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SPMG 35- - Topics: [Selected Areas]
Credit(s): 2,3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Topics in contemporary sport business issues. The subject matter is indicated by the third digit: 1 for Human Resource Management in Sport (3 hours); 2 for International Sport Business (3 hours), 3 for Diversity in Sport Organizations (2 hours), 4 for Marketing Aspects of Sport (2 hours), 5 for Financing Aspects of Sport (2 hours). May enroll in one or more selected areas.
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SPMG 290 - Introduction to Sport Business and Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Overview of the fundamental principles of management and administration of sport programs. Combines theory and practice related to legal and ethical issues, marketing, finance and organizational structure of sport related services and products.
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SPMG 300 - Advanced Sport Business and Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
In-depth study of the fundamental principles of management and administration of sports programs. Combines theory and practice related to ethics, law, finance, marketing, and management of sport entities. Also includes field observation hours in a related area.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 290 or instructor’s approval.
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SPMG 310 - Contemporary Issues in Sport
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
This course will be designed to critically examine contemporary issues that impact the business of sport. It will look at a number of issues that impact the sport industry to day. These topics will include gender equity, race relations, the continuous evolution of college athletics, the concept of economic impact and development through sport, and the future of sport as a commercial enterprise. These issues will be analyzed in terms of their impact on society as a whole and on the business of sport specifically.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 290 or Instructor approval for non-SPMG students.
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SPMG 311 - Sport Ethics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course will challenge the aspiring sport manager to explore the major ethical theories in sport (especially as applied to the individual’s desired sport business career), develop a personal code of ethics related to the field of sport business, and formulate opinion on current issues in sport based ethical considerations. In addition, the course examines the importance of sport in society as a transmitter of values and the ethical digressions that have created a negative perception of sport at all levels.
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SPMG 400 - Legal Aspects of Sport
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This is a study of the legal aspects of sport with a focus on issues such as risk management, negligence, violence in sport, insurance, safety in sport, employment relations, law of contract, and disability rights.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 290 .
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SPMG 413 - Event and Facility Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Practical application of principles and theory related to the management of sport and entertainment events including small and large scale facilities and event venues.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 300 or instructor’s approval.
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SPMG 461 - International Sport Business
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to global sport management principles. The course will also address ethics, marketing, sponsorship, event managment, business, and financial topics as well as challenges and issues in international sport management.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 300 or instructor’s approval.
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SPMG 480 - Internship in Sport Business
Credit(s): 1-10
Lecture Hours: 1-10
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Work experience with cooperating agencies. Liability insurance must be purchased before the student may enroll in the internship. May be repeated but no more than 10 hours may be earned.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; SPMG 300 with minimum grade of C.
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SPMG 481 - Sport Business Practicum
Credit(s): 1-7
Lecture Hours: 1-7
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to a variety of career opportunities, developing a professional resume, professional philosophy, professional goals and objectives and a professional portfolio. Includes a 45 hour supervised study and experience with a cooperating agency. Application must be approved and liability insurance purchased before student may enroll.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Sport Business major.
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SPMG 485 - Workshop in Sport Business: [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours workshop credit may be applied to an undergraduate degree program.
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Statistics |
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STAT 325 - Statistical Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Basic probability distributions, fundamentals of statistical inference, hypothesis testing, one-way classification, analysis of variance, covariance, use of variance components and their estimation, comparative experiments, multiple comparisons and regression.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 .
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STAT 365 - Regression Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 , MATH 310 ; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 565
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STAT 375 - 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 575)
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STAT 385 - Nonparametric Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 585
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STAT 425 - Time Series Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 625
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STAT 435 - Categorical Data Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 635
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STAT 441 - Actuarial Science P
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall Odd
The course will help prepare students for Exam P of the Society of Actuaries and/or Exam 1 of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Topics of the course will be those of these professional exams: general probability, univariate probability distributions, and multivariate probability distributions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320
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STAT 442 - Actuarial Science FM
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring Even
The course will help prepare students for Exam FM of the Society of Actuaries and/or Exam 2 of the Casualty Actuarial Society. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics as they relate to modern actuarial science. Topics of the course will be those of these professional exams: time value of money, annuities, equations of value, amortization, loans, bonds, and other topics of finance.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 301 and MATH 320 .
