehensive digital-influence strategies and ultimatelyhow to be an effective public relations professional in thisnew digital age.480.630 Multimedia AuthoringThis course is an introduction to techniques for reading,writing, analyzing, producing, and publishing integrated

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 77forms of digital multimedia. Students will be assigned projectsthat explore the aesthetic, technological, and communicationsconcerns inherent in new media production for the on-linemedium. The course emphasizes the understanding ofkey paradigms of the multimedia experience, including:integration, interactivity, hypermedia, and immersion,essential to the construction of narrative forms specific todigital media. Production techniques and design strategieswill be introduced for incorporating text, imagery, sound,and video into Web 2.0 applications such as blogs, Twitter,Facebook, YouTube, etc. Readings will explore key issuesin contemporary media and communications impacted bynew and emerging digital technologies. The objective of thecourse is for students to learn the practical and critical skillsnecessary to achieve digital fluency for their professional workin the field of communication. This course was formerly calledEssential Skills in Digital Media Literacy.480.631 Effective Web Design and StrategyHaving a website in the twenty-first century is a no-brainer,but developing a website that really works is no smalltask. This class prepares students to analyze the criticalcommunication considerations that drive the strategy ofsuccessful websites, and provides them with the knowledgeand vocabulary to structure, define, and lead the developmentof sophisticated, effective web-based communicationsplatforms. From audience definition and content strategy,through usability testing, information architecture,technologies, design, and search engine optimization, studentswill learn how to define, design, and deploy smart sites thatsucceed—communicate—across divergent audiences, brands,and businesses.480.632 Digital Political StrategyNo president will ever be elected again without an internetstrategy. Mobile phones and Facebook are being used toorganize mass protests. Thanks to YouTube, two Senatorslost elections. Bloggers took down former CBS anchor DanRather and former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott. Clearly,the world of political and issue campaigns has changed inthe digital age. In this course students explore new strategiespossible in a networked world and learn what it takes to be adigital political strategist.480.633 Interactive Marketing/AdvertisingThis is a hands-on course that focuses on the creative process,design and development of interactive marketing andadvertising campaigns for online and mobile environments.Defining the audience, understanding the user experienceand empowering the consumer are key to creating effectivecampaigns in this constantly changing environment.Standards, guidelines and best practices for creating displayadvertising and rich media will be taught, along with viral,word-of-mouth and emerging technologies. Practical skills willbe taught as well, and by the end of the course students willproduce an integrated interactive campaign.480.634 Journalism and Publishing in the Digital AgePublishing and journalism were once separate domains, butthe internet and new media have radically changed that. Therise of so-called civic journalism and the ease of “publishing tothe ‘net” raise pressing questions such as who is a journalist,and what does it mean nowadays to “publish” something.Is print dead? Is Google making us stupid? Will the iPadsave publishing? Through lectures, readings, discussions,and individual projects, this research seminar will attemptto answer such questions. We’ll also examine recent orongoing controversies such as Wikileaks and the Google bookproject. We’ll explore the impact of new media (e.g. citizenjournalism, social networking sites, online video, and mobiletechnologies) on both the publishing industry and the practiceof journalism, and what the new media environment impliesfor communications professionals.480.635 Communication.org: Not-for-profits in the Digital AgeStudents examine the primary reasons non-profitorganizations exist, and the unique communication challengesthey face in reaching their audiences and motivating theirdesired behaviors. They will examine leading trends in21st century communication, and assess how non-profitcommunicators can capitalize on these trends for the benefit oftheir organizations. Finally, they will devise practical solutionsto one or more of a non-profit “client’s” challenges, using one ormore of a wide variety of communication tools offered in thecurrent media landscape.480.637 Using Social and Digital MediaIn this class students learn about 12 useful social media tools,including blogging, Twitter, social networking, podcasting,online video, and Digg. More importantly, students apply whatthey learn by developing a social media plan for a companyor organization that they choose. They will be the student’s“Client.” Each week, students learn how to use a differentsocial media tool to engage in conversations that help to telltheir client’s story. Students also learn the theories behindwhy social and digital media is fundamentally changing theway that customers, advocates, and engaged consumers areinteracting with brands. By the end of semester, students willbe able to not just answer, but inspire, the inevitable questionsbeing raised in every organization today: Why should we careabout social media? How is it changing the way individualsand organizations communicate? Where should we begin?Note: Prior to fall 2009 this course was taught under the titleIntroduction to the Digital Age. Students who took that coursemay not register for this class as the content is the same.480.642 Corporate Social Responsibility CampaignsThe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) movement is aworld-wide phenomenon, and corporations, trade associationsand nonprofits are being asked to step up and be accountable.Public relations and communication professionals need todevelop the skills to prepare strategic communication plansthat reflect their organization’s commitment to CSR in orderto protect and enhance their employer’s reputation in themarketplace. This course examines the global CSR movement,explores the communication challenges it presents and offerspractical suggestions and tactics to respond to this trend.The class features in-class activities, outside research andguest speakers from NGOs, communication firms, and majorcorporations with practical advice on meeting this challengein the global marketplace.480.643 Branding and AdvertisingBranding and advertising are major components of anybusiness or non-profit organization. Showcasing productsand services in creative ways increases visibility andCommunication

78 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsCommunicationimproves sales. This course teaches students how to developbrands, create concepts, and develop advertising campaigns.Students also learn practical tips including how to organizea creative department, how to write a creative brief, how tocreate budgets and time-lines, how to research and purchasevisual imagery, and how to determine appropriate media forparticular branding and advertising campaigns.480.646 Managerial CommunicationWriter and historian James Humes said, “The art ofcommunication is the language of leadership.” It is that simplecomment that forms the foundation of this course. Herestudents explore the role of communication with stakeholdersincluding subordinates, superiors, internal and externalcustomers, suppliers, and the community. Students examineeffective communication in hiring and promoting, in conflict,in community interaction and in the internal communicationof an organization. The class is built around three precepts orquestions: With whom does one communicate, what does onecommunicate and how does one communicate effectively?480.653 Communicating for Social ChangeThis course surveys the latest techniques used by nonprofitand for-profit sectors to promote social causes. As theboundaries blur between the social and corporate sectors,each sector relies increasingly on the other to realize its goals.Although the primary focus of the course is application ofsocial marketing techniques, such topics as cause-relatedmarketing, strategic philanthropy, community engagement,and corporate social responsibility are also examined. As partof the course, students explore principles and practices ofsocial change initiatives, apply consumer research techniquesto develop a social-change communication strategy, becomefamiliar with case studies, and analyze social-changecampaigns.480.654 Strategic Communication Program ManagementThis course covers strategic leadership and communicationprogram development, management, and evaluation.It emphasizes basic communication research, strategiccommunication objectives and message design, selectionof media, development of materials, management of teams,and impact evaluation. Crisis and issues management aswell as the use of new communication technologies are alsocovered. The course focuses on a step-by-step design of acommunication program using the highly acclaimed SCOPEWeb (Strategic Communication Planning and Evaluation)learning and planning software. Students develop twostrategic communication programs, one as individual workand another as part of a team. Lectures and discussions utilizecase studies to illustrate key points and desired learning. Thiscourse combines reality-based and conceptual approaches toprovide students with the intellectual tools needed to assumesenior management or outside counsel roles in developing andimplementing fully integrated communication programs.480.657 Introduction to Public RelationsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics lists public relations as oneof the fastest growing professions in the United States.This introductory course, designed for career changers andthose new to public relations, details the ideas, skills, andprinciples that underlie the public relations craft. Students inthis class study the role and contributions of public relationspractitioners in contemporary society, learn about potentiallegal and ethical aspects of the practice of public relations,study the communication process and how persuasion is usedwith various audiences, and learn how to develop a strategiccommunication plan to achieve specific goals and objectives.The class will also introduce students to specialized practiceareas within the public relations field such as business andindustry, government, nonprofit and associations, and healthcare.480.658 Public Relations WritingThe primary goal of this course is for students to developthe professional-level persuasive writing skills expected ofthe best PR practitioners. Students are given weekly writingassignments outside of class and write on deadline duringmany class periods. The course covers various forms of publicrelations writing including press releases, op-ed essays, crisiscommunications and internal communications. Writtenwork is judged using 10 tenets of good writing: organization,persuasion, clarity, focus, flow, tone, proper usage, timeliness,accuracy, and relevance.480.659 Crisis CommunicationThis course provides students with a fundamentalunderstanding of crisis management, risk communication,media relations, and public-opinion research techniques inmultiple contexts. It introduces students to crisis managementprinciples, strategies, tactics, and communication methods.Course participants work as a team to develop a crisismanagement plan for analysis and discussion. Successfulstudents are able transfer to the workplace the knowledgeand skills developed in this course. Students learn to predict,manage, and control real-world controversies that they mayconfront as they pursue their careers. Moreover, students areable to manage effectively, participate in, and control volatilesituations involving the news media.480.660 Media RelationsMedia outreach is a critical piece of any strategiccommunication effort. This course prepares students to build,implement, and measure earned media programs that achievepolicy, business, and philanthropic objectives. Class lectures,guest speakers, readings, and assignments give students anunderstanding of the priorities and expectations of varioustypes of contemporary media, and how to successfully engagethem through research-based strategies and tactics designedto reach key audiences.480.661 International Public Relations and Public DiplomacyIn today’s global world, reaching international audiences isa key function of U.S. government-funded public diplomacyprograms, corporate public relations, and non-governmentalorganizations involved in relief and development. Throughreadings, lectures, discussions, and exercises, this courseexamines the differences between domestic and internationalmedia environments. Students develop communication skillsneeded to deliver messages and craft outreach strategies andprograms for non-American audiences. Special attentionis paid to communicating with audiences in Africa, LatinAmerica, and Southeast Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan,and India. Topics include a historical overview of internationalpublic relations and public diplomacy, opportunitiesand challenges for today’s public diplomacy practitioner,

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 79using research to understand international audiences,writing effectively for international audiences, healthand development communication, and communication ininternational conflict resolution. Students emerge with skillsto work overseas in the fast-growing areas of public diplomacyand international public relations.480.662 Opinion WritingThe world of Washington revolves around opinion, and accessto the nation’s editorial and op-ed pages is key to making sureyour opinions (or those of your employer) are successfullyshared with the policy makers and opinion leaders who shapepublic policy. Opinion pieces carry far more impact than news;consequently, the editorial and op-ed pages are much moredifficult markets to crack than the news pages. The editorialand op-ed pages have their own writing style and standardsof news judgment; once a writer knows them, though, opinionwriting is some of the most rewarding journalism, personallyand professionally. Students in this class learn to understandthe anatomy of good editorial writing; how to write for opinionsections of newspapers, magazines, and other news outlets;how to pitch op-ed and opinion pieces; and how to sell ideasto editorial boards.480.663 Integrated Marketing CommunicationIntegrated marketing communication breaks down thetraditional advertising, public relations, and marketingsilos by challenging practitioners to apply the optimummix of media and message to motivate the target audienceto act. The rise of the internet and now Web 2.0 support theneed to embrace integrated marketing communication as acomprehensive approach to reach target audiences. In thiscourse students learn to evaluate audience demographics andapply the appropriate communication channels and messagesbased upon the audiences’ needs and the business realitiesof marketing campaigns. During the semester, studentsdevelop a tool kit of steps to follow to attain marketing success.Through simulation exercises, case study analysis, and selfdirectedreading, students develop a results-oriented andmeasurable marketing campaign proposal.analyses, audience profiles, and other information products toprovide the foundation to create, enhance, and evaluate theircommunication programs.480.669 Emergency and Risk CommunicationEmergency and risk communication are an emerging setof practices that convey credible, accurate, and real-timeinformation about adverse events and the degree of risk theypose. In a post-Katrina, post-9/11 environment, communicationprofessionals must be familiar with best practices inemergency and risk communication to effectively work withgovernment, industry, the media, and the general publicduring crises and longer-term threats involving health, safety,security, and the environment. In this course, students becomefamiliar with the core principles of emergency and riskcommunications and risk perception and have an opportunityto apply strategic communication approaches to real-world riskscenarios. Students learn to apply strategic communicationapproaches used in emergency preparedness, environmentalhealth, food security, national security, and financial security.480.670 Law for Communication ProfessionalsCommunication professionals encounter the law in manyways. They need to know what they can put on a website,what they can say about private citizens and public figures,what they have to say in political commercials, what claimsthey can make about products they advertise. This courseexplores the laws communication professionals need to knowabout to do their job effectively. Students will learn how toevaluate slander, libel, and defamation issues. Copyright,trademark, and privacy law will be addressed, including the“fair use” right to excerpt materials on and off the Internet.First Amendment issues to be covered include regulationof advertising and other government regulation of speech,as well as its impact on the rights of parents and children.Campaign finance issues will also be considered, including“equal time,” independent expenditures and candidates’ speechrights. The course also covers issues raised by broadbanddeployment, including spectrum management and “openinternet” issues.Communication480.665 Speech WritingSpeechwriting is one of the most important but leastinstructed skills for Washington professionals. Throughhands-on practice, students learn to write speeches fordiverse clients, occasions and contexts including corporateand political speeches, keynote addresses, Congressionaltestimony, as well as informal remarks such as eulogies andtoasts and to coach speakers for more effective delivery. Thecourse integrates speechwriting with public relations skillsin areas such as campaign messaging, investor relations, andcrisis management.480.668 Understanding Markets and AudiencesThe best communication decisions are based on evidence. Thiscourse introduces students to the secondary and syndicatedinformation resources used by market researchers to developand guide communication strategies. It is taught in thecomputer laboratory to allow for the collaborative study anduse of specific information resources including governmentdatabases, business directories, Simmons Consumer Choices,Roper polling data, and other sources of consumer andmarket data. Students create media audits, competitive480.671 Government Relations and LobbyingThis course introduces students to the practical applicationsof federal lobbying and governmental relations. Throughdiscussion, reading, guest lectures, and actual sitevisits, students gain valuable applied knowledge in thecommunication tactics of this influential business. The courseis designed to teach the students in a “how to” approach,with specific focus on successfully communicating withgovernmental officials, designing lobbying campaigns andreviewing the foundations of governmental representation.This class conducts a detailed study of the structure of ourgovernment, ethical standards, influence methods, culturalappreciation, and the specific communication skills necessaryof all advocacy professionals. The class explores variouspolitical and applied principals that are needed in practicinggovernmental representation. The course also gives students apractical understanding and unusual knowledge of the art oflobbying.480.672 Polling for Strategic CommunicationPolling is more than a snapshot of who is winning and whois losing. Effective analysis is important for any campaign

80 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsCommunicationwhether one’s object is to elect a candidate for office, positiona company or product, or advance an issue. This classconcentrates on teaching students the best practices fordesigning, writing, and conducting polls, and how to use theresults to formulate a successful communication strategy.Students critique existing opinion surveys and learn howto read and interpret polls, including those used in politicaland health campaigns and by corporations and other issueorganizations.480.675 Public Policy Management and AdvocacyWashington D.C. is home to thousands of organizationsattempting to influence public policy. Associations,foundations, think tanks and private lobbying firms are allcompeting for the attention of policymakers and the public.These groups invariably need competent communicators whocan help them cut through jargon, crystallize their messagesand strategically communicate with the key audiencesimperative to advancing their policy goals. This courseintroduces students to the deliberate process organizationsundertake to speak out on issues and exert influence overthe policies that have the potential to impact them and theway they do business. The class will cover how organizationsconduct advocacy efforts and how communication is used asa tool to advance policy change. Students will gain a practicalunderstanding of how policy groups and communicationsprofessionals operate in the field.480.677 Grassroots CommunicationGrassroots communication is critical for candidates andfor causes. This course explores how grassroots politicalcommunication differs from other types of communication,when and where it’s effective, and how to build an effectivestrategy and plan. Students discuss how grassrootscommunication links to the rest of the communicationplan, which messages are best suited to it, and how it can beleveraged to benefit other activities. The data are rich, theanecdotes are informative, and the potential of grassrootspolitical organizing is immense.480.678 Spokesperson Development and TrainingThis course provides students with the knowledge and skillsnecessary to perform effectively as spokespersons in newsmedia interviews and other high-stakes situations requiringpublic testimony. Students learn what motivates news mediaand how journalists cover stories. They learn to recognize thenumerous interview techniques used by reporters, and themajor differences between broadcast and print interviews.Course participants also learn successful spokespersonstrategies, tactics, and techniques designed to enhance theirperformance and reduce the risks inherent in today’s volatilemedia environment. Students develop effective messages andthe other tools needed to prepare for interviews and publictestimony. Students use on-camera training throughout thecourse to sharpen interview skills and to critique studentperformance. Successful students are able to transfer theknowledge and skills acquired in this course to the workplace.They are prepared to serve as spokespersons in a wide array ofsituations ranging from routine news interviews to potentiallyvolatile confrontations.480.681 Developing and Evaluating HealthCommunication CampaignsThis course prepares health communication professionalsto lead the planning, implementation, and refinement ofcommunication campaigns that affect individual-levelbehavior change and thus address public health problems.Throughout the semester, students practice the various stagesof a health communication campaign based on real worldconditions. They draw from health behavior theory; formative(including pretesting), process, impact, and outcome research;and expert opinion.480.682 Health Psychology and Behavior ChangeThis course provides an overview of health psychology: thescientific study of behaviors and cognitive processes relatedto health states. It addresses the mind/body connection,the influence of social and physical environments on ourhealth, cognitive processing of health information, healthbelief models, and the link between personality traits andhealth. Understanding the interactions between thesebiological, psychological, and social influences on individuals’health states is a key element in developing effective healthcommunication and intervention programs. Studentsapproach all course topics from both theory-driven and appliedperspectives.480.686 Behavior Change and Education throughEntertainmentThis course explores ways communication professionals canuse entertainment to educate people and encourage them toadopt and enjoy improved life styles. Throughout history,stories, drama, poetry, music, dance, and other entertainmentformats have been used to enlighten and educate bothadults and children. In today’s society, the channels ofcommunication are ever increasing. This course investigatesways in which education can be subtly but effectively workedinto both new and time-honored genres of entertainment tofoster positive behavior change.480.687 Intercultural CommunicationThis course examines the meaning and importance ofintercultural communication as it applies to individuals,groups, organizations, and nations. Students examinethe meaning of “culture” and how “culture” can affectpersonal, national, and international understandingand communication, beliefs, and behaviors. The courseexamines the difficulties and dangers that can result fromcultural misunderstanding. In a modern world with diversecommunication methods, there is an ever-increasing needfor intercultural understanding and communication. Thecourse investigates the various ways in which cultures differand the necessity of understanding and respecting othercultures. The course assists communication professionals tobe more effective with external communication campaigns inother countries and internal communication within a diverseworkplace. The course emphasizes clear and logical spoken andwritten expression to enhance individual ability to interacteffectively with people of different cultures.480.690 Communication in ChinaThis two-week study abroad course offers students aninvaluable opportunity to examine first-hand the evolution,characteristics, and political implications of China’s new

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 81communication reality. The course focuses on three majorareas: China’s new media order (including online media),China’s public relations practices (including for example,Olympics PR, earthquake crisis management, etc.), andChina’s political communication. In addition to a brief butcomprehensive overview of China’s multifaceted transitionsin mass media and communication during the past twodecades, students broaden and deepen their understandingof the related issues through on-site visits to China’s leadingnewspapers, PR agencies, and government sectors.480.692 Public Relations and Public Affairs from aEuropean PerspectiveThe United States may be the birthplace of the public relationsand public affairs industries, but they are on the rise acrossEurope. This two-week study abroad course looks at thedifferent ways in which PR and lobbying are developingin contemporary Europe: from the UK, home of the world’slargest PR industry outside the US, to the other westernEuropean democracies where PR is relatively undeveloped andsometimes seen as an unwelcome Anglo-Saxon import; andbeyond that to the former Communist countries of Centraland Eastern Europe where a surge in PR activity is closelyassociated with the move toward free markets and democracy.Students discuss the growing role of the European Union,the world’s largest marketplace, and examine all the factorshistorical, political, cultural, and economic that make PRand lobbying distinctive in different parts of Europe, includingthe interaction with very different media systems.CommunicationNon-Graduate Courses480.302 Introduction to Graduate Work in CommunicationThis intensive course aims at helping students maximize theirperformance in the program. Topics include using graduatelevelresearch resources, writing quality, citing appropriately,crafting an argument, and using evidence, which togetherprovide a thorough introduction to graduate-level scholarship.A unique feature of the course is that students meet not onlyin virtual or in-person class sessions but also in one-ononetutorial sessions with the instructor. While the coursedoes not count toward the degree, we find it to be especiallyadvantageous for students returning to school after anabsence, for those who, in their jobs or in college, have hadlittle opportunity to practice expository or analytical writing,as well as for those who simply want as thorough preparationas possible so they can achieve excellence in their graduatework at Johns Hopkins.

82 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Science in Environmental Sciencesand Policyenvironment.jhu.eduEnvironmentalTo manage Earth’s environment effectively, we mustunderstand the processes that shape our planet’s surface,control the chemistry of our air and water, and produce theresources on which we depend. At the same time, in order toimplement scientific solutions to environmental problems, wemust establish and execute policies that are politically, socially,and economically feasible. Designed to address this challenge,the School of Arts and Sciences part-time graduate program inEnvironmental Sciences and Policy occupies a broad positioncentered at the juncture between science and policy. Graduatesof the program emerge with a combination of expertise inscience and policy that enables them to assume key positionsin public and private entities responsible for safeguardingour environmental future. Many of our students are alreadyemployed in the environmental field but wish to enhance theirtraining or move in new directions. Others are seeking to moveinto the arena of environmental science and policy.The program offers a flexible curriculum that allows studentsto tailor their academic experience to suit their personal needsand interests. It provides a comfortable entree to relevantareas of science for students with little scientific background.Core course work includes geology, hydrology, oceanography,meteorology, ecology, and policy making. Electives range acrossa spectrum from courses strongly oriented toward policy toones focused more heavily on science, and they are selected bystudents with guidance but no constraints. Case studies andstudent projects receive special emphasis.Program CommitteeJohn Boland Research Professor of Earth and PlanetarySciences and Program ChairEileen M. McGurty Program Director, EnvironmentalSciences and PolicyDarryn W. Waugh Morton K. Blaustein Professor andChair of Earth and Planetary SciencesJohn M. FerryProfessor of Earth and Planetary SciencesThis program is rooted in the Morton K. Blaustein Departmentof Earth and Planetary Sciences of the Zanvyl Krieger Schoolof Arts and Sciences. Oversight by the eminent faculty of thisdepartment sustains the academic integrity and excellence ofthe program. Courses are taught by distinguished instructorswith valuable experience in the academic, public, and corporatesectors, and many of the program’s alumni are highlysuccessful professionals.Katalin Szlavecz Associate Research Scientist of Earthand Planetary SciencesBruce D. Marsh Professor, Earth and Planetary SciencesSharon Kingsland Professor, History of SciencePeter Wilcock Professor, Geography and EnvironmentalEngineering

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 83Admission RequirementsIn addition to the materials and credentials required for allprograms (see Admission Requirements), the Master of Sciencein Environmental Sciences and Policy program requires:»»A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale inthe latter half of undergraduate studies. Particularinterests and work experience may also be considered»»One semester of undergraduate calculus and onesemester of undergraduate statistics»»Two semesters of undergraduate general chemistryStudents who do not have the necessary undergraduatetraining in calculus, statistics, or chemistry may be offeredprovisional admission if their other credentials are strong.Students who are admitted provisionally due to lack ofquantitative skills have the option to:1. Take appropriate courses at an accredited college/university;2. Take 420.301 Quantitative Methods forEnvironmental Sciences; or3. Pass a math placement test, administered bythe admissions staff.Students who are admitted provisionally due to lack oftraining in chemistry have the option of:1. Taking two semesters of general chemistry at anaccredited college or university; or2. Taking 420.302 Chemistry of Natural Processes.Admissions Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A current résumé»»A statement of purpose (500 words)»»Two letters of recommendation, preferably oneacademic reference»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcriptsAdmission Requirements ExceptionsIf you do not meet all the required criteria for admissions, youmay still be admitted to the program and are encouraged toapply. Admission in these cases is determined on a case-bycasebasis. Some candidates may be granted provisional status.Provisional StudentProvisional students are admitted to this status because, inthe view of the admissions committee, they do not fulfill allacademic requirements for admission as a degree candidateat the time of the application. Provisional students may berequired to take specific prerequisite courses, and/or takea specific number of graduate-level courses and completethem successfully in order to establish their eligibility to beadmitted as a degree candidate.During the time of this provisional status, students are heldto grading criteria stricter than those required of degreecandidates (see Grading System, Requirements). Specifics ofa provisional admission are outlined in a formal admissionsletter mailed to the student. All listed criteria must be met for astudent to continue to enroll in courses.Math TestThose provisional students who are required to take 420.301Quantitative Methods for Environmental Sciences (seePrerequisite Courses in the course descriptions section) maychoose to take a mathematics assessment test. If success-fullypassed, provisional students will place out of the prerequisite.This test is administered on the Baltimore campus and atthe Washington, DC Center at the student’s convenience anyworking day. After a student is admitted, he/she may make anappointment to take the test and/or to obtain relevant studymaterials by calling the Admissions Office in Washington at202.452.1940.Course RequirementsConditional prerequisite coursesProvisional students who have not fulfilled one or more of therequired courses for admission are required to complete one ormore of the following prerequisites.420.301 Quantitative Methods for Environmental SciencesProvisional students may also take appropriate undergraduatelevel courses at an accredited university, or successfullypass the math assessment test to fulfill this Prerequisite.Provisional students should discuss these options with theiradvisor.420.302 Chemistry of Natural ProcessesProvisional students may also fulfill this prerequisite bytaking two semesters of general chemistry at an accrediteduniversity. Provisional students should discuss these optionswith their advisor.MS in Environmental Sciences and PolicyNo Concentration»»Five core courses»»Five elective coursesFor more information about core and elective courses, pleasesee course descriptions. Please note that not all courses areoffered every semester, and the Environmental Sciences andPolicy Course Schedule should be consulted for current classesand times.Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student’sadvisor and should accommodate individual career goals.When a student elects the MS degree without a concentration,electives may be chosen from any combination of theenvironmental sciences offerings, or from environmentalpolicy offerings. Students may also consider the relatedcourses in the schools of Engineering, Public Health, SAIS,Business, or Education (see Registering for Courses in OtherDivisions/Programs).Please refer to the Advanced Academic Programs CourseSchedule for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors.Courses are open only to students who meet enrollmentrequirements.Environmental

84 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsResidency RequirementMany courses are offered online. However, two courses mustbe taken in an onsite classroom to fulfill the requirementsof the degree. Intensive courses are offered in three-weekformats in January and in May to help facilitate the residencyrequirement. The core course, 420.611 Principles and Methodsof Ecology, is not offered online but is offered in a three weekformat in May.Capstone ProjectOften, students in the MS in Environmental Sciences andPolicy have a particular academic or professional interest theywish to pursue independent of a course that meets regularly.These students are welcome to consider 420.800 CapstoneProject in Environmental Sciences and Policy. The projectis optional for students pursuing the MS degree without aconcentration.420.651 Risk Assessment and Risk Management420.654 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics420.656 Environmental Impact Assessment andDecisionmaking420.659 Management for Environmental Resultswith Performance-based Measurements420.660 Strategies in Watershed Management420.661 Climate Change: Science and PolicyBiotechnology Electives410.662 Epidemiology: Diseases in PopulationsPublic Health Electives187.610 Principles of Toxicology188.680 Fundamentals of Occupational Health340.601 Principles of EpidemiologyEnvironmentalIt is required for the MS with a concentration. Research mustbe original and bring new perspective to a field or topic; it mayinclude analysis of previously obtained data, and overview andsynthesis of published interpretations of such data, or originalprimary research in the field or lab. The general guidelines canbe found online in the course descriptions link.Four Optional ConcentrationsSee page 83 for degree requirements with noconcentrations.Environmental Monitoring and AnalysisThis concentration focuses on identifying, assessing,monitoring, and quantifying environmental problems aswell as progress toward redress of these problems. Theconcentration enables students to work on various topicswith a focus on measurement and analytical techniques.Engineering Electives575.727 Environmental Monitoring and SamplingEcological ManagementThis concentration focuses on the management of naturalresources within an ecological context. It enables students tounderstand particular ecosystems as well as broader issueswithin the ecological sciences applicable to various systems..Required Courses420.611 Principles and Methods of Ecology420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis420.800 Independent Graduate ProjectChoose two of the following:420.601 Geological Foundations forEnvironmental Sciences420.604 Atmospheric and Oceanic Processes420.608 Hydrology and Water ResourcesRequired Courses420.614 Environmental Policymakingand Policy Analysis420.800 Independent Graduate ProjectChoose three of the following:420.601 Geological Foundations forEnvironmental Sciences420.604 Hydrology and Water Resources420.608 Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes420.611 Principles and Methods of EcologyElectivesChoose five of the following:Environmental Sciences and Policy Electives420.619 Ecological Assessment420.621 Natural Hazards: Impact Assessmentand Mitigation420.624 Contaminant Transport420.626 Field Methods in Ecology420.631 Field Methods in Stream andWater Quality Assessment420.633 Introduction to GIS420.636 Remote Sensing: Earth Observing Systems420.640 Advanced GIS for Environmental ModelingElectivesChoose five of the following:420.619 Ecological Assessment420.620 Soils in Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems420.622 Ecotoxicology420.623 Freshwater Ecology and Restoration ofAquatic Ecosystems420.625 Chesapeake Bay: Ecology andEcosystem Management420.626 Field Methods in Ecology420.628 Ecology and Management of Wetlands420.631 Field Methods in Stream and WaterQuality Assessment420.633 Introduction to GIS420.637 Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation420.638 Coastal Geology and Policy420.640 Advanced Modeling420.641 Natural Resources Law420.642 Public Lands–Private Interests420.660 Strategies in Watershed Management420.662 Coral Reefs and Caves: The Geologyof the Bahamas420.680 Landscape Ecology

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 85Environmental ManagementThis concentration focuses on finding balances amongeconomic, environmental, and social interests. The fieldof study serves business leaders, who must considerenvironmental impacts of their decisions and must developcompetitive advantage within an ecologically constrainedworld. The concentration is also important to environmentalleaders who need business skills to keep agencies andnonprofits afloat and who need to include economic issuesin their proposed solutions to environmental problems.Required Courses420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis420.800 Independent Graduate ProjectCarey Business School Electives786.701 The Nonprofit Sector: Scope, Structure,and Dynamics786.702 Managing the Nonprofit Organization:A Strategic Framework786.704 Financial Management for Nonprofits786.706 Resource Development (fund raising)761.724 Project and Team ManagementWhiting School of Engineering575.407 Radioactive Waste Management575.423 Industrial Processes and Pollution Prevention575.707 Environmental Compliance Management575.747 Environmental Project ManagementChoose three of the following:420.601 Geological Foundations forEnvironmental Sciences420.604 Atmospheric and Oceanic Processes420.608 Hydrology and Water Resources420.611 Principles and Methods of EcologyElectivesChoose five of the following:Environmental Sciences and Policy Electives420.621 Natural Hazards: Impact Assessment420.621 Natural Hazards: Impact Assessmentand Mitigation420.624 Contaminant Transport420.629 Drinking Water, Sanitation, and Health420.630 Waste Policy420.632 Air Quality Management420.634 Bioremediation and EmergingEnvironmental Technologies420.641 Natural Resource Law and Policy420.642 Public Lands—Private Interests420.644 Sustainable Cities420.645 Environmental Challenges for Energy Policy420.646 Transportation Policy and Smart Growth420.649 Strategic Management for Sustainability420.650 International Environmental Policy420.651 Risk Assessment and Risk Management420.652 Environmental Justice420.654 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics420.656 Environmental Impact Assessment andDecision Methods420.657 Environmental Issues andCongressional Policymaking420.659 Management for Environmental Resultswith Performance-based Measurements420.661 Climate Change: Science and Policy420.662 Coral Reefs and Caves: The Geologyof the BahamasApplied Economics Electives440.632 Cost-Benefit AnalysisGovernment Program Electives470.667 The Administrative State:How Washington RegulatesEnvironmental PlanningThe focus of this concentration is to implement solutionsto environmental problems in concrete situations.Environmental planning examines the interaction of thebuilt environment and the natural environment in orderto reduce impacts and restore quality of both the naturalenvironment and human settlements.Required Courses420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis420.800 Independent Graduate ProjectChoose three of the following:420.601 Geological Foundations forEnvironmental Sciences420.604 Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes420.608 Hydrology and Water Resources420.611 Principles and Methods in EcologyElectivesChoose five of the following:Environmental Sciences and Policy420.619 Ecological Assessment420.621 Natural Hazards: Impact Assessmentand Mitigation420.629 Drinking Water, Sanitation and Health420.630 Waste Policy420.633 Geographic Information Systems420.636 Remote Sensing: Earth Observing Systemsand Applications420.639 Landscape Ecology420.640 Advanced GIS Modeling420.641 Natural Resources Law420.642 Public Lands–Private Interests:The Struggle for Common Ground420.644 Sustainable Cities420.645 Environmental Challenges for Energy Policy420.646 Transportation Policy and Smart Growth420.651 Risk Assessment and Risk Management420.652 Environmental Justice420.653 Practicum in Environmental Planning420.654 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics420.656 Environmental Impact Assessment andDecision Methods420.659 Management for Environmental Resultswith Performance-based MeasurementsEnvironmental

86 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs420.660 Strategies in Watershed Management420.661 Climate Change: Science and PolicyWhiting School of Engineering575.731 Water Resources PlanningReal Estate Division of the Carey Business School767.651 Environmental Issues in Real Estate767.695 Urban RedevelopmentPrerequisite CoursesThe prerequisite courses below prepare provisionalstudents for graduate work and do not count towarddegree requirements. Students must be admitted asprovisional in order to enroll in these courses.processes, and resources for environmental scientists andpolicy-makers. Topics include minerals, rocks, sediments,stratigraphy, structure, geomorphology, and geologicenvironments. Emphasis is placed on understanding geologicprinciples and methods as applied to environmental science,Earth resources, and public policy. Two field trips are part ofthe course.420.604 Hydrology and Water ResourcesThis course provides students with an introduction to theglobal hydrological cycle and the influence of climate, geology,and human activity has on water resources. Students studythe principles of precipitation, evaporation, and transpiration;surface and groundwater flow; storage in natural and artificialreservoirs; water quality and pollution; and water resourcemanagement and regulation. One field trip is included.Environmental420.301 Quantitative Methods for Environmental SciencesThis prerequisite course provides the necessary backgroundin mathematics for students who do not have sufficientundergraduate course work in calculus and statistics.Students who receive a provisional admission because ofmath deficiency can opt to take the mathematics assessmenttest. If the student earns a score of 80 percent or better,then s/he is not required to take the course. In this course,students acquire quantitative skills and an understandingof mathematical principles fundamental to environmentalsciences, and necessary for evaluating the implications ofpol-icy measures. Topics include probability and statistics,systems of equations, analytical geometry, and basicconcepts of calculus. Problem sets, interpretation of data,and applications to everyday problems help studentsappreciate the usefulness of quantitative methods.420.302 Chemistry of Natural ProcessesThis course provides students with a basic understandingof the fundamentals of chemistry, of Earth’s interrelatedchemical systems, and of how to manipulate and interpretchemical data. Topics include molecules and chemical bonding,states of matter, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Through aseries of exercises, students apply chemistry principles to solvereal-world environmental problems. Prerequisite: Students areurged to take 420.301 Quantitative Methods for EnvironmentalSciences before enrolling in this course.Core CoursesThe core courses introduce the relevant body of knowledge inscience and policy upon which students can specialize theirstudies. Some students may have covered most of the materialof one or more of the core courses in previous academic work.Such students should consider requesting that the appropriatecore course(s) be waived (see Student Special Requests). Ifapproved, the waived core course must then be replaced withan additional elective. The core courses can be taken in anyorder, although it is recommended that students begin with420.601 Geological Foundations of Environmental Science.Students must now complete fulfillment of the five corecourses within the first seven courses in the program towardtheir degree.420.601 Geological Foundations of Environmental ScienceThis course provides an overview of Earth’s materials,420.608 Oceanic and Atmospheric ProcessesIn this course, students study the oceans and the atmosphereas interrelated systems. The basic concepts of air masses, watermasses, winds, currents, fronts, eddies, and storms are linkedto permit a fundamental understanding of the similar natureof oceanic and atmospheric processes. Among the course’stopics are weather forecasting, global climate change, marinepollution, and an introduction to applied oceanography. A fieldtrip is included.420.611 Principles and Methods of EcologyThis course examines the relationship between organismsand their biotic and abiotic environment at three levels ofbiological hierarchy: individual organism, population, andcommunity. Population characteristics, models of populationdynamics, and the effect of ecological interactions onpopulation regulation are discussed in detail. The structureand function of natural and man-made communities and theimpact disturbances have on community structure are alsoexamined. Students are led to appreciate the importance ofecology in solving environmental problems. Two field tripsare included.420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy AnalysisThis course provides students with a broad introduction toUS environmental policymaking and policy analysis. Includedis a historical perspective as well as an analysis of futurepolicymaking strategies. Students examine the politicaland legal framework, become familiar with precedentsettingstatutes such as NEPA, RCRA, and the Clean Airand Clean Water Acts, and study models for environmentalpolicy analysis. Cost benefit studies, the limits of science inpolicymaking, and the impact of environmental policies onsociety are important aspects of the course. A comparisonof national and international policymaking is designed toprovide students with the proper perspective.Elective Science Courses420.619 Ecological AssessmentThis course introduces students to concepts and tools usedin quantitative ecological assessment and demonstrates howthey can be applied in managerial or regulatory contexts.The course covers assessment strategies, methodologiesfor ecological assessment, design of sampling programs,

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 87indicators of ecological integrity, bioassessment, and copingwith uncertainty, ecological risk assessment, and adaptiveenvironmental assessment and management. Studentsare introduced to approaches for population, ecosystem,community, watershed, and landscape-level assessment.Computer exercises reinforce concepts and familiarize studentswith a variety of assessment techniques. Prerequisite: 420.611Principles and Methods of Ecology, equivalent course, orexperience420.620 Soils in Natural and Anthropogenic EcosystemsThis course introduces students to basic concepts of soilscience and the soil’s contribution to the functions of naturaland anthropogenic ecosystems. It provides an overview of soilmorphological, physical, chemical, and biological properties, andhow these interact to form a soil with unique characteristics andecosystem function. Students dis-cuss soils of the world fromthe perspective of soil taxonomy, the processes that form thesesoils, and land use properties specific to each soil order. Studentslearn to read soil maps,to interpret and predict the quality and land use potential ofsoils, and to use available soil data. Current issues regarding theproper use and management of soils are investigated.Field trips are included.420.621 Natural Hazards: Impact Assessment and MitigationThis course examines several major natural hazards both fromthe standpoint of their causes (including what human factorsturn a natural hazard into a disaster) and of the efforts to copewith and mitigate their effects on society. The course focuseson the factors that make us vulnerable to natural hazards andconsiders policies that can make society more resilient. Topicsinclude methods of mitigation, monitoring, prediction andwarning systems, hazard awareness, the role of technologyin hazard reduction, emergency response, and communityredevelopment. The course explores a sequence of individualhazards, while concentrating on the connections between them.The course is taught in the seminar-style and includes guestlectures by experts in disaster policy. Prerequisites: 420.601Geological Foundations of Environmental Science and 420.608Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes, equivalent courses, orexperience420.622 EcotoxicologyThis course begins with an overview of the basic principlesof ecology including trophic structure, food-web dynamics,bioaccumulation, and effects of toxic materials upon ecosystemsand individual organisms. Students then are introduced tothe principles of toxicology, including chemical action uponorganisms, organ systems, and cellular functions. Models helpto define fate and transport mechanisms, concentration effects,and selective toxicity. Also covered are toxicity testing, riskassessment, toxics reduction, and examples of bioremediation.Prerequisite: 420.611 Principles and Methods of Ecology,equivalent course, or experience420.623 Freshwater Ecology and Restoration ofAquatic EcosystemsThis course focuses on the ecology, protection, and restorationof nontidal waters. Students study the biological, chemical, andphysical characteristics of Maryland waters and riparian zones,as well as the ecological responses to anthropogenic activity,and the approaches that can protect freshwater ecosystemsor mitigate damage to them. Ongoing and planned protectionand restoration activities in Maryland and elsewhere arepresented. Students develop holistic restoration plans based onexisting ecological data. Two weekend field trips are part of thecourse. Prerequisite: 420.611 Principles and Methods of Ecology,equivalent course, or experience420.624 Contaminant TransportThis course presents the basic principles underlying themovement of contaminants in the main environmentalmedia: surface water, groundwater, and the atmosphere.These principles and the models built to understand and predictthe transport of contaminants in different media are the tools todesign remediation programs, provide the technical foundationof policy decisions, and support the evaluation of risk to theenvironment and human health caused by pollutants. Thestudents will be able to ask theright questions of modelers, to understand the informationprovided by models as well as its limitations, and tocommunicate effectively this information to the public anddecision makers. Students should have strong mathematicalreasoning skills. Prerequisites: 420.604 Hydrology and WaterResources, equivalent course or experience420.625 Chesapeake Bay: Ecology andEcosystem ManagementThis course examines the physical, chemical, and biologicalprocesses affecting coastal and estuarine ecosystems by usingthe Chesapeake Bay as a model system. Human influences onthese ecosystems and the policy decisions made to manageand minimize human impact are explored in lecture andseminar formats. Topics include the hydrodynamics of shallowtidal waters; energy and material flows and transformations;diversity and adaptation of plant, animal, and microbialcommunities; population and pollution ecology; and ecosystemmanagement. Case histories illustrate problems in fisheriesmanagement and the eutrophication of the Chesapeake Bay.Field trips are part of the course. Prerequisite: 420.611 Principlesand Methods of Ecology, equivalent course, or experience420.626 Field Methods in EcologyIn this course students conduct fieldwork in variousecosystems. Field methods include quadrate, transect, andSAV sampling, as well as various techniques for surveyinganimal communities and monitoring water quality. Whileanalyzing their own data, students become familiar withconcepts such as species-area curves, importance values,species diversity, and community similarity indices.Students also are introduced to paleoecological tools suchas sediment coring. Several ecological processes includingsuccession and the effect of disturbances on communitystructure are demonstrated. The significance, advantages,and disadvantages of various surveying methods are exploredin classroom meetings, but for much of the course studentsconduct their studies in the forests, fields, and wetlands ofthe area. Fieldwork is scheduled for a succession of Saturdays;some sections may conduct field trips on one or two Fridaysand/or Sundays. Prerequisite: 420.611 Principles andMethods of Ecology, equivalent course, or experience420.628 Ecology and Management of WetlandsThis course explores the biological, physical, chemical, andecological aspects of tidal and non-tidal wetland ecosystems.Environmental

88 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsEnvironmentalTopics include wetland classification, valuation, function,and dynamics. Wetland modification and manipulation areanalyzed through case studies of restoration, construction,and mitigation. The effects of federal and state laws, ofvarious regulations, and of human perturbations arerelated to successful water management and the use ofwet-lands as biotic resources. Several field trips providehands-on experience and demonstrate the significance ofwetland mitigation, restoration, and construction projects.Prerequisite: 420.611 Principles and Methods of Ecology,equivalent course, or experience420.631 Field Methods in Stream and WaterQuality AssessmentThis course provides an overview of field methods used tosample and assess various biological, physical, and chemicalcomponents in streams, rivers, and lakes. It allows studentsto determine the impact human activity has on aquaticenvironments. Students gain hands-on experience withstandard sampling techniques, and with the detection,identification, and quantification of biological specimens andchemical pollutants in the aquatic environment. Studentsdiscuss water quality standards and federal regulations suchas the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Alsoincluded are study design, gear selection, sample preservation,and safety. Basic approaches to analyze and re-port findingsare covered, with emphasis on methods currently practiced bygovernment resource agencies. Prerequisite: 420.611 Principlesand Methods of Ecology, equivalent course, or experience420.632 Outdoor Air Quality ManagementThis course provides an overview of the principles and policiesinvolved in outdoor air quality management, with an emphasison the public health impacts of outdoor air pollution. Coursetopics include history of air quality management; major airpollutants and sources; atmospheric chemistry, transport anddispersion; measurement and monitoring; control technology;effects on human health, ecology, climate and materials;regulatory requirements and non-regulatory managementapproaches; and air quality management assessment tools. Theeffectiveness of the Clean Air Act, external factors impactingair quality management, and regulatory case studies will alsobe discussed. Prerequisite: 420.608 Oceanic and AtmosphericProcesses, equivalent course, or experience420.633 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)In this introductory course, students become familiarwith the concepts and gain the experience necessary toappreciate the utility of Geographic Information Systems indecision-making. Topics covered include the fundamentalsof cartography, georeferencing, data structures, quiering,data classification, and basic spatial data analysis. The courseprovides an overview of the capabilities of GIS software andapplications of GIS. Class time is divided between lectures andGIS exercises that reinforce critical concepts. Students mustcomplete a term project as part of the course.resulting from hazardous chemicals and endocrine blockers.The course presents remediation technologies available forreclaiming contaminated resources and reducing health risks.It covers the application of various physical and chemicaltechnologies, but emphasis the biological systems for thecleanup of hazardous chemicals. Students are introduced tothe nature of hazardous waste, the behavior of chemicals inthe subsurface, the biochemistry of microbial degradation,and technology applications. Students will become familiarwith the technologies of bioremediation: including bioventing,air sparging, monitored natural attenuation or intrinsicremediation, and chemical oxidation. Students will learn toselect appropriate technologies for more detailed assessmenton their use for cleanup of contaminated sites, design amonitoring program for assessing the applicability ofbioremediation for site cleanup, examine the analytical datafrom a site monitoring program and assess the applicabilityof various bioremediation techniques, develop biologicalconceptual models for natural attenuation, and understand thekey principles for design. However, this is not a design course.Case studies and problem sets acquaint students with fieldapplications and introduce modeling techniques for predictingperformance. Prerequisites: 420.601 Geological Foundationsof Environmental Science and 420.604 Hydrology and WaterResources, equivalent courses, or experience420.636 Remote Sensing: Earth Observing Systemsand ApplicationsThis course introduces remote sensing as an importanttechnology to further our understanding of Earth’s land,atmospheric, and oceanic processes. Students study remotesensing science, techniques, and satellite technologies tobecome familiar with the types of information that can beobtained and how this information can be applied in thenatural and social sciences. Applications include assessmentof land cover and land use; mapping and analysis of naturalresources; weather and climate studies; pollution detectionand monitoring; disaster monitoring; and identification ofoceanographic features. Prerequisite: 420.608 Oceanic andAtmospheric Processes, equivalent course, or experience420.637 Biodiversity and Wildlife ConservationThis course examines the meaning of biodiversity, thedisciplines associated with conservation biology, includingtaxonomy, genetics, small population biology, chemicalecology, and marine biology. It explores how conservationbiology differs from other natural sciences in theory and inapplication. Students learn the major threats to biodiversityand what natural and social science methods and alternativesare used to stop the threats. The course also explores theeconomic and cultural tradeoffs associated with eachconservation measure at the global, national, regional, andlocal levels. The course is taught in the seminar-style with adifferent lecturer from the specific field covered each classsession. Prerequisite: 420.611 Principles and Methods ofEcology, equivalent course, or experience420.634 Bioremediation and Emerging EnvironmentalTechnologiesThis course presents a brief review of environmental policyfrom its historical beginnings to present day impacts420.639 Landscape EcologyLandscape ecology is a rapidly developing area of study thatexplicitly examines the effects of spatial pattern and scaleon ecological processes that unfold over areas of several

