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ART 6550 - Graduate Project in Art Education
In this course a student conducts independent inquiry and prepares a written project in which a problem of some significance to the field is investigated and reported. This research is conducted under supervision by graduate faculty in art education. The project is to be composed of research conducted by the student for the purpose of demonstrating knowledge and understanding of research methods in art education, and knowledge of issues and developments in the field of art education. The project proposal is to be written and approved in ART 6530. The completed work must be approved by a committee of graduate faculty. Students who plan to work with human subjects in their research study must abide by the rules and practices established for Western Michigan University. The project itself may employ qualitative and or quantitative research methods on a topic or problem directly related to art education. This would include a phenomenological study of students in an art class context; an analysis of a premise or construct traced through the literature of art education; a survey of attitudes, beliefs, or practices conducted among arts education professionals; or the preparation and field testing of an extensive curriculum module. The use of digital media in the final form of the presentation is encouraged and will be negotiated with graduate faculty.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 6510, 6 credits of ART 6520, and ART 6530.
Credits: 2 to 4 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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ART 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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Arts and Sciences |
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A-S 5100 - Topics in Legal Studies
This course is part of the accelerated law program run collaboratively with the College of Arts and Sciences and the WMU Thomas Cooley Law School, allowing students to take courses through the Law School that are also included in the accelerated program. Consult a program advisor for additional details.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 1 - 18 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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A-S 6990 - Cooperative Education and Practical Training
Cooperative education, internship or practical training experience during a semester involves full-time planned and supervised work related to the student’s major or minor and is performed outside the department, unit or university. This work is to be summarized in a written report. Students enrolled in this course will be classified as having full-time student status for the purpose of loan deferments and insurance eligibility. Students may take up to a maximum of 6 credit hours in A-S 6990.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
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AVS 5100 - Safety Management Systems in Aviation
Concepts and methods of measuring and managing human safety performance in a high risk environment are defined and explored. Students will gain knowledge and learn practical applications to identify hazards and manage risk in complex flight and maintenance operating environments. Topics include history of aviation safety, quality assessment and management, process-systems analysis, principles of behavior-based safety, quantitative analysis methods, and implementation of a safety management system.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 1000, STAT 2160 and Senior standing.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall
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AVS 5300 - Unmanned Aerial Systems I
Introduction to unmanned aerial systems including history, development, legal considerations, operations, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, fundamentals of flight and weather, flight operations and preparation for the FAA UAS knowledge examination.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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AVS 5990 - Aviation Independent Study
An individual study program to supplement regular course work, arranged in consultation with a study supervisor. One to three hours credit per semester. May be repeated not to exceed six credit hours.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Restrictions Restricted to majors in Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations; or Aviation Maintenance Technology; Aviation Technical Operations; Geography MS and Geosciences MS.
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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AVS 6270 - Airline Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain characteristics of the global air passenger and air freight markets. Focus will be on airline service creation and analysis. Relationship management and airline service quality will be discussed.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to students in the MBA or MSA program or approval of the MBA advisor.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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AVS 6290 - Global Aviation Management and Policies
International aviation regulatory and trade organizations are discussed and global structural and functional frameworks are presented. Different types of airline and airport operations are analyzed and evaluated. Specific managerial styles are assessed in the context of the ever changing global aviation marketplace.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to students in the MBA or MSA program or approval of the MBA advisor.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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BIOS 5180 - Endocrinology
An overview of the hormonal regulation of various aspects of animal physiology. Major themes include the control of hormone synthesis/secretion, mechanisms of hormone action and target organ effects.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall
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BIOS 5235 - Fermentation
This is an introductory course to the discipline of fermentation. Using a combined lecture and assignment strategy, students will be exposed to basic concepts and methods in fermentation. The emphasis will be on a comprehensive overview of brewing, both modern and traditional. Considerable time will be given to understanding the complexities of the biochemistry and genetics of yeasts and what this imparts to the brewing process. The course will culminate with students undertaking a novel research project using learned techniques and processes.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 5240 - Microbial Genetics
A lecture/seminar course emphasizing modern microbial genetics, as well as historic keystone experiments. This course focuses on work carried out with bacteria and bacteriophages. Concepts include mutation and selection, recombination and repair, DNA cloning and mutagenesis procedures, regulation of gene expression, differential gene expression in response to environmental stimuli, and genome organizations. Lecture/seminar format.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring (alternate years).