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STAT 455 - Design of Experiments
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 655
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STAT 461 - Probability and Statistics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 661
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STAT 462 - Probability and Statistics II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 662
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STAT 465 - Statistical Computing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 665
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STAT 491 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
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 691
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STAT 492 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
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 692
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STAT 498 - Undergraduate Research Experience I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to research methodologies and tools including LaTeX and MathSciNet. Presenting mathematics in written and oral formats. Ethics in research. This course includes substantial directed individualized study leading to the preparation of a significant paper. Cannot receive credit for both MATH 498 and STAT 498. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the department chair.
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STAT 499 - Undergraduate Research Experience II
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The presentation of mathematics works in both oral and written formats. This course will finalize the significant paper begun in MATH 498 /STAT 498 and based on the student’s individual research. This will require that it be presented at a regional or national meeting. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 498 and consent of the department chair.
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Sustainability Studies |
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SUST 380 - Special Topics in Sustainability
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: As needed
Subject area may vary. Total credits not to exceed three hours toward the Sustainability Studies minor.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 200 or instructor’s approval.
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SUST 450 - Sustainability Travel Studies
Credit(s): 1-6
When Offered: As needed
A course designed as an educational travel experience in Sustainability within the United States or internationally under the instruction of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advanced. Students may repeat course with different topics. Not regularly offered. Total credits not to exceed six hours toward the Sustainability Studies minor.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 200 or instructor’s approval.
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TCED 211 - Introduction to Teaching
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course designed to provide prospective Educator Preparation Program (EPP) majors with an introduction to teaching as a profession. Includes an overview of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Conceptual Framework. Introduction to cultural diversity and bias, roles and responsibilities of the educator, and legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Requirements and terms related to education licensure and other relevant concepts and expectations are also introduced. Service learning and school visits may be utilized within the curriculum.
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TCED 301 - Foundations of Education
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory course designed to provide prospective Educator Preparation Program (EPP) majors with an overview of the history and philosophy of education. This course addresses professionalism, history, philosophy and sociology of education; global understanding; diversity and governance in education. The course includes the initial development of a professional portfolio for each student as part of the requirements for completion of a degree within the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences.
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TCED 302 - Integrated Teaching Strategies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Addresses attitudes, knowledge and skills as defined in the Conceptual Framework: teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for teaching; models of instruction; classroom management of instruction; and computer literacy. This course will also emphasize oral expression and written communication. Requires a minimum of 15 hours of field experiences, directed observations and participation in a public school classroom setting. This course serves as a checkpoint for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) portfolio. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 303 - Diagnosis and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Designed to develop skills in selecting, constructing, administering and interpreting instruments appropriate for assessing differing needs and achievement of children and youth. Service learning may be required. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 305 - Classroom Management
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
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 505
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TCED 340 - Applied Science in Elementary Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Development of elementary science strategies, materials, and content pedagogy through problem solving, scientific reasoning, communication, and connections. Bridges the theoretical foundations of learning to teach science in an active and diverse learning environment using research-based strategies. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, practical teaching exercises, and field experience. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 . Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 342 , TCED 350 , and TCED 475 .
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TCED 342 - Applied Mathematics in Elementary Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Development of elementary mathematics strategies and content pedagogy through problem solving, mathematical reasoning, communication, representations, and connections. Bridges the theoretical foundations of learning to teach mathematics in an active and diverse learning environment using research-based strategies. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, practical teaching exercises, and field experience. Must make a C or better.
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TCED 350 - Applied Social Studies and Language Arts
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Strategies and materials for teaching social studies and languages arts in K-8 classrooms. Unit and lesson plans, activities and materials for the classroom, peer teaching. Special emphasis on meeting the needs of diverse learners. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 . Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 340 , TCED 342 , and TCED 475 .
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TCED 380 - Teaching Strategies in Middle Level Content
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Strategies and materials for teaching the core subjects of middle level education (6-8); literacy, math, science, and social studies. Lesson and unit planning with assessment strategies and differentiated instruction. Field experience in a middle level classroom. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Residency I Course.
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TCED 400 - Residency I
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course serves as the lab component for Residency I, a performance based field experience. The course includes the planning of appropriate instruction and implementation of theories from professional education classes to practice within the classroom. During Residency I, students will be enrolled in professional education method classes, along with this course, based on their major.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to EPP
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TCED 401 - Residency II Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Structured seminar for advanced discussion with focus on application and analysis of teaching knowledge, instructional, classroom and behavioral management, variety in methodology, discipline, professionalism and ethical behavior. Deep dive seminars for successful completion of 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).