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 89square kilometers or larger. Thus, landscape ecology providesmany concepts, tools, and approaches that will enhance theeffectiveness of endeavors such as watershed management,ecosystem management, design of conservation reservesand green infrastructure, and smart growth. The goal ofthis course is to give students a firm grasp of the concepts oflandscape ecology and of how they can be applied to enhancethe effectiveness of environmental policy, management,regulation, and assessment. Prerequisite: 420.611 Principles andMethods of Ecology, equivalent course, or experience420.640 Advanced GIS ModelingThis course moves beyond the fundamentals of GIS to explorethe constraints surrounding data modeling as well as methodsto model spatial data. Students review current research in thefield, learn relevant modeling techniques, and utilize advancedsoftware tools for analysis. The course involves the use andintegration of a variety of data sources, including baselinedata layers, x-y coordinates, and satellite imagery. Specific GIStechniques in spatial analysis are introduced and the coursebuilds on former GIS software experience. Students developa significant GIS project over the course of the semesterand present their findings at the end. Prerequisite: 420.633Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or comparable GISsoftware experience420.630 Waste PolicyThis course addresses all aspects of waste managementincluding waste generation, human health and environmentalhazards, waste treatment and disposal methods, recycling,and the regulations that govern transportation and disposalof waste. Solid and hazardous forms of waste are discussed.Students examine laws and agency regulations to determinetheir effectiveness in reducing waste and in cleaning up andcontaining waste already generated. Prerequisites: 420.614Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis, equivalentcourse, or experience420.638 Coastal Geology and PolicyThe course is designed to provide the student with knowledgeto address modern coastal, environmental, geologic, and policyissues. The course will focus on the coasts, barrier-islands,major estuaries, and inner continental shelf areas of the UnitedStates. Fundamental coastal engineering principles will bedescribed in order to address methods used for public worksprojects including hurricane protection, beach nourishment,and tidal inlet maintenance. The policies pertinent tomanagement and use of coastal environments will be studied.One weekend field trip will be required. Prerequisite: 420.601Geological Foundations for Environmental Sciences, equivalentcourse, or experienceEnvironmental420.662 Coral Reefs and Caves: The Geology of the BahamasThis course will present an opportunity to study physical,chemical, and biological processes that operate to producecarbonate platforms (e.g., tides, waves, and the growthof corals), geomorphic processes that operate to furthershape carbonate platforms (e.g., ground-water flow, cavedevelopment, and soil development), and the environmentalimpacts of human activities on carbonate platforms. Thecourse consists of a week of intensive study at Johns Hopkins,followed by a week of field study at the Forfar Field Station onAndros Island in the Bahamas. Prerequisite: 420.601 GeologicalFoundations for Environmental Sciences. Note: This coursecan count toward residency requirement. Prerequisite: 420.601Geological Foundations for Environmental ScienceElective Policy Courses420.629 Drinking Water, Sanitation, and HealthIn this elective course students examine a number of scientificand public policy dilemmas related to the provision of safedrinking water and protection of human health in the U.S. andabroad. Through lectures, discussion, research and writing,and exercises, participants in this course will first gain abasic understanding of the fundamentals of water supply,treatment, regulation, and sanitation, and will then focus onsome unresolved issues that currently confront scientists,resource managers, and policymakers. These issues includecontrolling pathogens from urban and agricultural runoff,managing harmful by-products of the disinfection process,regulating arsenic in ground water, evaluating the risk posedby exposure to mixtures of contaminants, and confronting thethreat of terrorist attacks on water supplies. Students will beexpected to recommend pathways that could lead to solutions.Prerequisite: 420.604 Hydrology and Water Resources,equivalent course, or experience420.641 Natural Resource Law and PolicyThis course introduces students to federal and state legislationand policies of critical importance in natural resourcemanagement. Students explore such issues as regulation ofocean fishing, coastal zone management, mineral exploitationand associated environmental impact, water allocationand quality, hazardous waste cleanup programs under theSuperfund law, urban industrial infrastructure such as waterand sewage systems, land use management, and water andair pollution control. Prerequisite: 420.614 EnvironmentalPolicymaking and Policy Analysis, equivalent course, orexperience420.642 Public Lands – Private Interests: The Strugglefor Common GroundThis course prepares students to participate in the great debateover the use and protection of America’s federally ownedforests, rangeland, parks, and sanctuaries. Students considersuch questions as how much should be paid for grazing onfederal lands; how to balance the demand for timber harvestwith the need for watershed and wildlife management; whocontrols mineral and oil extraction on federal lands; andwho has the rights to waters flowing through federal landsand stored behind federally-funded dams. These and similarissues of today and tomorrow are studied in the context ofhistory, statute and case law, and administrative regulations.Prerequisite: 420.614 Environmental Policymaking and PolicyAnalysis, equivalent course, or experience420.643 Environmentalism: History and LiteratureThis course looks at the human dimension of environmentalissues by framing them within a historical perspective. Thepurpose is to understand the historical interactions amongenvironmental activists, scientists, and policymakers inorder to explore the significance of these past relationships oncurrent environmental policymaking. The course considers

90 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsEnvironmentalearly US environmental history but focuses on the post-World War II era and the various institutions of modernenvironmentalism. The course will examine changingideas and attitudes toward nature and how these changesinfluence the shape of emerging environmental policies andthe institutions that influence environmental policymaking.Materials include primary and secondary historical textsand significant works from the American literature ofenvironmentalism.420.644 Sustainable CitiesThis course examines urbanization and its impacts on theenvironment. The goal of the course is to better understandhow urbanization contributes to ecological damage as wellas how cities can be constructed in ecologically healthyways. Topics include land use planning transportation, wastemanagement, water quality, open space/greening, greenbuilding technology, urban design, and urban ecology. Thecourse takes an international perspective by using case studiesof cities in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, andAfrica. The case studies also include a wide range of cities withdifferent populations, geographic scale, and growth rates.Prerequisite: 420.614 Environmental Policymaking and PolicyAnalysis, equivalent course, or experience420.645 Environmental Challenges for Energy PolicyThe course examines two major sectors of energy policy,electricity and transportation, and their impacts on air qualityand climate change. Students will gain a solid understandingof the economics, technology, and regulatory structure of theelectricity and transportation industries as well as developingthe analytical tools for assessing policy alternatives to dealwith future domestic and international environmentalchallenges in air quality and climate policy. A full range ofpolicy alternatives will be considered including traditionalcommand and control-style regulations, emissions trading andother market-based tools, portfolio standards, and technologyincentive approaches. The use of these mechanisms as wellas their broader policy implications will be examined in thecontext of deregulated and regulated electricity marketsat the state and federal levels as well as in the context ofinternational climate negotiations. Prerequisite: 420.614Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis, equivalentcourse, or experience420.646 Transportation Policy and Smart GrowthThis course examines how transportation policy and decisionscan alleviate or prevent problems resulting from urban sprawl.How can transportation decisions and planning contributeto more “livable” urban designs and land use pat-terns thatpromote “smart growth”— growth that is environmentallyand ecologically sustainable? Students discuss how differentenvironmental media—land, water, and air—are affected by ourtransportation systems and resulting development patterns,and how the design of transportation systems—the highways,roads, transit systems, and bike and walk paths—can moreclosely harmonize with nature and provide communitieswith a better quality of life. A wide range of policy optionsis examined, from altering the structure of road pricingto redesigning neighborhoods and altering urban form. Anumber of case studies are examined to illuminate the issuesand principles raised in the course. Prerequisite: 420.614Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis, equivalentcourse, or experience420.649 Strategic Management for SustainabilityThis course examines the “greening of industry” trend, itscauses, and its implications for public policy. The coursefirst examines environmental behavior from the strategicperspective of firms and industry associations. From theold emphasis on legal compliance, leading firms now haveturned to a much more strategic view, and many have adoptedan explicit goal of promoting sustainability. We considerthe causes of this behavior among leading firms and themany forms that it has taken, as well as the meanings ofsustainability within the industrial sector. The course thenturns to a consideration of how public policy has influencedthis trend and to government’s response to these changeswithin industry. The course concludes with an evaluationof these policy responses and likely trends in industry andgovernment. Prerequisite: 420.614 Environmental Policymakingand Policy Analysis, equivalent course, or experience420.650 International Environmental PolicyThis course explores the methods and strategies forpromoting solutions to global environmental problems.Through consideration of issues such as stratospheric ozonedepletion, global climate change, tropical deforestation, lossof biodiversity, transnational pollution, and other threats tothe international commons, students examine policymakingfrom the perspective of developed and developing countries,the United Nations system, international financial entities,and nongovernmental interest groups. By investigatingimportant international agreements, students determine howfar the international community has come in solving specificproblems, what obstacles prevent effective internationalsolutions, and what needs to be done to overcome barriers.Prerequisite: 420.614 Environmental Policymaking and PolicyAnalysis, equivalent course, or experience420.651 Risk Assessment and Risk ManagementAnalysis of risk is becoming an increasingly importantcomponent of regulatory decision making. Based on thepremise that risk assessment has no “right” answers, thiscourse explores what risk perception, risk management,and risk communication mean. Students are introduced toterminology and concepts necessary in risk communication.Case studies help to explain the complexities of riskassessment and management. Students learn how to balancethe costs and benefits of risk reduction and how to accountfor the uncertainties in risk estimates. Prerequisite: 420.614Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis, equivalentcourse, or experience420.652 Environmental JusticeThe field of environmental justice (EJ) is with conflicts overthe scope, measurement, evaluation, nature, and seriousnessof environmental problems. This seminar attempts to provideoptions for resolving some EJ problems by discussing a setof practical and theoretical approaches for communication,understanding, and analysis that can bridge interests,reconcile differences, reduce confusions, and improve

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 91environmental decision making. In impoverished innercityneighborhoods, community regeneration, communitydecision making, and ecologically sustainable issues cancontribute to the solution of regional as well as local urbanand environmental issues. The course will investigate andevaluate the effectiveness and possibilities of policies thatcan highlight, educate, and develop understanding amongcommunities concerned with environmental issues. Thecourse will focus on how communication can encouragediscussion about potential causes and responses toenvironmental justice concerns. A primary area of the coursewill be to examine how disenfranchised groups understandenvironmental justice within a hierarchy of communityconcerns and accumulated experience and particular historieswithin communities. The course has an applied aspect andwill look at a local manifestation of how environmentaljustice is inseparable from broader components of justice suchas living and working conditions, violence, powerlessness,marginalization, and processes producing and reproducinginequities. Prerequisite: 420.614 Environmental Policymaking &Policy Analysis420.653 Practicum in Environmental PlanningIn this course, students tackle a “real world” environmentalplanning problem and complete a project for a specific client.The purpose of the course is to enable students to hone theirskills in group projects and client-supported work. Thissemester students will work with the Army Corps of Engineersand the Baltimore Department of Planning on a wetlandsrestoration project on the Middle Branch in the Baltimoreharbor. Students will be researching the impact of restorationon redevelopment in the adjacent neighborhoods, methods ofdeveloping open access to the waterfront, and supporting theredevelopment of brownfield sites in the neighborhood. Thisproject will have a significant impact on making the wetlandsrestoration efforts successful and on creating a viablecommunity in a distressed area of the city. The course uses amixed format of lecture and workshop. Prerequisite: 420.614Environmental Policymaking & Policy Analysis.420.654 Environmental and Natural Resource EconomicsThis course presents fundamental concepts and applicationsof economic theory related to renewable and nonrenewableresources, and to environmental protection. Topics coveredinclude the economics of resource use and depletion, therelationship between the environment and the economyas a whole, the role of government in addressing marketfailure, concepts and methods for valuing of environmentalbenefits, cost-benefit analysis of regulatory policies, and howeconomic incentives can be used to protect the environment.Prerequisite: 420.614 Environmental Policymaking & PolicyAnalysis420.656 Environmental Impact Assessment andDecision MethodsThis course introduces the process of environmental impactassessment and policy decision making as required underthe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and theregulations of the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ).Topics include identification of purpose and need for anyactions affecting the environment, development of objectivesand decision criteria, and various techniques for assessingimpact and comparing alternatives for a given environmentalintervention. The strengths and weaknesses of variousapproaches are evaluated with techniques that allow analysisof multiple objectives and conflicting uses of environmentalresources. The importance of scientific credibility and publicacceptance is demonstrated with actual cases. Prerequisite:420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis,equivalent course, or experience.420.659 Management for Environmental Results withPerformance-based MeasurementsAt all levels of government and throughout private industry,performance-based initiatives now place unprecedenteddemands on environmental managers to achieve measurableenvironmental results. The goal of the various performancebasedinitiatives is to give environmental managers asystematic understanding of the causes of environmentalproblems, both natural and anthropogenic, and their human,ecological, and economic effects. It is also at the heart of soundenvironmental impact analysis, risk assessment, and benefitcostanalysis. In this course, students learn the foundationsand applications of modern performance-based initiatives.Using case studies taken from a variety of environmentalprograms, students learn to use available scientific knowledgeto uncover the likely keys to program success. Studentslearn why success has so often eluded environmentalmanagers in the past. The goal of this class is for students tocritically assess the design, performance measurement andmanagement of environmental programs on all scales and torecommend effective improvements. Students will developskills for implementing results-oriented environmentalmanagement.420.663 Introduction to Spatial Analysis with GISThis course introduces students to using statistical techniquesfor solving spatial problems. Students will learn to applythe principles of statistics to address the distributional andlocational aspects of spatial data within a variety of situations.Examples and assignments are drawn from many GISapplications, such as business, urban planning, security, publichealth, transportation and crime analysis. Topics includespatial sampling, measures of dispersion and central tendencyin spatial analysis,spational autocorrelation, regressionanalysis, hypothesis testing and decision support analyis.Prerequisite: 420.633 Introduction to Geographic InformationSystems420.664 Development & Management of GIS ProjectsThis course imparts knowledge and skills for managing GISprojects,within an enterprise development environment,including technical, legal, ethical, and institutional problems.Cloud computing will be introduced as an Infrastructureas-a-Servicedevelopment platform model. Students willexamine the institutional role of geographic informationsystems and technologies, explore key issues in organizationalmanagement of GIS projects (planning, staffing, budgeting),and develop skills to design and manage geospatial databases.Ethical and legal issues in data acquisition, sharing, andrepresentation will also be explored. Prerequisite: 420.633Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsEnvironmental

92 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs420.660 Strategies in Watershed ManagementThis course provides an overview of natural resourcemanagement using the watershed as an example. It proposesthat water resources are a primary indicator of environmentalquality and that the watershed—of various dimensions—isan appropriate context for addressing resource managementconcerns. In addition to examining the theoretical frameworkfor watershed management, the class will spend severalweekends conducing extensive field re-search to producewatershed quality management report for a selectedwatershed. Fieldwork will include documenting land usepractices, tributary flow rates and characteristics, and waterquality measurements for unit loading estimations, sedimentsampling, and fish trawls. Some of this work will involve timeon an EPA research vessel. Prerequisites: 420.611 Principles andMethods of Ecology, equivalent course, or experienceidentify a project topic and mentor who is both familiar withthe chosen topic and willing to guide and oversee the project.The mentor may be a faculty member teaching in the program,a supervisor from the student’s place of work, or any expertwith appropriate credentials. Students have an opportunityto attend proposal-writing workshops prior to the start of thecourse. Formal proposals must be submitted at least two weeksprior to the start of the semester in which the project is to becompleted. The proposal must be reviewed by the programcommittee prior to enrollment in the course. Permission ofinstructor is required.Environmental420.661 Climate Change: Science and PolicyThe course has three goals: to understand the major factorsthat make climate change a difficult policy issue; to assess howthose factors can be weighed in formulating climate changepolicy; and to review potential responses to the prospect ofclimate change. The course will look at three factors thatmake climate a difficult policy issue: uncertainty from thecomplex climate system, time lags of impacts, and competingpriorities, especially among poor countries. The coursewill also examine the challenges of using well-establishedtechniques for incorporating with uncertainty and time intopolicies and look at some alternatives that might be moreappropriate for the problems. An effective response to globalfuture warming has to operate at two levels. At the technicallevel, the course will focus principally on the generation ofelectricity. Electricity generation accounts for a large andgrowing share of CO2 emissions, and it also offers the greatesttechnical opportunities for reducing those emissions. At theinstitutional level, the course will focus principally on actionsthat directly affect the United States. These include stateand municipal actions and also actions undertaken in theprivate sector. Prerequisite: 420.608 Oceanic and AtmosphericProcesses, equivalent course, or experience420.680 Special Topics in Environmental Sciences and PolicyTopics related to environmental sciences and policy that arenot part of the regular course offerings will be examined witha particular emphasis on the applied and problem-solvingaspects of the topics. Possible topics include climate change,agriculture policy, or environmental justice.420.800 Capstone Project in Environmental Sciencesand PolicyA capstone project is required for students electing the MSdegree with one of the concentrations. It is optional, butstrongly recommended, that students who are not electinga concentration complete an independent project. Studentsmust have completed at least eight courses in the programbefore completing an independent graduate project. Theindependent project enables students to apply and synthesizethe material learned in other courses, develop expertise ona specific environmental topic, work closely with expertsin the field of study, and improve professional writing andpresentation skills. Students who elect this option must

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 93Geographic Information SystemsPost-Baccalaureate Certificate and Master of Science Degreegis.jhu.eduReliance on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)is expanding into industries such as natural resourcemanagement, environmental planning, homeland security,defense and intelligence, marketing, telecommunications,economic development, transportation, law enforcement,and public health and other health care industries.Johns Hopkins offers two fully online GIS programs: thePost-Baccalaureate Certificate in GIS will provide a strongfoundational education that delves into the principles andreal-world applications of GIS, allowing students to build theircredentials and capitalize on a marketplace that’s hungryfor skilled employees; Master of Science in GIS , designedto prepare the next generation of geospatial professionalsskilled in each of the principal facets of GIS, includingproject management, application development, databaseadministration, data analysis, and data visualization.Both programs are designed for students who have little or noknowledge of the GIS field.Relationship to MS in EnvironmentalSciences and PolicyThe online GIS Certificate is a stand-alone certificate. Studentsare not required to be enrolled in the MS in EnvironmentalSciences and Policy Program; however, should a studentwish to pursue both degrees they may only matriculate intoone program at a time. Upon completion of their program, astudent may pursue the other degree and will be allowed toapply graduation credits earned from two previous coursestoward their second degree.Program CommitteeJohn J. Boland Emeritus Professor, Department ofGeography and Environmental Engineering, ProgramChair, Environmental Sciences and PolicyEileen McGurty Program Director, EnvironmentalSciences and PolicyRegina Ryan Assistant Director, GeographicInformation SystemsGregory Glass Professor, Department of MolecularMicrobiology and Immunology, School of Public HealthJames Gillespie Library Services Manager, GovernmentPublications Maps and LawGIS GeographicInformationSystemsAdmission RequirementsIn addition to the materials and credentials required for allprograms (see Admission Requirements), the Certificate inGeographic Information Systems program requires:»»A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale inthe latter half of undergraduate studies. Particularinterests and work experience may also be considered.»»One semester of undergraduate calculus and onesemester of undergraduate statistics or demonstrationof proficiency in algebra and familiarity with theelements of calculus and statisticsStudents who do not have the necessary undergraduatetraining in calculus or statistics may be offered provisionaladmission if their other credentials are strong.Students who are admitted provisionally due to lack ofquantitative skills have the option to:1. Take appropriate courses at an accreditedcollege/university;2. Take 420.301 Quantitative Methods forEnvironmental Sciences; orSeth Guikema Department of Geography andEnvironmental EngineeringDarryn Waugh Professor and Chair, Department of Earthand Planetary Science3. Pass a math placement test, administeredby the admissions staff.Admissions Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A current résumé»»A statement of purpose (500 words)»»Two letters of recommendation, preferably oneacademic reference»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcriptsAdmission Requirements ExceptionsIf you do not meet all the required criteria for admissions, youmay still be admitted to the program and are encouraged toapply. Admission in these cases is determined on a case-bycasebasis. Some candidates may be granted provisional status.

94 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGeographic GISInformationSystemsProvisional StudentProvisional students are admitted to this status because, inthe view of the admissions committee, they do not fulfill allacademic requirements for admission as a degree candidateat the time of the application. Provisional students may berequired to take specific prerequisite courses, and/or takea specific number of graduate-level courses and completethem successfully in order to establish their eligibility tobe admitted as a degree candidate.During the time of this provisional status, students are heldto grading criteria stricter than those required of degreecandidates (see Grading System, Requirements). Specifics ofa provisional admission are outlined in a formal admissionsletter mailed to the student. All listed criteria must be metfor a student to continue to enroll in courses.Math TestThose provisional students who do not have the necessaryquantitative background may choose to take a mathematicsassessment test. If successfully passed, provisional studentswill place out of the prerequisite. This test is administered onthe Baltimore campus and at the Washington, DC Center atthe student’s convenience any working day. After a student isadmitted, s/he may make an appointment to take the test and/or to obtain relevant study materials by calling the AdmissionsOffice in Washington at 202.452.1940.Program StructurePost-Baccalaureate CertificateFive courses are required to complete the certificate. Allcourses will be taught online, giving students access to thebest geospatial experts, regardless of their location.Master of Science»»Five Certificate courses (see above)One of the following GIS programming courses:»»Programming in GISCloud Computing and GIS Enterprise DevelopmentOne of the following Spatial Data Management courses:»»Spatial Data Management: Quality and Control»»Geodatabase Architecture»»Semantics and Ontologies in GISTwo electives from those listed above in GIS Programming orSpatial Data Management, or from the following list:»»Cartographic Design and Web Mapping»»Advanced Topics in Remote Sensing of the Environment»»GIS Decision Support SystemsGIS and Health Geography Capstone Project in GISCertificate Course RequirementsThe certificate requires the following five courses:420.633 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)In this introductory course, students become familiarwith the concepts and gain the experience necessary toappreciate the utility of Geographic Information Systems indecision-making. Topics covered include the fundamentalsof cartography, georeferencing, data structures, quiering,data classification, and basic spatial data analysis. The courseprovides an overview of the capabilities of GIS software andapplications of GIS. Class time is divided between lectures andGIS exercises that reinforce critical concepts. Students mustcomplete a term project as part of the course.420.636 Remote Sensing: Earth Observing Systemsand ApplicationsThis course introduces remote sensing as an importanttechnology to further our understanding of Earth’s land,atmospheric, and oceanic processes. Students study remotesensing science, techniques, and satellite technologies tobecome familiar with the types of information that can beobtained and how this information can be applied in thenatural and social sciences. Applications include assessmentof land cover and land use, mapping and analysis of naturalresources, weather and climate studies, pollution detectionand monitoring, disaster monitoring, and identification ofoceanographic features.420.663 Introduction to Spatial Analysis with GISThis course introduces students to using statistical techniquesfor solving spatial problems. Students will learn to applythe principles of statistics to address the distributional andlocational aspects of spatial data within a variety of situations.Examples and assignments are drawn from many GISapplications, such as business, urban planning, security, publichealth, transportation and crime analysis. Topics includespatial sampling, measures of dispersion and central tendencyin spatial analysis, spational autocorrelation, regressionanalysis, hypothesis testing and decision support analysis.420.640 Advanced GIS ModelingThis course moves beyond the fundamentals of GIS to explorethe constraints surrounding data modeling as well as methodsto model spatial data. Students review current research in thefield, learn relevant modeling techniques, and utilize advancedsoftware tools for analysis. The course involves the use andintegration of a variety of data sources, including baselinedata layers, x-y coordinates, and satellite imagery. Specific GIStechniques in spatial analysis are introduced and the coursebuilds on former GIS software experience. Students developa significant GIS project over the course of the semester andpresent their findings at the end.420.664 Development and Management of GIS ProjectsThis course imparts knowledge and skills for managing GISprojects,within an enterprise development environment,including technical, legal, ethical, and institutional problems.Cloud computing will be introduced as an Infrastructureas-a-Servicedevelopment platform model. Students willexamine the institutional role of geographic informationsystems and technologies, explore key issues in organizational

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 95management of GIS projects (planning, staffing, budgeting),and develop skills to design and manage geospatial databases.Ethical and legal issues in data acquisition, sharing, andrepresentation will also be explored.Master of Science Course DescriptionsProgramming in GISThis course introduces students to various customizationmethods for GIS using Python and Application ProgrammingInterfaces (API). Students will learn how to develop tools andfunctionalities using Python scripts in the ArcGIS Desktop10.x interface as well as develop Web-based GIS applicationsusing the ArcGIS Server 10.x. Cloud computing will beintroduced as Infrastructure-as-a-Service developmentplatform model. Prerequisite: Introduction to GISelements as well as the aesthetic balancing of the map layout.Effective translation of map information from a GIS to aweb-based visualization of cartographic information in 2- and3-dimensions will also be examined. Students will develop GISapplications for the design of web-based interactive maps.Prerequisite: Introduction to GISAdvanced Topics in Remote Sensing of the EnvironmentThis course explores the various remote sensing platforms,collection systems, processing methods, and classificationapproaches to remotely sensed data. Discussion ofimage adjustment techniques, relative orientation, andgeo-referencing methods are compared. Topics includehyperspectral imaging, spectral analysis, and image filtering.Prerequisite: Remote Sensing: Earth Observing Systems andApplicationsCloud Computing and GIS Enterprise DevelopmentDevelopment of GIS applications is a dynamic processinvolving software lifecycle Best Practices. This courseexamines the various stages of software development usingthe cloud computing environment. Students will learn howthe cloud can be utilized in each of these unique environmentsto minimize costs while providing efficient infrastructuresupport for GIS application development, testing, staging, andproduction. Prerequisite: Introduction to GISSpatial Data Management: Quality and ControlSpatial data quality is a major concern for any GIS. The qualityof a data model depends upon the detail of the datasets used; thelevel of precision one can expect from an analysis is determinedby the completeness of the data; and the conclusions one drawsfrom an analysis are all premised on the viability of the dataused. This course explores the various data standards for spatialdata (FGDC, OGC, and ISO), the approaches for data qualitymanagement, and the uses of the database to maintain dataquality.Prerequisite: Introduction to GISGIS Decision Support SystemsThe traditional notion of GIS is that of a data repository andmap-making software package. Decision Support Systemsare an advanced application of the GIS for systematic policyanalysis providing insight into case scenarios, probabilityoutcomes, and hypothesis testing. This course looks at the usesof GIS and spatial data in the context of the administrativedecision making process to select most advantageous of aseries of potential site locations or as an agent-base set of rulesfor complex geospatial systems. Prerequisite: Introduction toGIS, Introduction to Spatial Analysis, Advanced GIS ModelingGIS and Health GeographyGIS as a research tool in public health offers researchersunique insights into disease clusters, medical access, andhealth care policies. This course identifies the various spatialanalysis techniques applicable to varying data lineage whileconsidering the social issues of privacy and access to healthdata. Prerequisite: Introduction to GIS, Introduction to SpatialAnalysisGIS GeographicInformationSystemsGeodatabase ArchitectureThis course examines the requirements for a GIS DecisionSupport System to better design the data schema necessaryto construct relevant spatial data queries. Students learn thedifferent geodatabase designs for both personal geodatabasesand enterprise systems. Data management routines formaintaining the spatial integrity will also be introduced.Prerequisite: Introduction to GIS, Advanced GIS ModelingSemantics and Ontologies in GISGIS applications use different terminologies to describesimilar spatial features or the means by which thosefeatures are associated internal to the GIS. This courselooks at the information exchange challenges associatedwith the use of different GIS applications within the sameenterprise. Consideration is given to the semantics of specificterminologies and how ontological structures can implementthese specifications. Prerequisite: Programming in GIS or CloudComputing and GIS Enterprise DevelopmentAlternate Course OptionsStudents who have completed one GIS course or who haveGIS work experience can request a waiver of the introductorycourse, Geographic Information Systems. These studentsmust choose an additional course to complete the certificaterequirements. Such students can choose from courses thatare offered by the Computer Science Program in the WhitingSchool’s Engineering for Professionals or GIS courses offeredin the Department of Epidemiology in the School of PublicHeath. Students will need to meet the prerequisites for thespecific computer science and epidemiology courses theychoose.Cartographic Design and Web MappingCartographic design focuses on the geo-visualization ofspatial data and model outputs using computer-assistedmapping techniques in a GIS. Students learn of required map

96 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Science in Energy Policy and Climateenergy.jhu.eduThe program will prepare the next generation ofinterdisciplinary professionals to address the challengesof climate change and sustainable energy systems.Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understandingof the science related to a changing climate, the impactsof future climate change on natural and human systems,the vulnerabilities of these systems to predicted changes,and a variety of possible legal, policy and technologicalstrategies for mitigation and adaptation. Graduates will alsodevelop a comprehension of energy production, delivery, andconsumption for both traditional systems and sustainable/renewable energy alternatives.Energy Policyand ClimateThis program is housed in the Morton K. Blaustein Departmentof Earth and Planetary Sciences of the Zanvyl Krieger Schoolof Arts and Sciences. Oversight by the eminent faculty of thisdepartment sustains the academic integrity and excellence ofthe program. Courses are taught by distinguished instructorswith valuable experience in the academic, public, corporate andnonprofit sectors.The program seeks to build in students the technical andmanagement skills needed to become highly competent andethical professionals capable of leading societal responsesto the challenges of a changing climate and the quest for arevolution in energy production. The curriculum is designedto help students develop an understanding of policy strategiesemployed at all levels, from the local to the international level,in response to these challenges. Graduates of the program willhave an understanding of the current state of the US responseto climate change, as well as a familiarity with multilateralagreements and non-US based approaches to both mitigationof and adaptation to climate change. Additionally, students candevelop expertise in energy production and policymaking.Program CommitteeJohn Boland Program Chair, Environmental Sciencesand PolicyEileen McGurty Program Director, EnvironmentalSciences and PolicyWil Burns Associate Director, Master of Science inEnergy Policy and ClimateBenjamin F. Hobbs Theodore M. and Kay W. Schad,Professor in Environmental ManagementBrian S. Schwartz Professor, Environmental HealthSciences, Epidemiology, and MedicineMichael Mehling President, Ecologic Institute,Washington, DCProgram ObjectivesGraduates will be able to demonstrate:»»Understanding of the scientific principles that lead toa comprehensive understanding of projected futureclimate changes and their impacts.»»Knowledge of the impacts of future climate change onnatural and human systems, the vulnerabilities of thesesystems to predicted changes, and a variety of possiblestrategies for adaptation.»»Comprehension of the principles and applications ofenergy technologies for the mitigation of and adaptationto climate change.»»Business and management skills for designing andimplementing carbon-constraint policies and carbonoffset structures»»Understanding of policy options being considered at thelocal, state, and national level, including both regulatoryand the market-based approaches, for addressing longtermclimate change.»»Knowledge of multilateral agreements and non-USbased approaches to both mitigation and adaptationto climate change.Cindy Parker Director, Global Environmental Change andSustainability Major, Department of Earth and PlanetarySciencesAdmission RequirementsIn addition to the materials and credentials required for allprograms (see Admission Requirements), the Master of Sciencein Energy Policy and Climate program requires:»»A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in thelatter half of undergraduate studies. Work experience orother demonstration of expertise may also be consideredin the admissions process.»»One semester of undergraduate calculus and onesemester of undergraduate statistics»»Two semesters of undergraduate chemistry, and»»It is highly desirable, but not required, that applicantshave taken one semester of undergraduatemicroeconomics.Students who do not have the necessary undergraduate trainingin calculus, statistics, or chemistry may be offered provisionaladmission if their other credentials are strong.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 97Students who are admitted provisionally due to lack ofquantitative skills have the option to:1 Take appropriate courses at an accredited college/university;2. Take 420.301 Quantitative Methods for EnvironmentalSciences; or3. Pass a math placement test, administered by theadmissions staff.Students who are admitted provisionally due to lack of trainingin chemistry have the option to:1. Take two semesters of general chemistry atan accredited college or university; or2. Take 420.302 Chemistry of Natural Processes.Admissions Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A current résumé»»A statement of purpose (500 words)»»Two letters of recommendation, preferably includingone academic reference»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcriptsAdmission Requirements ExceptionsIf you do not meet all the required criteria for admissions, youmay still be admitted to the program and are encouraged toapply. Admission in these cases is determined on a case-by-casebasis. Some candidates may also be granted provisional status.Course RequirementsConditional prerequisite coursesProvisional students who have not fulfilled one or more of therequired courses for admission are required to complete one ormore of the following prerequisites:420.301 Quantitative Methods forEnvironmental SciencesProvisional students may also take appropriate undergraduatelevel courses at an accredited university, or successfully passthe math assessment test to fulfill this prerequisite. Provisionalstudents should discuss these options with their advisor.420.302 Chemistry of Natural ProcessesProvisional students may also fulfill this prerequisite by takingtwo semesters of general chemistry at an accredited university.Provisional students should discuss these options with theiradvisor.MS in Energy Policy and Climate»»Four core courses»»Five electives»»Capstone projectFor more information about core and elective courses, please seecourse descriptions. Please note that not all courses are offeredevery semester, and the Environmental Sciences and PolicyCourse Schedule should be consulted for current classes andtimes.Provisional StudentProvisional students are admitted to this status because, inthe view of the admissions committee, they do not fulfill allacademic requirements for admission as a degree candidateat the time of the application. Provisional students may berequired to take specific prerequisite courses, and/or take aspecific number of graduate-level courses and complete themsuccessfully in order to establish their eligibility to be admittedas a degree candidate. During the time of this provisional status,students are held to grading criteria stricter than those requiredof degree candidates (see Grading System, Requirements).Specifics of a provisional admission are outlined in a formaladmissions letter mailed to the student. All listed criteria mustbe met for a student to continue to enroll in courses.Math TestThose provisional students who are required to take 420.301Quantitative Methods for Environmental Sciences (seePrerequisite Courses in the course descriptions section) maychoose to take a mathematics assessment test. If successfullypassed, provisional students will place out of the prerequisite.This test is administered on the Baltimore campus and atthe Washington, DC Center at the student’s convenience anyworking day. After a student is admitted, he/she may make anappointment to take the test and/or to obtain relevant studymaterials by calling the Admissions Office in Washington at202.452.1940.Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student’sadvisor and should accommodate individual career goals.Students may also consider the related courses in the schools ofEngineering, Public Health, SAIS, Business, or Education (seeRegistering for Courses in Other Divisions/Programs).Please refer to the Advanced Academic Programs CourseSchedule for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors.Courses are open only to students who meet enrollmentrequirements.Core CoursesThe core courses introduce the relevant body of knowledge inscience and policy upon which students can specialize theirstudies. Some students may have covered most of the materialof one or more of the core courses in previous academic work.Such students should consider requesting that the appropriatecore course(s) be waived (see Student Special Requests).If approved, the waived core course must then be replaced withan additional elective. The core courses can be taken in anyorder, although it is recommended that students begin with425.601 Energy Production Technologies. Students must nowcomplete fulfillment of the five core courses within the firstseven courses in the program toward their degree.425.601 Principles and Applications of Energy TechnologiesThe course examines energy supply and consumption, andhow these activities impact the environment, with a focus onunderstanding the potential technology, market structure andpolicy implications for climate change. Students will gain a solidand ClimateEnergy Policy

98 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsEnergy Policyand Climateunderstanding of the science, economics, environmental impactassociated with various electricity generation technologies,including renewable energy, conventional generation (existingand future), carbon storage and sequestration, and electricitystorage. Transportation topics will address a variety oftechnologies, including hybrids and fuels cells, as well as thepotential role for alternative fuels, including biofuels. Climatechange and the potential impact and mitigation of carbondioxide will be considered throughout the course.425.602 Science of Climate Change and Its ImpactsThe course begins examining the basic processes of the climatesystem. The course, then, moves to the study of the changingclimate. While natural changes will be studied, the emphasiswill be on anthropogenic climate change. Various models forpredicting future climate change will be presented, includingthe assumptions and uncertainties embedded in each model.The regional climate impacts and impacts on subsystems willbe examined, including changes in rainfall patterns, loss of icecover and changes in sea level. The possible ecological effects ofthese predicted changes will also be examined.425.603 Climate Change Policy AnalysisAfter a study of the historical development of climate changepolicy, this course analyzes current policy options formitigating for and adapting to long-term climate change. Thecourse will examine various approaches available in the US fornational level policy, including the regulatory approach and themarket-based approaches, particularly cap-and-trade and carbontaxation. Various models for designing a cap-and-trade systemwill be studied, including the European experience and regionalprograms in the United States. Special attention will be paid tomethods for setting initial prices and accounting for discounts.The course will focus primarily on national level carbonmanagement policies, but international agreements will also beincluded, as well as equity considerations on a global level.425.604 Carbon Management and FinanceThis course helps students develop analytical tools to manageassess company/institution’s exposure to climate change risksand their GHG emissions. In addition, students will developthe financial analytic skills needed for carbon management,including analysis of the risks and opportunities for companiesassociated with emissions trading. Topics will also includecarbon offset contract structures, in-depth study of projectbasedmechanisms (Clean Development Mechanisms and JointImplementations), and GHG project certification protocols. Inaddition, the course will emphasize the principles of disclosureand issues of measurement, reporting, and verification.ElectivesChoose fivemajor environmental regulations that apply to the energysector and the implications of new climate change andrenewable energy mandates for the electric power sector. Mostof the course will be empirical, but attention will be given tomajor theories of market failure as well as theories from politicaleconomy that explain when, why, and how governmentsregulate energy systems, as well as how energy issues areentangled in deeper social and environmental contexts. Mostcase material will be drawn from the experience in the UnitedStates, but the course will also include comparisons with othercountries—notably in Western Europe and also in the majordeveloping countries including Brazil, China and India, as wellas international institutional energy policies.AS.425.620 Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation,and VulnerabilityThe Earth’s changing climate is projected to result in significantimpacts on natural and human systems at global, regional, andlocal scales. This class will study methods for assessing thevulnerability and risk associated with climate change impactsat the regional and local levels. Students will learn how to assessthe adaptive capacity of biological and ecological systems,critical infrastructure, social networks, and different sectors ofthe economy. Social and economic barriers and technologicallimits to various adaptive options will be evaluated. The role ofpublic policy and the need for institutional and managementreform will be assessed, as will the use of decision support toolsfor prioritizing options for strengthening existing capabilitiesand/or for developing new ones. The class will analyze severalcase studies to identify what factors determine the degree ofsuccessful implementation of regional and local adaptationplans for increasing resilience and reducing vulnerability to theimpacts associated with climate change. Prerequisite: Science ofClimate Change and Its Impacts425.621 Applications of Remote Sensing to ClimateRemote sensing is becoming an increasingly importantcomponent of studying the climate system. This coursesurveys the physical basis for the primary remote sensingtechniques used to study the climate system. Both active andpassive systems will be surveyed. In addition, many of themain applications of these data to the climate problem will beexamined. Prerequisite: Science of Climate Change and Its Impact425.623 Transportation Policy in a Carbon-constrained WorldThis course examines how transportation decisions and policycan affect climate change, and the transportation solutionsavailable to help solve the problem of climate change. Threesets of policies are examined that can reduce GHGs from thetransportation sector—cleaner vehicles, low GHG-emitting fuelsand better management of travel demand. Each policy is coveredin detail in this course. Prerequisite: Science of Climate Changeand Its Impacts, Climate Change Policy AnalysisAS425.605 Introduction to Energy Law & PolicyThis course will cover the major types of regulation andmarket oversight that apply to energy systems. Topics coveredwill include extraction of oil and gas; siting and regulationof infrastructures; operation and control of the internationalmarket for crude oil and products; basic principles of rateregulation and public utilities; regulatory reform in electricityand gas; stranded costs such as nuclear power investments;425.624 Wind Energy: Science, Technology, and PolicyTopics include the assessment of wind resources, basicprinciples of wind turbines and power transmission, electricitymarkets and wind power, technological and economic aspectsof storage of intermittent wind power, legal issues at state andfederal levels, international water issues, and environmentalimpact assessment processes for wind developments.Prerequisite: Energy Production Technologies

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 99425.625 Solar Energy: Science, Technology, and PolicyThe course focuses on the two main technologies—photovoltaic cells (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP),with a focus on PV. The course will investigate techniquesfor increasing efficiency, expanding storage and decreasingprice. Solar energy for use as both distributed and gridindependentresources is considered. The course covers scienceand technologies as well as the environmental impact of solartechnologies. The course also examines the market structureconsiderations for solar technology development. Prerequisite:Energy Production Technologies425.626 Alternative Fuels: Science, Technology and PolicyThis course will examine the significant proposedalternatives to conventional fuels and discuss the economicand environmental factors associated with the production,distribution, and use of these alternative fuels. Students willlearn the technical and systemic barriers to the adoption ofalternative fuels. Prerequisite: Energy Production Technologies425.627 Conventional Energy Generation and ClimateChange PolicyCoal, natural gas, and nuclear technologies provide themajority of existing electric power and will be an importantpart of future energy mix. Adjusting these technologies toreduce their climate impact is a challenge. The course willcover the possible future technologies related to these sourcesas well as the technological, policy, and economic barriersto making the necessary changes in conventional powergeneration. The role of carbon capture and sequestrationfrom coal as well as the potential of integrated gasificationcombined cycle will be covered in depth. In addition, theenvironmental challenges from increased nuclear powergeneration will be examined. Prerequisite: Energy ProductionTechnologies425.628 Renewable Energy Project Development and FinanceThis course examines the legal and regulatory issuesassociated with renewable energy projects (wind, solar,geothermal, etc.). Various ownership arrangements andcontract agreements for successful development and financingwill be examined. The federal and state level regulatorystructure governing renewable energy project developmentand finance will be studied. Prerequisite: Carbon Managementand Finance425.629 Energy Efficiency: Demand Side OptionsThe focus of this course is on reduction of energy use on thedemand side with a focus on buildings (their structure, design,the contents, e.g., refrigerators, standards, integration) andcommunities, and to a lesser extent industry technologies(e.g., timber, concrete). The course will also cover generalconcepts in demand side management and the benefits andimplementation of a smart grid system. The course coversboth technology and policy of energy efficiency. Prerequisite:Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts, Climate ChangePolicy Analysis425.630 Cities and Climate ChangeThis course examines the energy demands of cities andpotential for alternative energy production in the urbancontext. Local level government climate policy options arealso examined, including land use policies, building practices,green infrastructure, city-owned power facilities, local leveloffsets, and urban-based Clean Development Mechanisms.Adaptation policies for cities are also studied. Prerequisite:Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts, Climate ChangePolicy Analysis425.631 Ecological Impacts of Climate ChangeIn this course, students will study ecosystem responses toclimate change. The course will investigate how various climaterelatedstresses alter both ecosystem structure and function.The analysis will be at multiple scales and locations. Thetopics include species change, shifts in range and distribution,seasonal shifts, fire and ecosystem response. Also includedis the study of techniques that are used to understand howecosystems are changing in response to human-induced climatechange. Prerequisite: Science of Climate Change andIts Impacts425.632 Water Resources and Climate ChangeThe future effects of climate change on water resources willbe significant. This course focuses on the potential effectsof climate change on hydrology and water resources of thenation with emphasis on several major water basins suchas the Colorado, Mississippi, and Columbia rivers. Courseassesses changes of the basins’ water resources by comparingsimulated hydrologic and water resources scenarios derivedfrom downscaled climate simulations. Also, impacts on watermanagement of the climate change related uncertainty willbe stressed. Implementation of adaptation measures, such aswater conservation, use of markets to allocate water, and theapplication of appropriate management practices will have animportant role to play in determining the impacts of climatechange on water resources. Prerequisite: Science of ClimateChange and Its Impacts425.633 Ocean Issues and Global Climate ChangeThe course looks at the most important issues facing theworld’s oceans as a result of the changing climate. The topicsare addressed from a science-policy perspective. Topics includeocean acidification, sea level rise, saltwater intrusion intocoastal aquifers, and collapse of ocean fisheries. Prerequisite:Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts425.634 Climate Change and Human HealthThis course examines the potential impacts on human healthfrom global climate change and the possible responses to andadaptations for these impacts. Topics include impacts on healthof climate extremes, climate change and infectious diseases,health and climate refugees, national assessments of healthimpacts of climate change, monitoring the health effects ofclimate change, and public health policies for climate change.Prerequisite: Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts425.635 Understanding Future Climate through the Use ofClimate ModelsThis course is a survey of the history of climate modeling andthe application of models for understanding Earth’s climateon seasonal to centennial time scales. Students will examineemerging questions of societal significance, e.g. trends andrates of observed climate change, irreversibilities and abruptchanges in the climate system, and assumptions used inclimate-forcing scenarios. Topics covered include uncertaintiesand model intercomparison for near-term and long-termand ClimateEnergy Policy

