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SPAN 682 - Contemporary Spanish Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study in depth of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 482
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SPAN 686 - Contemporary Latin-American Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study in depth of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 486
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SPAN 691 - Spanish and Latin-American Cinema
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study of major works in Spanish and Latin- American cinema from the 1920s to the present day. The films surveyed will illustrate the development of Spanish and Latin-American cinema and will focus on important socio-political and cultural issues in Twentieth-Century Spain and Latin America. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 491
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SPAN 695 - Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of Spanish language, literature, or civilization. Taught in Spanish. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 495)
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SPAN 696 - Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of Spanish language, literature, or civilization. Taught in Spanish. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 496
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SPAN 698 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 498
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SPAN 699 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 499)
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SPED 500 - Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities.
Crosslisted With: SPED 300
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SPED 586 - Practicum in Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
The initial field experience in special education. Emphasis will be on observation participation. There will be 75 contact hours in P-12, split between at least two settings.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300.
Crosslisted With: SPED 386
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SPED 587 - Practicum in Teaching Children with Exceptionalities (Birth-6)
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
The initial field-based experience in special education. The course will require a total of 75 contact hours split between two different settings. Optional settings will be school, hospital, Children’s Center and the Head Start program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500).
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPED 387)
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SPED 615 - Characteristics and Needs of Children with Moderate/Severe Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Characteristics of persons with moderate/severe disabilities and the educational strategies appropriate for those persons: fostering family/school partnerships, assessment, teaching strategies, arranging the environment, measuring student behavior and learning, positive behavioral supports, addressing special health care and motor issues, inclusive practices, life skills, communication and peer-support, and transition to post school environment. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ).
Crosslisted With: SPED 415
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SPED 617 - Clinical Field Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is supervised field experience with children with exceptionalities in grades K-12 who have an identified disability. The course emphasizes reflective, culturally sensitive practices, evidence-based practices, and techniques presented in SPED 433 and SPED 435. This course addresses lesson planning and instruction, the special education process, IEP development, effective collaboration and communication skills with diverse learners, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders, and assessments used for eligibility, placement, and curricular decisions. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SPED 417
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SPED 618 - Clinical Field Experience II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is supervised field experience with children with exceptionalities in grades K-12 who have identified disability. This course emphasizes reflective, culturally sensitive practices, evidence-based practices, and techniques presented in SPED 434 and SPED 440/470. This course addresses collaborative teaching models, lesson planning and instruction, adapting assessments, methods and material and progress monitoring. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SPED 418
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SPED 619 - Clinical Field Experience III
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
A four-hour credit course is a supervised field experience that engages teacher candidates in working with students with disabilities between grades K-12 in an inclusive classroom to assess literacy abilities, design effective literacy instruction targeted to support students’ literacy development, differentiate instruction, provide effective literacy intervention strategies in a multi-tiered system of support. This course emphasizes reflective, culturally sensitive evidence-based practices, planning and instruction, positive behavior supports, conducting functional behavioral assessments, creating behavior intervention plans, and implementing function-based interventions. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ), admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SPED 419
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SPED 620 - Language Development and Disorders
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Principles of typical speech and language development and intervention approaches for children between birth and age six. Prevalence and types of speech/language disorders in infants, toddlers and preschool children. Emphasis on identification, prevention, intervention and assessment of language developmental delays for children under age six.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ).
Crosslisted With: SPED 420
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SPED 630 - Early Childhood-Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
This course examines: Growth and development of children from birth to age 9 in the context of family life; etiological factors affecting young children with developmental delays; cultural, familial, educational and legal implications; behavioral characteristics of children in early intervention programs; the philosophy, methods, materials, settings and acceptable standards involved in the intervention and instructional procedures of early childhood-special education programs.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300. Recommended SPED 420.
Crosslisted With: SPED 430
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SPED 631 - Behavior Management for the Young Child
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Understanding behavior in the context of young children’s current social conditions, in the context of normal development, in the context of culture and ability/disability, and understanding the assessment methods that are effective with young children.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500).