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BIOS 5250 - Microbial Ecology
The objective of this course is to understand the importance of the role and diversity of microorganisms for life on our planet. Students will integrate concepts from various disciplines, including microbiology, ecology, chemistry, geosciences, evolution, genetics, and health sciences. Lecture/seminar format.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BIOS 5260 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
This course is designed to expose students to techniques that are currently being used to manipulate and analyze nucleic acids. Student will gain extensive hands-on experience with restriction mapping, ligations, bacterial transformations, eukaryotic gene-replacements, gel electrophoresis, non-isotopic hybridizations, as well as application of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Experimental design, use of appropriate controls and handling of acquired data will be stressed.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 5265 - Proteins as Biological Machines
The survey of principles of protein sequence, structure, and biological function. The course will review fundamental aspects of proteins, including amino acid sequence, structure, biological function, and biophysical properties such as solubility, folding, stability, molecular recognition and self-assembly, enzyme catalysis and evolution of protein function with respect to amino acid sequence and structure. Individual case studies of model proteins that have biomedical relevance or applications in diagnostic assays, biopharmaceuticals and nanotechnology, will be presented. The use of molecular graphics and bioinformatics software for visualization and analysis of protein sequence and structure will be emphasized.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall or Spring, possible on alternate years
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BIOS 5270 - Cancer Biology
This course will cover advanced topics in cellular and molecular biology of cancer. Topics to be covered will include oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle, and pathology. New and developing treatments for cancer will also be discussed.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall (alternate years).
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BIOS 5310 - Biology of Aging
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the aging process. The lectures will emphasize the anatomical, physiological, and molecular changes which occur in cells and organs with aging. Clinical applications are introduced where they provide additional insight into the aging process.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 5340 - Virology
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of viruses, their structures and replication strategies. Emphasis is placed on host virus interactions leading to disease processes and cellular alterations in mammalian systems. Viruses are considered as miniature model systems to unify biology at the molecular level.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: (Spring).
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BIOS 5360 - Immunology
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of the mammalian immune system at cellular and molecular levels. This course also covers the role of the immune system both in health and disease, and explores the applications of immunological concepts in a variety of biological and biomedical sciences.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: (Fall).
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BIOS 5440 - Global Change Ecology
The causes and consequences of global climate change will be the focus of this course. We will examine the most recent predictions about the rate and magnitude of global warming, and the likely consequences for plants, animals, and other components of natural ecosystems, and humans. The last several weeks will be devoted to additional global change issues, including loss of biodiversity, introduced species, ozone depletion, and acid precipitation.Twice during the semester, each student will prepare a detailed illustrated outline and lead a class discussion.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall (alternate years).
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BIOS 5445 - Human Ecology
Students will examine patterns of distribution and abundance of Homo sapiens and the ecological processes that generate these patterns, through lectures, reading, multi-media, interactive discussion and dissemination of research and understanding. We will also consider the concept of carrying capacity and the dynamics of human population change in relation to the human niche and changing patterns of resource availability. This course is approved to cover the Capstone requirement for the Biology and Biomedical Sciences majors.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring (alternate years).
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BIOS 5460 - Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is an advanced undergraduate/graduate course designed to provide students with a rigorous exposure to molecular data analysis and literature review. In this course students will learn the principles behind DNA data analysis for evolutionary studies. This will include phylogenetic analyses and studies of molecular evolution. Phylogenetic studies will involve the acquisition of comparative DNA sequence data, sequence alignment, statistical models of nucleotide substitutions, and tree estimation using parsimony, distance, maximum likelihood, and Bayesian methods of tree inference. Uses for phylogenetic data will involve tree-based evaluation of taxonomic classifications, comparative method, ancestral estimation, and character evolution. Part of the phylogenetic inference module will involve the use of parametric simulations to evaluate the performance of selected methods of tree inference as well as for phylogenetic hypothesis testing. For the molecular evolution portion of the course, we will investigate selected examples illustrating the effects of natural selection of DNA sequences.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring (alternate years).