100 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsEnergy Policyand Climateclimate projections, spatial resolution issues and limitationsin modeling climate, and large-scale climate phenomena e.g.monsoons and El Niño Southern Oscillation. Prerequisite:Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts425.636 Regional Climate ChangeThis course looks at specific regions of the world under variousclimate change scenarios. The focus is on regional climatepatterns and how the global shifts will impact each regiondifferently. While regions around the world will be examined,the Chesapeake Bay region will receive particular focus.Prerequisite: Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts425.637 International Climate Change PolicyThis course focuses on the international frameworks forresponding to climate change. It includes a review of the historyof international responses to climate change, highlights thenegotiations—what is agreed, what is outstanding, and wherethe fault lines exist—and then examines efforts at integratingclimate change into various international institutions. Thecourse includes an examination of how climate change is likelyto affect the ability of countries to fulfill their internationalcommitments under other agreements. The course alsoexamines the role of a range of international organizationssuch as the World Trade Organization, the World IntellectualProperty Organization, regional bodies, international riverand lake basin organizations, the UN Security Council, and theUN High Commissioner for Refugees. Prerequisite: Science ofClimate Change and Its Impacts, Climate Change Policy Analysis425.638 Adaptation to Climate ChangeThis course considers the basic conceptual approaches foradaptation, trade-offs, challenges, and relevant institutionsfor dealing with the ongoing and anticipated future effects ofclimate change on water, biodiversity, coastal communities,agriculture, infrastructure, insurance, and other aspectsof natural resources and society. The course highlights thelinkages between science and policy, particularly how tomanage in light of significant uncertainty. Financing adaptationwill be covered in depth, but the course also examines a rangeof different approaches, ranging from market mechanisms toinsurance to regulatory approaches. Prerequisite: Science ofClimate Change and Its Impacts, Climate Change Policy Analysis425.639 International Institutions and Climate ChangeThis is a European-based course, enabling students to studywith staff from the key international institutions involved inclimate change policy making and implementation. Possiblelocations and organizations include UNFCCC secretariat (Bonn),the IUCN Environmental Law Center (Bonn), World TradeOrganization (Geneva), UNHCR (Geneva), Joint UNEP/OCHAEnvironment Unit (Geneva), the European Union (Brussels),UNEP’s Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics(Paris). Prerequisite: Science of Climate Change and Its Impacts,Climate Change Policy Analysisconstraints on the system, such as the need for reliability,affordability, and geographic differences in the system andconsumers requirements. The course will assess the strengthsand weaknesses of current and next generation technologiesexpected to transform our Nation’s electric infrastructure,e.g., smart grid, renewable and distributed systems, andsuperconductivity. Students will learn the complexity ofrenovating this 120-year old system and the promise it holds forthe future. Prerequisite: Energy Production Technologies, ClimateChange Policy AnalysisElectives from Environmental Sciences and Policy420.633 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)420.649 Strategic Management for Sustainability420.659 Management for Environmental Resultswith Performance-based Measurement420.656 Environmental Impact Assessment andDecision Methods420.657 Environmental Issues andCongressional Policymaking425.642: Offshore Wind, Ocean Energy, and Offshore GridInfrastructureThe course examines global offshore wind and ocean energyresources. Significant offshore wind developments areunderway in Europe, with further extensive offshore winddevelopments proposed for China, India, Japan and Korea.Ocean energy results from thermal energy from the sun, andmechanical energy from tides and waves. Offshore wind andocean energy technologies, resources and pilot projects arereviewed. Rights issuance, economic costs, environmentaland spatial planning, social acceptance, electricity tariffs,and regulatory regimes are examined for offshore wind andocean energy in Europe, North America and Asia. The offshoreelectricity grid infrastructure required to support offshorewind and ocean energy is also examined including: economiccosts, environmental and spatial planning, social acceptance,transmission tariffs, and regulatory regime. Throughoutthe course, there is an examination of global institutionsand initiatives for sustainable energy development and anyimplications for marine renewable energy.Electives from Other AAP Programs470.734 Energy, Vulnerability, and WarElectives from Other Johns Hopkins DivisionsEngineering for Professionals575.723 Sustainable Development and NextGeneration Buildings575.710 Financing Environmental Projects425.640 The Future of the US Electric System in a Carbon-Constrained WorldThe course looks at the future of the US electric system andthe influence of climate change on it. The class will explore theincreasing demands for low-carbon emissions, the need forincreased quantity and quality of electric power, cybersecurityrequirements, and other related issues. Class topics include

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 101Center for Advanced Governmental StudiesMA in Government, MA in Global Security Studies, MA in Public Management, MA in Government/MBA,Certificate for Nonprofit Managementgovernment.jhu.eduThe Johns Hopkins University Center for AdvancedGovernmental Studies (Center) encompasses a broadset of programs and initiatives designed to enhance theunderstanding of the role, function, and impact ofgovernment and the nonprofit sector. At the heart of theCenter are four Master of Arts degree programs: MA inGovernment, MA in Global Security Studies, MA inPublic Management, dual MA in Government/MBA,and Certificate in Nonprofit Management. In addition, theCenter is involved in a number of government and privatesector partnerships. Based at the Johns Hopkins Washington,DC Center in Dupont Circle, the Center serves as a forum forpolicy discussions and provides a venue for unbiased efforts toexpand knowledge of the various governmental components,how they interact, and how they comply with their mandatedaccountability in administering the affairs of state. Themission of all the Center’s degree programs and initiativesis to provide a strong foundation of knowledge upon whichinnovative policy programs and promising leaderscan develop.Program CommitteeBenjamin Ginsberg David Berman Professor of PoliticalScience, Director of the Center for the Study of AmericanGovernment, and Program ChairKathy Wagner Director of the Center for AdvancedGovernmental StudiesDorothea Israel WolfsonGovernment ProgramDirector of the MA inAriel Ilan Roth Director of the MA in Global SecurityStudies ProgramPaul Weinstein Jr. Director of the MA in PublicManagement ProgramMatthew A. Crenson Emeritus Professor of PoliticalScienceSteven DavidProfessor of Political ScienceGraduate DegreesThe graduate degree programs of the Center bring togethertheory and practice in the study of government and its impactsdomestically and abroad, while preparing individuals forleadership positions in the public and private sectors. At theCenter, students use their graduate studies to better informtheir professional work and find that their practical workexperience often augments their graduate studies. While ourdegree programs are designed as part-time studies, studentshave the option of accelerating their course of study byattending at a full-time pace.Robert H. Kargon Willis K. Shepard Professor of Historyof Science, Medicine, and TechnologyJohn Boland Professor Emeritus of Geography andEnvironmental Engineering, Program CoordinatorAlexander Rosenthal Assistant Director of the MA inGovernment ProgramRameez Abbas Program Coordinator of the MA inGlobal Security Studies ProgramJennifer Bachner Program Coordinator of the MA inGovernment ProgramStudiesGovernmentalPartnerships, Events, and PublicationsThe Center for Advanced Governmental Studies is involvedin a number of government and private sector partnerships.We welcome opportunities for collaborations and initiativesthat fit within the Center’s goals of educational exchange andworkshop/training efforts that further the understanding ofthe roles and functions of government.The Center has developed and instituted ongoing leadershipexchange programs between US federal executives and theircounterparts in China, Germany and other countries. Inaddition, the Center hosts special events, policy workshops,and summits with embassies, government agencies,Washington think tanks, and other organizations. A seriesof papers is published by the Center on topics that canhelp inform current policy debates. The most recent is“Government by Contract: Considering a Public ServiceEthics to Match the Reality of the ‘Blended’ Public Workforce”(governmentbycontract.jhu.edu).Char Mollison Coordinator of the Certificate inNonprofit Management ProgramInternational StudyThe Center for Advanced Governmental Studies at JHUoffers degree-seeking students opportunities for intensiveinternational study in the summer. The basic format istwo intensive course meetings and readings with Hopkinsprofessors before the students leave; spending one or two weeksabroad with classes about four and a half hours a day and fieldtrips or other exercises; and a research project or major paperdue after students return.Study abroad course options to date or planned are:England and Normandy: “Command and Leadership inModern War.” This study-abroad course brings students toLondon, England and Normandy, France for an explorationof leadership at all levels of war from the strategic to thesmall-unit tactical. The course also explores civil-militaryrelations and the role of civilian leadership in the developmentand execution of military plans. Alhough the course coverscommand and leadership in general, its focus is on the

102 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsAllied invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and the ensuingcampaign in France to provide particular cases in point.Students visit points of interest in London, and then travelto Portsmouth, England, a major port of the Royal Navywhich figured heavily in D-Day landings. In Portsmouth,the class embarks on overnight ferries across the Englishchannel toward Normandy, just as Allied troops did in 1944.The class will disembark in Caen, a major allied objective andsite of a complicated British-led battle. For the next few days,against the backdrop of Normandy’s idyllic countryside, theclass will tour the landing beaches and the key sites of theultimate Allied breakout, standing on the same ground as thecommanders in 1944 and discussing the decisions they madeand the influences acting upon them at the time.through field trips to Rome and other European capitals.Mexico: “Policymaking in the US and Latin American:Perceptions and Misconceptions” at CIDE University in MexicoCity. This course introduced students to major political trends inLatin America and the state of US relationships with countriesin the region. The course provided an overview of the historyof countries in the region and the US relationship with each.Classes in Mexico focused on Latin American integration,security, politics |and US- Latin American relations. Fieldtrips included visits to embassies, trips to meet with Mexicancongressional staff and key government agency staff. Culturaltrips included going to the “Bellas Artes,” the pyramids, and thehistorical downtown of Mexico City.GovernmentalStudiesIsrael: “Politics, Security and Culture in Israel.” Concerns oversecurity inform the politics and culture of Israel, but the politicsand culture of Israel have likewise shaped the way that Israelperceives its security challenges. The purpose of this coursewas to familiarize students with these mutually reinforcingdynamics, and help them understand the complexity ofinteracting with Israel and Israelis. In addition to three classsessions in Washington, DC, students spent one week in Israel.Through discussions with Palestinians and Israelis, mayorsand average citizens, members of Knesset and taxi drivers,they gained an understanding one of the most intractable andimportant conflicts of our time. The course pushed students toanalyze Israeli politics in detail, learning about the secular andreligious parties, the multiple cleavages within society, Israel’sinternal security politics and foreign relations, and above all,the core importance of territory and space.Belgium/Germany: “Environmental Governance, ClimateChange and Energy Security in Europe and America” at theUniversity of Leuven near Brussels, Belgium (with a twodaytrip to Berlin, Germany). The negotiations leading up tothe Copenhagen Accord at the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change in December 2009 provideda glimpse of what could be a new structure of world powerin which resource scarcity and energy security play anincreasingly central role. This course compared the Europeanand US approaches to climate change and internationalefforts to address it. The evolving nature of environmentalgovernance in Europe and the US also was explored from acomparative perspective. How energy security is defined andbeing pursued by countries such as Germany was examinedas well. Included field trips to the European parliament andregional committees to meet with European Union officialsand others involved in environmental policymaking. Theclass also traveled to Berlin, Germany to meet with Germanenvironmental policymakers addressing climate change andenergy security.Admission RequirementsIn addition to the materials and credentials required for allprograms, the Master of Arts in Government, the Master ofArts in Global Security Studies, the Master of Arts in PublicManagement, and the Certificate in Nonprofit Managementrequire:Credentials»»A grade point average of at least a minimum of 3.0 on a4.0 scale»»Minimum GPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission»»Particular interests and work experience will also beconsideredApplication Documents»»Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»Official undergraduate transcripts and graduatetranscripts from all institutions attended, not just thedegree granting institution(s)»»A current résumé»»Two letters of recommendation»»GRE is not required but will be considered if submitted»»A statement of purpose (1-2 pages) that explains theapplicant’s reasons for seeking admission and includesa plan of study addressing the applicant’s analyticalabilities and interest in studying the theory andpractice of government and politics.»»A writing sample or a 5-page, double-spaced essayon one of the following questionsItaly: “The US and the European Union: (EU) Allies, Partnersor Rivals?” at the SAIS-Bologna Center in Bologna Italy. Thiscourse analyzed, discussed, and debated the importance ofthe vast business, economic, political, and cultural relationsthat exist between the United States and the major Europeannations and between the United States and the EU. Theworld’s largest trade and investment partnership is betweenAmerican and European companies. The course looked at theinner workings of the EU and how the European Commissionmakes trade and foreign policy decisions. Students meet withEuropean commissioners and other high ranking EU officials

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 103MA in Government applicants please respond tothe following:“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internalcontrols on government would be necessary. In framing agovernment which is to be administered by men over men,the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable thegovernment to control the governed; and in the next placeoblige it to control itself.” —James Madison, Federalist 51In this well-known quote, Madison points toward theage-old problem of reconciling democracy and politicalpower. Discuss this problem in reference to some recentpolicy issues or political events, citing at least three references.MA in Global Security Studies applicants please respondto the following:“(America) goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy.She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all.”—John Quincy AdamsThis quote reflects the trends in American national securityfor much of the nation’s history. Are the implications that canbe drawn from the statement consistent with the demands ofAmerican national security in the 21st century? Discuss thisproblem in reference to some recent policy issues or politicalevents, citing at least three references.MA in Public Management applicants please respondto the following:“A memorandum is not written to inform the reader, but toprotect the writer.” —Former Secretary of State Dean AchesonPlease discuss whether you think the quote from formerSecretary Acheson is accurate or not and why?Certificate in Nonprofit Management applicants do notneed to submit a writing sample.StudiesGovernmental

104 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Arts in Governmentgovernment.jhu.eduCourse Requirements andConcentrations*»»Four core courses (includes Thesis courses)»»Eight elective courses»»Symposia (for more information visit advanced.jhu.edu/academic/government/symposia/index.html)For more information about core and elective courses, pleasesee the Course Descriptions below. Please note that not allelectives are available each semester.GovernmentalStudiesFor information on exact dates, times, locations, fees,and instructors for any term, students should consult theAdvanced Academic Programs Course Schedule (advanced.jhu.edu) available several months before each semester orterm begins. Courses are open only to students who meetenrollment requirements. All classes are held at the JohnsHopkins Washington, DC Center at 1717 MassachusettsAvenue, NW, close to Dupont Circle .CurriculumThe curriculum of the Johns Hopkins Master of Arts inGovernment Program is designed for working adult studentswho have specialized skills in a particular field and desirethe broader perspective necessary for leadership in politicsand administration. The courses are based on the latestscholarly and scientific knowledge, but emphasize theapplication of such knowledge to practical governmental,political, and policymaking problems of today. Classes aredesigned to maximize individual attention, encourage studentcontribution, build analytical skills, and provide the tools forengaging in original research. All of this leads to lively andstimulating seminar discussions and an enriching graduateschool experience. There is an active speaker and symposiacalendar of events as well, and students are required to attendtwo symposia events during each semester that they areenrolled in classes.Sequence of StudyElective courses may be taken in any order, but the core andrequired courses must be taken in this sequence: Governmentand Politics, Research and Thesis I, Research and Thesis II,and Research and Thesis III. Students cannot register for thesecourses out of order. In their first semester, students takethe core course, Government and Politics, which introducesstudents to the basic tenets of government and politics.Students should take the required courses, that is, Researchand Thesis I early in the program (i.e., as their third or fourthclass); and the third core class, Research and Thesis II shortlyafter. The final required course of the program is Research andThesis III, which students take after completing all other coreand required courses and electives.There are three concentrations offered in the GovernmentProgram for students choosing to specialize in one of thesespecific areas: Political Communication, Security Studies, andLegal Studies. The concentration in Political Communicationprovides students with the opportunity to study withpractitioners in the field: reporters, political operatives,journalists, and campaign and news and media professionals.The concentration in Security Studies covers the fundamentalsof administering and preserving American security. Theconcentration in Legal Studies provides students with anopportunity to better understand the interaction betweenpolitical and governmental institutions in the legal andcriminal justice system and related legal and ethical issues.Students may (but are not required to) identify a concentrationin one of the fields after completion of the core coursesStudents must complete the core course, Government andPolitics, eight electives, and the three required thesis courses,which include completion of the final thesis paper to beawarded an MA in Government.Thesis ProcessThe thesis is a portfolio of three papers which are thematicallylinked and written during the course of the student’s graduateschool career. The papers are accompanied by an introductorycritical comment of approximately 8-10 pages and a conclusionof similar length which both address the contribution thatthese papers make to the existing literature and furtheraddress the way in which the three papers are interrelated.Students are expected to have written the literature reviewfor their theses in the Government and Politics course priorto enrolling in Research and Thesis I. During Research andThesis I, students will study research and writing methodsin more depth and expand their literature review to write thefirst paper of their portfolio thesis. In Research and Thesis II,students will, under the supervision of the thesis instructor,write and revise the second and possibly third paper forsubmission that is appropriate for their thesis portfolio.Students have the option of taking 470.709 Introduction toQuantitative Research Methods instead of Research andThesis II with permission of the instructor. By the conclusionof Research and Thesis I and II, all students will have at leasttwo of their three required thesis papers completed. The thirdpaper should be well under way in Research and Thesis II,also, but it can be reworked and revised during the remaining* As of July 1, 2012, students are required to take twelve courses in order to graduate.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 105elective courses. Students will bring these three papers to theirfinal class of the program, Research and Thesis III. In thiscourse, students will work on any small revisions to the threepapers and write the critical comment that thematically linksthe three papers together. The thesis must be successfullydefended in order to graduate.470.721 Business Law and Corporations in theGlobal Economy470.727 Equality Law470.730 Intellectual Property LawCore Courses and Thesis470.602 Government and Politics in the United States470.850 Research and Thesis I470.852 Research and Thesis II OR470.709 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods(may be substituted, with permission of theinstructor)470.800 Research and Thesis IIIFor electives, see page 115.Political Communication ConcentrationSelect four470.609 Leadership Skills in the 21st Century470.615 Speechwriting: Theory and Practice470.622 Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Policymaking480.623 Political Communication: Campaigns470.626 Understanding the Media: Old and New470.638 Negotiating as a Leadership Skill470.652 Political Psychology470.657 Politics, Media and the Culture Wars470.735 Politics and the New Journalism470.737 The Media and Presidential Politics470.749 Changing News Cycles470.757 Nonfiction Writing and PoliticsSecurity Studies ConcentrationSelect fourNote: Any course offering in the MA in Global Security Studiescounts toward this concentration470.620 Environmental Policymaking in theGlobal Economy470.632 Defense Policy470.633 Analyzing Military Policy470.644 Democracy and Its Modern Critics470.655 Multinationals and Governments in theAge of Globalization470.661 Constitutional Law470.662 Theory and Politics of Terrorism470.697 Nuclear Weapons and US Foreign Policy470.711 Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy470.756 Fanaticism and the Islamic World470.762 US-Mexico Relations: Migration, Trade,and Organized CrimeStudiesGovernmental470.768 Nation Building as Security Policy406.670 Crisis ManagementLegal Studies Concentration470.610 American Political Thought470.616 Law of Public Institutions470.617 The Courts and Public Policy470.661 Constitutional Law470.674 Administrative Law470.705 The Majesty of the Law470.712 The American Civil Trial

106 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Arts in Government/MBADual Degree Program of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs andthe Carey Business Schoolgovernment.jhu.edu/mbaManagement education typically addresses the public andprivate sectors separately. Universities typically offer the MBAdegree for business leadership and the MA, MPP, or MPA forpublic sector management. The assumption is that managersworking in the public and private sectors are involved withcompletely different sets of issues and problems. The realityis that both face similar challenges, and managers frequentlymove from the public sector to the private sector and vice versa.GovernmentalStudiesThe MA in Government/MBA uniquely prepares individualsfor the combination of public and private sector responsibilitiesthey are likely to face during their careers. This programenables those working in government to expand theirknowledge and skills in business and management, preparingthem to take on leadership roles in nonprofit, public sector, orcommercial enterprises. Students in these degrees completeboth the professional managerial education requirementsof the MBA and the advanced disciplinary requirements ofa specialized MA in Government. Graduates of the JohnsHopkins MA in Government/MBA are capable of integratingrigorous scholarship with business acumen in bringing bothintellectual and strategic leadership to the complex challengesof management in government and business in today’sglobal economy.The MA in Government/MBA is designed with classschedules to accommodate working adults. All classes andprogram activities are conveniently located at Johns Hopkins’Washington, DC Center (near Dupont Circle). Classes are offeredin the evening or on Saturday so students do not need to breakstride in their careers to attend.Students who pursue the dual degree will take classes in theGovernment Program at the School of Arts and Sciences andin the MBA Program at the Carey Business School. They areassigned an advisor from each school who will over-see theircourse work. To earn the MA in Government/MBA studentsmust take nine classes in the Government Program and 20classes in the Carey Business School. Students working fulltime can take up to two courses a semester. Students who do notwork full time can take up to four courses a semester.Admission RequirementsPlease refer to the Center for Advanced Governmental Studiespage for specific admissions requirements for the MA inGovernment Program.Program InformationMA in Government AdvisingKathy Wagner202.452.1953MBA Program AdvisingIrene Edmond-Rosenberg410.234.9315ie@jhu.edu»»A statement of purpose (1-2 pages). The statement ofpurpose is the most important document the applicantis asked to submit. This statement should address theapplicant’s academic and professional goals.»»Official undergraduate transcripts»»International students must submit TOEFL scores and a“course-by-course” credential evaluation of your undergraduatetranscript performed by an outside evaluationservice.Note: Applicants to the dual degree program who meet specificconditions outlined by the Carey Business School may beeligible for a waiver of the GMAT. The GMAT is the desiredstandardized test for the Carey Business School. Contact Careydirectly for terms and conditions, carey.jhu.edu. The MS inGovernment does not currently require the GRE or GMAT.Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»GRE or GMAT*»»A current résumé»»Two letters of recommendation that verify professionaland/or academic accomplishments. Applicants must usethe AAP form.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 107CurriculumAll dual degree students are required to completethe following:MA in Government Courses1. Proseminar: Essentials of Public and PrivateManagement2. Government and Politics in the USDual degree students must take an additional seven courses inthe Government Program.Although not required, the following MA in Governmentcourses are recommended electives for students in the dualdegree program:»»Law of Public Institutions»»Political Institutions and the Policy Process»»Budgetary Process»»Presidential Policymaking»»Multinationals and Government in the Age ofGlobalization»»Negotiating as Leadership Skill»»Government by Contracts»»Business Law and Corporations in the Global Economy»»State Politics and Policymaking»»Influence and Impacts of Non-Profits»»Principles of Non-Profit Management»»Trade and Security»»Government, Banking, and the Financial System»»Economics, Interdependence, and Security»»The Global Economic Crisis»»Interests Groups, Lobbying, and Policymaking»»Leadership Skills in the 21st Century»»Intellectual Property Law»»Research and Thesis I, II (this course is required forMA/MBA students who write a master’s thesis)»»Thesis (optional for MA in Government/MBAcandidates but strongly recommended; MA/MBAstudents who successfully complete and defend theirthesis will be awarded Honors at graduation)8. Business Law9. Finance and Capital Markets10. Information Systems11. Customer Driven Marketing12. Leading Organizations13. Operations Management14. Global Strategy15. Accounting & Financial Reporting16. Strategic Management capstone course (16 weeks)17. Elective18. Elective19. Elective20. Strategic ManagementSome of these courses can be waived with replacement ifthe student passes a waiver exam or has taken an equivalentgraduate-level class in the last three years with a B or better.For information on specific courses see the MBA catalog.For electives, see page 115.StudiesGovernmentalStudents wishing to earn a concentration may take afourth elective. Concentrations are offered in PoliticalCommunication, Security Studies, and Legal Studies.To earn a concentration, students must take four classesin that subject area. For details on these concentrations anda full list of classes and descriptions see the AAP coursecatalog or web site: advanced.jhu.edu.MBA CoursesAll dual degree students are required to complete the followingMBA courses:1. Negotiation2. Decision Models3. Statistical Analysis4. Business Communication5. The Firm & the Macroeconomy6. Economics for Decision Making7. Ethics & Humanity

108 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Arts in Global Security Studiesglobal-security.jhu.eduCourse Requirements*»»Four core courses»»Five elective courses»»Three required thesis module courses»»Symposia (for more information visit advanced.jhu.edu/academic/government/symposia/index.html)For more information about core, thesis module, and electivecourses, please see the Course Descriptions below. Please notethat not all courses are available each semester.GovernmentalStudiesFor information on exact dates, times, locations, fees, andinstructors for any term, students should consult theAdvanced Academic Programs Course Schedule (advanced.jhu.edu) available several months before each semester orterm begins. Courses are open only to students who meetenrollment requirements. All classes are held at the JohnsHopkins Washington, DC Center at 1717 MassachusettsAvenue, NW, close to Dupont Circle.CurriculumThe curriculum of the Johns Hopkins Master of Arts in GlobalSecurity Studies is designed for working adult students whoare looking to expand their expertise in the challenges ofsecurity in the 21st century with an eye to developing theperspective necessary to lead the formation of policy in thisimportant area.Courses draw from the best in academia and policymakingin order to offer students the cutting edge in intellectualpreparedness for meeting the multifaceted challengesof attaining security in an age of complex economicinterdependence, global energy and environmental challenges,and enhanced military vulnerability.Classes are designed to maximize individual attention,encourage student contribution, build analytical skills, andprovide the tools for engaging in original research.Sequence of StudyStudents must take the core course, American NationalSecurity in the 21st Century (470.606) in their first semester.Students should take Research and Thesis I early in theprogram (i.e., in their second or third semester). Research andThesis II should follow shortly after. The final required courseof the program is Research and Thesis III, which students takeafter completing all other core courses and electives. The othercores and elective courses may be taken in any order.In addition to American National Security, there are threeother core classes. Each reflects a key dimension of globalsecurity: strategic studies, economic security, and energy andenvironmental security. Students must also take five electivecourses from the list below.Students may (but are not required to) pursue an area ofconcentration in one of the fields listed below. An area ofconcentration requires that at least four of the elective coursesbe from the list approved for that concentration. All area ofconcentration courses also count as general electives forstudents not pursuing an area of concentration.Thesis ProcessThe thesis is a portfolio of three papers that are thematicallylinked and written during the course of the student’s graduateschool career. The papers are accompanied by an introductorycritical comment of approximately 8-10 pages which elaborateson the contribution that these papers make to the existingliterature and further addresses the way in which the threepapers are interrelated.During Research and Thesis I, students will study researchand writing methods and write the first paper of their thesisportfolio. In Research and Thesis II, students will, underthe supervision of the thesis instructor, write and revisethe second and possibly third paper for submission that isappropriate for their thesis portfolio. By the conclusion ofResearch and Thesis I and II, all students will have at leasttwo of their three required thesis papers completed. The thirdpaper should be well under way in Research and Thesis II,also, but it can be reworked and revised during the remainingelective courses. Students will bring these three papers totheir final class of the program, Research and Thesis III. Inthis course, students will work on any revisions to the threepapers and write the critical comment that thematically linksthe three papers together. The thesis must be successfullydefended in order to graduate.Core Courses470.606 American National Security in the 21st Century470.605 Global Political Economy470.692 Military Strategy and National Policy470.773 Energy and Environmental Security OR470.734 Energy, Vulnerability and War* As of July 20, 2012, students are required to take twelve courses in order to graduate.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 109Thesis Courses470.851 Research and Thesis I: Global Security Studies470.853 Research and Thesis II: Global Security Studies OR470.709 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods(with permission from instructor)470.804 Research and Thesis III: Global Security StudiesSample Concentration CoursesStudents may (but are not required to) pursue an area ofconcentration in one of the fields listed below. A complete listof concentration courses is available on our website.Strategic Studies Concentration470.704 Strategies in Insurgent and Asymmetric Warfare470.711 Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy470.731 Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Theoryand Practice470.733 US Security Policy in the Middle East470.740 Conflict and Security in Cyberspace470.743 Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control &Non-Proliferation in a Changing World470.764 From Information Warfare to Information Power470.797 Special Operations in a Strategic Context470.785 The American Way of WarEconomic Security Concentration470.630 Government, Banking and the Financial System470.655 Multinationals and Governments in the Age ofGlobalization470.738 The Global Economic Crisis470.744 Trade and Security470.761 Ruling the 21st Century: Economic Success,Military Strength, and the Rise and Fall of Powers470.765 The Tools of Economic Diplomacy470.766 Economic Growth: The Politics of Developmentin Asia, Africa and Beyond470.771 Climate Change Economics440.636 Economics of DefenseEnergy and Environmental Security Concentration420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis420.657 Environmental Issues and CongressionalPolicymaking470.755 Environmental Governance, Climate Changeand Energy Security in Europe and America470.770 Transatlantic Learning: Lessons from EuropeanEnergy and Environmental Policy470.771 Climate Change Economics470.734 Energy, Vulnerability and War470.777 China & America: An Introduction to Comparative,Global Environmental Governance470.781 Development of Climate, Energy andSecurity Plans470.792 Understanding, Adapting & Responding toClimate ChangeSample ElectivesThese courses count toward the degree but not to any area ofconcentration. This is not a comprehensive list of electives;rather a sampling. All 470 courses count for the GSS electiverequirement.470.607 Understanding US-Pakistan Security Relations470.653 Contemporary Russian Politics470.663 Administering Homeland Security470.666 Aristotle in the Atomic Age: Classic PoliticalThinkers & Contemporary International Relations470.676 Understanding Islamist Terrorism470.678 Governing in Mexico and America: Trade,Migration and Security470.700 Islamic Fundamentalism470.709 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods470.708 Public Diplomacy and Arab Public Opinion470.725 China and America: Governance Alternativesfor the 21st Century470.739 Communications and Emergency Management470.741 Democracy, Elections and US Foreign Policy470.746 Understanding Contemporary Iran470.762 US-Mexico Relations: Migration, Trade, &Organized Crime470.768 Nation-building as Security Policy470.779 Political and Security Issues in the Middle East470.784 Politics, Culture and Security in Israel470.794 US Foreign Policy in Asia: The Rise of ChinaCourse DescriptionsCore CoursesThe four core courses provide an overview of the themesaddressed by the Global Security Studies degree and thethesis module courses teach the methodology of socialscientific inquiry. As noted above, students are required totake American National Security in the 21st Century (470.606)in their first semester. Research and Thesis I: Global SecurityStudies should be taken in the second semester of study.Other cores and electives may be distributed as fits with thestudent’s schedule.470.606 American National Security in the 21st CenturyThis class explores the complex global political environment inwhich the United States pursues its interests. The purpose ofthe class is to provide an overview of the political, economic,social and environmental challenges which shape andconstrain the policy options available to decision makers.Topics explored include terrorism, WMD, conventionalthreats, civil war, economic stability and more.470.605 Global Political EconomyThis class provides students with the tools to understandthe international political economy. In the introductorysessions, students will become familiar with the ideas of theprincipal theorists who have shaped IPE, from Adam Smiththrough to the present day. Next, students will apply thistheoretical background and explore the most pressing issuesin the contemporary global economy, including internationalmonetary economics, financial markets, world trade anddevelopment. This course has no prerequisites.StudiesGovernmental

110 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs470.692 Military Strategy and National Policy“War is the extension of politics by other means.” This courseaims to understand how and why states use force in pursuitof their national interest. This class will study the classicaltheories of warfare, including Clausewitz and Sun Tzu. Casestudies in warfare from the 19th and 20th centuries willbe used to develop a model of how states have traditionallyused war to accomplish their political aims. In addition,the technological and political shifts of the last decadewill be explored to determine what they imply about howstates can and will use force in the future as a part of theircomprehensive national security policies.470.773 Energy and Environmental SecurityThis course surveys the multiple and overlapping aspectsof energy security and environmental security. The mainemphasis is on how increased competition for environmentaland energy resources threaten international security andhow these threats should be mitigated. Throughout thecourse neoliberal and geopolitical approaches to energy andenvironmental security are used to better understand the risksand opportunities involved in an era of increasing scarcity.Thesis Courses470.851 Research and Thesis I: Global Security StudiesThe goal of this class is to provide an introduction to researchmethods in the security studies and international relationsfields. Students will work closely with the instructor torefine their thesis topic, develop their research design andmethodology, and compile their research. By the end of thecourse, students will have completed the first paper of theirthesis portfolio.GovernmentalStudies470.853 Research and Thesis II: Global Security StudiesIn this course students will work closely with the instructor tocomplete the second paper of the thesis portfolio and to makesubstantial headway on the third paper of the portfolio as well.Students must pass Research and Thesis I before enrollingin this course. Students may enroll in 470.709, Introductionto Quantitative Research Methods instead of Research andThesis II with the permission of the instructor.470.804 Research and Thesis III: Global Security StudiesThe purpose of this class is for students to complete theirthesis portfolio, revise all papers to final form and craft theintroduction and conclusion to their thesis. The class alsoprepares students for the public defense of their thesis.Elective CoursesElectives need to be chosen in consultation with the student’sadvisor and should accommodate professional and/or personalgoals. Students may also consider and take up to two of therelevant offerings of the School of Public Health, the School ofAdvanced International Studies, and of other programs in theSchool of Arts and Sciences.For electives, see page 115.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 111Master of Arts in Public Managementpublicmanagement.jhu.eduCourse Requirements»»Four core courses»»Seven elective courses»»Capstone»»Symposia (for more information visit advanced.jhu.edu/academic/government/symposia/index.html)For more information about core and elective courses, pleasevisit publicmanagement.jhu.edu. Please note that not allcourses are available each semester.For information on exact dates, times, locations, fees, andinstructors for any term, students should consult the AdvancedAcademic Programs Course Schedule (advanced.jhu.edu)available several months before each semester or term begins.Courses are open only to students who meet enrollmentrequirements. All classes are held at the Johns HopkinsWashington, DC Center at 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,close to Dupont Circle. Some courses are offered online.Please see the website for a comprehensive list of approvedelective courses.CurriculumThe MA in Public Management combines rigorous academicsand strategic skills to meet the challenges of government andpolicymaking in the 21st Century.While empowering students to be strategic, the program alsoeducates them in the fundamentals of public management:financial management, policy analysis, tax and budget policy,and public administration. Students learn to apply the latesttheory, scientific findings, and new management methods tohelp solve real-world governance and policy issues.The curriculum is designed for working professionals ingovernment and the nonprofit sector. Courses may be takenat a full- or part-time pace. At a time when governments andnonprofits at all levels are expected to do more with less, goodmanagement is essential. This innovative degree recognizesthe interdependence of governmental and nonprofit sectorsand their common ground in mission-driven performance.The program prepares emerging leaders to face complexmanagement challenges of today. Students will gain anappreciation for these issues through their core courses andtheir electives. Twelve courses, including a Capstone project,are necessary to complete the degree.Sequence of StudyStudents must take the core course Public Policy and thePolicy Process in their first semester. Students are stronglyencouraged to complete the other core course requirement asearly in their program of study. The final required course ofthe program is the Capstone for Public Management, whichstudents should only take in their final semester.Program AdvisingPaul Weinsteinpweinst3@jhu.edu202.663.5923CapstoneThe Capstone project enables students to apply and synthesizetheir knowledge, develop expertise on a topic related to publicmanagement, work closely with experts in the field, andimprove professional writing and presentation skills.In the semester prior to taking the Capstone course andconducting the project, students identify a project topic andmentor. The mentor may be a faculty member teaching in theprogram, a supervisor from the student’s place of work, or anexpert with appropriate credentials.Core Courses and CapstoneAll students must take one of the following courses:470.695 Proseminar: Essentials of Public andPrivate Management OR470.709 Introduction to Quantitative ResearchMethods OR470.736 Principles of Nonprofit ManagementAll students must take the following four courses:470.608 Public Policy and the Policy Process470.627 Financial Management and Analysis in thePublic Sector470.631 Economics for Public Decision Making470.860 Capstone for Public ManagementStudiesGovernmental

112 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudiesElectivesElectives need to be chosen in consultation with the student’sadvisor and should accommodate professional and/or personalgoals. Students may also consider and take up to two of therelevant offerings of the School of Public Health, the School ofAdvanced International Studies, and of other programs in theSchool of Arts and Sciences.Sample Electives470.612 Bureaucratic Politics470.613 Political Theory and Social Policy470.616 Law of Public Institutions470.618 Congressional Policymaking470.619 State Politics and Policymaking470.620 Environmental Policymaking in theGlobal Economy470.621 Public Policy and Participatory Government470.629 The Politics of Health Care Policy470.630 Government, Banking, and theFinancial System470.632 Defense Policy470.634 Foreign Policy in the Age of Global Terrorism470.635 Presidential Policymaking470.638 Negotiating as a Leadership Skill470.641 Government by Contract: The 20th CenturyReform of American Government, Its Legacy,and the Future470.645 The Budgetary Process470.646 Social Welfare Policy470.663 Administering Homeland Security470.667 The Administrative State:How Washington Regulates470.673 Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration470.674 Administrative Law470.684 Legislative Language and Policymaking470.688 Political Institutions and the Policy Process470.706 Federalism: The Dynamic Interplay Betweenthe States and Capitol Hill470.709 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods470.726 Education Policy and Federalism470.727 Equality Law470.728 Influence and Impact of Nonprofits470.729 The Presidency and Congress470.730 Intellectual Property Law470.753 Problems in State and Local Government:Can They Be Fixed?470.754 Global Climate Change and US Energy Security470.771 Climate Change Economics470.773 Energy and Environmental Security470.774 Nonprofit Governance and Executive Leadership470.778 Federal Contracting Law470.791 Medicine, Society, and the Transformation ofHealth Care in AmericaCourse DescriptionsCore CoursesStudents must take 4 core courses plus the CapstoneAll students must complete one of the following three courses:470.695 Proseminar: Essentials of Public and PrivateManagementThe purpose of the class is to help equip students to operateeffectively in both the public and private sectors. The class willcover three major topics: (1) an overview of managing publicand private organizations, with special attention to theirdiffering missions, capabilities, and environments, (2) a surveyof important relationships between the public and privatesectors, and (3) the need for improved coordination betweenthe public and private sectors to achieve important publicpurposes. Students will be encouraged to make the course aninteractive one and to share their personal knowledge in thecontext of the issues discussed. Students will be expected tocomplete a significant paper on a relevant topic approved bythe instructor.470.709 Introduction to Quantitative Research MethodsSolutions to both political and policy problems increasinglyrequire an understanding of how to analyze data. Campaignscollect data to identify potential supporters and donors.Government agencies analyze data to evaluate programs.Research organizations use data to support their policypositions. This course will provide you with the knowledgeand skills needed to perform a cutting-edge statistical analysis.You will learn how to design and test regression models usingStata, an incredibly powerful and widely-used statisticalsoftware package. The focus of the course will be on usingstatistical methods in an applied manner. We will concentrateon using statistics to answer political and policy questions,not on the underlying mathematical theories. There is noprerequisite; only an interest in and commitment to learningquantitative methods are required.470.736 Principles of Nonprofit ManagementSuccessful nonprofits need to have strong managementsystems in place in order to assure quality programs forservice and impact. The systems include management offinances, human resources (including volunteers), physicalplant and equipment, information technology, marketing,performance measures and other aspects of operations.The course will help the student understand the currentthinking regarding “best practices” in managing andimproving nonprofit organizations and appreciate theinterplay of environmental and organizational factorsthat influence managerial decision-making. Many of theprinciples we recommend as “best practice” can be applied tonongovernmental organizations in other countries that haveto adjust to changing donor interests and requirements or dealwith public attitudes toward non-state actors.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 113All Students must complete each of the following four courses:470.608 Public Policy and the Policy ProcessThis course is designed to introduce students to the publicpolicy making process, to the basics of policy analysis, andto the substance of some of today’s major policy debates. Thefirst half of the course focuses on establishing a framework inwhich to analyze public policy formulation within the UnitedStates. The class also review s the tools for developing andimplementing policy. The second half of the course turns topolicy analysis of some critical contemporary issues. Buildingon earlier readings, we will study current debates in economic/tax policy, education, health care, social security, and nationalsecurity.470.627 Financial Management and Analysis in thePublic SectorThe basic tools for financial management and analysis arecovered in this course with a focus on those aspects that will:1) provide needed skills to students planning careers in publicand nonprofit organizations and 2) provide those working forgovernment with tools to evaluate nonprofit and private sectororganizations with which they interact. Topics covered includelegal and audit requirements for financial reporting includingFASB, GASB and disclosure laws and other legal requirementsrelated to nonprofit finance, including intermediate sanctionslegislation, and state, federal registration requirements. Thecourse will also address reading and interpreting financialstatements and assessing financial health through suchmeasures as ratio analysis. The students will learn aboutbasic management tools such as policies for internal controls,investments, purchasing and procurement and basic analyticaltools such as cash flow projections, overhead and indirectcosts, budgeted deficits, depreciation, and valuation ofproperty.470.631 Economics for Public Decision MakingThis course provides a basic understanding of macroandmicro-economics. Students will be given a survey ofconventional economic theory and asked to think criticallyabout when markets function properly versus whengovernment interventions are necessary to achieve desiredoutcomes. Students will also learn how to apply economicthinking to a number of public policy areas including taxation,entitlement spending, environmental/energy policy, monetarypolicy, and economic stimulus.StudiesGovernmental470.860 Capstone for Public ManagementThe Capstone seminar is the culmination of the M.A. in PublicManagement and is where students will integrate and buildon their previous coursework in the program to apply it to “realworld” public policy and management problems. Students willidentify and analyze a management or policy issue or problemand propose a solution during this semester long seminar. Thisoriginal work can be for the organization or agency for whichthe student works or for a hypothetical organization, but isan opportunity to apply tools to the particular needs of anorganization and implement project planning. The Capstonecan be a case study of a management issue or another piece ofanalytical work such as a strategic planFor electives, see page 115.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 115Elective CoursesGovernment Studies, Global Security Studies, and Public Management470.607 Understanding US- Pakistan Security RelationsThe United States has provided over $20 billion in aid toPakistan since 2002, but US- Pakistan relations are attheir most precarious point in a decade. The relationshipis characterized by contradictions and dilemmas, and thestakes are high, as Pakistan is home to the world’s mostinsecure nuclear arsenal. It is also a hideout for al-Qaedaand other extremist groups that seek to attack the UnitedStates and derail US efforts in Afghanistan. This course willassess the future of US- Pakistan relations by analyzing theopportunities and constraints that shape them. It provides anin-depth tour of Pakistan’s domestic and international politics.On the domestic side, we will examine its political institutions,civil-military relations, ethnic and regional conflicts, and therole of religion in government. On the international side, wewill consider Pakistan’s relations with India, the conflict inKashmir, the role of Afghanistan in its security considerations,and regional balances of power between Pakistan, India andChina. Throughout, we will pay particular attention to theimplications of these complex dynamics for US foreignpolicy in the region470.608 Public Policy and the Policy ProcessThis course is designed to introduce students to the publicpolicy making process, to the basics of policy analysis, andto the substance of some of today’s major policy debates.The first half of the course focuses on establishing aframework in which to analyze public policy formulationwithin the United States. The class also reviews the tools fordeveloping and implementing policy. The second half of thecourse turns to policy analysis of some critical contemporaryissues. Building on earlier readings, we will study currentdebates in economic/tax policy, education, health care, socialsecurity, and national security.470.609 Leadership Skills in the 21st CenturyThis course will assist leaders in identifying their personalapproach to leadership; provide tips on motivating staffby building trusting relationships and shoring up theircredibility; suggest influence and persuasion strategies thatleaders need to employ when working with bosses, colleagues,direct reports, and critical stakeholders, including fundingagencies; develop strategies to build effective work teams; andconsider approaches to monitor organizational performancein an ongoing fashion.470.610 American Political ThoughtAmerica is, as one political scientist famously termed it, thefirst new nation, one dedicated to the principles of naturalright and equality. This course focuses on the development ofthese principles of equality and liberty, beginning with thefounding period and ending with the “rebirth of freedom” atthe close of the Civil War. The course will examine the manycrises along the way toward the realization of America’sprinciples, from the early debates over federalism and slavery,to the crisis of nullification, to the Civil War. Other themeswill also be examined, including the development of Americancharacter and democratic culture. We will study these themesthrough an examination of primary source materials. Theseprimary readings are organized using categories from classicpolitical philosophy to cast light on the ideals of Americandemocracy: we will begin with the vision of the lawgivers,then move on to the philosophic perspective of an earlystudent of American democracy, Alexis de Tocqueville. We willspend several classes analyzing the speeches of the statesman,Lincoln, before concluding with the views of America’s poet,Mark Twain.470.611 American Conservative Political ThoughtThis course examines the different strands of Americanconservative political thought. Readings from Edmund Burke,Leo Strauss, Michael Oakeshott, Russell Kirk, T.S. Eliot,Friedrich Hayek, and others help students to delineate theintellectual foundations of modern conservative thought.Students focus on the trajectory of American conservativepolitical thought from the founding to the present andcompare Southern conservative, neoconservative, religiousconservative, and libertarian writers.470.612 Bureaucratic PoliticsFormerly Politics Inside the Administrative StateThis course investigates the politics of organizationalmanagement in the federal executive establishment. Topicsinclude administrative history, public law, the co-managershipof the president and Congress, the role of central managerialagencies, the worldview of agency chiefs, governmentcorporations and enterprises, third-party management,quasi-governmental institutions, and current issues ofconcern to the management of the federal bureaucracy.470.613 Political Theory and Social PolicyFormerly Social Justice and Social PolicyThis course examines the long-standing controversies inpolitical theory—such as need, equality, fairness, personalresponsibility, the family, and the role of government, themarket, and voluntary organizations—and their expressionin contemporary American social policy. Thinkers exploredinclude Max Weber, Milton Friedman, John Rawls, SheldonWolin, and Lawrence Mead. Policy areas examined includewelfare reform, “compassionate conservatism,” “faith-basedinitiatives,” and “living-wage” campaigns. The course providesstudents with an intellectual framework for understandingthe theoretical and political dimensions of contemporarysocial policy.470.614 American Liberal Political ThoughtThis course examines the development of American liberalism,beginning with its intellectual foundation in 17th-centuryEurope and ending with contemporary American liberalthought. Readings are from John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau,Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, John Stuart Mill, WoodrowWilson, John Dewey, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Martin LutherKing Jr., John Rawls, Betty Friedan, Ronald Dworkin, andothers. Students consider what it means to be a “liberal” today.StudiesGovernmental