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPED 431)
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SPED 632 - Educational Procedures for Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Examination of the relationship between the characteristics and needs of children with exceptionalities and specialized instructional procedures. Development of skills in analyzing curriculum requirements, writing individualized education programs (IEP’s), teaching effectively and evaluating the legal aspects of special education will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and SPED 300 (SPED 500 ), SPED 440 (SPED 640 )
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): SPED 437 (SPED 637 )
Crosslisted With: SPED 432
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SPED 633 - Advanced Methods for Teaching Students with High Incidence Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Within the context of persons with high incidence disabilities (Learning Disabilities, Speech/Language Disabilities, Emotional& Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders), this course is designed to provide the student with a model of the teaching process progressing from identification, to instructional design using Universal Design for Learning, to the use of research-validated methods for instructional delivery, law and legal requirements, and the provision of needed educational, social, academic, and behavioral supports. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 433
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SPED 634 - Literacy Interventions for Students with Disabilities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to provide a basic background in interventions and materials appropriate for working with students with disabilities at the elementary through secondary level. This course is an integration of concepts fundamental to the development of literacy from birth through secondary grades. It includes a study of language development and communications skills, language arts, content area reading, mathematics, response to intervention, and the assessment and selection of appropriate instructional strategies based upon student need. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative approaches to learning and teaching, specific teaching and learning strategies, and the role of the special educator in the school community. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 434
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SPED 635 - Special Education Assessment and Procedures
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
The purpose and scope of this course is for students to administer, score, and interpret test instruments used in Special Education. Students write individualized education programs, record student progress, and make data-based instructional decisions with emphasis upon the successful implementation and evaluation of individualized educational programs (IEPs). Also included will be an emphasis on the legal aspects of legislation and litigation dealing with exceptional populations. Assembly of a case study to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the learner will be completed. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 435
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SPED 637 - Assessment of Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The purpose and administration, scoring, and interpretation of each test instrument. Assembly of a case study to aid in diagnosis and intervention.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), SPED 300 (SPED 500 ) and SPED 440 (SPED 640 ).
Crosslisted With: SPED 437
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SPED 640 - Inclusive Practices for the Elementary Classroom
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An examination of the unique needs and particular issues which are specific to students with mild disabilities and at-risk populations. The course emphasizes curriculum approaches, inclusion, Response to Intervention, collaborative teaching, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning modifications and accommodations in general and special education classes in an elementary setting. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), SPED 300.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 440
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SPED 650 - Characteristics and Needs of the Gifted/Talented
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Historical and societal perceptions, characteristics, needs, psychological and educational considerations and identification of the gifted/talented.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300.
Crosslisted With: SPED 450
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SPED 651 - Strategies and Programs for Teaching the Gifted/Talented
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Curriculum development and effective teaching strategies with the gifted/ talented in various educational environments. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), SPED 300 and 450 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPED 451
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SPED 652 - Advanced Methods in Gifted Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Topics may include, but are not limited to: assessment and evaluation in gifted education, affective learning and counseling gifted students; working with family and communities to support gifted students; working with unique populations of gifted students; and research-based instructional practices in gifted education.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 450 (SPED 650 ) and SPED 451 (SPED 651 ).
Crosslisted With: SPED 452
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SPED 653 - Theories and Trends in Gifted Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A review of the foundational theories and philosophies underlying the discipline of gifted education, as well as current research and policy affecting the field. This seminar course includes participation in professional development activities relevant to the study of gifted education.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ), 450 (SPED 650 ) and SPED 451 (SPED 651 ).
Crosslisted With: SPED 453
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SPED 660 - Behavior Strategies and Interventions
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Advanced strategies for managing social behaviors that impact on academic learning of children with exceptionalities. Strategies for conducting functional behavior assessments, increasing socially appropriate behaviors, reducing inappropriate behaviors, assessing and teaching appropriate social skills, writing function-based intervention behavior plans, and developing a classroom management plan. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and SPED 300 (SPED 500 ) and/or SPED 680 .
