An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
This is a fast track intensive learning of special topics in textile and fashion in a workshop environment conducted by faculty. It is intended to enhance knowledge in current developments, techniques and business in ATM.
Presentation of thesis research with emphasis on oral and written methods and skill development. Focus is on thesis defense and preparation of a poster presentation and manuscript.
Application of the research process through development of a thesis project proposal for the culminating experience of the student’s graduate program of study. Focus will be on writing chapters 1-3 of the thesis.
Execution of a research project and preparation of thesis as the culminating experience for the student’s graduate program of study. Focus will be on revising chapters 1-3 and writing chapters 4-5 of the thesis.
Execution of a research project and preparation of a written report as the culminating experience for the student’s graduate program of study. Focus will be on revising chapters 1-3 and writing chapters 4-5 of the research project report.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
This course provides students information regarding basic skills of athletic training. The content of the course includes, but not limited to, taping and wrapping skills, stethoscope and blood pressure measurement techniques, basic modality usage, record keeping, OSHA training and ambulatory aid fitting and usage.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Summer
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
A study of the principles, procedures and techniques that are commonly utilized in the recognition and assessment process of injury to the lower body. Emphasis is placed on taking a history, physical examination and the special tests of a variety of injuries. The course is lecture and lab. Demonstrations and practical skills analysis supplement the course.
Credit Hours: 4 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
A study of the principles, procedures and techniques that are commonly utilized in the recognition and assessment process of injury to the lower body. Emphasis is placed on taking a history, physical examination and the special tests of a variety of injuries. The course is lecture and lab. Demonstrations and practical skills analysis supplement the course.
Credit Hours: 4 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce the athletic training students to the relevant aspects of human anatomy with an examination of anatomical structure and function. A cadaver lab with dissection will provide students with the necessary practical knowledge of muscles, nerves and skeletal mechanics in the limb and trunk.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
A detailed study of theory, applications, physiological effects, and indications and contradictions of commonly used therapeutic modalities in the practice of athletic training. A laboratory experience is included for “hands on” experience. The course is lecture and lab. Demonstrations and practical skill analysis supplement the course.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
A study of the principles of application, physiological effects, and indications and contradictions of commonly used therapeutic exercise methods in the practice of athletic training. Students are exposed to theory as well as practical applications of the rehabilitation.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Summer
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course provides students with an athletic training experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The content of the course involves topical anatomy, assessment, development of taping, padding and bracing skills, and emergency care. The clinical component requires a minimum of 20-25 hours per week.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course provides students with an athletic training experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, emergency care, examination process, protective equipment, and gait. The clinical component requires a minimum of 20-25 hours per week. This course is lecture and lab.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic TrainingorCombined Athletic Training BS/MAT
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course exposes students to various medical specialties that an athletic trainer is likely to utilize as medical support staff. Students learn to perform per-participation examinations, basic medical evaluations and learn decision-making skills, including proper medical referrals. This course is primarily lecture and lab.
Credit Hours: 4 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course examines the administrative and legal issues surrounding the field of Athletic Training. Students learn the basis of management, program management, human resource management, finance resource management, facility design and planning, information management, athletic injury insurance, and legal considerations and how these apply to the profession of athletic training.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course provides students with an athletic training experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The content of the course includes, but not limited to, orthopedic assessment, general medical assessment, gait, and orthotics. The clinical component requires a minimum of 20-25 hours per week.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Summer
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course provides students with an athletic training experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The content involves general health assessment, prevention strategies, assessment, general medical assessment, psychosocial management, and health administration. The clinical component requires a minimum of 20-25 hours per week.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
The course allows students to explore current topics in Athletic Training. Students learn how to search for, and evaluate research in the field of Athletic Training. Under the direction of their research adviser, students carry out a research project and develop beginning proficiency in proposal development and research skills. The completion of project will occur in ATTR 635.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Summer
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course allows students to continue to explore current topics in Athletic Training as well as understand how to use evidence-based practice in the profession of Athletic Training. Under the direction of their research adviser, students complete culminating projects started in ATTR 630 to complete the MAT Program.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course is designed to prepare the athletic training student for the Internship experience, BOC exam, and future employment. The three major components of the course includes topics covering professional preparation, professional organizations, and certification examination preparation.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
This course allows students to explore advanced techniques and current topics in Athletic Training. Topics will include, but are not limited to prevention strategies, environmental conditions, journal review, and manual therapy.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
The course is clinical experience to be conducted at an off-campus agency. The agency provides direct supervision at the site. The student will be expected to increase his/her skills and knowledge in the domains of athletic training. This course will segue the Athletic Training student into the professional world.
Credit Hours: 12 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Class Restriction(s): Masters standing
Major Restriction(s):Master of Athletic Training
Last Updated: New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016
AVT 507 - Risk, Safety and the Air Transport Industry
This course will provide an analysis of the current state of, and possible future developments in, air transportation safety, with emphasis on the affects of risk analysis, risk management, system safety, human factors research and the development of new technologies, together with the role of management in the development of an effective safety posture.