116 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs470.615 Speechwriting: Theory and PracticeThe theory and practice of speechwriting are the focus of ourstudy of the great political speeches of all time and especiallythose of the American political tradition. We will examine thecontent, structure, and purpose of high rhetoric ranging fromPericles to Solzhenitsyn, from Abraham Lincoln, FrederickDouglass, and Franklin D. Roosevelt to contemporarypoliticians. Based on their knowledge of the best models,students will draft and deliver their own speeches.470.616 Law of Public InstitutionsSince laws determine the missions of federal departmentsand agencies and their ability to carry out these missions, itis crucial that students of American government have a solidunderstanding of these laws. Focusing on specific institutionsand cases, students become familiar with major laws,regulations, procedures, judicial decisions, and their practicalconsequences for the operation of the federal government.Students also investigate the relationship of government tothe private sector.470.620 Environmental Policymaking in the Global EconomyFormerly Environmental Law and PoliticsGovernments and companies around the world are changingthe ways in which they address environmental protection. Inthe United States, the costly and burdensome implementation ofthe command-and-control system of environmental regulationdevised in the 1970s continues to spur innovative alternatives.These alternatives rely on “beyond compliance” incentives forbusinesses and mechanisms to conserve government resourceswhile reaping measurable environmental benefits. Studentsin this course examine the different policy approaches beingtaken domestically and internationally and determine if theyare sufficient to address the environmental issues posing thegreatest challenges to the planet. Problems investigated includeclimate change and chemical risks in our food, water, andworkplace. Pollution prevention and sustainable developmentprograms, such as the voluntary ISO 14000 environmentalmanagement standards, are examined. The impact of the“greening” of the global economy on general business practicesand public policy responses is also assessed.GovernmentalStudies470.617 The Courts as Agents of ChangeAmericans traditionally have viewed the courts as—in thewords of a constitutional scholar—“the least dangerous branchof government.” They are seen as reflectors, not agents, ofchange. But in an age of government downsizing, the role ofthe courts bears renewed examination. Students explore thehistorical and philosophical roots for the notion that Americancourts, and the lawyers who appear before them, can and shouldmake law and policy, and the alternatives to this function.Students consider prominent areas of public policy that havebeen shaped by the courts. Such areas include public policyregarding civil rights, family and domestic law, environmentaland safety regulation, and the regulation of business andcommerce. At the end of the course, students are asked toevaluate the implications of the courts’ involvementin important current policy issues such as the regulation ofthe tobacco and computer industries.470.618 Congressional PolicymakingThis course deals with the origins of legislation and how billsare processed through subcommittee, committee, and flooractivities. Students are introduced to the many variables thatinfluence the progress of a given bill. Students discuss Houseand Senate leadership and the ways in which congressionalleaders contribute to overall policy outcomes.470.619 State Politics and PolicymakingThis course provides an introduction to the form and function ofstate governments around the United States and the issues theyare currently facing. During the semester, the course exploresthe interplay between the US Congress and state legislatures,the ways in which policies enacted by state government impactour daily lives, and the intricacies of the political process atthe state level. Special emphasis will be placed on key issuescurrently being debated in many state capitals pertainingto gay marriage, gambling, health care, higher education,transportation infrastructure and the environment. A trip tothe Maryland General Assembly to meet with the governorand legislative leaders might be arranged.470.621 Public Policy and Participatory GovernmentThe drive toward greater participation in our democracycontinues. More openness in the administrative process hasresulted in more openness in the policymaking system. Citizensuits, increased use of referenda, and right-to-know legislationhave had consequences in each of the branches of government.Students in this course are introduced to the historicalbackground of participatory democracy. They then explorethe specific kinds of participation possible in the moderntechnological age. Case studies of policy areas such as healthcare and environmental protection help to assess what moreparticipation and more public access mean for the policyprocess and our system of representative democracy.470.622 Interest Groups, Lobbying, and PolicymakingThis course examines the role of interest groups in Americanpolitics and how they seek to influence public policymaking.The media and many Washington observers believe interestgroups and lobbyists exert too much influence; many politicalscientists take an opposite view. This course weighs eachposition. Other topics include the role of PACs and grassrootsprograms; the tactics and techniques employed by Washingtonlobbyists; the influence of foreign interests; recent lobbyingreforms and the need, if any, for further reform.470.623 Program Development and EvaluationA major goal of this course is to help students become moreproficient in recognizing, evaluating, and encouraging thekinds of benefits or outcomes intended by our society’s varietyof nonprofit and public programs. We will examine four majortypes of programs: those serving individuals, those servingcommunities, those serving networks or systems, and thoseserving other organizations. We will explore the role of cultureand context in choosing particular approaches to evaluation andalso the purposes and uses of evaluation, the essential elementsof an evaluation inquiry, and ways to communicate and useevaluation results. We will explore the variety of quantitativeand qualitative strategies useful for evaluating progress.Students can expect to become more proficient in discussingissues of nonprofit and public “program effectiveness,” andstrategies for improving nonprofit and public program designs.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 117470.624 Business and Human Rights in the Global EconomyCorporations operating around the world today are findingtheir overseas business practices subject to greater scrutinyfrom human rights and other civil society groups and, attimes, national governments and international organizationsas well. An understanding of, and strategy for addressing,the implications of this changing business environment iscritical to those making policy decisions within corporations,nongovernmental groups, and many parts of government.This course will examine the different facets of the evolvingrelationship between business, civil society, and governmentwith an eye toward identifying ways to respond effectively tonew policy challenges.470.625 Resource Development and MarketingThe goal of this course is to prepare future nonprofitleaders and board members with the international resourcedevelopment and marketing fundamentals that help everynonprofit thrive. The course focuses on how to create andnurture an organizational culture where everyone on thestaff and board understands, embraces and acts on his orher role in developing strategic relationships with funders,potential funders, and media professionals. You will gainan understanding of the process, the metrics that drive theprocess, and the milestone markers that lead to success. Youwill explore how to develop a board and/or cadre of volunteerswho give generously, share expertise freely, connect you to theright government officials and media leaders, and invite othersto join them. Data driven decision making and all aspectsof fund development, marketing and communications willbe woven throughout the course. Led by an internationallyrecognized practitioner, consultant and master teacher, thecourse will use scenarios, discussion, social media, audio andvideo clips so that you will walk away with the knowledge youneed to secure private and government funding, and socialcapital as a CEO, senior staff member, board chair or member,and the confidence to do it all well.470.626 Understanding the MediaNo one who works inside the beltway, whether in governmentor the private sector, can escape the impact of the mass media.This course helps students understand the role and practicesof the news media. It teaches critical skills in analyzingand interpreting the news and in assessing its impact ongovernment and public policy. Students explore media ethicsand First Amendment issues and hear from several guestlecturers who share their expertise.470.627 Financial Management and Analysis in the Public SectorThe basic tools for financial management and analysis arecovered in this course with a focus on those aspects that will:1) provide needed skills to students planning careers in publicand nonprofit organizations and 2) provide those working forgovernment with tools to evaluate nonprofit and private sectororganizations with which they interact. Topics covered includelegal and audit requirements for financial reporting includingFASB, GASB and disclosure laws and other legal requirementsrelated to nonprofit finance, including intermediate sanctionslegislation, and state, federal registration requirements. Thecourse will also address reading and interpreting financialstatements and assessing financial health through suchmeasures as ratio analysis. The students will learn aboutbasic management tools such as policies for internal controls,investments, purchasing and procurement and basic analyticaltools such as cash flow projections, overhead and indirectcosts, budgeted deficits, depreciation, and valuation ofproperty.670.628 Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions and theGeneral Election: The 2008 Road to the White HouseStudents in this course gain a practical understanding ofthe election process. Logistical issues to be explored includethe campaign structure, hierarchy, field operations, precinctorganization, scheduling, advance, voter targeting, andbudgets. Students come to appreciate the importance ofcampaign financing, contemporary advertising techniques,the manipulation of the press, and the increasing power ofcampaign consultants. Course materials distinguish betweenlocal and national campaigns and discuss the impact of trends,issues, and ideology, as well as the relationship betweencampaigning and public policy. The complexity of the processis demonstrated by dissecting a number of recent campaigns.470.629 The Politics of Health Care PolicyThis course introduces students to the political actors andinfluences that determine the nature of health care policy.Particular emphasis is placed upon the following areas: thedebate over public versus private provision of health care;the availability of health insurance; health promotion; harmreduction; the role of alternative and complementary medicine;and proposed reforms to the current system, from adoptionof a so-called “single payer” system to medical and healthsavings accounts. The obesity epidemic is featured as a realtime case study in the interaction between science and politics.To improve their ability to perform comparative analysis,students are introduced to other nations’ health care systems.Particular emphasis is placed upon Canada’s Medicare systemand the United Kingdom’s National Health Service.470.630 Government, Banking, and the Financial SystemFormerly Government and the Credit MarketsSupport for credit markets is one of government’s mostimportant responsibilities. Yet few appreciate the scale of thegovernment’s involvement. This course examines policy toolsthe federal government uses to improve the performanceof financial markets and enhance the flow of credit to servepublic purposes. Students focus on the commercial bankingsystem, federal deposit insurance, the Federal ReserveSystem and monetary policy; specialized lenders such asthrift institutions and government-sponsored enterprises;and federal loan and loan guarantee programs for housing,education, agriculture, and business. Topics also includethe balance between the public sector and private financialinstitutions and the appropriate role of government in today’sfluid economy.470.631 Economics for Public Decision MakingThis course provides a basic understanding of macroandmicro-economics. Students will be given a survey ofconventional economic theory and asked to think criticallyabout when markets function properly versus whengovernment interventions are necessary to achieve desiredoutcomes. Students will also learn how to apply economicthinking to a number of public policy areas including taxation,entitlement spending, environmental/energy policy, monetarypolicy, and economic stimulus.StudiesGovernmental

118 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudies470.632 Defense PolicyToday’s military is undergoing dramatic transitions fromits Cold War force structure to the force structure suitedto an interwar period with respect to great power conflict.This course provides students with an understanding ofdefense policymaking in a period characterized by strategicuncertainty. It poses the question of whether the UnitedStates is producing a smaller Cold War military or a differentforce aligned with present needs. The course pays particularattention to the character, organization, and equipment of theuniformed services, the civilian leadership in the Office of theSecretary of Defense, the senior uniformed leadership in theJoint Chiefs of Staff, and congressional and executive officeparticipation in the budget process. Course materials respondto current events.470.633 Analyzing Military PolicyThis course will cover several approaches for evaluatingmilitary issues. Methodologies range from simple quantitativetools for understanding combat to structured use of militaryhistory to defense budget calculations to simple assessmentsof military technology. The course will address four mainsubjects, spending roughly comparable time on each: thedefense budget and decisions on defense resource allocations;modeling and simulating combat; understanding issuesin military technology such as missile defense and thehypothesis that a revolution in military affairs is underway;military transport, supply, and logistics including airlift,sealift, and ground transport.470.634 Foreign Policy in the Age of Global TerrorismFormerly Foreign PolicyThis course examines the key challenges facing US foreignpolicy in the new international security environment ofthe 21st century. Foremost among these challenges are thethreats of global terrorism and the proliferation of weaponsof mass destruction and the increasing prospects for terroristgroups to acquire such weapons. The various strategies andpolicies of the United States for coping with these threats areevaluated, including consideration of the constraints that actto impede realization of US objectives. Case studies of coercivediplomacy are given special attention as are US efforts tobuild international security regimes and regional securitystructures. The rise of radical Islamic fundamentalism isgiven sustained attention. Other topics considered in thecourse include the increasing role of the United States in thepolitics of Central Asia; the emergence of serious rifts in thetransatlantic alliance; the growing concerns of the UnitedStates regarding the nuclear ambitions of North Korea andIran; and the US role in promoting democracy abroad.470.635 Presidential PolicymakingFormerly Executive Politics and PolicymakingThe founders may have envisioned Congress as the premierbranch of the federal government, but in the 20th centurythe president and the executive branch have typicallyoccupied that position. This course examines presidentialand bureaucratic power in the American political system.Students explore the political and policymaking dynamics atthe top executive levels and within the bureaucracy. They alsoinvestigate the factors that account for variations in the powerexercised by officials and consider the relationship betweenthe executive branch and other centers of power in Americanpolitics. Finally, students will learn the processes and toolsutilized by policymakers in the executive branch. In the finalpart of the course, students will participate in a simulationthat will offer them the opportunity to see firsthand how thepolicymaking process operates in the executive branch.470.636 Policy and Communications: The International StageThis course teaches the skills to both participate inand understand modern media and examines howcommunications influence public opinion. Guest speakerswith senior-level experience in modern communicationspolicy will discuss their roles in how the media andcommunication strategies influence public opinion. The coursewill address competitive writing, communications strategy,communication planning and execution, news analysis, andbasic rules of media relations. A comparison of executiveand legislative branch communications and strategies, theimportance of visuals in modern communications, and howcommunications has changed over time will also be examined.470.637 Lobbying and InfluenceThis course will explore the role of interest groups andlobbyists in the American political process. We will discussthe basics of the policymaking process, with a particular focuson how policymakers respond to different outside pressures.We will examine the ways in which these outside pressures(the lobbyists) try to influence the policymaking process,and what determines whether or not they are successful. Wewill investigate whether the tens of thousands of lobbyistsroaming the streets of Washington improve or detract fromthe quality of American democracy. Students should expectto come away from this class with a greater understanding ofwhy we get the political outcomes we do, and some ideas abouthow they might be able to change those outcomes, should theywant to get involved.470.638 Negotiating as a Leadership SkillConflict is part of organizational life. People in public sectoragencies and nonprofit and for-profit organizations disagreeover the meaning of regulations, the use of financial resources,office space, leave time, and many other issues. Managersmust have the ability to diagnose disputes and to negotiateeffectively to resolve conflicts. This course provides thetheoretical background and conceptual framework needed forsuccessful negotiation and mediation. Through presentationsand discussions students become familiar with the toolsnecessary for conflict resolution in their agencies andorganizations. Analysis of a party’s interests, identification ofthe necessary style, awareness of communication skills, andplanning and feedback is part of the process of becoming anaccomplished negotiator. Students practice their negotiatingskills by getting involved in hypothetical cases.470.640 Media and PoliticsWill the media rule the next presidential campaign? Withfirsthand testimony from veteran reporters and politicaloperatives, this course will illuminate the interaction ofjournalism and politics that has transformed the wayAmericans choose their presidents. The lectures and readingswill demonstrate that practitioners of both professions bearresponsibility for the flaws of the modern system. From theseminal year of 1968 to the Bush-Gore cliffhanger of 2000,students will analyze the lessons of past struggles for theWhite House and use them as a prism for viewing the earlyskirmishes of the incipient campaign of 2004 and, more

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 119broadly, as a guide to a fuller understanding of nationalpolitics.470.641 Government by Contract: The 20th Century Reform ofAmerican Government, Its Legacy, and the FutureFormerly Government by Contractors and OtherThird PartiesIn the global transformation from government togovernance—the performance of public purposes by a mixof state, market, and civil society actors—the United Stateshas pioneered in the deployment of private contractors andgrantees to perform the basic work of government. SinceWorld War II the federal budget has grown dramatically, andfederal programs have multiplied. But there has not beenan increase in the size of the civil service workforce. Howis government’s work done? This course explores growingofficial reliance on contractors, grantees, and other thirdparties in the performance of the basic work of government.The course will investigate the historical, philosophical, andlegal underpinnings of the rapid 20th-century growth of thirdparty use; consider the current roles of third parties in criticalgovernment activities including nation building, homelandsecurity, and health care; and place American developmentsin the context of the ongoing global transformation fromgovernment to governance.470.643 Learning to Win: Military Adaptation in Peace and WarA military organization’s ability to innovate often determinesits success or failure in war. This course will utilize militaryinnovation theory to examine why military organizationsinitiate certain changes and dismiss others. The process bywhich organizations adapt, either through bottom-up ortop-down reforms, will be explored through the use of severalcase studies. These include the development and evolutionof land forces; precision-guided munitions; surface ships andsubmarines; strategic and tactical air power; nuclear weapons;unmanned aerial vehicles; and counterinsurgency doctrine.Students will investigate the role that domestic politics,military service culture, and resource constraints play ininfluencing how the national security establishment preparesfor and reacts to internal and external threats.470.644 Democracy and Its Modern CriticsMuch of international politics in the last century can bedescribed as a conflict between liberal democracy and itsmodern critics. During this period the values and politicalstructures of liberal democracy have been extended to moreparts of the world than ever before. Yet the same era also sawthe emergence of powerful challengers to liberal democracyfrom both the right and the left. The resulting clash ofideologies defined such conflicts as World War II and theCold War. In this course we will survey the intellectual rootsof Fascism, National Socialism, Communism. We will alsoexamine the question of Islam and democracy looking at bothits proponents and its radical critics in the Islamic world.Through this study we will gain insight into the doctrinesand appeal of ideologies that have provided the dominantchallenges of American foreign policy. Among those whosewritings we will examine are Karl Marx, V.I. Lenin, BenitoMussolini, Carl Schmitt, Charles Maurras, Syed Qutb, AliShariati, Muktedar Khan, and Ruhollah Khomeini.470.645 The Budgetary ProcessThe federal budget process is an enormously complex mixtureof administrative routines and mechanisms designed to biasdecisions, avoid blame, or reduce conflict. This course exploresthe structures of federal budgeting in terms of its varied goalsand in the context of the wider governing process. The coursewill review the budgetary process in both the executive andcongressional branching, as well as the interaction of thosetwo systems. In order to gain understanding of the difficultpolicy choices and political pressures policymakers face,students will be asked to do a simulation of a budget processwithin the executive branch. The role of entitlements, scoringissues, and tax policy will be examined in the context of thedebate over budget policy. The course will start with a shortprimer on finance theory.470.646 Social Welfare PolicyAmerican social welfare policy has changed significantly inrecent years. This course explores these developments in thecontext of the nation’s history and political institutions. Thecourse details programs for low-income families, in particularcash assistance and work support programs, tax expenditures,initiatives for children, Medicaid, and food stamps, and withattention also to housing, Social Security, and health policymore broadly. Students examine the role of national andstate political institutions, federalism, race relations, andAmericans’ traditional preference for private solutions tosocial problems.470.647 International Security and America’s Role in aTroubled WorldThis course examines the changing requirements for globalsecurity and considers the response of the US to meet newkinds of threats. Using domestic policy debates as a backdrop,students explore US security objectives that include strategicand military dimensions but also economic and environmentalconcerns. In a world that is becoming increasinglyinterdependent, ethnic nationalism, international migration,and environmental and economic mismanagement pose newchallenges to the world community in general and to the onlyremaining superpower in particular. This course focuses onthe various kinds of international and regional organizationsrequired to meet the global community’s need for security.Students also consider how American foreign policy anddiplomacy can make an effective contribution.470.649 Politics of Government ReformGovernment reform is a constant in the United States andis often linked to the division of power between Congressand the executive branch. Reforms address the structureof Congress, term limits, the initiative and referendum,the long and short ballot, and the legislative veto. Oftenproposed reforms are directed at depoliticizing the processesof government. At the same time, there has also been along history of administrative reform including structuralchange, applying scientific management and new technology,and changing organization culture, including civil servicereform. Recent administrative reforms have includedefforts to “reinvent” and to apply the practices of businessin government. Some of the proposals include “liberationmanagement,” delayering, delegation, and privatization.This course is designed to provide an understanding of bothlegislative and administrative reform and their long-rangeStudiesGovernmental

120 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programsconsequences. Attempts that have been undertaken to assessthe outcomes of these reforms will be reviewed. A reviewof the current administration’s “Presidential ManagementAgenda” will be included.establish a state based on law. Finally, it will consider the riseof a business criminal elite in Russia and its takeover of themachinery of the state, leading to the impoverishment anddemoralization of the great majority of the population.GovernmentalStudies470.650 The American Experience Post-9/11Formerly American by Experiment and DesignFrom the Founding Fathers to the denizens of today’s thinktanks, a central question for American government hasbeen whether “good government” can be established by“reflection and choice” or whether societies are destined todepend on “accident and force.” Beginning with the draftersof the Constitution, a document that was to initiate a “greatexperiment,” and continuing through the Progressive Era, theNew Deal, and the Great Society, lay and professional experts—including prominent Johns Hopkins graduates and facultysuch as Woodrow Wilson and John Dewey—have sought toprovide intelligence, purpose, and method to the course ofgovernment. The end of the Cold War and 9/11 may againbring America into a new age of great experimentation.470.651 Corruption and Other Pathologies of GovernmentA disturbing number of governments in the world are bad;they are corrupt, tyrannical, incompetent, or destructive.Authoritarian, self-serving leaders misallocate nationalresources, steal elections, terrorize citizens, and line their ownpockets. Social programs are neglected and the will of thepeople ignored. Corruption becomes a way of life. Democracyand the rule of law are frustrated, and pathological policies andpractices are made legal. Regulations, instead of protecting thepublic, become instruments of tyranny and petty bureaucracy.How do these things happen? How do we tell them when andwhy governments become “pathological”? The nature of suchpathologies will be examined and frameworks for evaluationpresented, drawing on theoretical work, as well as real lifeinternational examples and case studies from the US andaround the world. Most important, the course will analyzehow government pathologies can be prevented, mitigated,or resisted. Various practical means for the detection andreduction of corruption will be examined.470.652 International Comparative GovernmentValuable lessons can be learned about governing from theexperience of other countries as, for example, from theradical changes in the former Soviet bloc, the evolution ofless developed countries, and the extraordinary experimentsin government in China, India, and Russia. This course dealswith the crucial problems of public management, includingeconomic development, social services delivery, publicregulation, and performance of governments themselves.Students compare US practices with those in other countries,and discuss the practical problems of delivering publicservices in environments far more difficult than in the USStudents examine new approaches to government efficiency,shifts of roles to the private sector, intergovernmentaldevolution, and management innovation as they are tested ingovernments around the world.470.653 Contemporary Russian PoliticsThis course examines the collapse of communism, focusingon the pivotal role of the loss of faith in the Soviet ideology.It examines the moral vacuum bequeathed to Russia bycommunism and the failure of the post-Soviet reformers to470.654 Government and the Global EconomyThis course seeks to give students a thorough understandingof the economic and political forces that have shaped whatstates, both historically and presently, can and cannot do inthe world economy. The focus is both historical and analytical,beginning with state responses to the Great Depression inthe 1920s and ending with the development of new sourcesof uncertainty and crisis in the “globalized” institutions ofbanking, finance, and trade of the present era.470.655 Democracy, Development, and GlobalizationIn this course, the main themes that characterize therelationship between the issues of development, democracy,and globalization are introduced and examined. The firstpart of the course focuses on the concept of developmentand investigates such issues as whether we can think aboutpolitical development in the same way that we think abouteconomic development. The second section of the courseexplores whether the process of economic developmentactually fares better or worse under democratic regimes and if,in fact, there is any necessary connection between democracyand successful economic development. In the third and finalpart of the course, students analyze globalization as thespread of integrated markets, increasingly mobile capital, andcommon economic policies and practices and ask whether this“new” world economic order enhances or inhibits prospects fordevelopment and democracy.470.656 Presidential Power and PoliticsThis course examines the historical and institutionaldevelopment of the American presidency. We will payparticular attention to the growth in executive powers,institutional capacities, and public expectations associatedwith the “modern” presidency. In addition, we will considerhow shifting partisan alignments and political contexts haveshaped presidential leadership from George Washington toGeorge W. Bush.470.657 Politics, Media, and the Culture WarsThis course examines the political impact of cultural conflictand the prominent role played by the press, television, andthe newer forms of media in fanning the flames of culturalconflict. The Culture War has simmered and seethed sincethe birth of the nation, pitting traditionalists, unrelentingdefenders of the social orthodoxy, against modernistsagitating for social change. In the turbulent decade of the1960s the Culture War erupted in the political arena where itthunders on today, escalated by the mass media. Students willfirst look at cultural conflict in the early 20th century whenthe KKK was riding high and evolution, Prohibition, and AlSmith’s Catholicism bitterly divided the nation. Then studentswill focus on how cultural passions were ignited by theVietnam War and the civil rights revolution and the impact ofthe public witnessing this turmoil on television. The role of theCulture War in the Clinton impeachment, the 2000 electioncampaign, the nation’s response to the terrorist assaults of 9/11,and its dramatic impact on the election of 2004 will also beexplored.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 121470.658 Religion and American Political CultureThe relationship between religion and politics in the Americancontext is one of peculiar complexity. This course has threemain objectives: 1) to examine in general terms the role ofreligion in American public and political life as reflected inthe debates concerning the use of religious symbolism anddiscourse in the public sphere; 2) to analyze how religiouslyinformed moral argument has helped to shape public debateon key issues of public policy including the issues of civilrights, abortion, war and peace, and economic policy; and 3) toprovide the necessary historical and philosophical context tohelp understand the present day intersection of religion andpolitics, and to see how previous generations of Americansapproached similar problems.470.660 Foundations of Law and JusticeThis is a survey course that examines the conflicting demands,roles, and choices that face law enforcement in a democraticsociety. This critical analysis explores the challengesconfronting the senior practitioner, as well as those thatpolicymakers in the area of law enforcement must consider. Itexamines such areas as recruitment, training, socialization, thepolice subculture, management and organization, ethics, policedeviance, minorities in law enforcement, and the use of force.470.661 Constitutional LawThis survey course is designed to introduce students to thefoundations of our constitutional system and constitutionalanalysis. Discussions will focus on the law as well as relatedpolicy, political, and societal implications of constitutionalinterpretation. The course will explore such areas as the rolesand powers of the branches of federal government, separationof powers, federalism, and the commerce clause. It will alsocover individual rights, due process, equal protection, churchand state, and economic liberties.470.662 Theory and Practice of TerrorismThis course is designed to allow the criminal justiceprofessional, policymakers, and others to understand betterthe impact of terrorism on political and governmentalinstitutions. Terrorism is a tool used by some groups to achievesocial change. This causes consternation for government andsociety as a whole because it disrupts the basic social contract.Acts of terrorism have two sets of victims: those immediatelyaffected by the act and the entire society which loses a senseof security and confidence that governmental institutionscan maintain social order. The emphasis of the course is botha descriptive and an analytical approach to terrorism. Thiscourse will examine areas such as terrorism as a crime, thehistory of terrorism, the rise of modern terrorism, weapons ofmass destruction, cyberterrorism, terrorism and the media,and the impact of terrorism on national security policy.470.663 Administering Homeland SecurityWorking with other agencies, the new Department ofHomeland Security must protect the country from a broadrange of potential threats. High performance is essential. Howshould the government carry out its responsibilities? Howshould the federal government coordinate with healthcareproviders and state and local public health departments?What are the trade-offs between citizen rights and homelandsecurity? How can the federal government work with privateorganizations to protect important national infrastructureand systems? This course will take a “tools of government”approach to these and other questions of administeringhomeland security.470.664 War, Humane Behavior, and MoralityThis course examines the nature of war and its relationshipto morality. It is not a course in either philosophy or theology;rather it assesses case studies drawn from history andliterature to address issues that penetrate to the heart of warand its relationships to humane behavior and morality (if any).Assigned books include The Western Way of War; War andPeace; We Were Soldiers Once…and Young; A War to Be Won,Fighting the Second World War; The Peloponnesian War;The Trojan Women; Dereliction of Duty; and Downfall. Thiscourse is part of the Aitchison Public Service UndergraduateFellowship in Government program offered by Johns Hopkinsin Washington, DC.470.667 The Administrative State: How Washington RegulatesThe regulatory process is neither simple nor straightforward.Congress writes the laws, which authorize or require thefederal agencies to act (or prohibit them from acting). Thiscourse will explore why Congress delegates to the agencies,how much it may delegate, and how it influences the use of thepower it has delegated. Most of the federal agencies are in theexecutive branch of the government, headed by the president;the rest are so-called independent regulatory agencies. Howmuch authority does the president have in appointments andremoval and in policy guidance, and what means does he useto exercise that power? What are the procedural requirementsthe agencies must follow in developing regulations? Whatare the substantive requirements (e.g., the role of science andeconomics)? What influence does the public have, includingthe general public, the states, and local governmental entities,and the special interests? The course will conclude with therole of the courts, which ultimately must decide questions ofstatutory interpretation and constitutional law.470.669 Seminar in Homeland Security AdministrationThe United States faces a broad range of threats. Majorhomeland security efforts include border security,immigration control, protection of infrastructure, biodefense,and incident response. This course explores these and otherselected topics in depth. Students are expected to producean advanced research paper on an approved topic relating tohomeland security. By the end of the class students will havea good picture of the process of administering homelandsecurity—our progress and shortcomings in critical areas.Prerequisite: Completion of a course on administeringhomeland security or instructor approval470.670 Government and Strategic CommunicationsThe federal response to Hurricane Katrina was the largest,fastest, and most effective in our nation’s history. Yet,because responding agencies failed to execute a strategiccommunications plan almost every American believesthat Katrina is synonymous with government failure. Thisclass will examine each of the four realms of the strategiccommunications: public affairs, information operations,public diplomacy, and psychological operations. It willaddress how they are integrated into government policyand make use of detailed case studies of the use or misuseof strategic communications during the war in Iraq, theStudiesGovernmental

122 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudiesGlobal War on Terrorism, and Hurricane Katrina. Studentswill develop a thorough understanding of the government’sstrategic communications infrastructure as well as howcommunications plans are designed and executed. In addition,students will explore how the structure of the current mediaenvironment can enhance or ruin even the best laid plans.470.671 Criminal Law and the ConstitutionThis course will survey major themes related to substantivecriminal law and to constitutional criminal procedure. Thefirst portion of the course will consider the government’sconstitutional and political authority to control undesirablebehavior by defining criminal law. Through the use ofdoctrine, case law, and illustrative crimes such as homicide,rape, and theft, the course will examine the criminal act,intent, causation, attempts and inchoate offenses, justificationand excuse, and competing rationales for and theories ofcriminal punishment and sentencing. The second portion ofthe course will examine the Constitution’s procedural limitson the government’s ability to investigate and detect crime.This will include study of searches and seizures, confessionsand interrogations, and provisions for the right to counsel, asexpressed in the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment andarticulated in the opinions of the United States Supreme Court.470.673 Seminar in Criminal Justice AdministrationThis course focuses on the interaction between governmentalinstitutions and the criminal justice system. Studentsexamine both the classical and contemporary thought andprinciples of management. The emphasis is on an analyticalrather than a descriptive approach to the role of criminaljustice systems within a bureaucratic framework. The courseexplores the development and management and organizationaltheory, group influence on the organization, leadership andmanagement, external and internal influences, control andaccountability, organizational change and development,planning and decision making, and related topics.470.674 Administrative LawThis survey course will cover the foundations ofadministrative law, such as the role of administrativelaw in the US legal system and the basis of authority ofadministrative agencies vis-à-vis the legislative and judicialbranches of government. Topics of inquiry will includethe rule-making, investigatory and adjudicatory powers ofagencies; due process; scope and implementation of opengovernment laws; judicial review of agency actions; anddoctrines of exhaustion, finality and ripeness. Discussionswill include consideration of case-law development, policyimplications, and political influences of agency actions.470.675 Politics, Language, and Culture of the Arab WorldAn introduction to Arabic politics, language, and culture as afoundation for understanding today’s Arab world. This courseprovides students with an introduction to Arabic languageand an appreciation of Arab political and economic structures,literature and art in the light of recent political, economic andsocial changes.470.676 Understanding Islamist TerrorismThis course looks at al Qaida and its associated communityof “Salafi jihadists” through the lens of military thought. Thecourse will consider the influence of Islamic theology andhistory, Western political thought, and important theoriesof revolutionary warfare on the evolution of Salafi jihadistrevolutionary thought. It will examine competing theoriesof warfare within the jihadist community and ask to whatextent the jihadists are able to implement these theories. Itwill conclude by considering the implications of these ideas forAmerican strategy and policy.470.677 Governing in China and America: Comparisonsand BridgesEvery day Americans open newspapers and other media to findarticles about China’s remarkable accomplishments and theproblems that it still faces. Every day the Chinese learn aboutdevelopments in the United States from television or throughother media. Yet, China remains a mystery to most Americansand America remains a land of dreams for most Chinese. In theglobalizing world, Chinese and Americans increasingly use thesame words to discuss issues of the day, but the meanings ofthe words may differ. This course will bring together studentsand scholars from two leading universities to provide anintroduction to one another of China and American domesticpolitics and government, of Sino-American relations, and ofthe way in which scholars and students in China and Americasee their own countries and one another’s countries. Thecourse features interactive teleconferences with a graduateclass at Fudan University’s Center for American Studies inShanghai, China. In addition to the teleconferencing, thecourse will be taught online, but will feature a number of guestspeakers.470.678 Governing in Mexico and America: Trade, Migration,and SecurityThe “immigration issue” with Mexico is being hotly debatedas America continues to struggle with immigration policyreform in the post-9/11 era. Other important policy areas ofmutual interest to Mexico and America as neighbors aretrade, security, environmental, and energy issues. This coursewill explore and compare the government and politics ofeach country and important cultural differences impactingtheir governing styles and attempts at cooperation toaddress critical policy areas. The course will include at leastsix video-conference sessions with faculty and studentsat CIDE University in Mexico City. There also will be onevideoconference session connecting the class with both CIDEand Fudan University (Shanghai, China) to discuss tradeand global governance issues that are of interest to all threenations.470.679 America and the Globe: Critical Policy IssuesThere are a number of critical global issues that students ofgovernment and policy need at least a basic knowledge ofin order to work with senior policymakers and participatemeaningfully in governmental policy decision making.Students will be exposed in each class to an issue of majorglobal significance with the intention that enough foundationis established that further independent study. While theclass will not go into an in-depth analysis on any particularsubject, it will provide students with a basic level of knowledgeof issues that are critical to understanding today’s globalenvironment. Topics include the global finance system,terrorism, international trade, pandemics, climate change,energy supply, and integrating emerging world powers.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 123470.680 21st-Century ConflictThis class will examine the origin and course of currentlyraging conflicts and try to make some reasoned predictionson the likelihood and direction of armed conflict in the future.Students will start with a survey of the true nature of war andthe morality of conflict. From that basis, the class will moveon to a brief overview of wars in the 21st century and how theyset the conditions for current conflicts. An in-depth study ofcurrent conflicts includes but is not be limited to the globalwar on terrorism, ethnic/tribal war in Africa, narco-wars inSouth America, and an analysis of the war and insurgencyin Iraq. The course will also examine current internationalstressors that could potentially spark future armed conflicts.Finally, the course will examine the policy choices that couldforestall these conflicts along with what can be done to helppost-conflict nations and failing states from falling back intothe conflict-trap.470.684 Legislative Language and PolicymakingThere is always some gap between what a law intends andwhat an agency actually achieves when implementing it. Howlarge the “implementation gap” is may in large part have to dowith the statutory language itself. Some political scientistsargue that the type of policy (e.g., regulatory, redistributive,etc.) adopted will largely determine the nature of the politicssurrounding the implementation of the policy whatever thesubject area (e.g., health, economic, environmental, etc.). Couldit be that if there was more understanding of the importanceof legislative language and policy approach on the actualimplementation of a law that more careful legislative draftingwould occur and could improve implementation outcomes?This course examines the process of drafting legislationand the consequences of legislative language in theimplementation and adjudication of federal policies.470.686 Contemporary Congressional PoliticsWhat are the political forces that shape the contemporaryCongress and how does Congress, in turn, reshape Americanpolitics? This course considers how political, social, andtechnological changes outside the institution help to explaincontemporary congressional politics. Topics include Congress’role in the separation of powers; its responsiveness to interestgroups, ideology, and partisanship; competitiveness incongressional elections and constituency representation; andcontemporary media politics. The course will also discussthe 2006 congressional election outcomes and the resultingchanges in Congress.470.687 Political PsychologyThe field of political psychology applies psychological theoriesand methods to the study of political behavior. This coursewill survey psychological approaches to politics by applyingpsychological research on attitudes, personality, emotion,group processes, memory, cognition, and decision making tothe study of political behavior. Specific course topics includeattitude formation, attitude change, decision heuristics andbiases, personality, political leadership, voting behavior, publicopinion, political communication, groupthink, intergroupconflict, and stereotypes. All course topics will be approachedfrom both theory-driven and applied perspectives.470.688 Political Institutions and the Policy ProcessBridging the divide between political science theories ofpolicymaking and the actual workings of the policy process inthe institutions of national government, this course examinesthe individual contributions of each of the legislative,executive, and judicial branches of government as well asthe interactions and struggles between those branches. Howdo these various institutions set the policy agenda, developand deliberate policy alternatives, make authoritative policydecisions, and implement those decisions? In what ways arethe interactions between these institutions best consideredconflict or cooperation? Also, how do outside actors andinstitutions—the media, interest groups, public opinion,parties, and campaigns—affect policymaking in thesevarious institutional settings? Drawing on the constitutionaldesign and historical development of these institutions aswell as contemporary practice, this course examines thepurposes, processes, and outcomes of policymaking from aninstitutional perspective.470.689 Growing Apart? America and Europe in the21st CenturyThe tension between the United States and Europe overthe war in Iraq, as well as the casting of an “Old Europe,” a“New Europe,” and a “go-it-alone” America, has brought intosharp relief that the two major high-income centers of theworld economy may be following very different paths ofdevelopment, politically, economically, and culturally. Thiscourse surveys how America and Europe are both similar anddifferent, and how, despite the supposed homogenizing effectsof globalization, those differences are actually becoming more,rather than less, pronounced over time. The class will examinehow the United States and Europe have developed politically,economically, and culturally, sometimes along similar linesand sometimes along quite different lines. This course tracesthese developments and surveys why this historical momentseems to be one of “growing apart” and what still holds themtogether despite such differences.470.690 Political Campaigns and the MediaThe purpose of this course is to understand the importantinteraction of politics and the media during politicalcampaigns. Issues that eventually become policy when acandidate is victorious and wins office, usually were identifiedduring a political campaign to win votes from variousconstituencies. The course will examine how the candidatedecides on particular topics to stress and how the mediadecides to cover or not cover certain topics in the campaigns..Students in the class will be allowed to attend the “press-only”conferences and will have an opportunity to write profilesof the candidates in that forum that will be published on theTransatlantic magazine website. Guest speakers will includepolitical campaign directors, consultants, and politicaljournalists. Students will look inside political campaigns andhow they operate from beginning to end and look inside medianewsrooms to see how they decide to cover campaigns. Theclass also examines how campaigns and the media often useone another and at the same time can be adversaries.470.691 Digital CitizenshipThis course will explore the technological and politicalimplications of digital identity, its relation to various modelsof national identity and the emerging forms of politicalStudiesGovernmental

124 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudiesparticipation based, in part, on the increasing importantof social software and related tools. We will examine thedifferences between digital identity and “conventional”identity (an aggregate model instead of a genealogicaland geographical model) and the transition into a digitalenvironment (bio-metrics, etc.). Special emphasis will be givento the political and cultural factors shaping the conception ofidentity.470.692 Military Strategy and National Policy“War is the extension of politics by other means.” This courseaims to understand how and why states use force in pursuitof their national interest. This class will study the classicaltheories of warfare, including Clausewitz and Sun Tzu. Casestudies in warfare from the 19th and 20th centuries willbe used to develop a model of how states have traditionallyused war to accomplish their political aims. In addition,the technological and political shifts of the last decadewill be explored to determine what they imply about howstates can and will use force in the future as a part of theircomprehensive national security policies.470.693 National SecuritySince the Second World War, the United States militaryinstrument has grown increasingly isolated from theother instruments of national power. The needs of thepost–Cold War era are, however, for the more sophisticatedorchestration of all instruments of national power. Studentswill be presented with the relevant concepts of internationalrelations theory, national security strategy, legislation, andthe executive branch organizations that wield the instrumentsof national power. The course pays particular attention to theNational Security Council, established by 1947 legislation tointegrate the domestic, foreign, and military policies of theUnited States as they relate to national security.470.694 White Collar CrimeThis course explores the internal workings of the individuals,corporations, and government agencies that abuse their fiscalresponsibilities and societal privileges. The definition(s)of white-collar crime, other issues such as victimization,enforcement, and the sanctioning of organizations andindividuals will be addressed. Students will examine anddiscuss important issues concerning punishment for thosewho commit white-collar crime and the debate betweencorruption and accepted business activity.470.695 Proseminar: Essentials of Public and PrivateManagementThis is the core course for the MA in Government/MBAProgram. The purpose of the class is to help equip studentsto operate effectively in both the public and private sectors.The class will cover three major topics: (1) an overview ofmanaging public and private organizations, with specialattention to their differing missions, capabilities, andenvironments, (2) a survey of important relationships betweenthe public and private sectors, and (3) the need for improvedcoordination between the public and private sectors to achieveimportant public purposes. Students will be encouraged tomake the course an interactive one and to share their personalknowledge in the context of the issues discussed. Students willbe expected to complete a significant paper on a relevant topicapproved by the instructor.470.696 Western Military ThoughtOne of the things that makes interagency cooperation difficultand often contentious in the Global War on Terrorism is thatthe military culture is so distinct and separate from othergovernment institutions that they often fail to understandeach other. At a time, when we are making Herculean effortsto understand our potential enemies it is just as critical toexamine the warrior culture that is such a big part of allgovernmental interactions today. This course will examinehow the military culture of the West developed in the 2,500years since the Greeks defeated an invader from the east,and how these ideas and traditions continue to manifestthemselves in current Western military institutions. As VictorHanson has pointed out, in numerous books, the way the Westfights wars means the only thing a Western army has to fearis another Western army. Students will be able to appraise thecorrectness of that belief and whether it still applies in thecontext of the 21st century.470.697 Nuclear Weapons and US Foreign PolicyThis course examines the foreign policy of the United Statesin the nuclear age. Consideration is given to the closing daysof WWII when nuclear weapons were used against Japan; thedecades of the Cold War, the Cuban missile crisis, the VietnamWar; and the contemporary era in which US foreign policyis driven by concerns about nuclear weapons in the handsof rogue states and militant jihadists. Various theories andmodels of foreign policy decision making are tested againstthe reality of empirical cases.470.698 The Politics of FoodThis course examines the politics of food at the local, national,and global level. The production and consumption of foodoffers a unique lens into a range of political phenomenaincluding interest group politics, the role of science inpolicymaking, and the dynamics of regulatory policy inthe US and abroad. Course topics include the politics ofagricultural subsidies, struggles over genetically modifiedfoods, government efforts at improving food safety, and issuessurrounding obesity and nutrition policy. This course cancount toward the Homeland Security Concentration.470.699 The Seen and UnseenThis course will cover the traditional history of Washington—the city as symbol and capital. Its founding, the federal andmonumental core, the several wartime expansions, and itsevolution into a world center will be explored. Additionally,the course will focus on the unusual qualities of the livingcities such as the curious relationship between its citizensand the government over time, as a crucible of social strugglesreflecting the realities of the nation. Through readings, guestspeakers, and field trips, from Pierre L’Enfant to MarionBarry and beyond, the course will take a broad look at thehistory, politics, and culture of this unique entity. There is noWednesday symposium requirement for this class.470.700 Islamic FundamentalismA survey of the history and diversity of fundamentalistand radical Islamic movements in the Arab World. We willexamine the history of the major movements, their theologyand their radicalization as well as key differences betweenSunni and Shia groups. Some of the issues we will examine