Crosslisted With: SPED 460
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SPED 670 - Inclusive Practices for the Middle and Secondary Classroom
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
An examination of the needs and particular issues which are specific to adolescent students with mild disabilities and at-risk populations. The course emphasizes curriculum approaches, inclusion, Response to Intervention, collaborative teaching, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning modifications and accommodations, and approaches in general and special education classrooms in a middle school or secondary setting.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ), admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 470
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SPED 680 - Strategies for Differentiation in the Inclusive Classroom
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Provides an understanding of the components of differentiated instruction and applies these concepts to a multi-tiered system of supports. The course also emphasizes lesson planning design utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework that meets the multiple needs of a diverse groups of learners, collaborative teaching, and delivering accommodations and modifications in the inclusive classroom. This course will be required for job-embedded and masters initial licensure students.
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SPED 690 - Workshop in Special Education: [Title of workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours of workshop credit may be applied to a graduate degree in education.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPED 490
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SPED 702 - Advanced Behavioral Interventions in Inclusive Settings
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Examines definitions, characteristics, assumptions and basic principles of applied behavior analysis. Describes and applies fundamental elements of behavior change, including reinforcement schedules, modeling, shaping, chaining and other behavior change procedures. Students will learn how to develop an objective, behavioral definition of problem behavior, conduct functional behavior assessments, and generate recommendations for the development of intervention. Activities center on the design and delivery of behavioral interventions with individuals with special needs in inclusive settings.
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SPED 703 - Assessment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Addresses assessment and intervention planning for students with ASD including screening, evaluative assessment, ongoing assessment, using assessment to guide intervention planning, and monitoring progress. Students will explore a variety of methods and tools commonly used with individuals with ASD; specifically standardized assessments, checklists, rating scales, structured observation tools, and curricular based assessments to address the ongoing needs and strengths of individuals with ASD in order to plan successful interventions in further differentiating instruction.
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SPED 704 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Addresses historical and theoretical foundations of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), characteristics of children and youth with ASD, current diagnostic criteria, and effective practices and strategies for evidence-based instructional interventions for those with ASD.
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SPED 704 - Workshop in Special Education: [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours of workshop credit may be applied to a graduate degree in education. Cannot be repeated for credit under the same workshop title.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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SPED 709 - Practicum in Gifted Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Use of communication techniques in support of gifted students, instruction planning based on curricular goals, and necessary skills for reflective practitioners in gifted education will be addressed. Forty-five hours of practicum experience in a gifted education classroom are required.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500 ), 450 (SPED 650 ), 452 (SPED 652 ), 453 (SPED 653 ) or Instructor’s approval.
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SPED 710 - Advanced Practicum in Teaching Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Advanced special education field-based experience. Focus on refining skills in the sequence of collecting student assessment data, using assessment data to guide intervention planning, and monitoring progress, as well as examining other facets of special education.
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SPED 712 - Research in Single Case Design (LD, CC, DD, or EBD)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Summer - Even
Designed to provide students with an understanding of single case study research designs and experience in critically evaluating research that has been conducted using these methodologies. Course will include an examination of in-depth information about the use of single-case experimental designs in educational research across a range of educational settings and students. Students will become familiar with the current research in their area of emphasis (Learning Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Developmental Disabilities or Emotional/Behavioral Disorders).
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SPED 720 - Language Development and Disorders of the School-Age Child
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Summer - Even
Examines the methods of assessment and remediation of oral and written language deficits in the school-age child. Oral language assessment includes a narrative analysis case study. Written language assessment and methods of remediation examined including dyslexia, dysgraphia and reading disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300/SPED 500 and 420/SPED 620 .