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TCED 402 - Student Teaching K-5 Placement
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 403 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 403 - Student Teaching K-5 Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 402 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 404 - Student Teaching Middle Grades 6-8 Placement I
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 405 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 405 - Student Teaching Middle Grades 6-8 Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 or TCED 404 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 406 - Student Teaching Secondary Education Placement I
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 or TCED 407 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 407 - Student Teaching Secondary Education Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 406
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 408 - Student Teaching in Special Education K-8 Interventionist Placement I
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grade appropriate special education setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 401 or TCED 409 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 409 - Student Teaching in Special Education K-8 Interventionist Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in a special education grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 403 or TCED 412.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Crosslisted With: ECED 409
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TCED 413 - Student Teaching in Health and Human Performance Placement I
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 408 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
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TCED 414 - Student Teaching in Health and Human Performance Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Supervised student teaching in grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 413
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TCED 415 - Student Teaching in Special Education 6-12 Interventionist Placement I
Credit(s): 5
Supervised student teaching in a special education grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 9 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 416.
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TCED 416 - Student Teaching in Special Education 6-12 Placement II
Credit(s): 4
Supervised student teaching in a special education grade appropriate setting for the licensure area being pursued for a minimum of 7 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements, and Praxis exams required for licensure.
Corequisite(s): Must be taken with TCED 401 and TCED 415 .
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TCED 450 - Designing Curriculum for the Early Adolescent
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 TCED 305 . Graduate level students will complete an individual project related to middle school curriculum.
Crosslisted With: TCED 650
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TCED 475 - Early Literacy Practicum
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
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 675
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THEA 110 - Understanding Theatre
(TBR: THEA 1030)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An overview of contemporary theatre and drama, initiating basic critical analysis of art and theatre as art in relation to various other art forms and popular entertainment. Particular attention is given to theatre’s place in society, its diversity and its relevance to students today. Notable connections are made between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood, television and film. The roles of the actor, director, playwright and designer are surveyed.
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THEA 110H - Honors Understanding Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A contemporary overview of theatre as an art form. Introduction to the roles of the actor, director and designer. Basic theory and criticism. For students in good standing in Honors Programs.
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THEA 111 - Understanding Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An overview of the history and literature of theatre with various representative theatre eras presented in a broad social, political and economic context. Critical analysis concerning art and theatre as art in relation to various other art forms and popular entertainment, as it applies to the history of theatre, bringing theatre from the past to life today is a major component of the course.
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THEA 150 - Theatre Workshop
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised group projects in the construction of sets, painting, lighting and costume making. Six hours of scheduled work per week in preparation for a major production. May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 201 - Theatre Production
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practical application of theatre studies in a production environment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 , or DANC 350 , or ART 120 , or permission of instructor.
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THEA 220 - Acting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to acting involving improvisation and other exercises. Development of concentration, contact between actors, stage movement, voice production, character/text analysis skills and confidence. May be taken out of sequence.
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THEA 221 - Acting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to acting involving improvisation and other exercises. Development of concentration, contact between actors, stage movement, voice production, character/text analysis skills and confidence. May be taken out of sequence.
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THEA 301 - Theatre Production
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practical application of theatre studies in a production environment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 , or DANC 350 , or ART 120 , or permission of instructor.
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THEA 320 - Voice for the Actor
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Intensive training in the integral use of the voice for the actor; developing skills for vocal relaxation, flexibility, and strength. The development of the voice as a tool for communicating character and subtext.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 or THEA 221 .
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THEA 330 - Costuming and Stage Makeup
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Practical application of costume design concepts and makeup techniques for the stage.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 .
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THEA 360 - Stagecraft
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Principles of technical theatre including scene construction, stage management and dramatic production supervision.
Crosslisted With: THEA 560
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THEA 380 - Play Interpretation and Direction
Credit(s): 3
Play direction studied through a series of exercises and scene work designed to teach the basic tools of stage composition. Focuses on the use of script analysis and its application to performance. Encourages exploration of a personal technique and style. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 and THEA 221
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THEA 390 - Playwriting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Writing exercises, scenes and one-act plays which may be performed in the lab theatre.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 -ENGL 112 and THEA 110 and THEA 220 or by permission of the instructor.