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BIOS 5470 - Ornithology
Provides an introduction to the scientific study of birds. Using lectures, readings and discussion, students will explore the origin and evolution of birds, anatomy and physiology, flight, migration and navigation, ecology and conservation, and bird behavior. Although aimed at developing an understanding of bird biology, this course also emphasizes fundamental concepts in ecology, evolution, and physiology. Field trips, including at least one all-day Saturday outing, are required.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring (alternate years)
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BIOS 5515 - Wetland Ecology
This course provides an introduction to wetlands, the organisms that inhabit these environments, and discuss human impacts and wetland value. Lectures and readings will define a wetland, introduce the principles of wetland ecology, and functions of wetlands. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of wetland ecosystem functions and processes such as hydrology, productivity, soils and bioeochemical cycling. The field and lab components will emphasize methodological approaches to the study of wetlands and collecting techniques and identification of aquatic insects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least 12 credits in biology; and departmental approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to majors in Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Freshwater Science and Sustainability; minors in Biological Sciences, Environmental and Sustainability Studies; master’s in Biological Sciences; and doctoral students in Biological Sciences.
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students. This course is offered at the WMU main campus in Kalamazoo or at Traverse City locations during alternate years.
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BIOS 5525 - Fish Biology
This course is a general study of fishes, their structure, classification, physiology, life histories, ecological relationships, and economic importance. Using a combination of lectures, readings, discussion and field trips, students will explore the biology of fishes, with an emphasis on fish species in the Great Lakes basin.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and at least 12 credits in biology or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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BIOS 5535 - Freshwater Ecology
This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems. Lectures and readings introduce the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of streams, lakes, and wetlands. Emphasis is placed on application of fundamental concepts to problems in conservation and management of aquatic systems and species. Laboratory and fieldwork introduce modern methodological approaches to the study of aquatic ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them. Two day-long Saturday field trips are required. Field exercises will be conducted largely in local streams, lakes, and wetlands.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
When Offered: Fall (alternate years).
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BIOS 5545 - Human Impact on Great Lakes Ecosystem
Utilizes lecture and multimedia discovery methods to investigate how human activities impact the Great Lakes Environment and how current policy initiatives are attempting to restore Great Lakes Ecosystems and protect human and ecosystem health. EPA’s Lakewide Lake Michigan Management Plan (www.epa.gov/glnpo/lamp/lm_2008/index.html) will serve as a guide for environmental issues to be addressed in the course.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 5590 - Neurobiology
The substrate of behavior will be examined in this interdisciplinary survey of neural structure and function across molecular, cellular and system levels. There will be a strong emphasis on underlying mechanisms in different animal models. Lecture and discussion will be integrated and supplemented by demonstrations. Topics covered will include: membrane biophysics, synaptic physiology, transduction and signaling in the visual, auditory, chemical and somatosensory systems, reflexes, simple behavior and plasticity.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: (Fall).
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BIOS 5595 - Biology of Sensory Systems
This course provide an introduction, discussion and analysis of the anatomy, physiology, molecular biology and disease states of developed sensory systems identified in the human body and other animals. Recent sensory systems articles will be utilized to critique, strengthen students’ scientific reading skills, scientific writing skills and presentation skills.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: (Spring).
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BIOS 5610 - Pharmacology
The study of the mode of action of drugs in the body. Topics may include, but are not limited to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, autonomic pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, and renal pharmacology. The course will consist of approximately 50 percent lecture and 50 percent student presentations on selected topics.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Winter (alternate years).