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SPED 730 - Trends in Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Summer - Odd
Current trends in special education including but not limited to transition services, inclusion, assistive technology, curriculum-based measurement, video self-modeling, communication and collaborative team building with parents, administration and professionals.
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SPED 740 - Advanced Methods [in Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Summer - Even
Current research in the area of cognitive development and learning theory as it affects the education of children with special learning characteristics. Course will include examination of current research on brain theory, learning theory, metacognition, memory and related aspects of learning. Examine specific methods in student emphasis area (Learning Disabilities, Cross-Categorical, Developmental Disabilities or Emotional/Behavioral Disorders).
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SCP 700 - Skill Acquisition in Sport
Credit(s): 3
Candidates will develop a practical understanding of skill acquisition to enhance athlete performance within practice and competitive sport environments. Optimizing practice conditions, issues in motor learning, and the development of skill are investigated.
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SCP 705 - Sport Coaching Pedagogy
Credit(s): 3
Candidates will reflect upon their own coaching practices, critically evaluate coaching trends, and identify key pedagogical concepts to enhance athlete performance. Topics include sport coaching pedagogy, learning theories, and teaching games for understanding.
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SCP 710 - Research in Sport Science and Coaching
Credit(s): 3
A multidisciplinary approach to the application of sport science research into practice. Candidates will interpret scientific language in journals, access published and web-based resources, and investigate the use of technology to measure performance in training and competition.
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SCP 715 - Current Issues in Sport Coaching
Credit(s): 3
This course will examine contemporary issues in sport coaching and address the application of social theories. The theory-to-practice gap, development versus winning, early specialization, ethics, dealing with parents, and coach burn-out are examined.
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SCP 720 - Applied Sport Performance
Credit(s): 3
This course examines and applies the concepts that enhance exercise/sport performance. Candidates will gain an understanding of how the body functions during exercise/sport performance and apply principles to allow the athlete to train better, perform better, and recover quicker.
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SCP 725 - Strength and Conditioning for Performance
Credit(s): 3
Candidates will design a sport-specific strength and conditioning program based upon the principles of training. Factors affecting the aerobic, anaerobic, and muscular systems are examined. Periodization for yearly planning and field testing and evaluation are included.
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SCP 730 - Nutritional Strategies for Peak Performance & Recovery
Credit(s): 3
Development of a nutritional strategy to improve athlete performance and recovery through optimizing fueling, hydration and sound supplementation. Nutritional periodization, ergogenic aids and examining the myths of sport nutrition are covered.
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SCP 735 - Professional Development
Credit(s): 3
Program introduction and review of candidate learning outcomes. Investigation into the craft and profession of sport coaching through examination of the Core Responsibilities that make up the National Standards for Sport Coaching. Exploration of sport coaching exemplars and best coaching practices are examined. Introduction into self-reflection, reflective practice and experiential learning.
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SCP 740 - Psychology of Training and Competition
Credit(s): 3
A course covering the impact of psychological factors that affect performance in training and competition. Topics include motivation, arousal regulation, confidence development, and implementation of psychological skills training.
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SCP 745 - Sport Coaching Leadership
Credit(s): 3
The course will cover topics on team culture, leadership theories, coach-athlete relationships and implementation of a coaching philosophy. Off field roles of coach such as organizational management, funding, operational efficiency and media interaction will be examined to develop a strategic leadership plan.
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SCP 750 - Injury Prevention and Risk Management
Credit(s): 3
An overview of exercise-induced acute and chronic sport injuries and legal issues in coaching. Awareness of predisposing factors to injury in sport, evidence-based treatments, rehabilitation, concussions, heat injuries, and medical emergency plans are covered to develop an injury prevention and risk management program.
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SCP 755 - Practical Coaching Assessment & Capstone Project
Credit(s): 3
Course will revisit key content, concepts, and principles from through-out the program. Capstone project will include a final self-reflection and student portfolio presentation containing relevant information gained and reflection on lessons learned from each course. Candidates will also be required to develop and submit a final practical coaching assessment via video documentation.