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 125in the seminar: What role will these movements play in thepolitical future of the region? How do they negotiate with thediaspora in the West? What are the prospects for at least someof these groups to evolve into legitimate political players inthe Arab World? What are the West’s perceptions of IslamicFundamentalism?of government possessing neither the “sword nor the purse.”Indeed, the budgetary challenges confronting the modernjudiciary will be examined as well as various enforcementissues. Finally, the future of the judiciary will be assessed andthe effect that technology is already having on this importantbranch of government will also be addressed.470.701 The Death Penalty and American Criminal JusticeThis course examines the use, legitimacy, and legality ofthe death penalty in the American criminal justice system.Students will consider the moral, political, and penologicaljustifications for the death penalty as criminal punishment,as well as the arguments against its employment. In addition,the course will involve a study of the constitutional law thathas developed to regulate capital punishment, including theconstitutional requirements of individualized sentencingand guided jury discretion; proportionality and the evolutionof categorical prohibitions for certain classes of criminaloffenders, such as rapists, the mentally retarded and mentallyill, and offenders under the age of 18; and challenges tothe method of execution. Finally, the course examines theprospects for legislative reform or abolition, and the adequacyof alternatives to capital punishment.470.702 Introduction to Law and Legal MethodologyThis course is taught by a sitting federal trial judge andintroduces students to the fundamentals of legal analysis.Students will interpret the Constitution, statutes, and caselaw. The course will cover how the federal court system worksand will read and dissect several Supreme Court, circuit, andtrial court decisions. Students will learn how to “brief” a caseto extract its essence and will understand what the holdingand the principles articulated by the court are as well as theprocedural posture of the case. The objective of the course isto train students in the fundamentals of how to approach thestudy of law.470.704 Strategies in Insurgent and Asymmetric WarfareThis class examines the phenomenon of irregular warfare—ofinsurgencies and counterinsurgencies in particular—througha historical lens. The course will give you insight into theorigins, objectives, strategies, and tactics of irregular wars,as well as the principles of counterinsurgency theory andpractice. Through the course you will analyze currentirregular wars, understand what caused them and whetherthey are likely to be successful or unsuccessful, and see howthey can be combated.470.705 The Majesty of the Law: The Judicial Process inAmericaThis course considers the philosophical underpinnings ofthe judiciary, including its origins in Article III of the USConstitution and its reliance on foundational principles ofthe rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. Theclass will examine the placement of the judiciary withinthe American policy, focusing heavily on the concepts ofseparation of powers and federalism. In this context, we willconsider the relationships between the US courts and the otherbranches of government, as well as the various levels of courtjurisdiction from the local county court to the US SupremeCourt. The class will analyze the modern judiciary, includingits size, scope, jurisdiction, and functioning; and discussHamilton’s notion that this is the “least dangerous” branch470.706 Federalism: The Dynamic Interplay Between theStates and Capitol HillState governments are the laboratories of policy innovationand in turn often fuel action at the federal level. There aremany meaningful lessons from successes in state governmentpolicymaking that could be informative to policymakers onCapitol Hill. What is the nature of the relationship betweenlegislators on the federal level and legislators on the statelevel? What are the incentives or disincentives for members ofCongress to interact with state legislators or vice versa? Thiscourse will address the general principles of federalism, theninterplay between Congress and the state legislatures and therole that state legislatures play in shaping and driving policydiscussions on Capitol Hill. The class will provide an in-depthanalysis of specific policy issues that are currently debated onboth Capitol Hill and the state legislatures in order to facilitatea comparison and critical examination of the public policydebate at the federal and state levels. A trip to the MarylandGeneral Assembly for a visit with the governor and legislativeleaders is planned.470.707 Asian Politics: Challenges and OpportunitiesAs the 20th century came to a close, many scholars andcommentators predicted that the new century would becomethe Asian century. The prediction was based on economicexpansion, political maturization and population growthin Asia that walked in step with a perceived decline inthe West, particularly Europe. This course will provide acomprehensive examination of the issues involved in Asia’semerging prominence in the world. Central to the study willbe consideration of the institutional, cultural, and politicalobstacles that stand in the way of regional progress. Theseissues include concrete problems such as ingrained povertyand corruption as well as intangible subjects such as thedifficulty of creating independent, functioning governinginstitutions after centuries of colonialism. Security threatsposed by Islamic fundamentalism and military imbalanceof power are of increasing importance. Asia’s challenges andopportunities carry major implications for the United States,the preeminent power in the Pacific. It is thus necessary todefine US interests and examine various policy directionsregarding Asia. By the end of the semester, students willunderstand where Asia stands today, how it got there, whereit is going, and what all of this means for America.470.708 Public Diplomacy and Arab Public OpinionWhat are the factors shaping public opinion in the Arab worldand how can the US best communicate with a growing anddiverse population increasingly perceived as hostile to it.This course will examine various public diplomacy effortsby the US government in the Middle East, such as radio andtelevision broadcasts and cultural exchange programs, andtheir reception by the Arab public as measured by publicopinion and the reaction of the Arab press. How much USpublic diplomacy efforts differ from the current views in theArab press and how the impact or influence of these diplomaticStudiesGovernmental

126 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programsefforts can be measured will be examined and assessed in thecourse as well.and a unique perspective of the workings of the Americanlegal system.GovernmentalStudies470.709 Introduction to Quantitative Research MethodsSolutions to both political and policy problems increasinglyrequire an understanding of how to analyze data. Campaignscollect data to identify potential supporters and donors.Government agencies analyze data to evaluate programs.Research organizations use data to support their policypositions. This course will provide you with the knowledgeand skills needed to perform a cutting-edge statistical analysis.You will learn how to design and test regression models usingStata, an incredibly powerful and widely-used statisticalsoftware package. The focus of the course will be on usingstatistical methods in an applied manner. We will concentrateon using statistics to answer political and policy questions,not on the underlying mathematical theories. There is noprerequisite; only an interest in and commitment tolearningquantitative methods are required.470.710 The Politics of Foreign PolicyFormer Secretary of State James Baker titled his memoir ThePolitics of Diplomacy, which is an indication of his viewsof how foreign policy is made. Foreign policy in the UnitedStates has its origins not only in the nation’s vital interestsand national security, but also in politics. This course willexamine how campaign issues often formulated by politicaladvisors becomes the foreign policy of the country and willstudy how future foreign policies of the winning candidatefor the White House are based on what many only view ascampaign rhetoric. It will explore the history of Americanforeign policy from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush and tothe presidential candidates in 2008 to determine how politicsplays a role in foreign policy. The course will also look at thephenomenon of Americans electing former governors withoutmuch foreign policy experience to the White House and studyhow these new presidents get up to speed on internationalrelations. The 2008 presidential campaign will serve as anexample of how the candidates try to win the approval ofvarious voting blocs and how this can translate into foreignpolicy in the future.470.711.51 Intelligence : From Secrets to PolicyThis course examines the role that intelligence plays in theformation of national security policy. The course exploresthe forces and events that have shaped US intelligence.It examines the steps involved in producing intelligencefrom requirements through collection, analysis and theactual making of policy. The role of intelligence in the majorintelligence issues facing the United States today will bediscussed as well.470.712 The American Civil TrialThis course, taught by a sitting federal trial judge, willintroduce students to the trial as a critical element of theAmerican legal system. Using a civil trial as a model, studentswill explore the procedures leading up to trial—motionspractice and discovery—and the format of the trial itself,from opening statements to evidentiary issues, direct andcross examination, expert testimony and closing argument.Students will read excerpts from actual trial and pretrialproceedings and summaries of some noteworthy Americantrials. The course will give students a practical understanding470.714 Policymaking in the US and Latin America: Perceptionsand MisconceptionsThe course will introduce students to major political trends inLatin America and the state of US relationships with countriesin the region. The design of the course is for four class sessionsto be held in Washington before a weeklong seminar at CIDEUniversity in Mexico City. CIDE University is a world-classresearch and teaching institution and is home to an MA degreeprogram similar to our MA in Government Program in itsemphasis on combining the study of theory with a focus onthe development of practical professional skills. In additionto guest lectures by CIDE professors, public figures based inMexico City will address the class, and there will be visitsto the Mexican Congress and government agencies, LatinAmerican embassies, and major cultural and historical sites.After returning to DC, students will meet for a final sessionand complete a final paper to fulfill course requirements forthe class.470.716 The Road to the White House: The General ElectionThis course examines all aspects of the presidential contestincluding looking at the role and views of the candidateson the leading domestic and foreign policy issues of thecampaign. The class will analyze the role of the media, theimpact of the internet, and the financial requirements ofthe campaign. The course will assess the pivotal role of thecampaign managers and consultants and key outside advisorsfrom the worlds of politics, business and entertainment. Akey ingredient of the class will be the SAIS Center on Politics& Foreign Relations, the Financial Times and JHU GraduateSchool of Government breakfasts in the fall that students willbe able to attend. The class will also watch and analyze thepresidential debates. On election night, the class will hold areception looking at the returns. After the new president iselected, the class will focus on how the country’s new ChiefExecutive puts together his new Cabinet and team of advisors.470.717 Risk, Politics, and Public PolicyThe future is an unknown land for individuals and forgovernments. It poses opportunities for gains and possibilitiesof losses. The risks of losses include terrorist acts, wars,natural catastrophes, poor health and many other misfortunes.Individuals, including public officials, perceive risks indifferent ways, and this class will look at classical, behavioral,and cultural theories of risk perception. Governments assessand manage collective risks, often with regard to politicsand the concerns of voters. This course will analyze andevaluate such collective responses to risk. The course will beof use to students interested in homeland security, foreignaffairs, environmental policy, health care, social security, andfinancial market regulation.470.718 Dissidents in American Foreign PolicyIn the 1970s, Washington intervened twice to save the life ofopposition leader Kim Dae-jung who went on to be electedpresident after a democratic transition in South Korea. Supportfor refuseniks and other dissidents were central to Americanpolicy toward the Soviet Union and other communist regimes.After the Cold War, a common assumption took hold that thegreat ideological battles were over. However, in a short period

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 127of time, the US has been challenged by new threats of Islamistextremism, invigorated authoritarian regimes, and a backlashagainst the Bush administration’s “democracy agenda.” Thesedevelopments are an occasion to consider the role support forindividuals has played in the past and should play in the future.Has the US been opportunistic or principled in its support fordissidents? How does support for dissidents and human rightsactivists relate to American ideals in foreign policy? This coursewill consider not only the role of dissidents in American foreignpolicy, but also the ways dissent under repressive regimes haschanged.470.719 The Psychology of TerrorThis course addresses social psychological approaches to theemergent field of terrorism studies. Students explore topics suchas: radicalization of individuals and groups, group formation,motivation of terrorist groups, stereotypes and impact ofstereotypes on behavior, obedience to authority, communicationand persuasion, psychological impacts of terror and fear, andterrorism response and preparedness. All course topics will beapproached from both theory-driven and applied perspectives.470.720 Science and GovernmentScience forms the heart of many of our most contentiousnational issues, from climate change to stem cell research, fromteaching evolution to exploring space. Americans view sciencewith both suspicion and awe. We support science watchdogorganizations, while we also support increased spending onscientific and medical research. We worry that science opensPandora’s box, yet we look to scientists and engineers to providesolutions in fields such as medicine and alternative energy.This course examines this national paradox, by exploring theinterrelations among government, the scientific community,and concerned citizens. The course will pursue the questions ofwhy and how the government supports so much science, andwhat role science & engineering play in the nation’s social andpolitical aspirations.470.721 Business Law and Corporations in the Global EconomyThis course will introduce students of government andbusiness to federal and state corporate law, and business lawconcepts that impact our daily existence. What is a partnership,joint venture, close corporate, or public corporation? Whatdoes limited liability mean? What are the duties and rolesof corporate directors, officers, shareholders? How do thesecurities laws, antitrust laws, anti-bribery, merger andconsumer protection laws affect business? Given these statutoryand regulatory requirements, the course will address questionssuch as what is a contract, negligence, agency, and the rightsof parties. The course will conclude with a brief view of theincreasingly global reach of corporations and the internationaltreaties that impact business choices.470.723 Western Political ThoughtThis is intended as a broad survey of Western political thought,particularly as it developed in the European historical contextfrom the classical era to the 20th century. The thinkers we willdiscuss can be thought of as engaged in what Robert Hutchinscalled a “great conversation” across the centuries on the centralquestions of political philosophy. These questions include:What are the purposes of government? What is the best formof government? How are justice and liberty best realized in apolitical system? In many ways these questions are perennialones, as relevant in our own time as in the distant past.Moreover the divergent systems of thought developed to answerthese questions continue to shape much of contemporarypolitical life, e.g., democracy, constitutionalism, liberalism,socialism, and conservatism. Among the political philosopherswho will be examined are Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, ThomasAquinas, Machiavelli, John Locke, Edmund Burke, ThomasHobbes, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx,Hannah Arendt, and Leo Strauss.470.725 China and America: Governance Alternatives forthe 21st CenturyAs the fall 2008 economic crisis underscores, we live in a worldwhere there is an emerging global focus on governance—theways in which government, market and civil society can beused to address public problems—both domestic and global. Asthe 21st century begins, China and the US present comparativegovernance models for the world. This course will study China’sgovernance in the context of America’s own governance system.We will consider how to compare American and Chinesegovernance systems, and whether and how concepts can betranslated between them—so that the countries, and theircitizens can learn from, and cooperate with, one another. In theprocess, we hope to learn about China, but also to reflect—inthe light of 911 and Iraq and the 2008 economic crisis- moredeeply on our own understanding of how American governanceworks—and how it is seen by the world.470.726 Education Policy and FederalismThis course will explore contemporary issues in educationpolicy with a focus on the evolving relationships betweenfederal, state, and local governments in guiding America’sschools. Topics will include the successes and failures of thefederal No Child Left Behind Act, debates over the wisdomof national academic standards, the legal environment forpublic school finance, the growing role of non-governmentalorganizations like Teach for America and national charterschool networks in public education, collective bargaining ineducation, and the political dynamics of education reform. Thecourse will include group discussions and papers in whichstudents will be required to select and defend specific policypositions in the areas discussed.StudiesGovernmental470.722 Intelligence, War and Political ConflictIntelligence exists as a function in order to provide acompetitive advantage. This class will consider the intelligencerequirements inherent in various forms of struggle, both violentand otherwise, and to consider how intelligence organizationshave adapted to meet those requirements. Using primarily anhistorical approach, the class will consider a range of militaryconflicts, as well as domestic political struggles and intelligencefor peacekeeping and humanitarian purposes.470.727 Equality LawThis course will consider how the 14th Amendment and relatedstatutory innovations have promoted equality among citizens.Students will read US Supreme Court opinions that establishedor modified precedents governing the constitutional meaningand enforcement of equality. Students also will study judicialinterpretation and application of public policies designed tocomplement 14th Amendment guarantees, such as Title VIIof the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972. Through an examination of legal

128 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudiescontroversies over rights, resources, differentiation,and stratification, students will become familiar with therole of law in mediating citizenship and social relations andwill expand their understanding of the interpretive work ofthe Supreme Court.470.728 Influence and Impact of NonprofitsThe goal is to convey the history, size and impact of thenonprofit and philanthropic sector in the United States and tooffer a comparative, global perspective. In the U.S., nonprofitinitiative grew out of our earliest colonial history, along withthe ideals and habits of self-government. The flourishing ofnonprofit initiative is intertwined with our country’s legaland tax systems, the needs of the nation in wartime, interestgroups addressing social and economic inequities, the federalrole in social service delivery and foreign aid, rising wealth,and perceived threats to internal security. Throughout thecourse, there will be a comparative perspective that looks atthe scope and status of nongovernmental organizations inother countries and the influences on those organizationsby their own governments, foreign aid and internationalphilanthropy.470.729 The Presidency and CongressThis course examines the dynamics of the separation ofpowers, focusing on the two elected branches. We willstudy the tensions and conspiracies between and withinthose branches and look at competing notions of leadership,partisanship, representation, and constitutional governmentby focusing on the institutions, the revolutions within them,the crises that have defined them, and the character of the menand women who have shaped them.470.730 Intellectual Property LawThis course, taught by a sitting federal judge, will surveyintellectual property law, including patent, copyright, andtrademark law. The course will cover the basics of intellectualproperty and will be taught like a law school class usingthe case method. The course will also introduce students tothe fundamentals of legal analysis. There will be no exam;students will be required to write a paper.470.731 Terrorism and Counter-terrorism in Theoryand PracticeIn this course, we will critically examine the mostimportant contemporary empirical and theoretical debateson terrorism, with a view toward formulating maximallyeffective counterterrorism responses. The course is dividedinto two interrelated sections. In the first section, we willinvestigate core questions in terrorism studies, such as:the definition of terrorism; its evolution since the 1990s;the root causes of terrorism; its purpose, effectiveness, andconsequences; and the threat of suicide and nuclear terrorism.In the second section, we will investigate core questions incounterterrorism, such as: the relationship between regimetype and terrorism; how terrorist groups end; and the mosteffective and ineffective counterterrorism strategies. Thiscourse counts towards the Security Studies Concentration.470.732 Communications and CongressThis course will examine how Congress goes about thebusiness of translating the public’s concerns into legislationand shapes national policy. It will examine how the twochambers interact in this process; how the legislative branchcomplements and competes with the executive; what role themedia, the public, and other institutions of government playin shaping Congress’ agenda and vice versa; and what impactthe advent of 24-hour news, C-SPAN, and the internet havehad on congressional deliberations. A historical approachwill be taken in considering the evolution of Congress asan institution. Contemporary examples, where appropriate,will be used to underscore points made in the texts.470.733 US Security Policy in the Middle EastThis course examines the major security challenges facingthe United States in the contemporary Middle East and theUS responses to meeting those challenges. The key issuesexamined are the Arab-Israel conflict and the US role in the“peace process;” militant Islam, jihad and terrorism; the threatof regional nuclear proliferation; and Islam, democratizationand nation-building. Theoretical and methodologicalissues associated with “interpreting” the Middle East andconstructing meaningful paradigms for analysis are alsogiven consideration.470.734 Energy, Vulnerability, and WarThe course will examine the connection between energyusage and war, especially in light of global warming and theexpanding use of fossil fuels. Climate destabilization is alreadycausing melting of glaciers that could radically disrupt watersupplies of many great rivers. Furthermore, some expertsassert that each degree of temperature increase is associatedwith a 10 percent decrease in agricultural production.The rapid growth in conversion of agricultural land intoplantations to produce transportation biofuels from palmoil, sugar cane, and corn is affecting food supply. The coursewill examine the potential of these changes to underminethe ability of some nations to govern. It will also provide anoverview of some of the literature on the connections betweenecological degradation in past centuries and famines, civilwars, and the collapse of civilizations. A review will be madeof changes in the world since the 1980 publication of a reporttitled “Energy, Vulnerability and War” that examined theconnection between centralized energy systems and theirvulnerability to natural disasters, terrorism, and war. Thecourse will look to the future of decentralized wind and solarsystems and contrast such renewable energy options with theenergy systems that have fueled the global economy over thelast century.470.736 Principles of Nonprofit ManagementSuccessful nonprofits need to have strong managementsystems in place in order to assure quality programs forservice and impact. The systems include management offinances, human resources (including volunteers), physicalplant and equipment, information technology, marketing,performance measures and other aspects of operations.The course will help the student understand the currentthinking regarding “best practices” in managing andimproving nonprofit organizations and appreciate theinterplay of environmental and organizational factorsthat influence managerial decision-making. Many of theprinciples we recommend as “best practice” can be applied tonongovernmental organizations in other countries who haveto adjust to changing donor interests and requirements or dealwith public attitudes toward non-state actors.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 129470.737 The Media and Presidential PoliticsThis class will look at presidential politics during presidentialcampaigns and how the candidates work with and against themedia. All forms of media from print reporting to televisionto the new applications of the Internet and beyond will beexplored and discussed as we pay particular attention to therole the media play in conveying the president’s message tothe public. The course will follow key events in the Obamaadministration, such as, for example, the financial meltdownor growing American involvement in Afghanistan and usethem as case studies to better understand the interactionamong politicians, policymakers, and the media. We willalso look back at former presidents and previous presidentialcampaigns to compare with the current Obama administrationand the 2008 presidential campaign. We will analyze how the2012 presidential campaigns are just beginning and how themedia is now covering possible potential rivals to Obama.470.739 Communications and Emergency ManagementA series of unforeseen and unprecedented emergenciesin recent years have posed steep challenges to privatebusinesses, non-profit institutions, and local, state, and federalgovernment. Terrorist attacks, pandemics, natural disasters,financial collapse, and other crises pose unique challengesto policy-makers. Increasingly, people in authority havehad to implement plans, make announcements, and orderevacuations, often on short notice, and bereft of effectivetools. This has caused the public, private, and non-profitsectors to invest more resources on preparation. This coursewill examine approaches that have been taken with an eyetoward minimizing damages and enhancing the securityof the greatest number of people. It will examine some thathave succeeded and others that have not. On occasion, guests,who have been on the front lines in emergency situationswill appear in class to enhance students’ appreciation of theextent of these potential threats and to share their ideas as tohow they might best be handled. Readings will focus on casestudies of historical and contemporary emergency situationsand how policy-makers addressed them.470.740 Conflict and Security in CyberspaceCyber conflict is a new and complicated strategic problem thatwill engage the international community at many differentlevels. The cyber environment challenges traditional strategicthinking, and work on an policies and strategies to manageand benefit from cyber conflict is at an early stage. Traditionalsecurity concepts will need to be re-examined and adjusted forthe cyber environment. This class will look at both the nationaland international dimensions of cyber conflict in the largerinternational security context.470.741 Democracy and ElectionsElections have been described as the primary vehicle forlaunching and reasserting democracy in any country. Few,however, have considered the connection between the two.In this course, students will consider initially the variousways by which democracy has been defined, asking: What isdemocracy, why is it important and what “values” related to itshould be upheld in holding elections? Students will also lookat different electoral systems used for organizing electionsaround the world. Do these systems make a difference toelection outcomes? Are there consequences for choosing oneover another? Real world examples, including the controversysurrounding the 2000 American presidential election, will beused to consider whether greater attention should be paid tothe linkage between democracy and elections.470.742 Race, Pop Culture, and the MediaThis class examines how racial perceptions and themes lieat the root of American popular culture which, in turn, oftenserves as the foundation for public policies. For most of ourhistory, Americans have reacted with little understanding totheir shared racial fears and biases. Often gross stereotypesplayed key roles in the formation of public policy. Evidence ofthis can be found in the founding documents of the colonies,debates over the rationale for the Civil War, and continuingdebates involving civil rights, welfare policy, criminal justiceissues and, more recently, health care reform. In each of thesecases, battle lines have been bounded by race and amplifiedby the media and popular culture. Two of the key questionsof this class will be: how did this come to be? And how can UScitizens avoid cultural manipulation on the most critical issuesof civil life? The class will attempt to answer these challengingquestions by focusing on the influence that race, pop cultureand media cast on the development of public policy.470.743 Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control & Non-Proliferationin a Changing WorldThis seminar examines key challenges and policy issues forUS decision makers in the areas of nuclear deterrence, armscontrol and non-proliferation in the 21st Century. Issuescovered include: deterring states and deterring terrorists,extended deterrence and reassurance, sustaining the nuclearweapons complex, arms reductions after the New STARTagreement, renewed interest in nuclear abolition, the future ofthe Non-Proliferation Treaty regime, and new paths in bilateraland multilateral counterproliferation.470.744 Trade and SecuritySince the Second World War, American trade policy has beenimplemented through agreements with a growing array offoreign governments to encourage global economic integrationby lowering barriers to international trade. The course willbegin with a look at the foundation of this approach to tradepolicy at the end of the Second World War and the relationshipthe Roosevelt and Truman administrations saw betweenintegration and security policy. It will then introduce studentsto the American trade regime of the early 21st century and theWTO, and examine the ways the US government has adaptedthis regime to regional challenges arising from relationshipswith Japan, China, and the Muslim world, and to policy issueslike resource dependence, sanctions, and export controls. Thecourse will have a midterm exam on America’s trade regimeand the concepts that have shaped it, and a final paper in whichstudents will examine an issue of their choice in depth.470.745 Assessing Military PowerThis course provides an introduction to net assessmentas practiced by the Department of Defense since 1973. Netassessment aims at providing top decision makers withobjective assessments of where the United States currentlystands relative to prospective opponents in key areas of longtermmilitary competition, and builds upon major trends andasymmetries to identify emerging problems and opportunitiesthat could affect the US position in the future. Netassessments take into account the strategic goals, doctrines,StudiesGovernmental

130 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudiesoperational concepts, and fundamental military capabilities(especially strengths and weaknesses) of competing countries,alliances, and other international actors. Since diagnostic netassessment is fundamentally a practical endeavor, severalhistorical and recent cases will be examined, including: theproblems of measuring military power, the US-Soviet strategicnuclearand NATO-Warsaw Pact balances duringthe Cold War, emerging “revolutions in military affairs,”US military effectiveness in the 1991 Gulf War, and militarycompetition in space.470.746 Understanding Contemporary IranThis course provides an introduction to historical, religious,economic, and cultural patterns in Iran. Students will tracethe philosophies that gave rise to the Islamic Revolution andanalyze the balance between Iranian nationalism and Shi’isminherent in the Islamic Republic today. The course will cover oilpolitics, pre- and post-revolutionary foreign relations, and theorganization and operation of the Islamic Republic.470.747 The Ethics of WarThe course will address questions such as what is a just causefor war? Should there be constraints on the means used to wagewar? And if so what are those limits? Can preventive war bejustified? And if so on what grounds? This course will explorethe answers prominent thinkers have given to these questionsas we explore contemporary cases and challenges.470.748 The Politics of Conflict and Security in South AsiaThis course explores the contemporary domestic and foreignpolitics of India and Pakistan. It provides students with anoverview of the political and socioeconomic landscape ofeach country and the major issues that frame their bilateralrelationship. Themes include political institutions, democracyand authoritarianism, ethnic and regional conflicts, religiousnationalism, secularism, and poverty. Throughout the course,we will pay particular attention to the implications of thesetopics for US foreign policy and security considerations470.749 Changing News CyclesA news cycle was once measured in the number of hoursbetween each issue of a newspaper. Today the architectureof news cycles is changing even more dramatically. Buildingon the coverage of the 2008 campaign, real time competitionamong cable news channels and on line media is creatingnews cycles of sometimes 15 or 20 minutes. This quickening isoften accompanied by the demand for ever more informationnearly simultaneous with developments and minute-by-minuteevaluations. This course will look at why the tempo of newsstories is accelerating; how the changing structure of media isinfluencing and being influenced by it; and how the increasingvelocity of news is affecting policy, politics, and publicdiscourse. Guest speakers will include journalists and politicalprofessionals who will share their insights and experiencesadapting to this new dynamic of changing news cycles.470.750 Constitutionalism and Constitutional DesignThis seminar examines the basic purposes and principlesof democratic constitutions and some of the principalinstitutional design choices (including presidentialism vs.parliamentarianism; federalism; judicial review; and electoraland party systems). Roughly one-third of the course is devotedto constitutional and institutional theory; another third, tothe United States Constitution; the remainder, to comparativequestions, including constitutional design for divided societies.470.752 The United Nations and International DiplomacyThis online interdisciplinary course covers many facets of theUnited Nations, acquainting students with its structure, itsoperations, and its involvement in international events, past andpresent. It merges politics, economics issues, and the historyof the UN in an effort to understand more fully the UN’s rolein international diplomacy. Current issues in internationalrelations will be discussed and the course schedule will beinterrupted to deal with current events.470.753 Problems in State and Local Government: Can They BeFixed?State and local budget and tax systems are not optimal—andin many cases not functional—for 21st-century governance.This course will look at aspects of budget and revenue systemsthat could be modernized and improved, and how that mightbe accomplished. Areas studied will include use of budgetprojections, tax expenditure policies, sales, income, andproperty tax issues, and business taxation, as well as issuesof whether and/or how use of newer technologies and newerways of doing business should be taxed. It also will considersome current trends that could further undermine governance,such as proposals to write specific funding formulas into stateconstitutions. Issues and trends will be considered across states,and students will be assigned specific states to study in depthand discuss during class time. Both policy solutions and theinterest groups and political strategies that are necessary toachieve solutions will be discussed. The course will begin with abrief introduction to state and local finance.470.754 Global Climate Change and US Energy SecurityWhile the world negotiates a new climate change treaty, the UScontinues to work through its domestic climate change policy.Twenty states have developed statewide climate planninginitiatives, and there are regional policy initiatives as well. Atthe federal level, legislation to address climate policy and energysecurity is being debated in Congress. In addition, as a followupto a 2007 Supreme Court ruling, the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency is moving forward with a number ofregulatory actions to address greenhouse gas emissions. Thiscourse will address each of these international and nationalefforts and their implications for the further developmentof climate change and energy security policy in the US Theeconomic and social issues associated with these policies will beexamined as well.470.756 Fanaticism and the Islam WorldThis course examines the nature of fanaticism and the threeforms of political extremism that have dominated the lastcentury communism, Nazism and radical islam. The coursewill examine the psychological roots of fanaticism and considerinstances of fanaticism in history. Students will read theessential texts of the Nazi, communist, and islamist movementsand study the history of these movements and the effect ofideological extremism on the personalities of their leaders. Itwill identify the similarities as well as the differences betweenthese three types of fanaticism and consider lessons fromthe fall of Nazism and communism for dealing with the newthreat posed by fanatical political islam.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 131470.757 Nonfiction Writing and PoliticsClear and persuasive writing is often essential in Washingtonand this course will introduce students to three of the mostimportant forms of non-fiction writing: opinion journalism,magazine writing, and personal essay and memoir writing.Students will be required to produce finished work in each ofthese genres and will read and critique each others’ efforts.They will also be expected to read and bring to class examplesof successful nonfiction writing. The section of the course onopinion journalism will analyze editorial and op ed writingand discuss how to make an argument that is convincing evento those who do not share one’s point of view. The section onmagazine writing will focus on the organization and structureof successful magazine pieces such as those appearing insuch publications as The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and TheWeekly Standard. The section on memoir writing will examinenarrative structure and techniques useful to a writer who seeksto tell his own story.470.759 American Political DevelopmentThis course examines the factors that promote stability andchange in American politics. Broad in historical scope, thiscourse considers the development of the American state andits institutions as well as the continuities and complexitiesof American political culture by analyzing key moments ofinstitution-building and policy change from the AmericanFounding to the present. Key questions include: What explainsthe character of the American state? What are the consequencesof the American state and its policies? Is America “exceptional”in these and other regards? What roles and functions do politicalinstitutions perform? What roles do culture, ideas, and rhetoricplay in social, political, and economic life? How have thesevarious roles and functions changed over time?470.760 National Intelligence Systems: A Comparative StudyWhich country has the best intelligence system? Can thatquestion even be answered in a meaningful way? This classwill consider theoretical ways of understanding and assessingnational intelligence systems. It will consider political,historical, and cultural factors which may influence thedevelopment and functions of nations’ intelligence agenciesand systems. The class will include an examination of the “waysof intelligence” of the United States, the United Kingdom, theUSSR/Russia, Germany, China, Israel, and Iraq, among others.470.761 Ruling the 21st Century: Economic Success, MilitaryStrength, and the Rise and Fall of PowersToday, we are witnessing a period of even greater Americaneconomic travails, much larger fiscal deficits, and the concernthat less friendly powers—China, Russia, perhaps India andothers—may be poised to benefit from the relative decline of theUnited States in specific and the West in general. Is this true?Even more to the point for this course, what do these shiftingeconomic realities bode for the future of American power andultimately the security of this country and its allies? Thiscourse, informed by both historical and technical perspectives,will wrestle with such broad questions about the architectureof the international power system. It will consider the relativedecline of the United States that many consider underwayto be already, and only likely to accelerate--asking not only ifit is indeed a reality, but also what its likely magnitude andscope will be. It will examine the promise of the rising powers,together with the structural constraints and other impedimentsthat they will have to face themselves as they seek greaterstature, clout, and prosperity in the 21st century.470.762 US-Mexico Relations: Migration, Trade andOrganized CrimeThis course looks at one of the United States’ most importantrelations, with its neighbor Mexico, and how the twocountries manage economic integration, security threats, andmigration, among other issues. The course will be taught inconjunction with CIDE university in Mexico and include weeklyvideoconferences with students from CIDE (in English) todiscuss these issues in a cross-border setting.470.763 Keeping Secrets: Cryptography and IntelligenceThis course will explore the various aspects of Cryptographyfrom a historical, functional, and technological perspective.Students will be presented a recap of the major Cryptographic(Code Making) and Cryptanalysis (Code Breaking) eventsfrom ancient to modern times. A comprehensive overviewof the fundamentals, objectives, techniques, weaknesses,and attacks on cryptography will be presented in a low-tech,non-computer science/engineering, and minimal mathematicsapproach. Modern day Crypto systems and technologies willbe discussed and analyzed to understand the intricacies andcomplexities of secure enterprises, protecting secrecy andintegrity, and understanding both the macro and micro risksassociated to critical military, government, industrial, andcorporate infrastructures. No extensive pre-existing technicalor mathematics knowledge is assumed nor required; studentsshould be comfortable with basic mathematics and limitedunderstanding of typical IT systems.470.764 From Information Warfare to Information PowerThis course explores the evolution of Information Warfarefrom its early concepts two decades ago to its current frontpagestatus and congressional debates. The course willexamine some of the critical strategic issues that have beenand remain at the heart of IW. Some of these are the role ofCyberspace on future warfare; the dependence of nationalinfrastructures on the underlying information infrastructureand its vulnerability to computer attack; the role of StrategicCommunication and Public Diplomacy in the “war of ideas”; therelationships between Electronic Warfare, Information Warfare,and Computer Warfare; and a comparison of US and non-USdoctrines and concepts. One of the course’s key themes will bethe exploration of both the “myths” and the “realities”, to discernhow IW has been used in past conflicts and how it could be usedin the future. Along with several small projects, the course hasone major deliverable, an exploration of the role informationpower should play in national security strategy.470.765 The Tools of Economic DiplomacyThis course will look at the ways the United States and othergovernments use economic policy to defend their perceivedinterests and achieve their diplomatic goals. Topics will includethe use of international financial and trade institutions topursue visions of world order; trade sanctions and agreementsas ways to develop relationships and alliances, promotedomestic and international economic policy goals, or coerceunfriendly governments; aid programs and their goals; andeconomic policy as a tool in response to crisis.StudiesGovernmental

132 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudies470.766 Economic Growth: The Politics of Development inAsia, Africa and BeyondWhat makes some countries grow while others do not?What accounts for successful economic development versusstagnation? As these questions become ever more relevantin an increasingly globalized world, this course offers anintroduction to the topic. The class will provide an overviewof the main classic and current theories of economicdevelopment. It will then go on to explore specific currentissues in development, including: development aid, roleof international organizations, sustainable development,corruption, institution building and regime type. Specificcase studies will be examined including China and India, theEast Asian ‘tigers’, development failures in Africa and mixedoutcomes in Latin America.470.768 Nation Building as Security PolicyNation building is nothing new, but it has recently becomea prominent way to achieve US national security. Nationbuilding has a long history, including imperial attempts,the anti-colonial attempts that followed, and the creationof new states. The United States also has a history of nationbuilding in Central America and the Caribbean, followingthe Second World War, and in Vietnam. The history of nationbuilding is reviewed systematically for lessons learned.Particular attention is paid to recent efforts in Iraq andAfghanistan. Attention is paid to specific policy statementsand organizational capacities for nation building. Thecourse concludes by examining nation building as a wayin the ends, ways, and means linkage of national securitystrategy. Students are expected to leave the course with anunderstanding of the challenges of nation building as a wayto achieve US national security and the ability to enter into aninformed debate on the role that nation building plays in USnational security strategy.470.770 Transatlantic Learning: Lessons from EuropeanEnergy and Environmental PolicyThis course offers a new perspective about environmental,climate, energy and urban development policies andcooperation with Europe and reviews and analyzes thesepolicies, their development, their performance and assessestheir potential applications to the US Urban themes arethe focus of this class, given the leadership and progress ofmany European cities, particularly in the areas of renewableenergy, energy efficiency, transportation, “green” buildings,water infrastructure, and brownfields redevelopment. Forexample, we will study, among other themes and projects,energy efficient housing and buildings policies in Freiburg,brownfields redevelopment in the Ruhr Valley, greeninfrastructure practices in Stuttgart and renewable energypolicies in Copenhagen and their potential transfer to the USWe will then explore issues about how energy strategies ofStuttgart can be integrated into energy planning in NorthernVirginia, how stormwater management practices in Berlin canbe applied to Washington, D.C., and how light rail systems inFreiburg can be adopted in Baltimore. At the end of this course,students will be aware of the key European environmentaland energy policies supporting these innovations and willappreciate how US cities can learn from them470.771 Climate Change EconomicsThis course will examine the key issues, concepts andapplications of economic analysis to climate change mitigationand adaptation policy development and implementationat the sub national and national levels. It will includeconcepts, techniques and case histories of microeconomic,macroeconomic, and distributional impact analysis asapplied to specific sector based policies and measures andrelated policy instruments, as well as broader approachesfor assessment and management of economic security.Emphasis will be on comprehensive understanding and skilldevelopment as applied to real world policy and businessapplications, including current economic, energy andenvironmental issues and assessments. Students do not needadvanced economic, science, policy, or quantitative trainingfor the course, but should have basic exposure to concepts andskills in these areas to support learning experiences and skilldevelopment.470.772 Islam and Politics in the Middle EastThe Islamic Republic of Iran has become an increasinglyimportant player on the international stage and remains achallenging issue for US policy-makers. This course examinesIran’s rise as a regional power in the Middle East from the1979 revolution through the contemporary period. It willexplore four major topics: 1) the role of Islam and Islamistideologies in the Iranian state; 2) Iranian political dynamics;3) the Revolutionary Guards and their influence on Iranianpolicies; 4) Iran’s foreign involvement, particularly in Lebanonand Iraq. Through readings, lectures, and class discussionsthis course will address several important questions: To whatextent do Islamist ideologies impact Iranian policies anddecision-making? What are the major issues driving currentIranian politics? What factors have led to the RevolutionaryGuards ascendancy and what are the prospects of a militarytakeover of the regime? What are the roots and limits of Iran’sforeign involvement and how do organizations like Lebanon’sHizballah support Iran’s interests abroad? Is Iran a rationalor ideological international actor? By the end of the course,students will be able to effectively address these questionsand have a firm understanding of the key events, ideas, andissues impacting contemporary affairs in Iran and thebroader Middle East.470.773 Energy and Environmental SecurityThis course surveys the multiple and overlapping aspectsof energy security and environmental security. The mainemphasis is on how increased competition for environmentaland energy resources threaten international security andhow these threats should be mitigated. Throughout thecourse neoliberal and geopolitical approaches to energy andenvironmental security are used to better understand the risksand opportunities involved in an era of increasing scarcity.470.774 Nonprofit Governance and Executive LeadershipThis course covers the basic responsibilities of nonprofitboards according to law and custom and includes ethicalconcepts, public attitudes, and contemporary legislative andregulatory issues. The course explores theories of effectivegovernance and executive leadership that have had wideinfluence, and how ethical considerations relate to perceptionsof excellence and shape the way staff and volunteer leadersmanage people and money. There will be opportunities to

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 133compare the role of boards in US nonprofit groups with thosein other countries, with a special emphasis on countrieswhose legal systems provide for significant state control ofnongovernmental initiative.470.775 Women and Gender in Law and PolicyThis course will examine policy issues and controversiesaffecting women based on gender. While gender will be theprimary category of analysis, it is not a unitary category.Statuses and affiliations based on race, class, sexuality,age and other characteristics -- intersect with gender anddiversify women’s gender experiences. Accordingly, the coursewill explore policy assumptions and imperatives that addressor reflect differences among women, and will consider howpolicies can affect differently-situated women differently.Readings and discussions will focus primarily on policy issuesthat bear directly on women’s equality: women’s constitutionalstatus; employment and the workplace; educational equity;poverty and economic insecurity; reproductive and familyrights; intimate violence and sexual coercion.470.777 China and America: An Introduction to Comparativeand Global Environmental GovernanceThis course will be taught jointly with Chinese faculty andstudents at Nanjing University in China, by teleconference,web, and live lectures. As the 21st century began, punditsdebated whether, like the 20th, it would also be “America’scentury,” whether China’s remarkable economic rise wouldmake it “China’s century,” or, perhaps, one seeing thedevelopment of “Chimerica.” At the same time, it was also said,that the primary shaper of countries and their fortunes will bethe environmental limits to human development—with China(and India), with its huge population and rapid development,and the US, with its high per capita consumption, both facingmost difficult challenges. This course will study China’senvironmental challenges and governance in the context ofAmerica’s own environmental challenges and governancesystem, and in the context of the challenges to the twocountries as the primary sources of the world’s greenhousegas emissions. We will consider how to compare American andChinese governance systems, and whether and how conceptscan be translated between them—so that the countries, andtheir citizens can learn from, and cooperate with, one another.470.778 Federal Contracting LawThis course is designed to provide students with anunderstanding of the nuts and bolts of the formation andperformance of federal government contracts. Every yearthe federal government spends approximately $190 billioncontracting for supplies, services, construction, researchand development. The course, taught by a sitting federaltrial judge, will examine the federal procurement processfrom a legal vantage. Students will gain an understandingof the competitive contract award process as well as issuessurrounding performance of government contracts, includingsocioeconomic policies that affect the award of governmentcontracts such as small business set-asides and incentives toprocure from domestic sources. The course will include bidprotests and contract disputes.470.779 Political and Security Issues in the Middle EastThe Middle East is an important region to examine givenits historical significance, the various strategic issues thatit raises and, perhaps most relevant for the participants ofthis course, the challenges that often spill over and becomeAmerican foreign policy considerations. Building on ahistorical study of critical junctures in the region, this courseaims to provide students with a framework for understandingthe state of the region’s core political and security issues. Inparticular, this course will focus on policy-relevant dilemmassurrounding Middle East affairs. After participating in thiscourse, students will be more familiar with the key challengespresented by the Middle East and will have begun to considerthe dilemmas that exist in this critical region. By the endof this seminar, participants will be more cognizant of theregion’s complexity and tensions. They will be able to morecapably understand and evaluate US interests in the region,and the ways in which American officials might prioritizepolicy interventions.470.781 Development of Climate, Energy, & Security PlansThis course will examine the key issues, concepts andtechniques associated with the formal development andimplementation of consensus-based policy agreements toadvance and integrate climate, energy and economic securityplans at the sub national, national and international levels.Students will learn the essentials of translating science topolicy plans and programs across a wide array of economicsectors, policy instruments and levels of government asapplied to culturally, economically, and geographically diverseregions. Issues and techniques will be discussed in relation tolegislation, executive and administrative action. Students willfocus on theory, advanced techniques, and real world cases instates and provinces, in addition to national and internationalpolicy agreements. Students are not required to have advancedbackgrounds in economics, science, law, policy or negotiation,but should have basic familiarity with these issue andskill areas to enable learning and performance in a highlyintegrative environment.470.782 The Practice of Public Diplomacy and StatecraftThis course is designed to help participants gain insightsand some mastery over the public dimension of nationalsecurity policy formulation and implementation. (Much of theknowledge and skills imparted in the course will be applicableto domestic and trans-national affairs as well.) The course willhighlight the role of publics and public opinion in the conductof national security affairs. In addition to practical skills,participants will gain a greater appreciation of the limits aswell as the potential strengths of public diplomacy. The coursewill deal with current international strategic communicationchallenges, ranging from Afghanistan to transnationalenvironmental and health concerns.470.783 Presidential Primaries and the MediaThe national media play a pivotal role in the early daysof presidential campaigns. We will look at the role themedia e.g., the cable television channels, the newspapers andmagazines, the bloggers and the Internet -- play in promotingor demoting presidential candidates as they gear up to run forthe Oval Office. The course will look at how the presidentialcandidates court the media, in particular, the communicationsand media operations of campaigns, and how the mediaStudiesGovernmental