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BIOS 5620 - Bioethics
Bioethics seeks to help students reflect intelligently upon and discuss the nature of modern biology as a science and its impact upon our social and governmental discourse. This occurs through classroom and web based discussions of methods and techniques relevant to applications of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Ethics. We focus on issues that rarely are discussed for fear of offending someone. This includes, but is not limited to, euthanasia, abortion, intelligent design, organ transplants, stem cells, and gene therapy. Students learn to appreciate the complexity of bioethical issues and the enormity of the responsibility they will carry while providing an unbiased view to the public.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 2300, and BIOS 2500; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
When Offered: Spring
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BIOS 5640 - Developmental Genetics
A survey of basic literature in genetics supporting both historical and recent findings in developmental biology. Practicum in current molecular and genetic methodology, oral presentations, and writing grant applications. Some review of basic cell biology and gene regulation.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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BIOS 5700 - General Pathology
Designed as a general pathology course, the course blends basic pathological principles with current findings and covers new approaches available in the study of disease pathogenesis at the organismal, cellular and molecular levels. The course will begin with general principles and finish with an integrated approach to understanding diseases in organ systems.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 5740 - Developmental Biology
Developmental biology is the study of the formation of a complex, multicellular organism from a single cell, the fertilized egg. The course will present this material from both a classical description and an experimental cellular point of view. In addition to the lecture, laboratory exercises will provide experience in the recognition of the various stages of development and in the culturing and manipulations of embryos.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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BIOS 5750 - Stem Cells and Regeneration
This course is a survey of the literature in stem cell and regeneration research, specifically focusing on model organisms (e.g. planaria, salamanders, frogs, zebrafish, hydra, mice, Arabidopsis). Topics include the role of stem cell regulation, the immune system, scarring, and innervation in regeneration; as well as age dependent-regeneration, the connection between regeneration and cancer, and the regenerative capability of humans. This is an oral intensive course: for each class, student(s) will present findings from assigned readings, followed by class discussion. Students will write a final original research proposal based on course content/discussions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students. Satisfies Capstone Requirements.
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BIOS 5970 - Topics in Biological Sciences
Lectures or seminars in various areas of the biological sciences will be offered. The student’s record will indicate the topic studied.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 5991 - Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Research
Undergraduate students may contact a faculty member to conduct research under the guidance of that faculty member. Before the initiation of the research, a literature search and a written experimental plan must be prepared. At the conclusion of the research project, a written report will be submitted to the guiding faculty member. At least three credits of this course can fulfill the departmental capstone course requirement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Departmental approval required prior to registration.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BIOS 6010 - Special Investigations (various areas)
An independent study in one of the various specialties represented by members of the department. The field in which work is offered will be indicated on the student record.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six hours. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6050 - Biological Sciences Colloquium
A series of seminars describing current research in various fields in the Biological Sciences. Reports on these research seminars are required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Advisor approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: May be repeated for a total of two hours. Graded on a “Credit/No Credit” basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6110 - Eukaryotic Cell Biology
A study of the structure and function of the organelles and biochemical components of eukaryotic cells. Through lectures and readings in current literature, students will examine the latest information on the working of eukaryotic cells.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: A course in biochemistry.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6120 - Prokaryotic Cell Biology
Bacterial structure-function relationships are examined in a biochemical context. Current and classical concepts of cell biochemistry are organized around the bacterial cell as a model for understanding energetics, synthesis of cell structures, transport, metabolism, and regulatory mechanisms. Readings will be from the literature and substantial use will be made of review articles in biochemistry and microbiology for lecture topics. One paper will be required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: A course in biochemistry and a course in microbiology or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6130 - Animal Physiology
Current concepts and molecular details of modern systems physiology will be examined through lecture, readings from the current literature, discussion, and student presentations. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the mechanisms used by the organ systems of animals to maintain homeostasis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: A course in physiology or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6140 - Plant Physiology
An advanced topics course covering the current research emphases on the physiology, molecular biology, environmental biology, biochemistry, and cell biology of plants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Biochemistry.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6150 - Ecology
The structure and dynamics of plant and animal populations are considered with critical evaluations of current concepts. Emphases include the relative roles of competition and trophic interactions in population dynamics and how communities are structured. Applications of ecological concepts will consider aspects of conversation biology, pest control, agroecosystem function, and risks of genetic engineering.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: A course in Ecology or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6160 - Evolution
Evolution is approached as the all-encompassing theory of biology. Topics range from genetic and molecular issues to adaptation in life histories and behavior. At least one paper will be required. Course readings will be drawn primarily from journal articles.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: A course in genetics and a course in ecology or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6330 - Topics in Biological Sciences
Courses in which a selected area of biological sciences is studied in depth. Possible topics will reflect the areas of expertise of the biological sciences faculty. The specific topic dealt with in a given semester will be indicated in the Schedule of Course Offerings and on the student’s record.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Students may take one or all topics offered for credit. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6979 - Seminars in Biology
A series of seminars by course participants summarizing current research in various fields in the Biological Sciences. Course is graded on the presentations of course participants.