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STAT 565 - Regression Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Measuring the relationship among variables using standard regression techniques. Topics include simple, multiple and polynomial regression, model fitting, verification of model assumptions and examination of residuals. Credit for both MATH 360 and MATH 365 or STAT 365 (565) will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251, 310; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 365
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STAT 575 - Sampling Theory
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Mathematical development of sampling. Consideration of simple probability sampling including simple random, stratified random, cluster and multistage sampling. Deriving estimates and variances of estimates for different sampling designs.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as STAT 375)
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STAT 585 - Nonparametric Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Even
Alternatives to normal-theory statistical methods; analysis of categorical and ordinal data, methods based on rank transforms, measures of association, goodness-of-fit tests, order statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 and either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 385
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STAT 625 - Time Series Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Introduction to time series analysis. Autoregressive, moving average, ARMA, ARIMA models. Identification, estimation, validation, forecasting, confidence intervals.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 365 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 425
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STAT 635 - Categorical Data Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Analysis of categorical data. Contingency tables, exact tests, loglinear models, analyses involving ordinal variables, binary response models and multinomial response models.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 and either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 435
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STAT 655 - Design of Experiments
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Spring - Even
The design and analysis of experiments. Topics include one and two factor analysis of variance, randomized designs, repeated measures and factorial experiments. Credit for both MATH 455 and STAT 455 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 455
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STAT 661 - Probability and Statistics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Even
Discrete and continuous probability spaces, statistical independence, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, moment-generating functions, limiting distributions, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with applications, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression. Credit for both MATH 461 and STAT 461 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252; either MATH 314 or CSCI 301; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 461
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STAT 662 - Probability and Statistics II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Discrete and continuous probability spaces, statistical independence, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, moment-generating functions, limiting distributions, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with applications, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression. Credit for both MATH 462 and STAT 462 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 and STAT 461.
Crosslisted With: STAT 462
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STAT 665 - Statistical Computing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Applications of major statistical software packages. Emphasizes the use of computers to perform statistical procedures and the interpretation of statistical output. Credit for both MATH 465 and STAT 465 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): Either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 465
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STAT 691 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in statistics, student research, or seminar. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311; departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 491
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STAT 692 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in statistics, student research, or seminar. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311; departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 492
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TCED 505 - Classroom Management
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
A study of skills and techniques facilitative to an effective classroom environment. Emphasis on behavioral management principles, classroom climate analysis and teacher/pupil rapport building. This course serves as a checkpoint for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) portfolio. Required field experience. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: TCED 305
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TCED 650 - Designing Curriculum for the Early Adolescent
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Review of the specific characteristics and educational needs of early adolescents (grades 6-9). Describes the current middle school movement, its historical antecedents and the development of curriculum appropriate for early adolescents, emphasizing curriculum integration, authentic assessment, student involvement in planning, etc. Field experience may be required. Must make a C or better
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 and 305. Graduate level students will complete an individual project related to middle school curriculum.
Crosslisted With: TCED 450
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TCED 675 - Early Literacy Practicum
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
A four-hour credit course that engages teacher candidates in working with students between pre-kindergarten through grade 3 to assess literacy abilities, design effective literacy instruction targeted to support students’ literacy development, differentiate instruction, and provide effective literacy intervention strategies. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): for 475 - Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); for 675 - Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 340, TCED 342, and TCED 350
Crosslisted With: TCED 475
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TCED 701 - Workshop in Teacher Education: [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours of workshop credit may be applied to a graduate degree in education. Cannot be repeated for credit under the same workshop title.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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TCED 702 - Seminar in Teacher Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom, and behavior management, variety in methodology, discipline, professional and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of the state mandated licensure assessments are a significant focus of the course. Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
Corequisite(s): ELED 793 and ELED 794 OR SEDU 793 and SEDU 794 OR TCED 795 for Initial Licensure degree seeking candidates.