Crosslisted With: THEA 590, ENGL 390 /590
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THEA 391 - Special Topics in Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics for intensive study. Topics and prerequisites to be announced. May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 401 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught by arrangement.
Directed study in the area of theatre performance or production. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 , THEA 111 and THEA 220 .
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THEA 410 - Lighting and Sound Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
The design of stage lighting for the theatre environment includes instrument maintenance, lighting control, color media, shop procedures and electricity. A practical study of sound, sound equipment and sound systems utilized in sound design for theatrical productions.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 and THEA 360 .
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THEA 420 - Advanced Acting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Develops the actor’s skill through a systematic course progression of advanced acting techniques. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 and THEA 221 .
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THEA 430 - Scene Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Development of the total design concept involved in creating scenery for the stage environment.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 and THEA 360 .
Crosslisted With: THEA 630
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THEA 460 - Senior Project
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Preparation of any of the following based on the student’s area of interest: a portfolio, script, critical research paper, design, acting recital, or direction of a short play. Projects are selected and prepared under the supervision of a theatre faculty member. Pass/Fail
Mandatory pass/fail.
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VET 200 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introductory course on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary profession. Emphasis placed on ethics, professionalism, legal applications, value of professional organizations, importance of life-long learning, and safety issues. Veterinary office management and computer skills are also covered.
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VET 300 - Veterinary Technology Medical Terminology
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Medical terminology in veterinary medicine. Emphasizes the structure of medical terms and determination of meaning based on prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Directional and descriptive terms are covered.
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VET 310 - Veterinary Technology Advanced Lab Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in depth study of laboratory procedures including lab safety, necropsy techniques, microscopy, sample collection and handling for cytology, microbiology, serology and urinalysis. Appropriate use of tests in view of the veterinary patient are covered.
Prerequisite(s): VET 200 and VET 300 ; or permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 320 - Veterinary Technology Lab Animals, Exotics, and Pocket Pets
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of non-traditional pets including species commonly used in research. Students will learn restraint, sample collection and medicine administration. Basic nutrition, husbandry, and diseases are covered. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab.
Prerequisite(s): VET 200 and VET 300 , Grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA 2.80: or permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 330 - Veterinary Technology Diagnostic Imaging
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course on appropriate diagnostic imaging skills in veterinary technology. Emphasis placed on diagnostic imaging in the areas of radiology and ultrasonography. Students will learn to safely and properly use standard equipment.
Prerequisite(s): VET 200 and VET 300 , Grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA 2.80: or permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 340 - Veterinary Technology Animal Nursing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course to develop skills in nursing techniques, restraint and handling of small and large animals, and critical care techniques.
Prerequisite(s): VET 200 and VET 300 , Grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA 2.80: or permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 350 - Veterinary Technology Parasitology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to parasites including their life cycles, identification, control methods, and zoonoses.
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VET 360 - Small Animal Clinical Nutrition in Veterinary Medicine
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A comprehensive course in small animal clinical nutrition for veterinary science students. The course will focus on basic principles of nutrition and how they apply to feeding small animals. This course will identify the six basic nutrients and their functions, explain how to understand pet food labels, and explore applications of nutrition for wellness, life stages and disease management primarily in dogs and cats.
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VET 400 - Veterinary Technology Pharmacology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course on development and regulation of drugs and vaccines. Emphasizes calculation of drug dosage using a conversion factor method and uses a body system approach to commonly used veterinary drugs.
Prerequisite(s): VET 200 and VET 300 , and CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 112 or CHEM 122 Grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA 2.80: or permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 405-406 - Capstone in Veterinary Science
Credit(s): 3, 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will apply skills and knowledge acquired throughout the veterinary science and technology curriculum. Areas of emphasis will include preparation for veterinary school application, GRE preparation, professionalism, interview skills, and internships.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing
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VET 410 - Veterinary Technology Hematology and Clinical Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to veterinary hematology including blood and its components and their functions. Students learn how to collect samples, perform and analyze blood smears. Basic concepts in clinical chemistry as related to organ systems and disease states are also covered. Basic use of laboratory equipment will also be covered.