Credits: 1 to 2 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 6990 - Laboratory Rotations
This course provides credit for Laboratory Rotation requirement of the Ph.D. program. Students will carry out directed studies in a research laboratory different from the laboratory where their thesis research is conducted.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 7120 - Professional Field Experience
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 2 to 12 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 15 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BIOS 7350 - Graduate Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 2 to 10 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 5440 - Educating Individuals with Severe Impairments
This course develops specific skills in the assessment, prescription, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for persons with severe impairments. Course content focuses on the areas of mobility, communication, sensorimotor development, self-help skills, cognition, and adaptive behavior.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BLS 5770 - Services for Persons Who Are Blind or Have Other Disabilities
This course explores issues that affect services for people who are blind or have other disabilities. It includes prevalence and incidence of various disabling conditions, adaptive recreation, history and current status of service legislation, consumer organizations, professional organizations, accreditation, models of service delivery, national and international agencies and organizations, national and international resources, social service programs, and trends and future issues.
Credits: 1 to 2 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BLS 5840 - Computer Technology in Rehabilitation
This course is designed to introduce the student to computer technology as it relates to persons who have visual impairments. Students will learn the computer basics, vocabulary, and common applications. Major access technologies such as screen readers, magnification softwares, mobile technologies, Braille output and OCR are investigated. Assessment and instructional strategies are also covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Touch-typing skills required.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies.
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BLS 5850 - Computer Technology in Rehabilitation Lab
This course is designed to provide additional hands on lab experience in conjunction with the Computer Technology Rehabilitation lecture for those students who are pursuing the assistive technology certificate. Students will develop proficiency in using, troubleshooting, and justifying assistive technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: BLS 5840
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to masters in Orientation and Mobility, Orientation and Mobility for Children, Counselor Education/Rehabilitation Teaching, Special Education and Orientation/Mobility, Teaching Children and Visually Impaired, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 5860 - Job Development and Placement
This course applies career choice and job placement concepts to persons with disabilities. It includes occupational aspects of disability, pertinent laws and regulations including ADA and sections 5010-5040, labor market analysis, job analyses, rehabilitation engineering, job development, and work modification strategies. It provides experience in making employer contacts, overseeing clients’ job seeking efforts, and training in job-related social skills.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BLS 5880 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
This course provides an understanding of the psychosocial factors that impact upon the integration into society of individuals with disabilities. It examines the philosophy of rehabilitation, major classifications and paradigms, common stereotypes, attitudes and their measurement, psychiatric disabilities, theories of adjustment, psychosocial losses, issues relating to sexuality, personal adjustment training, the role of the family, the use of effective interaction skills, and the stages of group process.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BLS 5890 - Medical and Functional Aspects of Disability
This course presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of multi-handicapping conditions in rehabilitation. It includes information on the major disabling conditions such as traumatic brain injury, orthopedic, neuromuscular, visual, learning, speech and hearing, cardiovascular, mental and emotional disabilities, and other selected disabilities. Emphasis is placed upon the cumulative effects of concomitant disabilities with additional emphasis on visual impairment.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BLS 5900 - Physiology and Function of the Eye
The anatomy, structure, and function of the eye, along with various eye diseases and malfunctions, are stressed in this course. The student is familiarized with various eye conditions, and their relationship to rehabilitation practice is emphasized.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BLS 5905 - Physiology and Performance in Blind Children
This course provides an overview of the neurological aspects of visual perception and examines how children who are blind develop skills in using tactile, kinesthetic, and acoustic perception to guide their exploration of the world around them. Biomechanical and acoustic skills will also be explored as practiced by adults who are blind.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 5910 - Braille and Other Tactual Communication Systems
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the literary braille code - reading and writing - and an overview of other communication methods available to people with visual impairments. It introduces methods for teaching braille and an introduction to the development of literacy skills for individuals who are braille readers. Methods of literacy assessment for children and adults, instructional methods, and braille translation hardware and software are also covered.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BLS 5912 - Teaching Math and Specialty Codes
This course contains study of the Nemeth Code and Unified English Braille Code (UEB) for math and science, the music code, adaptations of worksheets and tests, foreign languages (French, German, and Spanish), transcription of diacritical marks (dictionary notation), and an introduction to computer braille notation.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BLS 5915 - Braille for Orientation and Mobility Specialists