134 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsGovernmentalStudiescourt the candidates. Because there will be many candidatesannouncing their campaigns for president during the timeperiod of our class, we will be discussing the presidentialcampaign and the media in real time as the 2012 contest beginsin earnest, focusing on how these campaigns, which beginsmall, become a national organization in a short period of time.We will compare the 2012 presidential campaign with otherpresidential contests in American history.470.785 The American Way of WarThis course is an overview of US military history and policywith particular emphasis on how the nation has thoughtabout, prepared for, and conducted its wars. As such itexamines the interaction of the military, cultural, social,material, institutional, and international factors that haveshaped a putative “American way of war.”470.786 Contemporary African PoliticsThe US imports 25% of its oil from Africa, that Africa hasbecome a staging area for military intervention in the middleeast, the Horn, and the Mediterranean theater, and African rawmaterials are crucial to the dynamism of US economic growth.In the 21st century, external interest (shaped in part by China’sappetite for raw materials) in the resources, geo-strategicrole, and consequently, democratization of the continent hassparked both a continuation as well as a recalibration of USpolicy policy towards Africa. This seminar will attempt touncover the implications of an enduring western dominanceover African ideas, politics, economics, and society. Wewill explore the manner in which both policymakers andintellectuals have facilitated this process, and try to locatevoices of resistance while also understanding the US policyresponse to Africa’s emergent and enduring importance470.789 Communicating Policy Ideas in the Public SphereThis workshop is designed to hone the communications skillsof those engaged in public policy analysis and advocacy. Topicsinclude how to develop effective op-ed pieces, memoranda,position papers, essays, speeches, magazine articles,presentations, and the other forms of communications neededto advance policy ideas outside of the academy. The courseputs special stress on how to make a clear and persuasiveexposition of complex or counter-intuitive arguments in themarket place of ideas, including the challenges of placingarticles in popular journals and communicating to specificaudiences both in and out of government. Students receiveintensive individual instruction, including close editing oftheir work and advice on how to publish or promote it thepublic sphere.470.791 Medicine, Society, and the Transformation of HealthCare in AmericaThis seminar examines how medicine and society interactin ways that touch on philosophy, economics, sociology, andpublic policy, but that cannot be understood if studied fromany one perspective alone. Medicine’s new prominence insociety dictates this approach. In the past, general ideas andpopular attitudes shaped medicine; today, medicine shapesgeneral ideas and popular attitudes. Examples of the latterinclude medicine’s impact on our understanding of freedomand free will, religion, spirituality, adulthood, and happiness.This theme—the interplay between medicine and society—governs the organization of the course, as readings alternatebetween society’s effect on medicine and medicine’s effect onsociety. On one level the course moves from the abstract to theconcrete, beginning, as it does, with the philosophy of dualismand classical liberalism, and concluding with practical issuesof health care reform. Yet each class also serves as a tool fordigesting material in subsequent classes; each class adds moreideas to the student’s conceptual framework. Understandingdualism, for example, is needed to understand monism, whichis needed to understand the uneasy alliance between religionand medicine, which is needed to understand medicine’sapproach to mental health. Thus, the order of classes has apurpose, which is to help students build a multi-layered andhighly nuanced understanding of how medicine and societyinteract.470.792 Understanding, Adapting and Responding to ClimateChangeClimate change is one of the most complex, critical,controversial and poorly understood intersections ofeconomic, energy and environmental security in the US andother nations today, with potentially vast implications fordomestic and international policy and market decisions. Theability of analysts, investors and policy makers to understandthe fundamental underpinnings and relationships of science,economics and policy choices to climate change is essential tofuture security decisions that are increasing high stakes. Thisnew course in the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies“Understanding, Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change”is designed to provide comprehensive concepts, factual bases,and choices regarding climate change for students that havenot yet been exposed to climate change science or policy. Itis designed to prepare them for more advanced, integrativecourses and projects at JHU and in the workplace that aremultidimensional and innovative. The course will focus onfundamental issues of science an the translation of scienceto human choices regarding policy action or inaction. It willinclude current case studies and situations for review anddiscussion, in addition to systematic review of informationin the field.470.793 Influence of Public Opinion on Public Policy andAmerican DemocracyPublic opinion is an essential consideration for allgovernments. This is particularly true in a democratic polity.In a democracy, a candidate cannot hope to win office, or keepthat office if elected, without understanding the opinionsof his or her constituents. Further, citizens are expected toinfluence the public policy-making process by expressingtheir opinions to their elected officials. This course willexplore public opinion from the perspective of both electedofficials and private citizens. We will investigate the origins,structure and influence of public opinion. We will examinerecent polls to better understand the methods used to measure,interpret and present public opinion. Finally, we will analyzecurrent opinion in three major policy areas: foreign policy, theeconomy and social issues.470.794 US Foreign Policy in Asia: The Rise of ChinaThis course chronicles US-China relations from the collapseof the Qing Dynasty to the present, examining China’s riseand its implications for US interests in East Asia and theworld. Are the United States and China destined to be friends,enemies, or “frenemies”? Are relations likely to be “zero-sum,”

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 135or can the world’s most powerful developed nation and largestdeveloping nation forge an affirmative agenda based oncommon interests and mutual benefit? Classes will be a blendof lecture and group discussion and analysis. We will also holdone simulation exercise, with students playing the roles of thePresident and her senior advisers as she prepares for a summitmeeting with the President of China.470.796 News Media and Presidential NominationsTheodore White wrote, “A primary fight… is America’s mostoriginal contribution to the art of democracy.” This coursewill explore how the news media cover presidential primariesand caucuses, and how that coverage affects the selection of astandard bearer. The course will attempt to put into historicalcontext the 2012 G.O.P. nomination battle, look at how therole of news organizations in covering the fight for delegatesis changing along with the media environment and explorethe emergent role of social media in deciding nominations.The class will look at the origins of the modern presidentialselection process, and how the news media, particularlytelevision, contributed to its emergence. The course will studyrecent nomination battles, including Clinton v. Obama in 2008and Bush v. McCain in 2000, as well as pivotal earlier contestsincluding RFK v. Humphrey in 1968, Reagan v. Ford in 1976,and Mondale v. Hart in 1984 among others. The course willlook at the role played by polling, televised debates, the earlycontests in Iowa and New Hampshire and media portrayalsof candidate character and positions, as well as the oftenunintended effects of party rules changes. We will also look atthe impact of the “invisible primary” on the party’s eventualchoice of a nominee.management tools are necessary not only for basic financialmanagement but also for creating the financial component ofa Request For Proposal (RFP) from a US funding source and forthose striving for organizational sustainability through “socialenterprise” or earned income ventures in general.470.830 Practicum in Government and PoliticsOne of the great strengths of the Government Program isthat it brings theory and practice together, but it may be thoseattending on a full-time basis or those new to the DC area maynot yet have employment experience in Washington. Thiscourse is designed to help new students to the program explorecareer options and/or locate employment opportunities (paidor unpaid) that will enrich their experience here.470.797 Special Operations in a Strategic ContextOver the last ten years, special operations forces have become acore element in America’s response to trans-national terrorism.These units have trained and advised foreign military andparamilitary forces; captured or killed thousands of Al Qaedaand Taliban commanders and foot soldiers; and conducted avariety of operations around the globe. This course will focuson the ways in which special operations forces have beenincorporated into national security strategy and policy. Topicswill include how special operations forces are organized,recruited, trained, resourced, and utilized. Through the useof a series of case studies, participants will investigate thedifferences between special operations forces and other eliteunits; scrutinize the roles and missions of these organizations;consider the influence of popular culture; and probe the impactof bureaucratic politics and organizational culture betweenthe special operations community and international allies,Congress, the interagency community, and conventionalmilitary forces.StudiesGovernmental470.798 Financial Management and Analysis in NonprofitsThe basic tools for financial management and analysis arecovered in this course with a focus on those aspects that will:1) provide needed skills to students planning careers in publicand nonprofit organizations and 2) provide those working forgovernment with tools to evaluate nonprofit and private sectororganizations with which they interact. Topics include legaland audit requirements for financial reporting, disclosurelaws, and state and federal registration requirements. Thecourse will also address interpreting financial statementsand assessing and managing for financial health. These basic

136 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Liberal Artsmla.jhu.eduEstablished in 1962 and now celebrating its 50th anniversary,the MLA Program is recognized nationally for the quality ofits teaching and the breadth of its course offerings. The10-course program enables students to continue theirintellectual growth and further their professional goals.The program features small, interactive seminars led bydistinguished Johns Hopkins faculty and leading expertsfrom cultural, artistic, government, and academic institutionsin the region, including The Walters Art Museum, ThePeabody Institute, the State Department, and the MarylandState Archives. Students study with and learn from otheradults of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests,and the seminars provide a challenging and nurturingenvironment. Students can focus on specific areas of learningor explore a wide range of engaging subjects in politicalscience, art history, world religions and philosophy, history,music, literature, and science and technology.A key element of the Center for Liberal Arts, the Master ofLiberal Arts Program places inter-disciplinary study at itscore, and through this approach fosters greater understandingof the philosophical, historical, scientific, and aestheticdimensions of the world’s great civilizations.Admission RequirementsIn addition to the materials and credentials required forall programs, the Master of Liberal Arts requires:Advisory BoardP. Kyle McCarter Jr. Professor, William Foxwell AlbrightChair in Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Chair,MLA ProgramLiberal ArtsCredentialsA grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in thelatter half of undergraduate studies is expected for degreecandidacy; particular interests and work experience arealso considered.Application Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A current résumé»»A 2- to 3-page essay that allows assessmentof the applicant’s academic, professional, andpersonal goals»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts»»Letters of recommendation are optionalGeorge FisherEmeritus Professor of Geology, JHUMary Fissell Professor in History of Science, Medicine,and Technology, JHUEdward PapenfuseMaryland State ArchivistJonathan Pevsner Associate Professor of Neuroscience,JHU, Director, Bioinformatics Facility, Kennedy KriegerInstituteElizabeth Rodini Associate Director, Museums andSociety Program, JHUGeorge Scheper Professor Emeritus, Humanities,Community College of Baltimore County-EssexAdmission InterviewAfter application materials have been evaluated, an admissionsinterview is scheduled with the MLA program director.Admission StatusPlease see descriptions and criteria of the different categoriesof student status. Applicants who have questions regardingtheir admissibility should contact the MLA program director.Adam SheingateScience, JHUAssociate Professor of PoliticalE. Ray Sprenkle Professor of Musicology and MusicTheory at The Peabody Institute, JHUGary VikanRonald G. WaltersDirector, The Walters Art MuseumProfessor of History, JHUSusan Weiss Professor of Musicology, The PeabodyInstitute, JHUD. Melissa Hilbish Program DirectorDianne Scheper Program Coordinator

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 137Fellowships Available for MLA StudentsLimited private, campus-based fellowships are available tocover tuition for individual courses taken by fully admittedMLA students. Application forms are available from the MLAprogram director.Course Requirements»»One Interdisciplinary Core (IC) The IC should be takenwithin the first three courses. One to three IC coursesare offered every semester.»»Eight electives Eight for Graduate Project orInternship option; nine for Portfolio option.See Capstone Requirement.The MLA is tailored to students’ needs and priorities. Coursesdescribed in this catalog are representative of the broad rangeof MLA offerings. The same courses are rarely offered twoyears in a row. For descriptions of the courses listed in CourseSchedules that do not appear in this catalog, please contact theMLA program director. For information on exact dates, times,locations, fees, and instructors, students should consult theCourse Schedule available at advanced.jhu.edu.University of Cambridge Summer CourseSince 1992, MLA students have had the option of taking onesummer course at the University of Cambridge in Englandto transfer as an MLA elective. For details about registration,please contact the MLA program director.Certificate of Advanced GraduateStudy in Liberal ArtsThe Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in LiberalArts is open to students who have earned a Master of LiberalArts degree from Johns Hopkins or an equivalent degreefrom another institution. It consists of 10 courses. Applicantsmust submit standard application, though Johns Hopkins MLAgraduates need not send any additional materials beyond theapplication or pay an application fee.Interdisciplinary CoresRecent examples of Interdisciplinary courses have included:“The Self in Question: Readings in Psychology and Literature,”“Beneath the Veneer: Film Culture of the 1950s,” “Poetry andthe Visual Arts,” “The American Southwest: Crossroads ofCulture,” and “Cultural Eras: The 1960s.”Elective CoursesPlease note that this list is representative of the courseofferings in the MLA Program.450.608 Judaism, Christianity, and IslamDespite over a thousand years of conflict both external andinternal, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share doctrinesand practices. Students will examine the essential teachingsof the three great Abrahamic religion concerning revelation,scripture, sacred geography, worship, prophecy, holywar, divine justice and judgment, blasphemy (includingsacrilegious humor), and the afterlife. Readings will includeselections from the Bible, Qur’an, St. Augustine’s The City ofGod, Moses Maimonides’ The Guide for the Perplexed, TheAlchemy of Happiness by Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali,as well as the contemporary classics What Do Jews Believe?by Rabbi David Ariel, Introduction to Christianity by JosephCardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), and The Heart ofIslam: Enduring Values for Humanity by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.Visits to a synagogue, church, and mosque for a service ofworship will be required.450.617 Shakespeare’s Tragedies and History PlaysWhy are Shakespeare’s plays more popular today than everbefore? What do his tragedies and histories tell us about theElizabethan Age—and, by comparison, our own? In this course,Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and other tragedies are discussedas reflections of the paradox of spiritual victory through literaldefeat. Students also explore the value systems and socialhierarchy portrayed in such history plays as Richard II, JuliusCaesar, and Henry IV (Part I). Finally the class examines thecharacteristics of the Shakespearean stage and the specificopportunities—as well as demands—that theater made on boththe playwright and the playgoer.450.625 Bioethics: Philosophy and BiomedicineThis course draws on key concepts in philosophical analysis,particularly ethical theory, to address the myriad of complexmoral issues that arise in the biomedical field. Assignedreading includes relevant works in philosophy by Aristotle,Kant, and Mill, as well as those by contemporary bioethicists.In this context students discuss such issues as death anddying, in vitro fertilization, human cloning, physician-assistedsuicide, and experimentation with humans and animals.450.626 The Philosophy of the UniverseWhat was happening before the Big Bang? Does the universehave a bound, and if so, what lies beyond? Objects are madeof atoms, which in turn are made of elementary particles, butwhat exactly is an elementary particle? That is, what is it madeof? In this course, which has no textbook, we answer the abovequestions. For us to arrive at answers that mean anythingrequires the use of some mathematics—luckily, only high schoolalgebra and geometry. (Don’t worry if you only half-rememberyour high school math; the needed facts will be explained clearlyin class.) We will follow the progress of human understandingfrom Copernicus through Einstein’s theory of relativity to themost important human intellectual discovery ever, quantummechanics. Remarkably, we will discover that some ancientGreek philosophers understood the nature of reality better thanmany professional scientists do today.Liberal Arts

138 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsLiberal Arts450.640 US Political Culture from 1877 to 1929: InventingModern AmericaFrom the end of Reconstruction (1877) to the beginning of theGreat Depression (1929), American society was characterizedby major paradoxes like the emergence of a powerful nationalidentity beset by searing conflicts of race, gender, and class.This course explores the development of such cornerstonesof modern political culture as industrial corporations, stateand federal bureaucracies, overseas imperialism, widespreadmigration and immigration, and the labor movement, women’ssuffrage, and civil rights movements. Students review severalfilms (e.g., Birth of a Nation and Hester Street) and discussboth secondary and primary documents, including works byTheodore Roosevelt, Chief Joseph, Booker T. Washington, JuliaWard Howe, John Dewey, and George Santayana.450.650 Cultural Eras: The 1960sThe ’60s. A collage of events, people, sights, sounds, andideas immediately comes to mind. These powerful visualrepresentations in many ways define the history of the’60s. In this course we will consider the images, memories,history, and legacy of the ’60s through an interdisciplinaryexploration using literature, art, history, politics, music, andfilm. Cultural identity is a key issue. Black, white, Vietnamese,astronaut, protester, journalist, soldier, woman, man, young,old, you. How do people see themselves within the contextof larger cultural events and changes that many have labeledrevolutionary? How did so-called ordinary Americans live theirlives? Topics of study include but are not limited to presidentialpolitics, the continuing Cold War, social movements (blackpower, civil rights, environmentalism, women’s movement),the Vietnam War, the Space Program, and popular culture(music, film, Barbie).450.654 Film and Culture: Science Fiction Film in the20th CenturyThis course provides a survey of Science Fiction Film from theearly part of the 20th century and the very beginnings of film,through 2001. We will look at influential filmmakers includingGeorge Melies, Fritz Lang, Stanley Kubrick, George Lucas, andSteven Spielberg and will analyze the basic component of thegenre through science fiction “classics” like A Trip to the Moon,Metropolis, The Day the Earth Stood Still, A Clockwork Orange,Dr. Strangelove, Star Wars, Close Encounters, Blade Runner, andAI, among many others. The goal is to develop critical analyticalskills in understanding the role of science fiction within culture.What is the “science” that drives the science fiction and whatdoes it mean to be human? What is the view of the future, oftechnology? How are cultural and social concerns expressedthrough genre? The films and filmmakers are placed within alarger historical, cultural, and social context as we explore filmas an industry, as a technology, as a form of communication,and as an artifact of culture.450.680.01 From Jerusalem to Graceland: Elvis and theIdea of the HolyA familiar but puzzling phenomenon of American popularculture is the secular “canonization” of Elvis Presley. Thisseminar will explore the belief, ritual, and art associated withall those people, places, and things that have been revered asholy, from the earliest centuries of Christianity. And from thishistorical probing will be extracted a religious/anthropological“model” by which to deconstruct Elvis and Elvis-like examplesof secular “sanctification” in contemporary life. Studentswill come to understand the significance of pilgrimage,relics, votives, sacred souvenirs, miraculous healing, andsupernatural apparitions, as well as devotional images (icons),sacred time, and the literary genre of the “Saint’s Life.” Afterdrawing this all together in the lives and sacred places ofthe early saints of the Church, and then seeing many ofits essential elements replicated in Elvis and at Graceland,students will be challenged to extend their newfoundunderstanding and analytical skills to other “holy” people andplaces of our times, from Princess Diana to Ground Zero.450.684 Living SustainablyDuring this century, the human population will increase to9 billion or 10 billion people, constraining our use of natural,economic, and human resources. This course will provide aforum for exploring ways in which we might live sustainably,seen from the complementary perspectives of contemporaryscience and moral reflection within a variety of traditions,religious and secular. We will do our best to think and writecritically and imaginatively about how cosmology, Earthscience, philosophy, and theology can inform our choices aswe attempt to negotiate the complexities of an increasinglyglobal society.450.701 Theories of EthicsAre there correct answers to ethical questions about whatbehavior is right and what is wrong? Or is no one person’sopinion about ethics any more correct than anyone else’s? Inother words, are ethical judgments capable of being true, orare we being deceived by an illusion if we suppose so? Here is abasic and vexed problem, which has concerned many thinkers.Philosophers, ancient and moderns, such as Plato, Aristotle,Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant, and Nietzsche have put forwardtreatments of this problem, and theologians, psychologists,anthropologists, and political theorists also have writtenabout it. A variety of these viewpoints will be considered andappraised, in search of a resolution to the problem.450.702 The History of the Book in the West: 400–1550This course explores the development of the book from itsinception in the Late Roman Empire (the fourth and fifthcenturies) to the dawn of printing with Gutenberg’s inventionof movable type at Mainz in 1450. Students consider the bookas a product of “new” technologies (e.g., the invention ofmovable type), changing economic and social conditions (e.g.,the rise of vernacular texts for a literate nobility), and religiousand secular practices (e.g., books for monasteries, universities,and private houses).Through this course, students gain anappreciation of objects that are both key historical documentsand very often, consummate works of art. Note: Since thiscourse draws upon the resources of the Department ofManuscripts at The Walters Art Museum, some class sessionsare held at the museum.450.705 Art Collectors and CollectionsUsing the museums of the Washington/Baltimore area asclassroom, this course traces a dual path through the historyof art (particularly Renaissance to Modern painting) and thehistory of art collecting in the United States. The National

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 139Gallery will provide an overview of art history, and theCorcoran, Clarke, Phillips, Freer, Hirshhorn, Walters, and Conecollections will provide case studies. Issues of taste, who andwhat influence it, and the impact of private collections and theart museums that became their legacy on the development ofAmerican culture will be addressed. Particular attention willbe paid to the choices made by individual collectors exploringthe meaning and relevance of the works of art they selectedto their own lives and also to the larger picture of Americanhistory during their lifetimes.450.713 Shakespeare and the Film: A Cross-CulturalPerspectiveThis seminar will examine modern adaptations ofShakespearean tragedy in English, American, Russian, andJapanese films. Emphasis will be on the film as a mediumfor performing Shakespeare in our own time, and on theimportance of Shakespeare’s plays to the East as well as tothe West. In addition to considering the influence of nativetraditions on the interpretation of Shakespeare (such as that ofKabuki theater on Japanese film), the seminar will analyze thestyles and cinematic techniques of individual directors.450.718 Faulkner’s Fiction: Beneath the Southern FacadeAlthough Faulkner’s fiction can be viewed as the historicalculmination of works about the American South, it should alsobe placed in the larger artistic context of Shakespeare, Balzac,Melville, Twain, Conrad, Dickens, and Joyce. This courseexplores the development of Faulkner’s psychological themesand innovative techniques in representative short stories,The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, Sanctuary, Light inAugust, Absalom, Absalom!, Hamlet, and Go Down, Moses. Atthe conclusion of the course, students have an opportunity tovisit Oxford, Mississippi, the source of many characters andplaces in Faulkner’s fiction.450.719 The American Short StoryOf all genres in American literature, the short story exploresmost profoundly and directly the complex issues of culture,gender, class, and race. Students examine thematic andtechnical developments from Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle” andHawthorne’s “Rappaccini’s Daughter” to works as diverse asWharton’s “Roman Fever,” Faulkner’s “That Evening Sun,” andBaldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues.” Finally they discuss short fiction byMarylanders John Barth, Josephine Jacobsen, and Anne Tyler,as well as contemporary examples of the “short-short story.”450.720 American and British Poets from the Romanticsto the PresentThis course will examine the development of modernism inAnglo-American poetry while focusing on close readings ofindividual poems. Students will discuss Romantic concepts oftranscendence in Wordsworth and Keats, Victorian skepticismin Arnold and Browning, and 20th-century ideas of alienationin selected works from the following group: Yeats, Eliot,Stevens, Millay, Plath, Atwood, Rich, Dove, Soyinka, Ondaatje,Li-Young Lee, and Heaney. The class will include both smallandlarge-group discussions.glyph decipherment that has now established that the Mayaof the Classic era (third to ninth centuries, CE) were a fullyliterate Native American civilization. Slide lectures on suchimportant sites as Copán, Tikal, Palenque, Uxmal, and ChichenItzá will explore basic urban layout, the design of ceremonialcenters, and the symbolism and iconography of Maya artand architecture, and what these can tell us about the social,political, and religious life of the ancient Maya. The coursemoves on to study the period of European contact, of prolongedstruggle, and of colonial and national hegemony, along withcontinued Maya strategies of cultural survival throughaccommodation and resistance. Topics will include the crisesof the Caste Wars in the Yucatan; the neo-liberal “reforms” ofthe late 19th century that appropriated indigenous communallands; and the genocidal repression of the 1980s in Guatemala.Special attention will be devoted to the subject of religious“syncretism,” the blending of Maya traditionalism withdistinctively Maya forms of Catholicism, and other religiouspractices.450.731 American Composers of the 20th Century: Ives,Gershwin, Copland, and BernsteinThe musical legacy of this quartet of composers is, simplyput, the notion that Americans can and have produced an artmusic competitive with that of their European counterparts.Classes first focus on the coming of age of the Americancomposer and, afterward, study the art of four individualswhose contribution to music in America is as yet unmeasured.Although students examine the historical context of the musicof Ives, Gershwin, Copland, and Bernstein, primary emphasisis on their melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, contrapuntal, andformal aspects.450.732 The Literature of Oppression: Contemporary LatinAmerican and Native American FictionThis course will study novels dealing with the effects of war,dispossession, and social upheaval on Latin American andNative American families. It will focus on works by GabrielGarcía Márquez (One Hundred Years of Solitude) and IsabelAllende (The House of the Spirits); and by N. Scott Momaday(House Made of Dawn) and Louise Erdrich (Love Medicine,Tracks). We will consider historical and mythologicaldimensions of these works—for example, the Columbian civilwars in the work of García Márquez, and Indian rituals in thatof Momaday; and also stylistic features, such as the “magicrealism” of García Márquez and Allende, and the interlockingnarratives of Erdrich.450.736 Romanticism in MusicRomanticism characterized 19th-century European musicas well as literature and the visual arts. After examiningworks by such leading composers as Beethoven, Berlioz,Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Wagner, Brahms,and Tchaikovsky, students discuss the important differencesbetween romanticism and both 18th-century classicism and20th-century modernism. By the conclusion of the course,students are able to identify the selections, themes, andcomposers of the music studied.Liberal Arts450.729 Maya Worlds: Ancient and ModernThis course will survey the Pre-Columbian Maya culturesof Mexico and Central America, in light of ongoingarchaeological excavation work and the current project of450.740 Film and Public MemoryBoth the feature film and the film documentary have thepower to shape public perceptions of key historical eventsand individuals in US history and culture. This course

140 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsLiberal Artsexamines the film as a form of public history replacing “real”history with a constructed, mediated version that more oftenreflects current controversies and cultural dramas throughan exploration of the past. We explore the presentation ofhistorical figures like Bonnie and Clyde and the wars (Dr.Strangelove, Platoon), analyze films that depict the nation’spast (John Ford’s West in The Searchers), and examine visionsand perceptions of the future embodied in films like StarWars.450.745 King Arthur in Legend and LiteratureAfter reviewing early evidence for King Arthur, studentsdiscuss “the Matter of Britain,” the stories and legendssurrounding Arthurian figures that appear in Welsh traditionand French romance. In addition to reading the romances ofChrétien de Troyes and Malory’s Morte d’Arthur, studentsinvestigate the appropriation of the Arthurian story insubsequent literature, including works by Tennyson,T.H. White, and recent writers.450.750 The Artificial Human in Science, Myth, and LiteratureThe changing concept of the “artificial human” sheds lighton our view of human nature and its relationship to scienceand myth. Known in contemporary culture by variousnames (robot, android, and replicant), the artificial humanhas achieved a measure of possibility and reality in recenttimes. The works of philosophers (John Searle), writers (IsaacAsimov), and filmmakers (Ridley Scott) will guide the study ofthe evolution of the artificial human since World War II.450.751 The Evolution of Modern MusicThis course examines the changes that occurred in musicalthought, circa 1890–1914, by considering representative worksof first-echelon composers. These are analyzed stylistically,meaning the focus of the course is the language of music:melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre, and so on. Thephilosophical/aesthetic changes that brought the changes intobeing are also discussed. The focus is music itself and the newcraft(s) that set into play the whole notion of “modern” music.450.753 The Idea of the South in American LiteratureThe American South continues to cast a powerful mystique,though its meaning can vary considerably. Whose version ofthe South is recorded? How do we even define “the South”?What racial, sexual, and cultural tensions lie behind the fabledmagnolia trees, white-pillared mansions, and mint juleps?Since literature has always captured the complex realitiesbeneath deceptive appearances, this seminar explores suchquestions in works by Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, WilliamFaulkner, Lillian Hellman, Katherine Anne Porter, Robert PennWarren, Toni Morrison, and others.450.756 What Is History?How do historians evaluate evidence and draw conclusionsabout the past? How persuasive is the thesis of SimonSchama’s Dead Certainties that “the asking of questions andthe relating of narratives need not…be mutually exclusiveforms of historical representation,” and that history ultimatelymust be “a work of the imagination”? After probing these andother issues, and writing their own “histories” based uponthe document packets, students focus on Allen Weinstein’sPerjury: The Hiss-Chambers Case to discuss whetherhistorians can ever determine “the truth” no matter how richthe evidence. This course is intended to be an introduction tothe resources and tools for history available on the Internetand the World Wide Web, as well as a reflective exercise on themeaning of history.450.760 Beethoven and His AgeBeethoven’s profound influence on the music of succeedinggenerations is as yet unmeasured. The main focus in thiscourse is analyzing works from all periods of Beethoven’s lifein terms of melody, rhythm, harmony, and other aspects ofmusical style. Attention is also devoted to those contemporarydevelopments—such as the French Revolution—which affectedBeethoven’s sensibility and made possible his appearance as aradically new kind of musician.450.764 Medicine in the Ancient Near Eastern andClassical WorldsThis seminar examines the practices of medicine in ancientEgypt, Mesopotamia, and Israel, as well as classical Greece andRome. The primary emphasis is on early ideas about healthand disease. Students discuss such issues as the practiceof surgery, methods of hygiene, knowledge of contagion,definitions of illness, and concepts of ritual purity. Readingsinclude primary texts surviving from ancient Near Easterndocuments (e.g., Egyptian papyri and Mesopotamiancuneiform tablets), as well as the Hippocratic treatises andother medical literature from the Greco-Roman world.450.769 The Dead Sea Scrolls: An Ancient Library RecoveredThe recovery of a massive ancient library from caves nearKhirbet Qumran in the Judaean Desert has been described asone of the greatest archaeological discoveries in modern times.Seminar participants read the scrolls themselves in Englishtranslation to learn more about the Jewish apocalyptic in theGreco-Roman period. Jewish apocalyptic is important notonly as a lost chapter in the history of Judaism but also as thespiritual and intellectual context out of which Christianityemerged. Topics include the circumstances of the scrolls’discovery, theories of their origins, their historical context,and the ongoing controversy over publication rights.450.776 The American West: Image and RealityThe American West has always exerted a profound influenceon American life and thought. This course examines theimportance of the frontier in 19th-century history, as wellas Americans’ changing perceptions of how the West wassettled. Topics include the conflict between whites and NativeAmericans, the role of women on the frontier, the developmentof “civilizing” institutions like churches and schools, law-andorderjustice, and the timeless distinctiveness of the West.Readings include Frederick Jackson Turner’s essay about theimportance of the frontier, Julie Jeffrey’s Frontier Women,Owen Wister’s The Virginian, and Walter Van Tilburg Clark’sOx-Bow Incident.CapstoneThe Capstone is designed to encourage the integration ofcourse work in the program and comes at the end of a student’sMLA career. Students conclude the MLA degree by doing aportfolio, graduate project, or internship. The student workswith the associate program chair to determine the option bestsuited to the student’s needs and goals.

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 141450.082 Liberal Arts PortfolioThe Liberal Arts Portfolio is a non-credit option within theMLA Capstone. Students who select the Portfolio option willtake 10 courses in the program. The portfolio will be completedwithin the same semester as the 10th course, and for studentsnot selecting a graduate project or thesis, the portfolio is adegree requirement. The associate chair serves as the portfolioadvisor. The portfolio consists of a sampling of the best papersand projects written over the course of the student’s graduatecareer. It is not simply a collection of papers but designed tohelp students see the intellectual point of convergence in theirstudies. It is also provides a travel log chronicling the student’sjourney toward their own “way of knowing.”450.830 MLA Graduate ProjectMost students enrolled in the Master of Liberal Arts programconclude their degree requirements by writing an independentproject under the direction of a faculty sponsor. The graduateproject is interdisciplinary in scope and reflects an emphasisor interest that the student has discovered in the MLAprogram. Before registering for the graduate project, a studentmust receive proposal approval from the faculty sponsor andthe MLA associate program chair.Internship450. 850 MLA InternshipThe MLA Program has competitive internships available atdifferent institutions in Baltimore including The WaltersArt Museum, The American Visionary Art Museum, TheMaryland Historical Society, The Everyman Theatre, TheSingle Carrot theatre, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum ofAfrican-American History, The Baltimore Archives, and TheEisenhower Library Rare Book Department.The Center for Liberal Arts inAdvanced Academic Programsgreatthinkers.jhu.eduThe Center for Liberal Arts (Center) provides a lively,intellectual space for students interested in a degree or thosewho want to learn more about the world and their own locationin it. Courses, events, and special symposia offer an immersionin the great ideas and thinkers and a consideration of boththe classic and the contemporary. Students of all ages andacademic backgrounds come together to explore the social,cultural, and humanistic dimensions and context of the worldand their own individual lives. The Center includes the Masterof Liberal Arts, the Odyssey Program, and the Osher LifelongLearning Institute.The Odyssey Program (celebrating 20 years) offers non-creditclasses to working adults interested in the richness of theliberal arts. Go inside the palaces of King George IV, or studyrenowned artists and take a guided tour of their works ata local museum. Compare two of American’s longest wars(Vietnam and Iraq) or take up your pen to begin that novel ina fiction writing class. Find the answer to the age-old questionof, “Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa actually lean?” TheOdyssey Program also includes the Certificate on Aging andthe Mini-Medical School.The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Johns Hopkinswas created in 1986 to enhance the leisure time of activesemi-retired, and retired individuals in the community.The institute builds on the assets of the university to offermembers intellectual growth, lively discussions, rewardingcultural experiences, and new friendships. The instituteclasses explore the worlds of art, history, philosophy, literature,politics, and science. Classes are offered in Baltimore,Columbia, and Montgomery County, Maryland.Liberal Arts

142 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Arts in Museum StudiesAn Online Master’s Degree Programmuseum-studies.jhu.eduTo prepare current and future museum professionals to bethe visionary leaders of museums in contemporary society,Johns Hopkins offers an innovative Master of Arts in MuseumStudies. The format of the program itself—an almost fullyonline program—looks to the future. As an online program weare able to offer the expertise of highly regarded professorsand museum professionals from around the world, innovativevirtual field trips, and global resources from a wide array ofmuseums brought together in new and exciting ways. Aninternational student body provides diverse perspectives andexperiences in a dynamic online learning environment.Museums of the 21st century are in the midst of a tremendousperiod of growth and change. New demands and challengesare emerging in every aspect of the museum landscape.Innovations in information and communication technologiesare being integrated into the core strategies of the museum.Museums are increasing in number, expanding in size, andattracting more diverse audiences every day. The museums ofthe 21st century need leaders with the knowledge and skills toface these challenges and with a vision for the future.The aim of this program is to provide a perspective on thetheory and practice of museums in a changing technological,social, and political environment for current and futuremuseum professionals. It emphasizes the role of technology asa pervasive aspect in today’s museum, examines new modelsof education, exhibition, and business strategies, and exploresthe role of the museum in a global society and as an agent ofsocial change.Program CommitteeRobert Kargon Willis K. Shepard Professor of the Historyof Science and Program ChairPhyllis HechtSarah ChiconeFacultyKaren WizevichFacultyJudith LandauProgram DirectorProgram Coordinator and Full-timeProgram Coordinator and Full-timeInternship Coordinator and FacultyMuseumStudiesWe welcome students interested in all types of museumsincluding history, technology, science, art, special topic orthemed museums, historic sites, national parks and zoosand those interested in collections and exhibitions forcorporations, government agencies, and private organizations.Degree RequirementsAll students earn a Master of Arts (MA) in Museum Studies.Nine online classes and one onsite seminar are required tocomplete the degree. These ten courses are made up of tworequired courses, three core courses, and five electives, whichmust be completed within five years of beginning the graduateprogram.Online ClassesAll online classes are offered as asynchronous learningexperiences, allowing maximum flexibility in a student’sschedule. Students can log on to an easy-to-use coursemanagement system at anytime, from anywhere, twenty-fourhours a day, and seven days a week. Courses are structuredaround weekly course content and students log on multipletimes a week at their convenience to access course materials,participate in discussion, submit assignments, or take exams.Course content is delivered mainly via text, multimediapresentations, and threaded discussions. As an onlineprogram, we use the Internet to its full potential, and learningis enhanced through the most up-to-date web-based tools fordesign, collaboration, conferencing, and community building.Classes are kept small (15-17 students) to encourage activeengagement and community among fellow students andstudents and faculty. Students have direct access to facultyin their courses and can arrange one-on-one student/facultyonline meetings in real-time.To address student concerns or questions about an onlinelearning environment, an orientation course, offered by theuniversity, introduces the student to the online learning tools,and is required before taking the first online class.Onsite SeminarA two-week intensive period of on-ground museum studyin Washington, DC, or in another location organized by theMuseum Studies Program is a required component of theprogram. The seminar includes practicum opportunities in avariety of museum settings; conversations with local museumprofessionals; observation of and interaction with museumvisitors; and class sessions to integrate the daily experiences.Using the rich diversity of museums in the Washington

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 143area or an equally suitable site, this course provides studentswith the chance to use what they have learned in their priorcourses, develop networks with fellow students and museumexperts, and explore the latest in museum practice, includingexhibition design and development, public programming,collections management, conservation, and uses of technologyin the museum. Students work in teams on directed activitiesduring the two-week period. Note: Students must havecompleted a minimum of two courses in the program, oneof which must be 460.601 or 460.602, to register for thisclass. Some seminars may have other specific requirements.Students are responsible for travel to and from the location,accommodations, and meals, as well as any specified fieldtrip fees.Waiver option: Students who are unable to travel toWashington, DC, or to other seminar locations, due toaccommodation needs, financial hardship, or familychallenges, may apply to the program director for anexemption to the two-week seminar.If a waiver is granted, the student must enroll in theinternship option (460.750) to fulfill the onsite componentof the degree requirement.CommunityStudents Students in the Museum Studies Program includecurrent and aspiring museum professionals from aroundthe world. We have students from a variety of academic andprofessional backgrounds, including those with degrees inareas such as art history, anthropology, history, economics,business administration, historic preservation, biology,archeology, music, philosophy, and film and media arts.Faculty The Museum Studies faculty is made up of highlyregarded experts in the museum field and academia fromdiverse geographic locations. The faculty is primarily fulltime museum practitioners, who are active members of themuseum community. They are passionate about training thenext generation museum professional and enthusiastic aboutthe online course format.Advisors All Museum Studies students are assigned anadvisor who will help determine which courses are best fortheir career goals.Alumni Alumni from the program hold positions suchas museum director, curator of collections, exhibitioncoordinator, registrar, visitor services coordinator, andeducation program assistant. The program maintains closeties with our alumni and they serve as ambassadors to newstudents.Admission Requirements»»A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleFor students who have been out of school for sometime, museum work experience—employee, intern,or volunteer—may also be considered.»»Strong writing skillsApplication Documents»»AAP application and fee»»A current résumé or CV»»Two letters of recommendation that verify professionaland/ or academic accomplishments»»A statement of purpose (approximately 750 words).This statement should describe how your academicand professional experiences have led to yourdecision to pursue a career in the museum field,and how this Museum Studies degree will help yousucceed in your goals in the museum profession.If you have worked for a museum in any capacity,please incorporate your experience into yourstatement. Your statement will be reviewed forcontent, organization, and writing style.»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts fromall institutions attended»»International students must submit TOEFL scores anda “course-by-course” credential evaluation of theirundergraduate transcript performed by an outsideevaluation service.»»All students who earned their post-secondary degree(s)in a country other than the United States must submit a“course-by-course” credential evaluation performed byan outside evaluation service.CurriculumThe Museum Studies Program offers a structured curriculumof required and core courses augmented with electives. Thiscurriculum provides opportunities for students to gainknowledge and skills necessary for current professionalmuseum practice with an eye to the future and an integrationof past philosophies. The program encompasses both theoryand practice, focusing on providing real-world skills andtraining that enable students to move into the museum fieldor advance into jobs with more responsibility.Students must take a total of 10 courses»»Exploring Museum Professions (460.601) ORMuseums in the Digital Age (460.602)»»At least three core courses»»Onsite two-week seminar (460.610)»»Five elective coursesStudiesMuseumNetwork As an online program, we offer studentsvaluable opportunities to meet museum professionalsfrom around the world. We build community within theprogram through social media tools and a virtual museumcafé, where students meet others in the program, findinternship and job announcements, and learn aboutrelevant conferences and events.An internship or project at a student’s local museum, approvedby the program director, may be substituted for one electivecourse. Students may take up to two courses in other JHUdepartments as electives, subject to the approval of theprogram director.Note: Students may not earn a C in a core course or requiredcourse. If you earn a C in a core or required course you musteither repeat the course or take another core or requiredcourse to count toward your degree. Degree candidates who

144 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMuseumStudiesreceive a second C or below in either a repeated core course orany course taken in the program will be dismissed from theprogram.Required Courses»»Students are required to take 460.610; and»»Either 460.601 or 460.602460.601 Exploring Museum ProfessionsManaging today’s museum relies upon the coordinated effortsof a wide range of specially-skilled staff. From directors toaccountants, curators to educators, exhibit designers to eventplanners, registrars to conservators, IT to media, marketing tomembership, security to facilities—the professionals behind amuseum’s walls define the quality of the institution and eachvisitor’s experience. Through readings and audio interviewswith leaders in the museum field, this course examinesthe core functions of the museum and how the roles andresponsibilities of museum professionals assure a museum’sdaily operation, growth, and sustainability. Current issuesfacing museums, including financial challenges and theeffects of technology will also be explored. Note: This coursemay be taken as an elective, if you have taken 460.602 to meetthe requirement.460.602 Museums in the Digital AgeWith the emergence of new media and the ever-expandinguse of the Internet, the traditional role and scope of themuseum is changing. The museum has a new position inglobal communication, dissemination of information, andcultural understanding. The introduction of technology intothe museum is challenging traditional exhibition concepts,introducing new interactions with museum audiences,and affecting the museum’s core operations. This courseintroduces students to the museum field and explores theimpact of media and technology on the museum, includingan overview of the historical role of the museum in societyand an examination of the current uses and effects ofdigitization, the Internet, and wireless technologies in theseinstitutions, as well as basic concepts underlying the planningof a technology project for a museum. Note: This course maybe taken as an elective, if you have taken 460.601 to meetthe requirement.460.610 Onsite SeminarA two-week intensive period of on-ground museum studyin Washington, DC, or in another location organized by theMuseum Studies program is a required component of theprogram. The seminar includes practicum opportunities in avariety of museum settings; conversations with local museumprofessionals; observation of and interaction with museumvisitors; and class sessions to integrate the daily experiences.Using the rich diversity of museums in the Washingtonarea or an equally suitable site, this course provides studentswith the chance to use what they have learned in their priorcourses, develop networks with fellow students and museumexperts, and explore the latest in museum practice, includingexhibition design and development, public programming,collections management, conservation, and uses of technologyin the museum. Students work in teams on directed activitiesduring the two-week period.Note: Students must have completed a minimum of twocourses in the program, one of which must be 460.601 or460.602, to register for this class. Some seminars may haveother specific requirements. Students are responsible for travelto and from the location, accommodations, and meals, as wellas any specified field trip fees.Waiver option: Students who are unable to travel toWashington, DC, or to other seminar locations, due toaccommodation needs, financial hardship, or familychallenges, may apply to the program director for anexemption to the two-week seminar. If a waiver isgranted, the student must enroll in the internshipoption (460.750) to fulfill the onsite component ofthe degree requirement.Core CoursesChoose three out of five460.604 Introduction to Museum EducationThis course introduces students to the educational role of themuseum. What benefits and services does museum educationprovide in a pluralistic society? What do educators do withinthe museum organization? We begin by tracing the history ofeducation in museums. We review theories about how peoplelearn, what constitutes good teaching practice in the museum,and the unique role that objects play in an informal learningenvironment. We look at the different kinds of audiences foreducation programs, how to develop museum experiencesincluding effective education programs and services, howevaluation works in gathering feedback and assessingoutcomes in a museum setting, and the role of educators ininter- and intra-museum collaborative projects such as thedevelopment of exhibition interpretation, marketing foreducational programs, audience building, and interpretiveplanning. This course also considers the role and integrationof digital technologies in the provision of educational services,products, and programs.460.606 Exhibition StrategiesThis course introduces the diverse strategies andapproaches used in exhibition planning, development, andimplementation. It asks students to think critically aboutexhibitions and the interface between objects, concept, andexperience. The course focuses on visitor-centered interpretivedesign and is applicable to a wide range of institutions.Students spend much of the semester working together insmall teams, collaboratively producing a comprehensiveexhibition project as they walk through the practical stepsin exhibition development and design.460.608 The Business of MuseumsMuseums are stewards of cultural heritage and intellectualproperty, vortices of knowledge, and arbiters of taste. Theyare community icons, places of respite, and public educationadjuncts. Museums don’t necessarily deal in products forprofit, yet they compete in an entertainment ecology. Theymust cultivate members, donors, government funds, andcorporate contributions, and rely on programs, gifts, grants,sponsorships, retail operations, and planned giving to survive.They must advocate for themselves in the legislative arena,while constricted by their nonprofit status. Students will

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 145become conversant in the fundamentals of museum businessincluding mission, nonprofit status, transparency, governance,programming, management, finance, fundraising, facilities,legal and ethics issues, the impact of technologies, andever- changing audiences. They will achieve this throughreadings, thought-provoking essays, engaging discussions,museum news analysis, recorded public talks, and live onlinediscussions with leading museum professionals.460.609 Museums in a Global PerspectiveIn this intensive course, students participate in collaborativerole-play to debate urgent issues confronting museums inthe 21st century. Through readings, research, and extensiveteamwork, students explore, analyze, develop, and discussa range of policies and procedures that link museums tointernational communities and trends. Students examineand experience (through simulation) the significant effectsand challenges of a globalizing world on museum mission,preservation of cultural heritage, and exhibition practice.Students gain experience in debating global issues thatwill have an impact on the future of museums as well asdeveloping and writing effective program proposals. Thecollaborative aspect of this course requires the flexibility toschedule working sessions every other week with an assignedteam. Note: Students must have completed two coursesin the program to register for this course and we stronglyrecommend that students have two other core coursesbefore enrolling.460.666 Collection ManagementMuseums exist to preserve and share their collections withthe world. Collection managers, or registrars, are essential toany collecting institution, whether collections are art, history,science, or live specimens. This course focuses on managementprinciples that can be applied broadly to any type of collection.The course covers all aspects of collections care from theacquisition of objects, evaluation, care and storage, throughloans and exhibitions. Safe collections care and handling usingthe most current methods are emphasized so objects may bepreserved for future generations. Any student who intends towork at a collecting institution will benefit from mastering thepractical knowledge and skills underpinning many phases ofmuseum work, which will be taught in this class.ElectivesChoose five460.611 History and Philosophy of US MuseumsFrom cabinets of curiosities to historical monuments andsites of memory, this course surveys museum history in theUnited States to examine how the museum’s function haschanged over time. Through case studies and course readingsin museum history, theory, and methods, students willcontextualize the philosophical trends that have impactedorganizational structures, exhibition strategies, and themuseum’s role and relationship to its public.understanding of the cross-disciplinary nature of art,science, and technology, crucial to the effective incorporationof new media aesthetics, production strategies, trends, andsocio-cultural experiences into the museum environment.Seminal 20th-century interdisciplinary artistic movementsand genres will be explored, i.e. kinetic sculpture, installationart, electronic theater, etc., to consider their interplay withthe evolution of personal computing including: cybernetics,augmented intelligence, hypertext, graphical user interface,etc. Students will critique museum installations, onlineprojects, and educational exhibits, applying concepts learnedin the course, to better understand how digital multimediahas come to define our contemporary museum experience.460.614 Ethnically Specific MuseumsThis course examines the history, significance, and potentialof ethnically specific museums to enliven the debate aboutwho we are as a nation through our shared experiences andheritage. Students look at six diverse museums includingthe National Museum of the American Indian, the JapaneseAmerican National Museum, el MUSEO del barrio, the ArabAmerican National Museum, the Jewish Museum, and theNational Museum of African American History and Culture.460.617 Ethics, Technology, and the Museum ProfessionalThis course explores the broad range of ethical issues in the21st-century museum as related to new technologies includinghow current theories of business ethics can be applied to themuseum, how to critically evaluate new technologies beforeadoption, and how and when to establish ethics policies.460.618 Museum Controversies: Ethical Issues in MuseumsMuseum directors, curators, and other staffers have facedan array of political and ethical dilemmas in an increasinglycontentious environment. This course explores the historical,political, and cultural backgrounds to controversiessurrounding exhibitions such as the Smithsonian’s display ofthe Enola Gay, the Brooklyn Museum of Art’s “Sensation,” theBritish Museum’s Elgin Marbles, and the showing of illegallyacquired antiquities at various art museums. Nationalism,religious beliefs, obscenity, and “edutainment” are amongthe issues discussed.460.621 Evaluation Theory and Techniques for MuseumsThis course covers evaluation theory, methodologies, andpractical implementation of evaluation in museums andsimilar environments. The class explores the stages ofevaluation, what can be achieved at each stage, and howthose stages fit into educational technology development.Students practice developing clear evaluation questions,choosing appropriate methods, and assessing the benefitsand trade-offs of different evaluation strategies. Emphasisis given to the opportunities and challenges of evaluatingall types of museum experiences (programs, exhibitions,architecture, wayfinding systems, various interpretivetechnology, etc.) from multiple points of view, includingmuseum visitors and museum staff.StudiesMuseum460.612 Multimedia History, Theory, and PracticeThis course is an overview of the artists, scientists,philosophers, mathematicians, and engineers who havepioneered the scientific and artistic concepts central toour understanding of multimedia. It emphasizes a critical460.628 Architecture of MuseumsThis course serves as an introduction to museum architecture,including the history of museum buildings, as well as currentcase studies of renovations, expansions, and new facilities.We will discuss relevant topics in creating a physical museum