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VET 420 - Veterinary Technology Surgery, Anesthesia, and Dentistry
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A preparatory course on the role of the anesthesiologist and surgical assistant in the veterinary surgical team. Anesthesia equipment, drug protocols, instrumentation and sterile technique are covered as well as responses to emergency situations. An introduction to veterinary dentistry will be included.
Prerequisite(s): VET 200 and VET 300 , and CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 112 or CHEM 122 . Grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA 2.60: or permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 480 - Capstone in Veterinary Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the veterinary technology program and demonstrate proficiency in key areas. Areas of emphasis will include professionalism, AVMA essential skills review, and VTNE review. This course should be taken by veterinary technology majors in the last semester on campus before completing their internship.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): VET 400 , VET 410 , VET 420 and CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 112 or CHEM 122 and grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA of 2.80, and permission of veterinary technology program director.
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VET 490 - Internship in Animal Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Full-time work experience to be arranged through an animal related facility by the student and approved by academic adviser. Three hours credit. Can be repeated one time for a total of six hours of credit.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of veterinary technology program director.
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WBIO 240 - Fish and Wildlife Management Techniques
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
This class will expose students to field and lab techniques commonly used in management of fish and wildlife populations. Course content includes methods used to capture, mark and handle animals; determination of age and sex; monitoring of individuals and populations; and population density estimation. Includes field trips requiring walking through strenuous terrain.
Prerequisite(s): Natural Resources Management Major or approval of instructor.
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WBIO 250 - Principles of Wildlife Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Current principles and practices used in management of wild animals. Includes historical, biological, behavioral, sociological and economic components. Attention will be given to management tools including control of hunting, predator control, refugia, propagation and environmental controls.
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WBIO 300 - Principles of Fisheries Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the concepts and approaches in management of fisheries, with emphasis on regionally important sport fishes. Includes coverage of manipulation of populations and habitat and consideration of various user groups such as commercial, recreational and non-consumptive users. Class sessions may involve outdoor activities. This course requires fieldwork involving physical activity.
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WBIO 301 - Special Problems [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-6
Lecture Hours: 1-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Independent study projects for students exhibiting special interest and abilities in wildlife science. Written project outline and report of results required.
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WBIO 311 - Game Ecology and Management: [Topics title]
Credit(s): 3-6
Lecture Hours: 3-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course will be offered in two sections, each which may be taken for 3 hours credit (6 hours total). The first section, Waterfowl, is taught online and deals with the ducks and geese of North America, with an emphasis on those common along the Mississippi Flyway. The second section, General, covers waterfowl, big game, small game, upland gamebirds, and furbearers. The course will provide students with our most up-to-date scientific knowledge of the ecology of those species and with a basic understanding of the tools used by wildlife scientists and managers to maintain healthy populations. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to provide an overview of the range and status of the species of interest at a continental scale; detail the range, life history, behavior and habitat of the species of interest in Tennessee; explain the management history and recovery efforts for the species in Tennessee; understand essential components of habitat management, including establishment of refugia, food plots, native habitat provision, etc; and describe harvest management practices and policy.
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WBIO 312 - North American Game Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As needed
This course will provide a brief overview of the game of North America, and a more in-depth analysis of those present in Tennessee, including big game, small game, upland gamebirds, waterfowl, and furbearers. Course content will include life history and management.
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WBIO 320 - White-tailed Deer
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A complete study of white-tailed deer including biology, behavior, management, history, social impacts and damage control. Status of the population in Tennessee, food habits, management scenarios throughout the country will be considered, along with taxonomy of the species throughout its range.
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WBIO 330 - Wildlife Biopolitics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Involves the study of special interest/political influences on wildlife management techniques and administration. It specifically outlines cases of management decisions in the Southeast involving big game, small game, furbearers and waterfowl.
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WBIO 340 - Wildlife Law Enforcement and Public Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Fundamentals and general principles of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing natural resources and their management. Principles and practices of interacting with the public.
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WBIO 375 - Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
This seminar course provides students with popular and technical communication skills in oral and written formats that are necessary in the wildlife profession. Team and collaborative efforts, group dynamics, public forums, and other common communication media are included.
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WBIO 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of wildlife biology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
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WBIO 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of wildlife biology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
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WBIO 405 - Principles of Aquaculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As needed
Principles and practices involved in the husbandry and production of fish and invertebrates; including nutrition, site selection and design, water quality, and disease control. Common practices will be explored with the use of indoor and outdoor facilities on campus and around West Tennessee.
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