This course is designed to teach Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists how to read and write uncontracted braille, as well as prepare quality tactile graphics. Instruction in braille reading, as well as in writing with a slate and stylus, braille writer, and braille emulation and translation software will be provided. In addition, the use of both high and low tech products for creating tactile graphics will be taught. Students will also be provided an introduction to contracted braille. Methods for implementing the use of braille and tactile graphics into appropriate teaching strategies will also be emphasized.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions Restricted to masters in orientation and mobility, and orientation and mobility for children.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 5920 - Orientation and Mobility with Children
This course will provide strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to children. Assessment techniques and methods for teaching the orientation and mobility curriculum (indoor travel to business travel) to children, including those with multiple disabilities or deaf-blindness will be presented. In addition, strategies for teaching areas specific to children, such as body image, sensory-motor, concept development, and cortical visual impairment will be addressed. The focus will be on practical application in educational settings.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to masters in orientation and mobility, and orientation and mobility for children.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 5930 - Methods of Teaching Adaptive Communications
Adaptive communication methods and access technologies used by people who are visually impaired are presented in this course. Specifically, braille, handwriting, digital devices, and keyboarding are presented. Use of mobile apps, resources, social media and use of crowd-sourcing by individuals who have visual impairments are also explored. This course includes supervised practical teaching experience with a person who is visually impaired.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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BLS 5945 - Itinerancy and Effective School Collaboration
This course is designed to prepare educators of people who are blind and visually impaired to work effectively within school systems utilizing an itinerant teaching model. Legal issues related to providing educational services within schools will be stressed, including federal and state laws pertaining to special education with emphasis on those that are specific to blindness and visual impairment. Both the IEP and IFSP process will be thoroughly covered, including how to develop, implement, and monitor effective educational goals. Effective communication strategies for working with other educators and families will also be emphasized.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to masters in teachers of children who are visually impaired, orientation and mobility, and orientation and mobility for children.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 5950 - Introduction to Orientation and Mobility
The content of this course relates to problems of independent travel which result from reduced vision. Simulated experiences are provided which emphasize the sensory, conceptual, and performance levels needed for independent travel in a variety of environments.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the Orientation and Mobility and Special Education/Orientation and Mobility programs.
Credits: 2 to 4 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only. Course is repeatable.
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BLS 5960 - Electronic Devices
Systematic instruction in use of fundamental electronic travel aids and overview of major electronic devices.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BLS 5950.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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BLS 5970 - Principles Low Vision
This course deals with assessment and remediation of functional problems encountered by people who have low vision. Emphasis is placed on optical, non-optical, and electronic aids which increase visual functioning. In addition, the nature and needs of people who have low vision and the interprofessional nature of low vision services are stressed. The concepts are explored that deal with initial intake procedures, assessment of near and distant visual acuity, assessment of near and distant visual field, color testing, evaluation of sunwear, evaluation of optical aids, training in the use of optical and non-optical aids, and use of equipment such as the lensometer and tonometer.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of advisor.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate Students.
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BLS 5980 - Readings in Blindness and Low Vision
This course is arranged on an individual basis to provide students an opportunity to independently pursue an in-depth study of special areas of interest.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6010 - Small “N” Research: Design and Analysis
This course explores standard group research design, single subject and small numbers design. The emphasis is placed upon providing students with a working knowledge of an experimental methodology for demonstrating control in social/behavioral research where more traditional experimental control group paradigms are not feasible or desirable. This approach is based on an experimental methodology for demonstrating control with single or small numbers of subjects which includes design, internal replication, measurement, reliability, and visual or statistical analysis.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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BLS 6020 - Gerontology in Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching
Elderly individuals who are visually impaired have specific rehabilitation needs that differ from those of younger people. This course is intended to provide students with discipline specific knowledge and adapted skills necessary to assist older persons who are blind or visually impaired meet their independent living and travel needs. The course begins with a brief overview of aging. Topics then include vision loss related to aging, assessment, hearing and vision screening, environmental evaluation and modification, and adaptation of independent living and travel techniques for people who are elderly.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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BLS 6040 - Issues in Travel
This course presents theoretical and practical content that facilitates effective teaching of independent travel skills to individuals who are visually impaired. The topics of this course include assessment of environmental accessibility, use of sound in navigation, and identification of risk in travel situations.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to master’s in the Orientation and Mobility, Orientation and Mobility for Children, and Special Education/Orientation and Mobility programs.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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BLS 6050 - Practice in Low Vision