146 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMuseumStudiesspace, such as developing a museum program, planning thevisitor experience, developing wayfinding systems, building agreen museum, and incorporating technology in the initial plan.We will analyze museum buildings from multiple perspectives,including visitors, staff, and collections. Students will learn howto evaluate an existing museum building and will be guidedthrough a mini-POE (post-occupancy evaluation) of a museumin their community.460.634 Museums, Libraries, and Archives: Issues ofConvergence for Collecting Institutions“Convergence” has been a buzzword for archives, museums,and libraries for most of the past decade. This course will lookat areas of convergence among the three communities, focusingon issues that relate specifically to collecting institutions. Classwork will involve the history of collecting and the developmentof the three communities (archives, libraries, and museums) inthe United States in the late 19th century/early 20th century,before delving more deeply into ideas and ideals, missions,professional training, conservation, ethics, and services that areshared among the three communities. In the final weeks we willfocus on how technology can help shape ongoing dialogues.460.635 Curatorship: Principles and PracticesWhether the museum is large or small, public or private, hasseveral curatorial departments or a single director/curator, itmust have a way to fulfill its curatorial obligations. Everyonein the museum should understand the institution’s curatorialresponsibilities, and every museum should have a curatorialstrategy suited to its collection and/or its exhibitions. In thiscourse, students will study principles and practices relatingto core curatorial functions and learn about the relationshipof curatorship to the museum’s mission, ethical and otherchallenges facing museums, and how technology is changingthe ways museums fulfill their curatorial responsibilities.Students will draft a position description for today’s curator,write an acquisition proposal, present an exhibition proposal,and visit museums to critique specific curatorial practices.460.640 Educational Programming for Museum AudiencesEducational programming for today’s museums requiresmore skills than ever before, from defining mission-driveneducational goals to conducting summative evaluation,from understanding learning theory and characteristics of amyriad of museum audiences to designing and implementingtechnology solutions. Students in this course will learn the stepsneeded to design sound educational programming in museums,including developmentally appropriate learning theory andstrategies for audiences such as children, families, adults,teachers, and students. Prerequisite: Introduction to MuseumEducation (460.604)to plan, manage, and assess the production of successful inmuseummedia projects. Students will have the opportunity toproduce a small media prototype or develop a proposal for a realor imagined production.460.642 Creating Online Learning Environments for MuseumsThis course will address how to develop collection materialsinto effective online learning environments. Through readings,discussion and hands-on experimentation, students learnhow low-cost, web-based tools (such as blogs, wikis, and othercontent creation applications found in public websites likeGoogle) can be used to create informal and formal learningexperiences that mirror or expand onsite museum learningexperiences. Social networking and media distributionsites (such as Facebook and Flickr) will also be examined foreducational potential in a museum context. The class willculminate in a final team project to create an educationalwebsite proposal for an actual museum. Note: Students arestrongly encouraged to take Introduction to Museum Education(460.604) before enrolling in this course.460.652 The Practice of Museum PublishingAs content originators, museum curators, educators,conservators, public relations officers, development staff, andothers will hold a stake in the publications process at some pointin their careers. This course presents an overview of the range ofprint and electronic publications typical—and not so typical—ofmuseums and the processes required to make them happen.Students will gain an understanding of schedules and budgets,the editorial process, design concepts, copyright issues, andprinting, as well as how new technologies have affected boththe way museums think about publications and how they getproduced.460.655 Expanding Roles of Museum Marketing andCommunicationsThis course explores the core responsibilities and the expandingroles of museum marketing and communications in an eraof increasing competition for people’s time, attention, andresources. Topics range from market research and branding tocrisis communications and social media. Creative and strategicthinking and collaboration will be emphasized, and modelsfrom throughout the world will be presented and discussed.460.657 Fundamentals of Museum FundraisingThrough a combination of current and historical readings,case studies, discussions, and written assignments based on“real-life” scenarios, this course will cover general fundraisingstrategies and ethics, ePhilanthropy, prospect research, grantwriting, annual and capital campaigns, corporate giving andcause marketing, special events, and stewardship.460.641 Digital Media in the MuseumTechnology has become a core tool for interpretive andinformation programming in most museums today. Fromhandheld devices to interactive tables, Imax to object theater,interactive media is being used to market, navigate, interpret,simulate, and above all, stimulate a growing number ofmuseum visitors. Through presentations, interviews, handsonexperience, and even a behind-the-scenes tour, this courseexplores the wide range of technology options available todayand in the near future. Beyond possibilities, the course providesthe students with the basic skills to select the best solution and460.660 Management of Technology in MuseumsEvery manager is constantly making decisions. To be betterinformed is to make better decisions. A successful managerof technology staff requires an understanding of theprinciples that support the various technologies in a museumenvironment, but does not necessarily have to be a technologyprofessional. This course, tailored to individuals with little or notechnology background, presents the principles necessary forany nontechnical supervisor to have the tools and confidence tosuccessfully oversee museum technology staff, operations, andproduction.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 147460.662 Internet StrategiesThe Internet has made it increasingly possible for museums toextend their mission by quickly and cost-effectively publishinginformation to a broad audience and expanding their reachto those who may never step foot inside their physical walls.At the same time, the Internet provides new tools to helpmuseums attract and cultivate local audiences and enhanceon-site visits. In this course, students will survey the manymeans and methods available to museums on the Internet,including informational web pages, online exhibitions andcollections, and newer tools such as blogs, podcasts, RSS feeds,and social networking. Consideration will be given to criticalissues such as audience research, usability, marketing, legalmatters, and strategic planning. Using concepts covered in thecourse, students will receive hands-on experience planning aweb development project.460.667 Collections Information Management SystemsCollections Information Management Systems are thefoundation upon which staff members and public audiencesaccess collections information for myriad purposes. Nolonger silos of data about collections care, these systemsare now being integrated with digital asset and contentmanagement systems; are used as collaborative tools, and arepart of production activities throughout the museum. Thiscourse examines how these systems have evolved from staticinformation archives databases to repositories for interactionand production, while focusing on the fundamentals ofplanning for the acquisition and implementation of anenterprise-wide collections information management system.Students will undertake a series of practical assignments andactivities, including how to conduct a needs assessment, definerequirements, author a request for proposal, assess responses,select a system, define data entry standards, and implement asystem in an institution.460.668 Cataloging Museum Collections: History, Standards,and ApplicationsCultural heritage institutions—including museums, libraries,and archives—have as core responsibilities the safeguarding ofthe objects in their care and the education of the public aboutthese objects. To support both of these responsibilities, one ofthe foundational activities of cultural heritage professionalsis the cataloging of the objects in their collections. Thiscourse will provide both an overview and practicum ofcataloging definitions, philosophies, standards, and practices.Recordkeeping methods, numbering systems and data formatswill be emphasized, and professionally accepted standards forcataloging various cultural objects will be reviewed. Discussionof the broad application of cataloging data sets, including crosscollectionaggregation and search, delivery to the public, andWeb 2.0 and 3.0 delivery methods will be covered.460.670 Digital PreservationThe digital revolution that began in the late 20th centuryis now affecting all organizations that conduct business,interact with the public, and maintain records of theiractivities. Museums face particular challenges as they beginto acquire permanent collections on digital media and createdigital products for exhibition and online presentation.Even museums that don’t include original digital mediain their permanent collections need to manage internaldocumentation about their holdings, such as photographicimages of the physical objects in their collections, acquisitionand donor registers, and conservation and treatment records.Today these records are typically created in digital formats andstored in databases. In addition, many museums own fragilematerials such as older audio recordings and newspapersthat should be digitized to ensure preservation of theinformation recorded on them, and museums are also creatingdigital surrogates of physical originals to increase access tocollections and engage audiences through online exhibits andsocial media activities. How should all of these digital assetsbe managed? How can preservation priorities be determinedand long-term preservation of critical assets be ensured?This course introduces students to the current state of digitalpreservation (a moving target), to the big issues and challengesto be resolved, and to basic concepts for designing an effectivedigital preservation plan. Topics covered include: the relevanceof digital preservation for museums; the importance ofstandards and policies; considerations involved in preservationstrategies such as migration and emulation; issues relatingto formats, repositories, and processes; and emergingpreservation solutions. Note: Students must have completedtwo courses in the program to register for this course andwe strongly recommend that students have two core coursesbefore enrolling.460.675 Leadership of MuseumsThis course is for students who either are or aspire to becomethe executive director of a museum. This need not be animmediate goal, but students should have a strong sense thatthis is what they want to do eventually. This course is notsimply about museum leadership. Rather it is designed to helpstudents understand their respective leadership strengthsand potential, and to identify skills and practices that theycan use to become a successful museum director. There aremany kinds of museums, and many types of leadership, and nosingle type fits all situations. We will explore the complexitiesof leadership in general, the specific challenges of leading amuseum, and best practices among effective leaders. Studentswill reflect on and write about themselves as leaders, analyzeand discuss cases of vexing leadership challenges, lead classdiscussions, interview museum directors about challengesthey have faced, and describe their own plans for preparingto take on the job of museum executive director. Prerequisite:Students must have completed ONE of the following courses toregister for this course: History & Philosophy of U.S. Museums(460.611); Museums, Finance and the Economy (460.684); orFundamentals of Museum Fundraising (460.657)460.682 Museum Procurement and Project ManagementThrough case studies and sample materials of a variety ofmuseum projects—with emphasis on complex multimediatransactions and new media online activity—students willgain a practical road map for defining a project, buildinginternal support, soliciting proposals from vendors andcontractors, and managing people, processes, and money.Students will learn best practices and acquire a deeperunderstanding of the contractual, legal, technical, and creativeissues that museums typically face when working withvendors. Most importantly, students will acquire the toolsnecessary to help them navigate and set the expectationsof their museum clients to assure successful collaborationbetween internal teams and external contractors.StudiesMuseum

148 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMuseumStudies460.684 Museums, Finance, and the EconomyThis course examines how changes in the economy can affectmuseum income, expenditures, fundraising, endowments,and attendance. It explores how various museum practicescan mitigate the effects of a weak economy and capitalizeon a strong economy. Through case studies of large andsmall museums, students examine information sources thatmanagers use to identify changes in the local, regional, andnational economy, which might affect their institutions.Students gain familiarity with economic and museumfinancial information by adopting two museums and trackinghow changes in their finances and attendance relate toshifts in the economy. This course is critical for all studentsinterested in the “behind-the-scenes” of museum management,including those with little or no background in finance oreconomics.460.750 Museum InternshipAn internship or project at a student’s local museum,approved by the program director and internship coordinator,may be substituted for one elective course. To fulfill theinternship requirement, a student must complete 80 hoursof work onsite as well as a 10- to 15-page research paper onan approved topic related to his/her experience or a practicalproduct that is the outcome of a project worked on duringthe internship, due at the end of the semester. Students alsoparticipate in online discussion and course work during thesemester. Before registering for the internship option, thestudent should obtain approval from the program directorand internship coordinator. At least four to six weeks beforethe beginning of the semester in which the internship willtake place, the student must submit: 1) a description of theintended project, including activities and/or responsibilities;2) learning objectives and goals; 3) why this experience shouldbe part of the Museum Studies degree; and 4) a signed letterof commitment from the site’s internship supervisor. Note:Students must have completed a minimum of two coursesin the program to register for an intern-ship.460.755 Museum ProjectsThis course expands opportunities for practical experiencesbeyond the onsite seminar and internship elective. Offered asan online experience, this course will involve students in anactual museum or museum-related project. Students will workin collaborative teams facilitated by a JHU faculty member andengage with museum professionals outside of the program.The goal of the course will be to establish a prototype orcomplete a real-life project of value to the museum field whileinteracting with current museum professionals. MuseumProjects will be offered on an occasional basis and will varyin topic. Different prerequisites will be set up each time thecourse is scheduled depending upon the specific project.In addition to weekly research, writing and asynchronousdiscussions in the course management system, studentsshould expect to participate in five to seven real-time onlinemeetings throughout the semester, dates of which will bedetermined by the Museum Project team in tandem with theproject requirements and deadlines.Project offered and other applicable topics as requested, aswell as confirm their ability to attend five to seven real-timesessions. A selection committee will review the applicationsand determine enrollment eligibility before the semester’sregistration begins. Enrollment limits may vary dependingupon the project.Dual MA in Museum Studies/GraduateCertificate in Nonprofit ManagementStudents pursuing an MA in Museum Studies, who areinterested in furthering their management education, mayenroll in the dual degree program offered with the GraduateCertificate in Nonprofit Management of Advanced AcademicPrograms. Museum Studies students may earn the Certificatein Nonprofit Management by taking an additional four ofthe six online courses necessary to complete the certificate,provided they have taken 460.608 The Business of Museumsas a core course and have had at least one of the Museumelectives listed below. This enables students to earn both theMA degree and a Graduate Certificate for a total of 14 courses,10 in Museum Studies and four in Nonprofit Management.Those interested, including current students, apply to thedual MA in Museum Studies/Graduate Certificate NonprofitManagement through Advanced Academic Programs.MA in Museum Studies students pursuing the NonprofitCertificate must meet the following course requirements:Courses from the MA in Museum StudiesRequiredBusiness of Museums (460.608)Additionally, at least one of the following460.655 Expanding Roles of Museum Marketingand Communications460.657 Fundamentals of Museum Fundraising460.660 Management of Technology in Museums460.675 Leadership of Museums460.682 Museum Procurement and Project Management460.684 Museums, Finance, and the EconomyCourses from the Nonprofit Management Certificate:Choose four of the following470.728 Influence and Impact of Nonprofits470.736 Principles of Nonprofit Management470.774 Nonprofit Governance and Executive Leadership470.798 Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits470.623 Program Development and Evaluation470.625 Resource Development and MarketingStudents must submit a Museum Project application formtwo weeks before registration begins to be approved forenrollment in the Museum Project course. On this formstudents will describe their interest in the specific Museum

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 149Certificate in National Security Studiesnational-security.jhu.eduThe Certificate in National Security Studies is the perfectvehicle for students looking to expand their expertise andunderstanding of the broad range of threats facing the UnitedStates in our new century. The Certificate in National SecurityStudies draws on experts in government, internationalrelations, bioscience, and military affairs in order to providestudents with the tools to analyze threats that challengeUS security, both in the realm of homeland security and toAmerican interests worldwide.Professionally, the Certificate in National Security Studiesis the ideal credential for those who want to capitalize on thisvital and growing field.For those who want more, pairing the Certificate in NationalSecurity Studies with other Johns Hopkins programs,including the MA in Government, or the various programsin Biotechnology or the MA in Applied Economics or EnergyPolicy and Climate, provides a comprehensive package forambitious students to advance their career goals.Admission RequirementsApplication DocumentsSubmit to Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) AdmissionsOffice (aapadmission@jhu.edu or fax 202.452.1970):»»AAP application and fee»»Official undergraduate transcripts transcriptindicating a minimum grade-point average of 3.0on a 4.0 scale.»»A current résumé»»Two letters of recommendation»»A statement of purposeCourse RequirementsStudents take two core courses, one from each area below:»»Foreign Policy»»ScienceProgram CommitteeSteven David Professor of Political ScienceBenjamin Ginsberg David Bernstein Professor of PoliticalScience, Director of the Center for the Study of AmericanGovernment, and Program Chair, MA in GovernmentRichard E. McCarty William D. Gill Professor of Biology,Program Chair, Advanced Biotechnology StudiesAriel Ilan RothCore CoursesProgram Director, Global Security StudiesTwo required—one from each area. The other courses listedcan be taken as electives.National Security courses are designated by 406, and thecourse descriptions follow this list. Government designationis 470, and the course descriptions can be found in the catalogunder the Government Program section. Communicationscourse designation is 480, and course descriptions are inthe catalog under the Communication Program section.Biotechnology course designation is 410, and coursedescriptions can be found in the catalog in the AdvancedBiotechnology Studies Program section.In addition, students select three electives for a total of fivecourses.Foreign Policy470.606 American National Security in the 21st Century406.666 Contemporary Terrorism and theAmerican ResponseScience406.678 Science and Biodefense406.681 The Technology of Weapons of Mass Destruction406.682 Technology and Security406.683 Weapons of War: The Technology andUses of Weapons470.763 Keeping Secrets: Cryptography and IntelligenceNationalSecurityStudiesPlease refer to the Advanced Academic Programs CourseSchedule (advanced.jhu.edu) for exact dates, times, locations,fees, and instructors. Courses are open only to students whomeet admission requirements.

150 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsElective CoursesSelect threeFor those interested in earning a master’s degree, theGovernment program offers an MA in Global Security Studies.NationalSecurityStudiesNational Security Studies406.670 Crisis Management406.665 The Art and Practice of Intelligence406.669 Homeland Security: Threats, Challenges,and Solutions406.671 Congress and Homeland Security406.693 Constitutional Issues in National SecurityGovernment470.632 Defense Policy I470.633 Defense Policy II470.633 Analyzing Military Policy470.635 Executive Politics and Policymaking470.653 Contemporary Russian Politics470.658 American Democracy in Wartime470.647 International Security and America’sRole in a Troubled World470.648 The US and the European Union:Allies, Partners, or Rivals470.661 Constitutional Law470.663 Administered Homeland Security470.664 War, Humane Behavior, and Morality470.665 Bioterrorism and the Law470.669 Seminar in Homeland Security Administration470.679 America and the Globe: Critical Policy Issues470.680 21st-Century Conflict470.689 Growing Apart? America and Europe in the21st Century470.692 Military Strategy and National Policy470.696 Western Military Thought470.697 Nuclear Weapons and US Foreign Policy470.700 Islamic Fundamentalism470.704 Strategy in Insurgent and Asymmetric Warfare470.707 Asian Politics: Challenges and Opportunities470.708 Public Diplomacy and Arab Public Opinion470.710 The Politics of Foreign Policy470.711 Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy470.731 Terrorism and Counter-terrorism in Theoryand Practice470.740 Conflict and Security in Cyberspace470.745 Assessing Military Power470.746 Understanding Contemporary Iran470.748 The Politics of Conflict and Security in South Asia470.773 Energy and Environmental Security470.773 Political and Security Issues in the Middle East470.781 Development of Climate, Energy andSecurity Plans470.782 The Practice of Public Diplomacy and StatecraftCommunication480.671 Politics, Language, and Culture of the Arab World480.672 Politics, Language, and Culture of IranAdvanced Biotechnology Studies410.694 Microbial Pathogens and the Impact onNational Security410.692 Biothreat Response and Microbial Forensics410.693 Science, Medicine, & Policy in BiodefenseCertificate in National SecurityStudy Pairings (optional)MS in Applied Economics/Certificate in NationalSecurity StudiesThe Certificate in National Security Studies may also betaken concurrently with the MS in Applied Economics. Thosewith an interest in both programs should apply to each andreference the concurrent program in the personal statement.MS in Energy Policy and Climate/Certificate inNational Security StudiesThe Certificate in National Security Studies may also be takenconcurrently with the MS in Energy Policy and Climate. Thosewith an interest in both programs should apply to each andreference the concurrent program in their personal statement.Students choosing this option must meet the following courseof study:1. 470.606 American National Security inthe 21st Century2. Elective from NSS3. Elective from NSS4. 420.701 Energy Production Technology5. 420.702 Science of Climate Change and its ImpactMS in Biotechnology/Certificate in NationalSecurity StudiesThe Certificate in National Security Studies may also be takenjointly with the MS in Biotechnology. Applicants interestedin pursuing both degrees simultaneously should apply to thejoint program. Current students enrolled in either the MS inBiotechnology or the NSS Certificate may apply for the jointprogram at any time (prior to the completion of the initialdegree or certificate).Students already accepted and/or enrolled in AdvancedBiotechnology Studies who wish to add the NSS Certificate aspart of their program may do so by completing the applicationto the joint MS in Biotechnology/NSS Certificate (fee and letterof recommendation waived).Students already accepted and/or enrolled in the NSSCertificate who wish to add the MS in Biotechnology to theirprogram of study may do so by completing the application tothe joint MS in Biotechnology/NSS Certificate (fee waived).Admission in either the Certificate or the MS in Biotechnologyneither confers nor implies admission to the other program.The decisions on admission to each program are made by theirrespective admission committees alone.Enrolled students must complete all requirements of theMS in Biotechnology with a concentration in biodefense andtake the following courses to receive the NSS certificate:

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 151Students will take1. 406.661 Preserving American Security OR470.606 American National Security in the21st Century2. 410.692 Biological & Chemical Responseand Forensics3. 410.693 Science, Medicine and Policy inBiodefense4. NSS Elective from list below5. NSS Elective from list below406.671 Congress and Homeland SecurityThis course explores the partnership of the legislative branchwith the Department of Homeland Security. Students willexplore the Hill’s critical role in helping create DHS andexamine the evolving relationship of congressional oversightand legislative mandates. Issues to be covered includejurisdiction of committees, the budget, authorization andappropriation processes, committee interactions, and more.The course will explore these topics against the backdrop ofreal-world cases and issues.406.661 Preserving American Security in a Dangerous WorldThis course presents an overview of the key security issuesfacing the United States. These issues include the causesof war, of peace, terrorism, the spread of weapons of massdestruction, the challenge from the developing world, andresponses to security threats in the wake of 9/11. The formatof the course is mostly lecture, but will include ample time fordiscussion.406.665 Art and Practice of IntelligenceThis course is designed to give students an understandingof the history and fundamental concepts of intelligencegathering and analysis. In addition to tracing the developmentof intelligence organizations, it examines both the disciplinesof intelligence (signals intelligence and espionage, for example)and its products. It focuses on the effects intelligence exerciseson decision making, particularly, but not exclusively, in therealm of national security and military policy. It uses casestudies to illustrate enduring issues or problems in the studyof intelligence.406.681 Technology of Weapons of Mass DestructionStudents gain the foundational knowledge behind WMD (bothweapons of mass destruction and weapons of mass disruption)and about how these weapons threaten US homeland security.Weapons of mass destruction traditionally include nuclear,biological, and chemical weapons, while weapons of massdisruption include radiological weapons, such as “dirtybombs.” In addition, the course covers the technology behindthree WMD delivery vehicles: ballistic missiles, cruisemissiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. In assessing eachWMD threat, the course first examines the science andtechnology for each type of weapon and then applies thistheory to real world threats emanating from state and nonstateactors. Students apply this knowledge by engaging in redteam exercises to identify options for preventing and reducingvulnerabilities from WMD. Please note that students do nothave to have prior technical knowledge about WMD issues tosucceed in this course.406.666 Contemporary Terrorism and the American ResponseSeptember 11, 2001, was a watershed event in the historyof terrorism. This course seeks to understand modern-dayterrorism as a phenomenon and to examine the optionsand constraints inherent in counterterrorism efforts. Canterrorism be defined? Why does terrorism occur? What are theenvironmental factors and motivations that drive terrorists?How do terrorists operate? How do they support, facilitate andfund their activities? How is terrorism fought? How shouldgovernments respond to terrorism domestically? How canopen societies fight terrorism? The course also addresses suchissues as linkages between terrorist groups; state sponsorshipof terrorism; terrorist financing; logistical support networks;terror tactics and strategies; terror and globalization; andcounterterrorism methodologies.406.670 Crisis ManagementThis course provides students with a fundamentalunderstanding of crisis management, risk communications,media relations, and public opinion research techniques in thecontext of the worldwide controversy over biotechnology.Students will be introduced to crisis management principles,strategies, tactics, and communications methods that willenable them to predict, manage, and control real-worldcontroversies they may confront. Course participants willwork as a team to develop a biotechnology-specific crisismanagement plan for analysis and discussion and will alsohave the opportunity to hone their communications skills byparticipating in practice media interviews during in-classsessions.NationalSecurityStudies

152 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsMaster of Arts in WritingFull degree programs available at the Washington, DC Center and at the Homewood campus in Baltimorewriting.jhu.eduEven as technology and globalization alter our lives, creativewriting remains essential to human expression. Throughchallenging exploration, thoughtful revision, and analysis ofcontemporary works, students in the Master of Arts in WritingProgram develop as writers in one of four concentrations:Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Science-Medical Writing.Experienced faculty members, all practicing writers or editors,provide expert direction and constructive criticism to helpstudents craft successful short stories, articles, poems, essays,multi-media creations, or books. Applicants to this part-timeprogram may seek the entire master’s degree or only a courseor two of special interest.WritingStudents in the Writing Program learn primarily through thepractice of writing; literature is studied to clarify approaches tocraft. Classes are kept small, especially the writing workshopsrequired of all participants. Depending on student goals,the program offers a broad foundation in the fine arts or injournalism and professional writing, or both. Some studentscultivate skills to prepare for a career; others are seasonedwriters who want to change focus; still others favor artisticexploration over professional ambition. Within the realmof literary writing, students have the flexibility to developindividual styles and pursue specialized subjects. The program’sgoal is to create a nurturing yet demanding environmentwhere creative writers of diverse promise and purpose arechallenged to work toward publication at the highest artisticand professional levels. We expect our graduates to becomecontributing citizens in the Community of Letters.Prospective students may apply to the MA in Writing Programyear-round; accepted students may begin study in the fall,spring, or summer terms. Admission to the program is based ona competitive review of writing samples and other materials.The program strongly urges applicants to submit all materialstwo to three months before the desired term, although it willaccept later applications as time and course openings allow.Financial aid is provided for qualified students through studentloans and a limited scholarship program; many students receiveemployer assistance for tuition. Students complete the programpart-time at their own pace—usually in two to four years. Theprogram is not designed for full-time study. Most studentstake only one or two courses per term, but some accelerationis allowed. The nine required courses include core courses,workshops, electives, and a final thesis course. The programsoon may change some degree requirements, but only thosewho apply after the change will be affected.The full degree program is available at Dupont Circle inWashington, DC, and at the main Homewood campus inBaltimore. Students may take courses at either or bothcampuses. Our courses are taught on weekday evenings orSaturdays. The program is testing a small number of onlineor partially online courses, but a fully online degree is not yetavailable. The program already offers online components ofcourses and uses innovative video technologies to combinestudents from both campuses into a single course. AcceptedProgram CommitteeJohn T. Irwin Chair, MA in Writing Program; DeckerProfessor in the Humanities, The Writing SeminarsDavid EverettDirector, MA in Writing ProgramJean McGarry Professor of Fiction and Co-Chair, TheWriting SeminarsMary Jo Salter Andrew W. Mellon Professor in theHumanities and Co-Chair, The Writing SeminarsAlice McDermott Richard A. Macksey Professor ofFiction, The Writing SeminarsTristan Davies Senior Lecturer, The Writing Seminars;Instructor, MA in Writing ProgramAnn Finkbeiner Visiting Associate Professor of ScienceWriting, The Writing SeminarsMark Farrington Assistant Director and Faculty Advisor,MA in Writing ProgramKaren Houppert Homewood Coordinator and FacultyAdvisor, MA in Writing ProgramEd Perlman Coordinator and Faculty Advisor, MA inWriting Programstudents are given handbooks and assigned advisors to helpguide their studies.Some applicants may be granted provisional status, withpermission to take one or two courses, if the admissionscommittee believes they will develop enough for degreecandidacy. Applicants not interested in a degree may seekpermission to take individual courses as a special student,but such applicants must follow the usual application processand must obtain Admissions Committee or academic advisorapproval for any course selected.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 153The Writing Program’s acclaimed summer experience, TheHopkins Conference on Craft, offers students full-course creditin an intensive, concentrated format at an off-site location.Recent conferences were held in Florence, Italy, and Bar Harbor,Maine; the 2011 event returned to Italy, with Maine again ourlocation for 2012. Writing Program alumni may apply to theconference at special rates, and applications are accepted for alimited number of slots reserved for writers from outside JohnsHopkins. For details, see http://writing.jhu.edu/craftconferenceor email craftconference@jhu.edu.For more information about the Master of Arts in WritingProgram, visit online at writing.jhu.edu or email writingprogram@jhu.edu. At publication time for this catalog, theprogram was developing new courses and concentrations thatmay be part of broad curriculum changes. See writing.jhu.edu for updates. The Writing Program also is launching a newnational digital literary journal, The Doctor T.J. EckleburgReview, which will become part of a course in which MAstudents will earn graduate credit by working with journaleditors.Application DocumentsOn the application form, applicants must indicate theconcentration in which they wish to specialize. Admission isbased on a competitive evaluation of the Advanced AcademicPrograms standard application materials (including anapplication, application fee, recent transcripts) and the followingWriting Program materials, which each applicant must submit:(Applicants should closely examine all the information below;improper or incomplete applications are major reasons for delayor rejection.)»»A Statement of Purpose, explaining the applicant’saspirations as a writer and describing the applicant’srecent reading (required)»»Recent writing samples in the chosen concentration,demonstrating the applicant’s current developmentas a writer in that field (required)»»Up to three recommendation letters directly relatingto the applicant’s experience or promise as a writer(optional)»»Official undergraduate and graduate transcriptsSpecial Note: The MA in Writing Program is the part-timealternative to The Writing Seminars, the nationally ranked, fulltimegraduate writing program at Johns Hopkins. The WritingSeminars offers classes only in Baltimore and has a separatecurriculum and application process. The Seminars offers a twoyear,full-time Master of Fine Arts degree in fiction and poetryand a one-year, full-time MA degree in science writing. For moreinformation about the full-time program, call 410-516-6286 orvisit online at writingseminars.jhu.edu. To avoid confusion ordisappointment, prospective applicants should carefully reviewthe admission requirements for the desired program.Application and Admission RequirementsIn addition to the credentials and materials required forapplications to all programs (see Application and Admissions inthe front section of this booklet), the Master of Arts in Writingrequires:Credentials and ExperienceApplicants are expected to have some familiarity with writingin their chosen concentration before beginning graduate-levelcourses, although they need not be published or professionalwriters. Fiction and poetry students should have readextensively in their area of interest and explored their writingvoice. Nonfiction and science-medical writers should have readextensively in their field and been exposed to some journalisticfundamentals of writing and research. Applicants without suchfamiliarity might need to take introductory courses elsewhere,or, depending on their development as writers, they mightreceive permission to take a core course in the program as aprovisional student. (See Admission Status below.)All graduate writing students are expected to be proficient ingrammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage. Applications lackingthis proficiency will be rejected. For science-medical writing, abackground in science or technology is helpful but not required.The program does not require a graduate entrance examinationor proficiency in a foreign language.The Statement of Purpose should describe the applicant’seducation, experience, and interest in the chosen writing areaand share the applicant’s aspirations as a graduate student andas a writer. Statements of Purpose are reviewed for content,creativity, and demonstrated interest in literary writing. Thestatement also must describe the applicant’s recent reading.The statement should not exceed three typewritten pages(single- or double-spaced) and may be supplemented with a briefadditional biographical sketch or résumé from the applicant.The Statement of Purpose should specify whether the applicantdesires degree status or permission to take onlya specific course or two, with the desired courses listed.Writing SampleThe most important part of an application is the writingsample, which should be the applicant’s best attempt at creativewriting in the concentration of interest. The samples in fiction,nonfiction, and science-medical writing should total 20 to 40typewritten, double-spaced pages, or about 5,000 to 10,000words, in the concentration of interest. Poetry applicants shouldsubmit eight to 12 poems. Samples do NOT have to be a single,lengthy piece of writing. A combination of several shorter piecesis recommended as long as the combined length of all piecesequals the requirements. For more suggestions on writingsamples in each concentration, see below. Samples significantlyshorter than the required length will not be sufficient foran admission review. Applicants may submit copies of thepublished equivalent (print or digital) of the above lengths,although submitted samples do not have to be published. Thesamples should be no more than five years old. Writing that isnot in the chosen concentration can supplement but will not becounted in meeting the length requirements above. Academicpapers, internal business reports, speeches, or governmentdocuments generally are not recommended as writingsamples; the samples should be creative writing, blogging, orjournalism in the chosen concentration. Applicants may submituncompleted work as part of their sample, but they should labelany incomplete work.Applications, Statements of Purpose, writing samples,recommendations and all other material can be submittedonline through the Advanced Academic Programs admissionsWriting

154 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsWritingprocess. Applicants should not submit the only copy of theirwork; samples cannot be returned. The program’s admissionscommittees offer the following additional suggestions forwriting samples for each concentration:Fiction: Up to four short stories or novel chapters, or anycombination of the two forms, demonstrating literary contentor themes.Poetry: At least eight but no more than 12 poems, demonstratingliterary content or themes. Any style of poetry is acceptable,including rhymed verse, free verse, formal poetry, or anycombination.Nonfiction: Up to five separate works of modern nonfictionabout any subject, but demonstrating goals beyond a typicalnews report. Any nonfiction form or combination of forms,including feature article, commentary/blogs, memoir, travel,essay, profile, biography, book chapters, and creative nonfiction,is permitted. Academic assignments, term papers, governmentreports, or scholarly criticism generally are not acceptablenonfiction writing samples.Science-Medical Writing: Up to five articles, essays, or bookchapters about any aspect of science, medicine, nature,technology, or the environment, written for a general audience.Peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical re-search reports,academic or internal business reports, term papers, scholarlypapers, or government technical writing generally are notacceptable. The science-medical writing concentrationdoes not focus on technical writing or the creation of peerreviewedscientific papers. Rather, students develop skills tocommunicate, explain, or comment on issues and topics inscience, medicine, nature, or technology to a sophisticated or layaudience. For guidance, applicants should consult mass-marketor specialized online or print magazines or books in science,medicine, nature, or technology.Dual-Concentration ApplicantsIn rare cases, applicants may seek degree candidacy in morethan one concentration by submitting full writing samples ineach proposed area. The program makes individual admissiondecisions for each concentration. Students applying inmore than one concentration should explain their multipleinterest and reading in a single Statement of Purpose. Dualconcentrationstudents must complete two to four more coursesthan the nine required for a single-concentration degree.The Writing SeminarsApplicants are reminded that Johns Hopkins has two graduatecreative writing programs. Students interested in the MA inWriting Program should follow the process above. Studentsinterested in the full-time MFA program, The Writing Seminars,should follow that program’s separate application procedures.Applying to one program does not count as an application to theother. For more information about the Seminars, call 410-516-6286 in Baltimore or link online to http://writingseminars.jhu.edu . The MA in Writing Program accepts applicationsyear-round; the Seminars accepts applications until a Januarydeadline for a cohort class the following fall. The part-timeMA program offers courses year-round in Washington andBaltimore; the full-time MFA offers courses only in the fall andspring in Baltimore.Admission StatusApplicants to the MA in Writing Program are either rejected oraccepted as a degree candidate, provisional student, or specialstudent. (See “Student Status” in the front section of thiscatalog.) Earning provisional student and special student statusin the Writing Program does not eliminate the eventual needto submit full writing samples and undergo a full admissionsreview when requesting degree candidacy. Additionally, theWriting Program differs from other AAP graduate programsin the status of provisional and special students: (1) Provisionalstudents who want degree candidacy in the Writing Programmust submit new writing samples after the completion ofthe provisional course or courses. The program’s admissionscommittee then compares the new samples to the previousones to determine whether the student qualifies for degreecandidacy. While a provisional student’s work in the provisionalcourse is important, degree candidacy will be determined bythe second admissions review—not by the provisional courseinstructor or grade. Provisional students should consult theprogram website at writing.jhu.edu for more information. (2)Special students in the Writing Program must get advisorpermission for every course they take. (3) Unlike other AAPgraduate programs, the Writing Program does not allowapplicants to enroll in a program course without some type ofreview of writing samples and a Statement of Purpose, even ifthose applicants request special student or provisional status.The requirements and standards of the desired course willdetermine the admissions review for a request to register forthat course; some courses require greater writing experiencethan others. Courses completed as a special student will counttoward an MA degree if the student later earns degree status.Course RequirementsTo earn a Master of Arts in Writing, students must complete thefollowing nine courses:»»A Techniques core course appropriate to the student’sconcentration»»A Contemporary core course appropriate to the student’sconcentration»»Three writing workshops in the chosen concentration(except for poetry, core courses usually must becompleted before enrolling in a workshop)»»Three electives, approved by an advisor (at leastone elective must be exclusively in the student’sconcentration)»»The thesis course (all eight earlier courses must becompleted before starting the thesis course)Core courses, workshops, and electives are described below.Accepted students should read and follow the programhandbook to guide their studies. For the Writing Programthesis, students submit highly revised versions of writingselected from their work in earlier courses. Students thereforeshould work toward creating and revising a significant portfolioof writing in their workshops and elective courses. A thesiscontaining an assortment of articles, stories, or other writingdoes not necessarily need a common subject or theme, althoughsuch commonality is permissible. The Writing Program isconsidering changes in curriculum and degree requirements.See writing.jhu.edu for details.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 155CoursesWriting courses are open only to students who have submittedappropriate writing samples and received a formal admissionsdecision from the Writing Program. Please refer to eachsemester’s Course Schedule (writing.jhu.edu) for exact dates,times, locations, fees, and instructors for that term’s courses.Only a selection of courses from the curriculum is offered eachterm, although many required courses are offered more oftenthan electives and specialized workshops. Students may enrollin one or two courses per term; more than that requires specialpermission. Students may enroll in only one workshop courseper term. Those who take two courses per term usually pairtwo core courses, or a workshop and an elective, until reachingthesis. Some electives are offered only every year or two.Students may take a term or two off, as their schedule requires,but any student needing to drop out for more than two termsshould request a leave of absence.Special Note to Students from Outside the MA in WritingProgram: The program encourages enrollment from studentsin other Johns Hopkins graduate programs. However, nonprogramapplicants should be aware that all writing workshopsand some other courses require the completion or waiver ofcertain prerequisite core courses, or they require an evaluationof the student’s writing skills to determine whether he orshe qualifies for the desired course. Non-Writing Programstudents may be asked to submit writing samples and/or a fulldescription of their writing experience before being allowed toregister for certain Writing Program courses.Writing and 490.653 Contemporary Nonfiction. To improvefoundation skills, nonfiction and science-medical writingstudents should consider 490.703 Principles of Journalism as anadditional core course or elective. The poetry core courses are490.652 Contemporary American Writers and 490.655 PoetryTechniques. Unlike other concentrations, poetry studentsare encouraged but not required to complete both poetry corecourses before enrolling in a workshop. Students may take a corecourse outside their concentration as an elective. (In some cases,fiction, nonfiction, or science-medical writing students may beallowed to register for a workshop before completing both corecourses if a core course is not offered frequently enough in thecourse schedule. Advisor approval is required.)Waiver of a Core CourseSome accomplished writers may seek a waiver of the Techniquescourse requirement in their concentration.Such students must submit a written request to the programdirector or assistant director explaining how they havepreviously acquired the appropriate writing skills. For example,applicants with numerous publication credits, extensiveprofessional experience, or an undergraduate degree in theirconcentration may decide to request a Techniques waiver. If awaiver is granted, the student must replace the waived coursewith an additional workshop or elective. Waivers are rarelygranted in Fiction or Poetry; waiver requests are more commonfrom practicing journalists who apply in Nonfiction or Science-Medical Writing. Waiver requests must be submitted at least amonth before a term starts, if possible.Non-Graduate CoursesThese courses cannot count toward the degree490.010 Graduate Writing TechniquesThis course is designed for students in the Advanced AcademicPrograms or others who want to improve their general academicand workplace writing skills. The 20-hour course focuses ontechniques that can be applied to classroom papers, reports,and theses, or to workplace projects and documents. The coursefeatures exercises in structure, language, usage, and form.Students critique each other’s work in a writing workshop, andsome students may be able to submit writing from courses inother programs. This course is not a creative writing workshopand is not designed for students who need help with English forSpeakers of Other Languages.This course is designed primarily for students from outside theMA in Writing Program.Core CoursesCore courses provide foundation skills and theory in eachconcentration. Fiction, nonfiction, and science-medical writingstudents should complete both of their concentration’s corecourses before enrolling in a workshop, although they may takean elective at any time. The core courses for fiction students are490.652 Contemporary American Writers and 490.654 FictionTechniques. The nonfiction core courses are 490.656 NonfictionTechniques and 490.653 Contemporary Nonfiction. (Nonfictionstudents are urged to take Nonfiction Techniques first, beforeContemporary Nonfiction, if possible.) Science-MedicalWriting students take 490.658 Techniques of Science-Medical490.652 Contemporary American WritersThis course surveys issues and trends in recent fiction andpoetry, with emphasis on the diverse work and methods ofAmerican writers publishing today. Students read and discusscontemporary writing and hear lectures from Writing Seminarsfaculty or other accomplished writers. This course also focuseson developing an ability to read as a writer. This core course isrequired for all fiction and poetry students and usually must betaken before fiction students enroll in a workshop.490.653 Contemporary NonfictionThis course provides an overview of current nonfiction forms.Students analyze samples of feature articles, essays, reviews,columns/blogs, memoir, humor, science-medical writing, orother forms. Students then gain practical experience by writingshort articles and essays in the various forms. Lectures andreading help students appreciate contemporary factual writing,the history of nonfiction, professional ethics, and the writingworkshop process. This core course is required for all degreecandidates in nonfiction and science-medical writing and mustbe taken before enrolling in any workshop. Nonfiction andscience-medical writing students are encouraged to take theirappropriate Techniques core course before enrolling in thiscourse, although the two may be taken together.490.654 Fiction TechniquesStudents examine the elements of fiction, including point ofview, plot, character, setting, and the forms of short story andthe novel. The course also introduces students to the writingprocess, the techniques of reading as a writer, and the workshopprocess. Readings usually include short stories, one or morenovels, and books or articles on craft. Writing assignments mayWriting