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TCED 705 - Advanced Strategies for Classroom Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An investigation of theoretically-based strategies for identifying and sustaining effective aspects of existing classroom management structures. Proactive and practical solutions for management of a continuum of behaviors. Application of course content to case studies. Directed experiences in public school.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 780 or TCED 730 ; and Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 712 - Learning Theory and Cognition Applied to the School Setting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
The nature of learning processes and conditions for effective learning and implications for teaching exploration of how learning theory can be applied in the school environment to enhance the learning experience; recent directions in cognitive studies and their general implications for functional classroom use. Projects/activities will be individualized according to the licensure area being sought. Cannot receive credit for both EDPG/COUN 712 and TCED 712.
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TCED 716 - Growth and Development in School Age Students
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The physiological, sociological and psychological basis of human behavior with emphasis upon research dealing with the normal student in a school environment. Projects/activities will be individualized according to the licensure area being sought. Cannot receive credit for both EDPG/COUN 716 and TCED 716.
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TCED 725 - Teaching Language Arts and STEM for Middle School 5-9 Teachers
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, language and speaking and listening are addressed through the STEM content areas. Appropriate practices are presented to promote, develop and integrate strategies for interpreting text across all STEM subject matter areas. Inquiry, application of technology, and problem-solving are incorporated into instruction.
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TCED 726 - Engineering and Technology for Middle School 5-9 Teachers
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Real world applications of engineering and technology that promote an understanding of the characteristics, risks, and benefits of technology and engineering. Components of the Engineering Design Cycle are explained using examples from the human-made world. Basic processes and types of technology are demonstrated and the impact of benchmark technologies on society are explored. Inquiry, application of technology, and problem-solving are incorporated into instruction.
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TCED 730 - Principles and Practices of Effective Teaching
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to research-based trends and practices in education; introduces concepts and skills in planning, instructional strategies, objectives, assessment, and classroom management for the beginning teacher. Applies theory to a practical classroom environment through a directed field component. Credit cannot be received for both TCED 730 and TCED 780 .
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TCED 780 - Principles and Techniques of Teaching
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The course is designed to provide the graduate student pursuing initial licensure the opportunity to engage in and become acclimated into the public school environment. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the initial conceptual framework into teaching and learning styles, strategies for teaching, planning for instruction, introductory classroom management, generic methods and development of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Program (TEP) portfolio. A minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of field work in a previously approved grade appropriate diverse public school setting.
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TCED 789 - Application of Academic Language for Planning and Instruction
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to integrate academic language, planning instruction, understanding of learning segments, teaching planned lessons, assessment and evaluation, and reflective practice. Emphasis will be placed on refining requirements and expectations for the teacher candidate’s assessment portfolio and licensure. This class should be taken in the semester immediately preceding student teaching. Job-embedded licensure candidates must take this course in their final semester.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 791 - Master’s Culminating Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The culminating professional project for the Master of Science in Education with a major in Teaching Programs. Topics selected reflect student interest in the area of education. That topic is expanded as students explore and assess the information previously examined to develop a research proposal appropriate for an instructional setting. Course is repeatable but only for those seeking a subsequent degree. TCED 791 from a prior degree cannot be used to satisfy requirement in subsequent degree and therefore must be taken an additional time.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Education Graduate Office is required before registering for this course.
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TCED 795 - Practicum in Initial Licensure
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Job-embedded field-based experience with a focus on application of knowledge and skills, reflective practice and professional and ethical behavior. Collaboration among the teacher candidate, site-based mentor and university supervisor. Submission of lesson/unit plans and self-monitoring reflections required. Licensure will be recommended upon successful completion of degree requirements and required Praxis exams.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all course work in the Initial Licensure Major and full-time employment in a SACS accredited K-12 school.
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TESL 700 - Principles of Teaching ESL
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
A comprehensive survey of the second language acquisition process, including linguistic variables which affect second language learning. Federal guidelines and the legal framework for educational services for Non-English language background students will be emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours field experience required.