This course will present and analyze current and expected future world aviation issues and trends in areas including technology, regulations, policy, training, airspace, manufacturing and safety.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
This course will present assessment and evaluation methods used to determine the safety status of aviation organizations. These methods are drawn from the field of performance technology.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Individualized instrumental or vocal instruction for music graduate students. Students enrolled in Applied Music are required to participate in a weekly one-hour studio class.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Individualized instrumental or vocal instruction for music graduate students. Students enrolled in Applied Music are required to participate in a weekly one-hour studio class.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Individualized instrumental or vocal instruction for music graduate students. Students enrolled in Applied Music are required to participate in a weekly one-hour studio class.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Individualized instrumental or vocal instruction for music graduate students. Students enrolled in Applied Music are required to participate in a weekly one-hour studio class.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Individualized instrumental or vocal instruction for music graduate students. Students enrolled in Applied Music are required to participate in a weekly one-hour studio class.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Individualized instrumental or vocal instruction for music graduate students. Students enrolled in Applied Music are required to participate in a weekly one-hour studio class.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
In-depth study of special areas in bilingual education of interest to practitioners and researchers. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
In-depth study of special areas in bilingual education of interest to practitioners and researchers. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
In-depth study of special areas in bilingual education of interest to practitioners and researchers. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
The techniques and materials for teaching the language and culture of Hispanic groups within the bilingual classroom. Not open to students on academic probation.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): a minimum of 24 hours of field experience in a bilingual classroom required
In-depth study of special areas in bilingual education of interest to practitioners and researchers. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
In-depth study of special areas in bilingual education of interest to practitioners and researchers. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
In-depth study of special areas in bilingual education of interest to practitioners and researchers. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Students will develop a focused proposal for experimentation in biology that includes a review of the literature underlying the experimental proposal, a testable hypothesis and an experimental plan. Two one-hour recitation sections per week.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall and Winter
Previously listed as BIOL 589 Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014, Credit hour change; 12/2012
This graduate course provides a conceptual foundation in theory. mechanisms and processes of evolutionary biology. Presentation and discussion of primary literature is integral and will emphasize the fundamental role of evolution in all areas of biology.
This course examines the nature of scientific evidence, inquiry, hypothesis, models and laws. The development of science is put in the context of the structure and history of the scientific community. Interactions among scientists and between scientists and the rest of society are studied from an ethical perspective.
BIO 508 - Historical Analysis of Biological Investigations
In this lecture/discussion course, we will examine societal thinking prior to and following formation of some of the major biological theories in four major themes in biology: 1) the interdependence of living systems and the environment; 2) organization of living things; 3) heredity; and 4) evolution using a NOS framework.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall
Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014, New Course 01/2012, effective Winter 2012
A course in how and why biologists use statistics. This course emphasizes quantitative thinking about biological problems and introduces statistical tools as necessary to address these problems. As in real research, computers are used for most calculations, freeing humans to concentrate on the interpretation and communication of results.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Winter
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Master of Science in Biology
Previously listed as BIOL 509 Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014
A lecture, laboratory and discussion course covering thermoregulation, metabolic rate, torpor, water flux, and specific adaptations for life in the cold, deserts, high altitude and great depths. Laboratory work emphasizes computerized data acquisition.
A lecture course involving the descriptive and historical aspects of plant and animal distribution and the basic principles governing their natural distribution in both space and time.
Interactions among microbes (fungi, bacteria, some phages), other living organisms and the environment, with emphases on parasitism, mutualism, commensalism and bio-geochemical recycling of matter. Includes both laboratory and field exercises.
How animals use behavior to meet the demands of their lives in nature. We will examine behavioral aspects of survival, foraging, dispersal habitat selection, mating, and parenting within the life histories of organisms. Students will be expected to discuss primary scientific literature and conduct original research in groups.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall (odd years)and Summer (odd years)
Cellular and molecular responses to immunogens; primary and peripheral immune organs; T-cells and B-cells in cell-mediated and humoral immunity, immune regulation and mechanisms; hypersensitivity; immunity against microbial infectious agents; antigen/antibody reactions in vitro used in research and diagnostics. CHEM 451 is highly recommended.
An individualized laboratory course on antibody production with available antigens; immunodiffusional and immunoelectrophoretic analysis of antigens and their components with available sera; immunobiological research projects of student’s choice. Must be taken concurrently with
A lecture course presenting the molecular nature and replicative strategies of virus families infecting vertebrates. Aspects of virus-induced transformation (tumorigenesis), cell pathology and immune-responses will also be covered. Course is not open to those with credit in BIO 428.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall (Even Years)
Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing
Equivalent Course(s): BIO 428, MICR 520, MICR 620
Previously listed as MICR 520 Last Updated: Change to course description and equivalencies 11/2015, effective Fall 2016; Course Rotation 8/2014
A lecture course that examines the mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. Emphasis will be placed on host-bacterial interactions that lead toward bacterial infection.
Study of marine life including evolution and major marine phyla. Emphasis on ecological interactions and processes vital to understanding ocean food webs, but also includes discussion of physical and chemical processes of the ocean and sea water. The course increases awareness of the ocean as an extremely significant natural resource and the impact of habitat perturbation on marine organisms, and subsequent ecosystem-level consequences and feedbacks.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)