156 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programsinvolve exercises, response writings, and one complete piece,either an original short story or novel chapter. Revisions alsomay be required. This core course is required for all incomingfiction students as a prerequisite to any workshop. Othersmay take it as an elective, although the program may limit thenumber of registrants from outside fiction.490.655 Poetry TechniquesThis course offers an introduction to prosody and the technicalelements of poetry with an emphasis on structural principles,metrical and syntactical rhythm, sound and rhyme, formaland stanzaic organization, and the use of figurative language.Students read and write poems exploring lyrical, narrative,and dramatic subjects. Writing assignments include exercises,imitations, responses, and original work. Students developcritical reading skills and familiarity with the workshopprocess. This core course is required for all incoming poetrystudents, although some students may receive Techniques creditfor completing 490.741 Advanced Poetry Form & Meter instead.Students outside the Poetry concentration should consider thiscourse if they want to learn more about poetry. While poetrystudents are encouraged to take this course as soon as possiblein their studies, it is not required before poets enroll in PoetryWorkshops.490.656 Nonfiction TechniquesThe intensive reading and writing exercises of this course helpstudents gather information and transform it into clear, creativeprose—whether in literary essay and memoir or journalisticforms such as articles, reviews, or opinion. Reportingtechniques include interviewing, personal observation, andexamining documents. Writing techniques include structure,quotation, detail, editing, word choice, transition, and revision.This course also explores elements of literary writing, comparedto other approaches. This core course is required for all incomingnonfiction students prior to enrolling in a workshop. Studentsare encouraged to take this course before enrolling in 490.653Contemporary Nonfiction, although the two may be takentogether. Students in fiction or poetry may consider this courseas an elective.490.658 Techniques of Science-Medical WritingThis core course develops and hones the reporting, creative, andexplanatory skills demonstrated by the best science-medicalwriters. In addition to writing assignments and exercises injournalistic and literary writing, students will complete fieldtrips and other real-world experiences. The course coversinterviewing, ethics, and the use of scientific journals anddatabases. In some cases, students may be able to choosefrom a range of writing topics, including nature, technology,health, space, biology, medicine, or other technical or scientificissues. Science-Medical Writing students should completethis course before enrolling in a writing workshop. Enrollmentis encouraged by other students interested in this growingprofessional and creative field.news writing, interviewing, journalism history, objectivity,deadlines, professional standards, and competition. Students innonfiction and science-medical writing without a backgroundin journalism are strongly urged to consider this course as anadditional foundation for their broader creative writing goals.The course includes frequent short to moderate length writingassignments, lectures from practitioners, and exercises in classand off-site, with analysis of online and print newspapers andnewsmagazines, plus news broadcasts, blogs, and other forms.Some nonfiction and science-medical writing applicants ordegree students may be urged to take this course to improvetheir writing samples or to help prepare for core courses orwriting workshops. Fiction writers and poets may consider thiscourse as an elective.WorkshopsAs the most important courses in the curriculum, workshopsallow students to create and revise their own writing in anintensive group critique process. All courses that count as aworkshop for degree requirements include the word “workshop”in their title. Courses without the word “workshop” in theirtitle cannot count as a workshop toward degree requirements.Some workshops are general workshops, in which studentsmay submit writing of any form or style within the specifiedconcentration. A general workshop includes the concentrationname in its title: Fiction Workshop, Nonfiction Workshop,Poetry Workshop, etc. Other workshops are specialized,meaning students must submit writing in a certain form orstyle within the concentration. Specialized workshops includeWriting the Novel Workshop, Writing the Memoir & PersonalEssay Workshop, Experimental Fiction Workshop, Profile &Biography Workshop, etc. Any workshop counts toward therequirement of three workshops for a degree. Students maytake a general workshop multiple times, or they may take onlyspecialized workshops—or any combination.Unless a core course waiver has been granted or specialpermission is received, students in fiction, nonfiction, andscience-medical writing must complete the appropriateContemporary and Techniques core courses before enrolling inany writing workshop—general or specialized. Poetry studentsare urged but not required to complete 490.652 ContemporaryAmerican Writers and/or 490.655 Poetry Techniques, ifpossible, before enrolling in a poetry workshop. All students areencouraged but not required to take each of their three requiredwriting workshops from a different instructor.Special Note: Students should not take more than one workshopper semester, and no student may take a writing workshopor other intensive writing course outside the student’sconcentration without the permission of the program director orassistant director. Additional writing samples or the completionof core courses may be required before such permission isgranted; the non-concentration workshop will count as anelective.Writing490.703 Principles of JournalismOptional core course for Nonfiction and Science-MedicalWriting studentsMany of today’s finest creative writers have backgrounds injournalism, with its emphasis on research, accuracy, clarity,ethics, and public responsibility. This course features intensivestudy and exercises in these and other elements, includingPlease note the university uses three course numbers forgeneral workshops in a given concentration. These numbersdistinguish between the offerings in the three terms ofan academic year; they do not indicate that workshops aresequential or that students need to take workshops with adifferent number to meet degree requirements. Because thenumbering scheme is repeated every year, it is conceivable that a

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 157student’s three completed general workshops will have the samecourse number.490.660-661-662 Fiction WorkshopFiction workshops concentrate on intensive writing andrevision, with some required reading. As members of a generalworkshop, students submit short stories or novel chaptersto their instructor and to their peers for regular critiques.Typically, two or three stories or chapters are submitted duringa semester; revisions are required. Workshop participants alsomust submit detailed critiques of their fellow students’ writing.In most cases, students need to submit short stories in at leastone general workshop before progressing to novel chapters in alater course. See Writing the Novel Workshop below.490.663-664-665 Poetry WorkshopThese general workshops provide an intensive writingexperience in conjunction with appropriate reading. Asmembers of a workshop, students submit poems to theirinstructor and to their peers for weekly critique sessions.Students are expected to spend their time generating newpoems and revising others.490.669 Combined Workshop in Nonfiction and Science-Medical WritingThis course allows students in nonfiction and science-medicalwriting to earn a workshop credit in the same course. Studentsin both concentrations are urged to enroll. With the instructor’spermission, students in one concentration may submit writingin the other concentration. For more information about the typeof writing required for this course, see the descriptions belowfor 490.670 Nonfiction Workshop and 490.673 Science-MedicalWriting Workshop. This is NOT a workshop for writing onlyabout science or medicine.490.670-671-672 Nonfiction WorkshopThese general workshops give students extensive experiencein writing and revising their factual work, regardless of topicor form. Submissions are critiqued by peers as well as by theinstructor. Students typically submit two to four essays, articles,or book chapters; revisions are required. Reading and writingexercises also may be required.come from the latest collections. The course follows a formatsimilar to that of 490.660 Fiction Workshop above. The courseis open to fiction students who have completed fiction corecourses.490.682 Writing the Novel WorkshopThis specialized workshop is designed for students who arewriting a novel. Students must submit a total of 40-75 pagesof a novel in progress, plus a synopsis. Revisions also maybe required. Included are readings and discussions on theparticular demands of longer fiction. Prerequisite: FictionWorkshop, or permission of the program fiction advisor.(Enrollees also must have completed the fiction core courses.)490.690 Literary Travel Writing WorkshopThe best travel writers weave a rich “sense of place”—a traitalso crucial to literary fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction.The telling detail, apt metaphor, historical reference, culturalconnection, and vivid character sketch, coupled with reflectionsthat link these observations to broader themes, can elevate travelwriting beyond the guidebook. In this specialized workshop,students complete exercises, hear guest speakers, and analyzethe works of acclaimed writers such as Jan Morris, Barry Lopez,Ian Frazier, and Jonathan Raban. Students may be asked to visitan assigned nearby location to prepare writing. In addition toliterary travel writing, this course also covers consumer traveland other commercial forms. This workshop is intended fornonfiction and science-medical writing students and counts asa writing workshop. (Enrollees must have completed nonfictioncore courses.) Students in fiction or poetry may enroll with thepermission of the program director or assistant director.490.692 Profile & Biography WorkshopArticles or books about people are a central component ofcontemporary nonfiction and science-medical writing. In thisspecialized workshop, students examine methods used forprofile articles, biographies, and, to a lesser extent, fictionalizedbiographical accounts. Students usually write two or threeprofiles or biography chapters in this course, plus revisions.This workshop is open to nonfiction and science-medicalwriting students who have completed core courses in theirconcentrations.490.673-674-675 Science-Medical Writing WorkshopIn these general workshops, students receive professionalguidance in translating complex scientific or medicalknowledge and research into graceful, lucid prose. Directed tothe general reader, science writing emphasizes clear, accuratewriting about a broad range of scientific or technical subjects.Students may submit individual essays or articles, or parts ofa larger work in progress. Writing submissions are critiquedby peers as well as by the instructor. To offer diverse writingopportunities, science-medical writing workshops may becombined with nonfiction workshops; see 490.669 above. Thiscourse also counts toward the workshop requirements fornonfiction students.490.679 Experimental Fiction WorkshopThis specialized workshop introduces students to innovativeforms by comparing and analyzing two directions for Americanfiction in recent decades—traditional and experimental.Assignments challenge students to experiment with styles thatdiffer from their previous work; extensive reading assignments490.693 Writing the Memoir & Personal Essay WorkshopWriters have long enjoyed a major impact on contemporarythought by producing compelling essays about personalexperiences, feelings, or ideas. In this specialized workshop,students experiment with memoir and the personal essay asdistinct forms and as an exploration of the self. Seminal essaysare read to clarify students’ thoughts and to help them developtheir own voice and style in personal nonfiction. This workshopis open to nonfiction and science-medical writing students whohave completed core courses in their concentrations.490.694 Government & Political Writing WorkshopAs the center of American government, Washington also is thecapital of writing about government and politics. Students inthis specialized workshop are introduced to the substantivetopics and technical specifics necessary to report and write ongovernment and politics. Students are asked to analyze, explain,and write about events as they occur in Congress, the WhiteHouse, and elsewhere in the capital. Guest lecturers provideinsights into their craft. This course is open to nonfiction andWriting

158 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsWritingscience-medical writing students who have completed corecourses in their concentrations.490.695 Viewpoint Journalism WorkshopThis specialized workshop in nonfiction and science-medicalwriting combines extensive reading and writing in the area ofopinion. Students explore the conventions governing effectiveeditorials, personal columns, blogs, first-person writing, andother kinds of commentary. Specialists from different areasdiscuss their craft in guest lectures. This workshop is opento students who have completed the nonfiction and sciencemedicalwriting core courses.490.698 Writing the Review WorkshopThis specialized workshop focuses on writing reviews. Studentslearn that reviews and criticism require special writing skillsand detailed knowledge. Students read and write reviews ofvarious entertainment and art, including books, films, plays,television, and music. Students might be asked to attend films,concerts, and plays, or to critique certain books and recordings.This course is not focused on literary criticism. It is designedfor nonfiction and science-medical writing students who havecompleted core requirements; fiction or poetry students mayenroll with the permission of the program director or assistantdirector.490.701 Advanced WorkshopAn advanced workshop is offered occasionally to select students,depending on enrollment and available faculty. The course mayfocus on a special form or topic, or it may be led by a visitingwriter, special instructor, or other experienced faculty member.The concentration in which this course is offered varies. In mostcases, enrollment will be competitive, and new writing samplesmay be required. This workshop counts as one of the threerequired for the degree. Interested students should discuss thiscourse with their advisor or the program’s director or assistantdirector. Application information and other details for eachAdvanced Workshop will be presented in the appropriate term’sCourse Schedule. Prerequisite: At least one workshop in thestudent’s concentration or permission of the program director orassistant director, plus approval through any special applicationprocess.Elective CoursesThe program offers three types of elective courses: readingelectives, craft electives, and cross-concentration electives.Reading electives are literature courses that involve craft-basedanalysis and discussion of intensive reading assignments,with few writing requirements. Craft electives focus on specialissues of technique, such as voice or structure, and may involveextensive reading plus some writing exercises and assignments.Cross-concentration electives are courses that are open tostudents of several or all concentrations and may requireintensive reading, exercises, and analysis.Students usually can take electives at any time, even if theyhave not completed required core courses. However, studentsare strongly urged to complete core courses as soon as possible,so they have the option of taking a workshop or elective insubsequent terms.Writing Program students usually must complete threeelectives to earn their degrees, although additional workshopsmay count as electives. At least one of those electives must bespecifically within the student’s concentration. Students shouldconsult the course descriptions below or the Writing Program’sStudent Handbook for information on electives designed fortheir chosen concentration. Generally, electives numbered490.678, 490.680, 490.683-84, 490.687-88, 490.721, and 490.731are designed for fiction students. Course numbers 490.681,490.685, 490.741-42 are for poetry students, while electives490.689 through 490.705 and 490.708 are meant for nonfictionor science-medical writers. Other electives (490.676-677,490.686, 490.711-12, and 490.714) are designed for students fromany concentration. With an advisor’s approval, students maytake electives outside their chosen concentration. Depending ontheir background, students may be asked to submit appropriatewriting samples for the new concentration before they areallowed to register.Students should carefully plan their studies to include their topchoices for elective courses. Electives are offered on a rotatingbasis; some are scheduled only once every two or three years.While students generally register on a first-come, first-servedbasis, students within a concentration may, at the program’sdiscretion, be granted enrollment priority when registeringfor required or elective courses within that concentration. Newelectives may be offered at any time.490.676 Sentence Power: From Craft to ArtThis craft elective is open to students of all concentrations.Through close reading and brief exercises, students learnvarious techniques to assemble sentences and establishsyntactic relationships within paragraphs. Students imitateother writers, as well as revise, exchange, and discussparagraphs or stanzas from their own work. Authors to bestudied may include Updike, Munro, and Welty in fiction;Dillard, Maclean, and Mitchell in nonfiction; Brodsky, Hecht,and Bishop in poetry; and Thomas, McPhee, and Quammen inscience and nature.490.677 Shakespeare: Art and AudienceThis reading elective is designed primarily for fiction andpoetry students, although any student may enroll with anadvisor’s permission. The course focuses on Shakespeare’sability to create art of the highest quality while remainingentertaining to large audiences—a goal that has proved elusiveto many of today’s writers. Students analyze how Shakespearecreated dramatic and poetic traditions and was instrumentalin shaping current prose fiction. The course involves reading,discussing, and possibly attending plays, as well as critical andcreative writing options.490.678 Novel Form, Style, and StructureThis craft elective is meant primarily for fiction writers,especially those writing or wishing to write a novel. Others,however, might find it of interest. The course focuses on awriter’s analysis of novels, expanding the study of fiction intotechniques and issues relating to the longer form. Topics includestructure, character arcs, style, consistency of voice, techniquesof backstory, and plot management. Class assignments mayinclude response writings and original fiction as well as oralpresentations. Readings usually include a number of novels,plus books or essays on novel craft.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 159490.680 20th-Century World LiteratureIn this fiction reading course, stories or novels from suchauthors as Kafka, Beckett, Waugh, Marquez, Malamud, Coetzee,and Tanizaki are used to explain how different cultures mayhave different literary traditions but how the mechanismsof good writing are universal. Class assignments mayinclude response writings and original fiction as well as oralpresentations.490.681 Development of Poetry and Poetics I(20th-21st Century)This reading/craft analysis course focuses on 20th-21st CenturyAmerican poetry, primarily from the Modernists through thepost–World War II era. Students may choose either creativeor critical writing assignments inspired by or based on thewriters studied. This course is designed to pair with 490.685Development of Poetry and Poetics II, which covers poetrybefore the 20th century. Students wishing to take both do nothave to take them in any order. Other students may considereither poetics course as an elective. (This course eventually maybe combined into a single course with 490.685 Development ofPoetry and Poetics II.)490.683 Voice in Modern FictionIn this craft elective, students examine aspects of voice incontemporary novels and short stories, considering how style,point of view, tone, structure, and culture all contribute toan author’s or narrator’s individual voice. To understand howauthors use these elements, students complete exercises tostrengthen their own fictional voices. Readings include novels,short stories, and articles on craft. Class assignments mayinclude response writings and original fiction as well as oralpresentations.490.686 Identity in Contemporary WritingThis cross-concentration reading elective explores how personalidentity is transformed into fiction, poetry, and essays. Writersstudied include those whose race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexualorientation, or disability figure prominently in their work,as well as writers who ignore or dismiss such categorization.Students may be asked to write responses, creative pieces, craftanalyses, or essays for discussion by the class. This courseshould be of interest to students of any concentration.490.687 The Short Story: Past and PresentThis fiction reading elective begins with a brief review of thehistory and development of short fiction, moving to analysis ofcontemporary forms, trends, and practitioners. Featured authorsmay include Chekhov, Carver, Paley, Barthelme, Munro, andDixon. The course focuses on intense reading, analysis, anddiscussion more than writing assignments. Students also maybe asked to make class presentations and to review a range ofliterary journals.490.688 The Evolution of Fictional FormsThis reading/craft elective examines the formative genres offiction. Students will read examples of romance, confession,anatomy, and novel and consider contemporary fiction in termsof these historical trends. The readings will range from ancientEgyptian tales and Greek romances to typically misplaced19th-century works such as Flaubert’s “The Legend of St. Julianthe Hospitaller” and Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The StrangeCase of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Colette, Camus, Julian Barnes,Stephen Dixon, and Lucy Ellmann also may be included in thereading. Students will respond to the readings with fictionalpastiches reflecting the forms under study, culminating in afinal hybridized project.490.684 The Heritage of Fiction I & IIThis reading course examines the historical development offiction craft, emphasizing the interrelationship of social andcultural development with the maturation of writing. Studentslearn to appreciate how contemporary authors have roots in thefiction of the past, and how they themselves might be inspiredby those who came before them. The course requires extensivereading as well as creative and critical writing. Section Iexamines fiction before the 20th Century; Section II examinesthe 20th-21st Centuries. Either section may be taken, and neitherhas to be taken in order.490.685 Development of Poetry and Poetics II(Pre–20th Century)This historical survey traces the changing conventions andinnovations of English and American poetry before the 20thCentury. Students read representative poetry and seminalessays and produce creative and critical writing in response.The emphasis is on lyric poetry, with special attention to meter,figurative language, diction, and rhetorical stance, as well as onthe evolution of the poet’s role in society. This course is designedto pair with 490.681 Development of Poetry and Poetics I,which covers poetry in the 20th Century and beyond. Studentswishing to take both do not have to take them in any order.Other students may receive permission to enroll in either courseas an elective. (This course eventually may be combined into asingle course with 490.681 Development of Poetry and Poetics I.)490.689 Masters of NonfictionThis reading elective allows students to analyze and discusscontemporary nonfiction and science-medical writing withoutthe additional requirement of extensive writing assignments.While students write brief reports and make a classpresentation, the course largely involves reading and discussingsuch masters of the genre as McPhee, Mitchell, Didion, Talese,Kidder, and others. Extensive reading is required, and studentsshould be prepared for significant class participation. Thiscourse is designed primarily for students in nonfiction andscience-medical writing; fiction writers and poets also may findit of interest. The goal of the course is to develop reading andcraft-analysis skills that will help writers grow throughout theirprofessional lives.490.691 Science Policy & PoliticsThis course explores how science, medicine, and technologycan be affected by politics and practices within government,the private sector, and within the fields themselves. Studentsuse the evolution of science policy as context for discussion,research, and writing about contemporary issues. Students inscience-medical writing are encouraged to take this course,which requires class presentations and an essay on sciencepolicy and politics. This course is open to students in otherAAP graduate programs, including those in Government,Communication, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences andPolicy, and to those in other graduate programs at Hopkins.Writing

160 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsWriting490.696 The Nature of NatureThis reading course focuses on writing about Mother Nature,human nature, and the nature of the beast. The course isrecommended for science-medical and nonfiction writers,although others may find it of interest. Students analyze books,essays, and articles from writers who tell gripping, true storiesabout topics ranging from outdoor adventure to personalreflections on illness. Readings include authors such as RichardSelzer, Diane Ackerman, E.O. Wilson, Amy Bloom, ReynoldsPrice, and John McPhee.490.697 The Literature of ScienceIn this reading elective, science-medical and nonfictionstudents analyze current and classic books, magazine articles,and newspaper series to discover how the best science,medical, nature, and environmental writers create compelling,entertaining factual literature. Craft topics include structure,pace, sources, content, and using language to explain complexsubjects or to create lyrical writing. Assignments may includebrief reviews and a team presentation of one of the books readfor the course, which may include the work of such writers asErik Larson, Atul Gawande, Rachel Carson, John McPhee, JamesGleick, Lewis Thomas, Elizabeth Kolbert, and Jonathan Weiner.490.699 Magazine Style and SubstanceThis reading and craft elective course is designed for nonfictionand science-medical writers. To improve as writers and learnabout markets, students read, study, and discuss a range ofcontemporary mass-market magazines and magazine writingin print and online. Students write brief reports and deliverpresentations, although the course involves a minimumof writing and a maximum of reading. Students focus onmagazines such as The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, Discover,Harper’s, The New Yorker, Slate, Outside, Vanity Fair, RollingStone, and Wired, as well as less-prominent digital and printpublications. This course generally does not cover literaryjournals.490.702 International NonfictionThis reading elective, designed primarily for nonfiction andscience-medical writers, focuses on an array of prize-winningfactual authors from around the world. Through reading anddiscussion of such writers as Naipaul, Kapuscinski, Levi, Mehta,and Soyinka, students will discover new perspectives, subjects,voices, and writing techniques that may be used to enrich theirown writing. Students spend most of their time analyzingand presenting factual books, memoirs, and essays, with theadditional requirement of a final review, paper, essay, memoir,or piece of literary journalism.490.703 Principles of Journalism(Also listed as optional core course in Nonfiction and Science-Medical Writing)Many of today’s finest creative writers have backgrounds injournalism, with its emphasis on research, accuracy, clarity,ethics, and public responsibility. This craft course featuresintensive study and exercises in these and other elements,including news writing, interviewing, journalism history,objectivity, deadlines, competition, and professional standards.Students in nonfiction and science-medical writing without abackground in journalism are urged to consider this course asan additional foundation for their broader creative writing goals.The course includes frequent writing assignments, lecturesfrom practitioners, and exercises in-class and off-site, withanalysis of online and print newspapers and news-magazines,plus news broadcasts, blogs, and other forms. Some nonfictionand science-medical writing applicants or degree students maybe urged to take this course to improve their writing samples orto help prepare for core courses or writing workshops. Fictionwriters and poets may consider this elective with an advisor’spermission.490.704 Readings in Essay and MemoirThis reading course focuses on essay and memoir both shortand long, with the goal of deeper understanding of thesepopular writing forms. The course is designed for nonfictionand science-medical writing students; others may consider itwith an advisor’s permission. Only minor writing assignmentsor exercises are included. Students who want to submit theiressays and memoir in a writing workshop should consider490.693 Writing the Memoir and Personal Essay or regularnonfiction workshops.490.705 Crafting a Nonfiction VoiceThis craft elective should be of interest to nonfiction andscience-medical writers. Through reading and writing exercises,students become familiar with the techniques of re-creatingvoices of others and of shaping a writing voice of their own. Theskill to represent a person’s character, mind, and feelings also isessential to ghostwriters, speechwriters, writing collaborators,feature writers, and novelists. This course focuses on the toolssuch writers use to craft a voice.490.708 Medicine in ActionThis special course based at Johns Hopkins Hospital inBaltimore or at other hospitals in the Washington area allowswriting students, program alumni, and others to experiencethe front lines of medicine. Participants spend time observingdoctors and nurses in action and may be assigned to follow apractitioner during a full work shift at the hospital. The coursealso includes meetings with doctors, nurses, and patientsand includes a final writing project. While the course targetsscience-medical writers, it will be of interest to a range ofstudents, alumni, and others, including medical practitioners,scientists, and communication specialists. Students shouldbe prepared to attend classes at the main hospital complex inBaltimore, at an assigned hospital in the Washington MetroArea, and at other locations such as the National Institutes ofHealth in Bethesda, Maryland.490.709 Science in ActionThis new course takes students to the front lines of science,labs, and current research, with a focus on developing writingideas, reporting skills, and the craft of explanatory writing.Depending on individual student interest, this course isdesigned as a companion or alternative to our Medicine inAction course. Science in Action focuses on fields beyondmedicine and health, including space, environment, energy,climate change, and other topics. While this course will meetin regular classrooms for much of the term, the course alsoinvolves four to six field trips during or outside regular classtime and sometimes beyond the student’s home campus.This course often uses video conference technology or digitalteaching tools to link to out-of-town labs or events, to discussresearch with guest scientists, or to combine students fromWashington and Baltimore.

Academic Catalog 2012-13 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 161490.711 Masterworks: Examining the BoundariesThis cross-concentration reading course, designed forstudents of any concentration, focuses on a writer’s analysisof masterworks in fiction, nonfiction, and science-medicalwriting. The course involves extensive reading and discussionto study matters of technique and to investigate the changingboundaries among the genres.490.712 Teaching Writing: Theory, Practice & CraftThis elective course, for students in all concentrations whonow teach or want to teach writing, combines practical aspectssuch as creating a syllabus and responding to student writing,with a discussion of the use of technology, the role of teacheras expert or facilitator, and the philosophical considerationof what matters most to you as a teacher. While teaching atdifferent venues will be covered, the focus is the college level.Students will design two courses, one on teaching a specificconcentration (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, etc.) and a secondon composition or literature. The course concludes with eachstudent teaching part of a class. In the past, students from thiscourse also have offered public seminars on writing topics.490.713 Fiction for Young ReadersThis new elective course, covering fiction for children throughyoung adults, combines lectures, reading, discussion, exercises,and brief critiques. Besides craft elements such as character,plot, voice, and humor, the course will address professionalissues, such as markets, agents, and reader age groups. Thiscourse is not a workshop, but students will submit for critiqueone short picture book or novel chapter. This course is designedas an elective for fiction students. Students are urged tocomplete Fiction Techniques before enrolling. Students fromoutside the Fiction concentration must have the permission ofthe program fiction advisor before enrolling.490.714 Essence of Place: Description, Detail, and SettingThis craft elective course, designed for students from anyprogram concentration, focuses on a wide range of writingtechniques that add richness, context, and depth, includingdescription, detail, setting, observation, metaphor and simile,allusion, contrast, and background research. Students will readand analyze travel, short fiction, memoir, science, novels, nature,poetry, creative nonfiction, and other forms. Technique will bedeveloped through reading, analyses, and writing exercises.This course counts as an elective in nonfiction, fiction, sciencemedicalwriting, or poetry.490.719 Multimedia Storytelling and The DoctorT.J. Eckleburg ReviewThis revised course focuses on multimedia tools that writersuse to present their work in digital formats, including online,in social networks, blogs, and emerging forms. Students willwork with editors at the Writing Program’s literary journal,The Doctor T.J. Eckleburg Review, to learn about digital editingand publishing. The courses offers broads flexibility for studentgoals, including creating a writer’s website or a blog, or theintensive study of the administrative and editorial operationof a digital publication. This interactive, collaborative coursewill be offered partially online and in-person and will requireextensive digital work. Students from multiple campuses will becombined through video and digital tools. This course is open tostudents from any program concentration.490.721 Drama and PlaywritingThis fiction craft elective involves intensive writing and readingto introduce students to basic elements of drama studies andplaywriting. Playwriting, with its heritage of portraying eventsthrough conflict, remains one of our most active literary forms.Students write part or all of a short play for class critique andmay be asked to attend one or more local productions. Thecourse is designed primarily for fiction students who havecompleted Fiction Techniques. Fiction students who have notcompleted that course or other students interested in this coursemust first get their advisor’s permission and then contact theprogram fiction advisor for permission to enroll. Enrolleesshould recognize the extensive writing requirements of thiscourse if they decide to pair it with a workshop.490.731 Film and ScreenwritingFilm is a central artistic medium of our age. In this intensivewriting course, students are introduced to the basics of filmstudies and screenwriting by reading scripts, examining filmsfrom a writer’s perspective, and writing one or more shortscreenplays. Topics include dialogue, characterization, plot,subtext, and visual storytelling. The craft elective is designedprimarily for fiction students who have completed FictionTechniques. Fiction students who have not completed thatcourse or other students interested in this course must first gettheir advisor’s permission and then contact the program fictionadvisor for permission to enroll. Enrollees should recognize theextensive writing requirements of this courseif they decide to pair it with a workshop.490.741 Advanced Poetry Form and MeterThis course offers an intense investigation of meter and form.Students read, write, and critique blank verse, ballad stanzas,sonnets, villanelles, and other forms, and investigate theways in which contemporary poets work within the criticaland historical traditions of formal verse. With their advisor’spermission, poetry students may receive Poetry Techniques corecourse credit for this course.490.742 Readings in PoetryThis reading elective invites students to read closely and discussthe work of recent English-language poets and others who willbe experienced in translation. The class will focus on extensivereading, analysis, and discussion, with occasional opportunitiesto write. Poets and prose writers are equally welcome to enroll.490.743 Trends in Narrative PoetryFor much of the past century, lyric poetic forms were favoredso much that the reading public almost forgot narrative poemsexisted. But a close look at poetry from Frost, Robinson, andJeffers reveals the beginnings of modernist narrative thatsurvives richly into the 21st Century. From older poems likeFrost’s “Maple” or Warren’s “Audubon,” to today’s longerworks such as Bricuth’s “Just Let Me Say This About That”or Leithauser’s “Darlington’s Fall,” readers find a symbioticcombination of lyric and narrative elements so closely enjoinedit is impossible to tease them apart. In this new reading course,poetry and fiction students focus on a broad selection of styles,forms, and subjects to explore narrative arc, character and scenedevelopment, dialogue, imagery, metaphor, and other elements.Poets will compose shorter narrative poems, and fiction writerswill practice tight, intense narrative using poetic devices.Writing

162 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs490.747 Advanced Revision Techniques in FictionThis elective course is designed to hone skills in the elementsof fiction through an intensive revision process. The courseis intended for fiction students who have a significant bodyof writing. The course will cover fiction fundamentals suchas setting, character, plot, and structure but also expand intoadvanced techniques such as symbolism, mood, and timemovement. Students will improve the use of those and othertechniques by reviewing and revising their own writing.While some workshop methods will be employed, this coursewill focus more on specific techniques than a workshop-styleevaluation of student writing.490.800 Writing Independent StudyAn independent study is a special project that an advancedstudent proposes to complete within a single semester, for eitherelective or workshop credit. Most independent studies in theWriting Program involve a student working one-on-one witha regular faculty member. The project must involve writing orwriting-related work equivalent to a full-semester, graduatelevelcourse, and the project must not duplicate any course orother part of the program’s curriculum. Students usually arenot eligible to propose independent studies until they havecompleted at least six courses, including two workshops. Thetuition for an independent study is the regular, single-courserate for the term in question. Proposals for an independent studymust be submitted in writing to the program’s independentstudy coordinator no later than 60 days before the start of thetarget semester. Proposals are evaluated competitively after thatdate, and only a small number of proposals will be approved.For more information, see http://advanced.jhu.edu/academic/writing/materials.490.805 Writing InternshipAdvanced students in the Writing Program may propose aninternship to receive on-the-job experience in writing or awriting-related profession. An approved internship receives onefull course credit toward the MA in Writing degree. Studentsmay propose to participate in existing internship programs,or they may arrange an individual internship. In most cases,students should have completed four or more courses towardtheir degree before seeking an internship, and proposals mustbe submitted in writing to the program’s internship coordinatorat least 60 days before the start of the target term. Proposalsare evaluated on a competitive basis. Only a limited numberwill be approved, and priority will be given to students whohave completed the most degree-level courses and who submitproposals that demonstrate the best internship experience.Internships may be paid or unpaid. Because students receivecourse credit for internships, they pay tuition levels equal to onegraduate course. For more information about Internships, seeadvanced.jhu.edu/academic/writing/materials.490.801 Thesis and PublicationThis final course is required for all degree candidates and isoffered only in the fall and spring terms. The two major goalsof the course are the completion of a successful thesis andan enriching, challenging capstone experience for the entireprogram. A creative writing thesis must be of considerableambition and length—portions of a novel or a nonfiction orscience-medical book, or a collection of poems, short stories,essays, or articles. Thesis students should select their best, mostrevisedwork from previous program courses; not all programwriting will become part of a student’s thesis. Students takingthis course are required to submit a full thesis draft by thesecond week of the course; the author spends the term revisingthe thesis under the supervision of an approved advisor. Toprovide extensive time for revision, thesis students meet as aclass only for certain weeks during the term. During those classsessions, students contribute to and help edit a class journalproject, engage in forward-looking discussions on the writinglife, participate in a program-capping roundtable discussion,and rehearse and conduct a public reading. Prerequisite: Allother required and elective courses; this course concludes thedegree program. Students are not allowed to take any othercourse at the same time as Thesis & Publication unless the othercourse is additional to program requirements. Even in suchcases, the program director or assistant director must approvethe other course.490.888 Thesis ContinuationThis course is only for thesis students who have completed490.801 Thesis & Publication but who failed to complete anapproved thesis during that course and who were not approvedfor an Incomplete. If both conditions are met, students mustregister for this course for every term following Thesis &Publication until the Writing Program approves a final thesis.For more information, students should consult their facultyadvisor or the program’s thesis coordinator.WritingThesisStudents may enroll in the Writing Program’s final thesiscourse only after completion of all core courses, workshops, andelectives required for the M.A. in Writing. All thesis studentsmust submit a Thesis Planning Form at least one month beforetaking the course. To submit the form or get more thesisinformation, link online to http://advanced.jhu.edu/academic/writing/materials. A writing program thesis must be based onwork created and revised in previous courses.

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 163Other Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts andSciences ProgramsJohns Hopkins Post-Baccalaureate Premedical ProgramThe Johns Hopkins Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program gives college graduates and professionals the opportunity to take therequired courses for admission to leading medical schools. Students enroll in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences day classesto complete the core premedical curriculum known for its rigor and quality. Designed to meet the needs of diverse and talentedindividuals, this program is for students who have excellent academic records in undergraduate (and graduate school, if applicable),have never applied to medical school, and have the ultimate goal of entering the medical profession. The basic curriculum includesBiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics with labs. Generally, students must not have previously taken morethan one-half of the science courses required for entering medical school. The typical program takes 9 to 14 months of full-time study.This program emphasizes personal attention and numerous elective opportunities. An eight-week lecture series involvingHopkins medical school faculty is the basis of a one-credit seminar course taken exclusively by the post-baccalaureate students.Over intersession students may participate in a three-week hospital internship that includes medical rounds, patient reports, andmentoring by physicians. Students also gain experience in areas of interest related to medicine through classes provided by otheruniversity divisions, such as tutorials at the School of Medicine.Having a fulfilling post-baccalaureate experience is more than just academics. It is also being a part of the Johns Hopkins communityof students and faculty. To help build student support and friendship there are planned activities that include speakers and monthlydinners.For more information please check the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program Web site at jhu.edu/postbac, or telephone410-516-7748.Johns Hopkins Summer ProgramsHopkins Summer Programs offers credit classes to Hopkins undergraduates, visiting undergraduates, and qualified high schoolstudents. The Summer Session includes two five-week terms, which run generally late May through early August. Five-week andtwo-week credit-bearing programs designed especially for high school students are also offered.The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering sponsor the Summer Session courses, providing thesame academic rigor as required in their spring and fall terms. The Pre-college Program places academically talented high schoolstudents in undergraduate classes, allowing them to earn credit and a Hopkins transcript, useful in the college application process.Discover Hopkins Programs for high school students are topic-based programs that showcase Hopkins faculty and programs.Visiting students earn credit to transfer to their home institutions or to explore subjects of personal or professional interest. Thisvariety of students and course offerings makes the Homewood campus a busy, vital educational center in the summer. Go to jhu.edu/summer.

164 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsOther Schools Within Johns Hopkins UniversityCarey Business SchoolThe Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School offers a wide variety of programs, including the MBA, that combine specializedskills and cross-disciplinary knowledge. Many programs are presented in a dual or joint degree format in collaboration with othertop-ranked Johns Hopkins schools. Johns Hopkins has offered programs in business since 1916; the Carey Business School wasestablished in 2007 with a gift from Johns Hopkins trustee emeritus William Polk Carey to further expand programs, increaseresearch and development initiatives, and allow for continued growth. The school enrolls more than 1600 students at the JohnsHopkins Homewood campus in Baltimore and at four off-campus centers in the Baltimore-Washington area. For more information:carey.jhu.edu.School of EducationFor nearly a century, the Johns Hopkins School of Education has supported and advanced the quality of education and human servicesfor the continuous development of children, youth and adults. The school, which awards graduate and doctoral programs, enrolls over2,000 students at the Homewood campus and two off-campus locations in the Baltimore-Washington area. In addition, the school issupported by three research centers and its nationally renowned Division of Public Safety Leadership which offers undergraduateand graduate programs for police, fire, emergency medical personnel, and government security agencies. For more information:education.jhu.edu.Whiting School of EngineeringSince 1915, Johns Hopkins University and the Whiting School of Engineering have recognized the importance of offering ourcommunity’s workforce professional education in engineering. Today, Engineering for Professionals provides working studentsgraduate programs in a wide variety of engineering disciplines, including bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, com-puter science,electrical and computer engineering, environmental engineering, technical management, and systems engineering. Currently,more than 2,300 students are enrolled in the programs at seven education centers located throughout the Baltimore-Washingtonarea, including Southern Maryland. A growing selection of courses and two degree programs—bioinformatics and environmentalplanning and management—are also offered online. The faculty consists of outstanding practitioners and researchers from theregion’s top private and government organizations. Student services are structured to meet the needs of students who haveresponsibilities outside the classroom. The broad range in the academic programs offered and the added convenience of enablingstudents to complete their graduate degrees near where they work and live make it one of the nation’s leading engineering educationproviders. To learn more about these programs visit epp.jhu.edu.Bloomberg School of Public HealthThe Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is the oldest, largest, and most academically acclaimed school of public healthin the country. The school offers full- or part-time programs as well as short-term, intensive courses in classroom settings and via theDistance Education program. Three master’s degrees (MPH, MHS, and MSc) and three doctoral degrees (PhD, ScD, and DrPH), as wellas several joint degrees, are offered through the school’s 10 academic departments. Certificate programs train degree- andnon-degree-seeking students. For more information: jhsph.edu.

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 165Trustees of the UniversityMembers of the Board of TrusteesMr. Jeffrey H. AronsonMs. Janie E. BaileyDr. Lenox D. Baker Jr.Mr. Abhiram R. BhashyamMs. Paula E. BoggsMs. Michelle A. BrownMr. Francis B. Burch Jr.Mr. Charles I. ClarvitDr. N. Anthony ColesMr. Ronald J. DanielsMr. Anthony W. DeeringMs. Ina R. DrewMr. Manuel Dupkin IIMr. Harvey P. EisenMr. Roger C. FaxonMs. Maria T. FazioDr. Marjorie M. FisherMs. Pamela P. FlahertyMr. Louis J. ForsterMr. Richard S. FraryMs. Taylor A. HanexMr. Michael D. HankinMs. Lee Meyerhoff HendlerMr. David C. HodgsonMr. R. Christopher Hoehn-SaricDr. Frank L. HurleyMr. Stuart S. Janney IIIDr. Jeong H. KimMr. Ethan D. LederMr. Christopher H. LeeMs. Joanne Leedom-AckermanDr. Alexander H. LeviMr. Samuel R. LichtensteinMr. Roger C. LipitzMs. Diana C. LiuMr. Christopher E. LouieDr. Howard C. MandelMs. Christina L. MattinMs. Terri Lynn McBrideMs. Gail J. McGovernMr. Westley W.O. MooreMr. David P. NolanMr. Ronald M. NordmannMr. Walter D. Pinkard Jr.Mr. Joseph R. ReynoldsMr. Brian C. RogersMr. David M. RubensteinMr. Marshal L. SalantMr. Charles W. ScharfDr. Rajendra SinghMr. Raymond W. SnowDr. Selwyn M. VickersMr. William F. Ward Jr.Mr. James L. WinterDr. Shirley S.L. YangEmeritus TrusteesMr. Robert J. AbernethyMr. Leonard AbramsonMr. Peter G. AngelosMr. C. Michael ArmstrongMr. Norman R. AugustineMr. H. Furlong BaldwinDr. Jeremiah A. BarondessDr. Ernest A. BatesMr. David H. BernsteinMs. Aurelia G. BoltonDr. Randolph W. BromeryMr. George L. Bunting Jr.Ms. Constance R. CaplanMr. A. James ClarkMr. Victor J. DankisMr. James A. Flick Jr.Dr. Sanford D. GreenbergMr. Benjamin Howell Griswold IVMr. Robert D.H. HarveyHon. Rafael Hernandez-ColonMr. David H. KochMr. Kwok-Leung LiDr. F. Pierce LinaweaverMr. Raymond A. MasonMr. Harvey M. MeyerhoffMs. Naneen Hunter NeubohnMr. Ralph S. O’ConnorMr. Morris W. OffitMr. George G. RadcliffeMr. Mark E. RubensteinMr. John F. RuffleMr. Arthur SarnoffMr. Frank SavageMr. Wayne N. SchelleMr. Herschel L. SederDr. Huntington SheldonMr. R. Champlain Sheridan Jr.Mr. Wendell A. SmithHon. Helmut SonnenfeldtMr. Shale D. StillerDr. Morris TanenbaumMs. Adena Wright TestaMr. Calman J. Zamoiski Jr

166 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsDeans and Directors of the UniversityDeans and DirectorsDavid AndrewsDean of the School of EducationJessica P. EinhornDean of the School of Advanced International StudiesPhillip PhanInterim Dean of the Carey Business SchoolMartha N. HillDean of the School of NursingNicholas P. JonesDean of the School of EngineeringMichael J. KlagDean of the School of Public HealthEdward D. MillerDean of the School of MedicineKatherine NewmanDean of the School of Arts and SciencesRalph SemmelDirector of Applied Physics LaboratoryJeffrey SharkeyDirector of the Peabody InstituteWinston TabbDean of University Libraries and MuseumsPresident’s CabinetGlenn M. BielerVice President for Communications and Public AffairsLois ChiangSenior Advisor to the PresidentStephen S. DunhamVice President and General CounselMichael C. EicherSenior Vice President for External Affairs & DevelopmentDaniel G. EnnisSenior Vice President for Finance & AdministrationAndrew B. FrankSenior Advisor to the President on Economic DevelopmentCharlene Moore HayesVice President for Human ResourcesThomas S. LewisVice President for Government & Community AffairsEdward D. MillerCEO of Johns Hopkins MedicineVice President for MedicineLloyd B. MinorProvost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Academic Catalogue 2011-12 1.800.847.3330 advanced.jhu.edu 167IndexAAcademic Integrity 17Academic Regulations for Online Courses 16Academic Standing 17Academic Structure 18Accelerated Students 14Acceptance of Admissions 10Adding/Dropping/Changing to Audit 13Additional Student Services 24Admissions 9Admission Status 13Admission to Other Divisions or Programsof the University 11Advanced Biotechnology Studies 28Advisors 18Alternative Loans 25Alumni Benefits 15Americans with Disabilities Act Policy (ADA) 26Application Fee 19Application for Graduation 15Applications and Admissions 9Arts and Sciences Administration 6Auditing a Course 14CCareer Services 24Center for Biotechnology Education 28Certificate in Biotechnology Education 32Certificate in Geographic Information Systems 96Certificate in National Security Studies 149Certificate in Nonprofit Management 114Post-Master’s Certificate in Sequence Analysisand Genomics 33Change of Program 11Change of Student Status 12CIRLA (Chesapeake Information andResearch Library Alliance) 21Class Structure 16Completion of Degree Requirements 15Completion of Prerequisites 13Conditional Student Status 12Contact Information 5Continuation of Enrollment Fee 20Course Cancellations 19Course Credit 18Course Enrollment Limits 13Course Fees 20Course Load 14Course Management System 24Course Numbering System 18DDegree Candidate Status 11Disabilities Services 24EEmployer Contract 14Employer Reimbursement 14FFacilities and Student Services 21Fee for Removal of an Incomplete Grade 20Financial Aid, Tuition Payment 14Financial Aid, Office and Programs 25GGrade Disputes 18Grade Reports 19Grading System 17Graduate Degrees, Concentrations and Certificates 8Graduation Fee 20Graduation Requirements 15HHECC Center, Map 168Homewood Campus, Facilities and Services 21Homewood Campus, Map 168Hopkins Student Union 21IInactive 12Inclement Weather Announcements 24Incomplete 17Interdivisional 15International Students 9Interprogram 15JJohns Hopkins Student Assistance Program 24JHU Tuition Remission 14KKrieger School of Arts and Sciences 7LLate Registration 13Leave of Absence 12MMS in Applied Economics 65MS in Bioinformatics 49MS in Regulatory Science 63MS in Biotechnology 29Master’s in Biotechnology Enterpriseand Entrepreneurship 59MS in Biotechnology/MBA 62MA in Communication 72MS in Energy Policy and Climate 96MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy 82MS in Geographic Information Systems 93MA in Global Security Studies 108MA in Government 104MA in Government/MBA 106Master of Liberal Arts 136MA in Museum Studies 142MA in Public Management 111MA in Writing 152Midterm Status Reports 19Montgomery County Campus Facilities and Services 22

Campus LocationsThe Advanced Academic Programs holds classes at four locations:The Washington, DC Center1717 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 104Washington, DC 20036202.452.1280Homewood CampusWyman Park Building Suite S7403400 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21218410.516.6749SAM EIG HWY270370FIELDS ROAD355ROCKVILLE PIKEREDLANDS RDGREAT SENECA HIGHWAYKEY WEST AVENUEMED★CTR DRSHADY GROVE ROADGUDE DRIVEDARNESTOWN ROAD28Montgomery County Campus9601 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850301.294.7000Higher Education Conference Center1201 Technology DriveAberdeen, MD 21001443.360.9200

Advanced Academic ProgramsZanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesWyman Park Building, Suite S7403400 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21218-2685About Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University, founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1876, wasthe first research university in the western hemisphere that integrallylinked teaching and research for the advancement of knowledge. Itsestablishment engendered a revolution in US higher education.Over the course of nearly 20 years, Advanced Academic Programs hasworked diligently to add new degree programs that fit within the academicstructure of the School of Arts and Sciences and satisfy the demands ofthe marketplace. This approach to growing AAP has quickly become itshallmark, allowing it to be nimble and forward-thinking, while staying trueto its core academic disciplines.> Washington,> Baltimore> Rockville> OnlineThe Advanced Academic Programs offers a variety ofinternational courses each year during the summer semesteror winter intersession. These courses are condensed intotwo-week sessions. Most recently, courses have been offeredin Israel, Germany, Italy, China, and the Bahamas. Seeindividual program listings for details.Pictured: David Everett, program director for the MA inWriting Program, with Conference on Craft students inFlorence, Italy.AAP1230March 2012

168 Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic ProgramsNNotice of Nondiscriminatory Policy 25OOnline Access to Library Resources 21Online Bookstore 16Online Learning 23Online Library Access 16Orientation Course for Online Students 16Other Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Programs 164Other Schools within Johns Hopkins University 165WWaived Classes 14Washington Center /Administrative Office,Facilities and Services 23Withdrawal 17PPhotography and Film Rights Policy 27Policy on Possession of Firearms on University Premises 25Policy on Student or Alumni Letters of Reference 25Policy Statements 25Principal Administrative Officers and Deans 167Probation and Dismissal 17Provisional Student Status 11RRefund Policy 20Refund Schedule 20Registering for Courses in Other Programs/Divisions or Interprogram 15Registration Requirements 12Registration Requirements for Online Courses 24Requirements, Grades 17Residency Requirements 16Review Process 9SSecond Master’s Degree 19Semester/Term Schedule 18Sexual Harassment Prevention and Resolution Policy 26Special Student Status 11Statement Regarding the Privacy Rights of Students 26Student Status 11Student Visas 10TTime Limitation 18Title IV Refunds 25Transcripts 19Transfer Credits 17Trustees of the University 166Tuition and Fees 19Tuition Payment 14UUniversity Alcohol and Drug Policy 27VVeterans Benefits 25