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TESL 710 - Strategies for Teaching English as a Second Language
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
The application of various teaching methods in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for English language learners including cultural considerations, multiple learning modalities, and materials adaptation for content area teaching. Fifteen (15) hours field experience required.
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THEA 560 - Stagecraft
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Principles of technical theatre including scene construction, stage management and dramatic production supervision. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 and 221.
Crosslisted With: THEA 360, THEA 380 Play Interpretation and Direction
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THEA 590 - Playwriting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Fall - Even
Writing exercises, scenes and one-act plays which may be performed in the lab theatre.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111-112 and THEA 110 and 220 or by permission of the instructor.
Crosslisted With: THEA 390, ENGL 390/ENGL 590
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THEA 630 - Scene Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Development of the total design concept involved in creating scenery for the stage environment
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 and 360.
Crosslisted With: THEA 430
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WBIO 730 - Wildlife Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of external social influences on wildlife management and administration. This course utilizes guest lectures and case studies to explore how private and political influences impact science-based management of wild animal populations. Content includes, but is not limited to, policy research and written reviews and analyses.
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WBIO 770 - Topics in Wildlife Biology [Title]
Credit(s): 1-6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Topics in selected areas of wildlife biology. For graduate students in the Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources program. Can be used to meet requirements in the M.S.A.N.R. curriculum. May repeat enrollment up to six credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Coordinator and instructor’s approval.
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ZOOL 504 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: As Needed
Classification and phylogeny of the vertebrates, followed by a detailed study of integumentary and skeletal systems of a variety of forms. Dissections of dogfish shark, necturus and cat, with emphasis on digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urogenital and nervous systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 304
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ZOOL 515 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Phylogeny, morphology and ecology of invertebrate animals. This course may require field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 315
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ZOOL 519 - Mammalogy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Biology, natural history, classification and identification of mammals with emphasis on the local fauna. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110-120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 319
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ZOOL 520 - Ichthyology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Identification, classification, distribution, life history and economic importance of fishes. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 320
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ZOOL 521 - Ornithology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to external structure, classification, migration, behavior and phylogeny of birds. Most lab periods are spent studying birds in the field. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110-120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 321
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ZOOL 522 - Herpetology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to the study of reptiles and amphibians including structure, classification, distribution, ecology, behavior and identification. Emphasis is on local species. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 322
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ZOOL 523 - Field Ornithology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the identification, classification, diversity and ecology of birds; taught during the summer at the Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 323
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ZOOL 525 - General Entomology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer - Odd
A study of the biology, ecology, morphology, natural history, and taxonomy of insects. Emphasis on positive and negative human-insect interactions and identification of local insect fauna. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 325
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ZOOL 526 - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Summer - Even
An introduction to the study of freshwater macroinvertebrates including structure, classification, ecology and identification. This is a field course taught at the Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station in Samburg, TN. The course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110-120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130-140.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 326
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ZOOL 527 - Field Herpetology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the identification, classification, diversity and ecology of reptiles, taught during the summer at the Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 327
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ZOOL 528 - Natural History of the Vertebrates
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Life modes of various types of vertebrates. Identification of common, local and American species, distributions, life histories and ecology. Recommended for students in elementary or secondary education or biology students who do not intend to take other vertebrate morphology courses. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110-120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 328
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ZOOL 552 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course focuses on the structure and function of the endocrine, reproductive, digestive, respiratory, excretory, lymphatic, immune and cardiovascular systems, with additional emphasis on blood, metabolism and the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance. Students may not receive credit for both ZOOL 252 and ZOOL 352.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 251 with grade of C or better or instructor’s permission.
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ZOOL 640 - General Parasitology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
A study of animal parasites. Emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, life history, ecology and host-parasite relationships.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 440
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ZOOL 641 - Animal Ecology
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall
Basic principles of animal ecology and population biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ZOOL 441)
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