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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 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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WBIO 420 - Wildlife Damage Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Philosophies, principles and concepts related to practical management of wildlife-human conflicts. Includes basic information on the use of traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion and other wildlife damage control methods that help resolve damage to property and threats to human health and safety. An integrated management approach is used, considering various techniques along with biological, economic and socio-cultural aspects. Students will weigh these considerations, then use a Wildlife Damage Management Decision Model in formulating management approaches for real-world wildlife conflict situations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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WBIO 441 - Forensic Techniques in Wildlife Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Investigative techniques of collecting, preserving and utilizing evidence involving violation of wildlife laws. Includes hair and tissue identification, osteology, wound examination, ballistics, cause and time of death, collecting and handling evidence and expert witness in court.
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WBIO 450 - Wildlife Habitat Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course will provide students with an understanding of relationships between wildlife and forest, farmland and wetland habitats. Models and other methods used to quantify wildlife-habitat associations will be examined. Students will explore the concepts of habitat use, selection and preference; the importance of spatial scale; the significance of plant succession and the methods for manipulating habitats to increase, decrease and maintain wildlife populations. Planning, designing and budgeting wildlife management plans from a private and public land perspective are included. Includes field trips requiring walking through strenuous terrain.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 341 .
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WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Surveys the study of women in society. The primary goal is to explore how gender shapes our views and understandings. A further goal is to explain how class, race, ethnicity and age shape the female experience historically and across cultures. The relationship between cultural definitions of feminine behavior and the reality of women’s lives, roles in work, the family, the arts, politics and the sciences is examined.
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WMST 450 - Travel Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Course designed as an educational travel experience under the supervision of a university instructor. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance. May be repeated for credit.
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WMST 460 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a University instructor. By arrangement only. May be repeated for credit. Requires insturctor’s approval.
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ZOOL 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course surveying the structure and function of human organ systems with major emphasis on the coordinated functioning of the body. ZOOL 201 may not substitute for ZOOL 251 . Student cannot receive credit for both ZOOL 201 and ZOOL 251 .
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ZOOL 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(TBR: BIOL 2010)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course provides a brief introduction to basic chemistry and the fundamentals of cell biology and focuses on the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
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ZOOL 304 - 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 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 504
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ZOOL 315 - 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 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 515
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ZOOL 319 - Mammalogy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
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 -BIOL 120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 519
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ZOOL 320 - Ichthyology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
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 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 520
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ZOOL 321 - Ornithology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
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 -BIOL 120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 521
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ZOOL 322 - Herpetology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
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 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 522
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ZOOL 323 - Field Ornithology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 523
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ZOOL 325 - 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 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 525
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ZOOL 326 - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 -BIOL 120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 .
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 526
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ZOOL 327 - Field Herpetology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
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 -BIOL 140 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 527
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ZOOL 328 - Natural History of the Vertebrates
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
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 -BIOL 120 and instructor’s approval, or BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 528
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ZOOL 352 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 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.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 552
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ZOOL 413 - Vertebrate Physiology
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the comparative study of vertebrate physiology. Focus on integumentary, circulatory, respiratory, urinary/osmoregulatory, and digestive systems with an emphasis on the relationships among energetic demand, environment, and physiological divergence. Three one-hour lectures.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 - BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
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ZOOL 440 - General Parasitology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of animal parasites. Emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, life history, ecology and host-parasite relationships.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 640
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ZOOL 441 - Animal Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Basic principles of animal ecology and population biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 641
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ZOOL 442 - Animal Ecology Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Lab studies of the methods of animal ecology. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Corequisite(s): ZOOL 441 .
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 642
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ZOOL 443 - Animal Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A course designed to expose students to the ecological, evolutionary, physiological and psychological aspects of animal behavior in a wide variety of animals. Lab exercises with animals in their natural environment or in a lab setting focus on observational and experimental techniques used in current animal behavior research. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 643
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ZOOL 461 - Histology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
The study of characteristics and properties of primary normal animal tissues and special histology dealing with the arrangement and adaptations of tissues in organs.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 661
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ZOOL 462 - Neurobiology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
This is an upper-division course examining the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system from a molecular, cellular, systemic, behavioral and cognitive level. Students may not receive credit for both ZOOL 462 and NEUR 462.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better and ZOOL 251 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 662
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ZOOL 463 - Endocrinology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
This course includes the concepts, examples and applications of vertebrate hormones. A focus is placed on the critical roles of receptors and cellular/molecular signaling pathways in the control of physiological/ pathophysiological processes by hormones.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better, and ZOOL 251 and ZOOL 352 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: ZOOL 663
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