This is a laboratory course which provides experiences in initial intake procedures, assessment of near and distant visual acuity, assessment of near and distant visual field, color testing, evaluation of sunwear, evaluation of optical aids, training in the use of optical and non-optical aids, and use of equipment such as the lensometer and tonometer.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of advisor.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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BLS 6060 - Adaptive Sports and Art Activities for VI Children
This course introduces students to the adapted methods that are utilized in teaching physical education, recreation, sports and art. The course will include a combination of lecture and practice. It will present: a) basic techniques and rules for each sport, b) techniques for adapting the activities, c) methods for teaching these techniques, d) an overview of appropriate elementary games, and e) resources useful for obtaining sports and recreational materials and information. This course will also prepare students to instruct children who are visually impaired in the application of three-dimensional media such as raised line drawing, braille graphics, clay, plaster, wood, etc. Participation will be required. Each enrollee will take part in many physical activities while under the blindfold or using low vision simulators.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6080 - Expanded Core Curriculum and Assessment for Children with Visual Impairments
The course will expose students to the standard and emerging assessment tools used for individualized assessment with students who are blind or visually impaired. Knowledge and skills in assessment and instruction in all Expanded Core Curriculum areas will be addressed. Extensive study of Orientation and Mobility, Independent Living Skills, Social Skills, Vocational Skills and Self Determination will be provided.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Teaching Children: Visually Impaired and graduate non-degree seeking.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6100 - Assisted Research
This course requires involvement in a research project related to the student’s program of study. Depending on the individual program, students may contribute to data collection for a project developed by a faculty member, discuss research topics applicable to their field of study, conduct literature searches on a relevant topic, perform data analysis, or develop research agendas of their own.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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BLS 6300 - Special Topics in Blindness and Low Vision
This is a variable topics, variable credit graduate level course for consideration of current and special interests in blindness and low vision studies. Specific topics and number of credit hours will be announced each time the course is scheduled.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
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BLS 6320 - Teaching Children with Visual Impairments
This course is designed to examine how to assess, teach, and modify existing curriculum for infants, preschoolers, and young school-aged children who are blind. This course combines these three elements and prepares teachers for the role of itinerant or classroom teacher, as well as for the role of consultant for parents and other teachers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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BLS 6360 - Teaching for Independent Living
Provides a practical background and a basic understanding of skills and problems of the homebound and visually impaired.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6640 - Principles of Rehabilitation Teaching
This course is concerned with the development and the current status of rehabilitation teaching as an occupation, with particular emphasis upon the teaching methods and human interrelationships which are essential in instructing adults who are visually impaired in skills of independent living.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6840 - Assistive Technology Assessment for Individuals with Blindness or Visual Impairment
This course is designed to develop professional knowledge in assistive technology for individuals with blindness or low vision. This class will build on student’s prior knowledge of assistive technologies, focusing on assessment of the client, task and environment. Students will practice writing professional recommendations based on assessment data.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BLS 5840 with a grade of “B” or better.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Orientation and Mobility, Counselor Education: Rehabilitation Teaching, Teaching Children: Visually Impaired, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6850 - Assistive Technology Instruction for Individuals with Blindness or Visual Impairment
This course is designed to develop professional knowledge in assistive technology instruction for individuals with blindness or visual impairment. The focus will be on instructional strategies, planning and pacing, and scope of instruction in the rehabilitation or school environments. Students will increase their fluency with the specifics of many common assistive technologies, their input and output modes, and interfaces with other technologies. Students should have access to a variety of assistive technologies while taking this class.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BLS 5840 and BLS 6840, with a grade of “B” or better.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Orientation and Mobility, Counselor Education: Rehabilitation Teaching, Teaching Children: Visually Impaired, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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BLS 6910 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Teaching
This course provides supervised teaching experiences with individuals who are blind or visually impaired in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the following programs: Rehabilitation Teaching and Rehabilitation Counseling and Teaching.
Credits: 1 to 2 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only. May be repeated. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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BLS 6940 - Principles of Orientation and Mobility
This course is concerned with the development and current status of orientation and mobility as an occupation. It emphasizes the perceptual and cognitive bases of travel with impaired vision as well as teaching methods and human interrelationships which are essential for effectively instructing adults who are visually impaired in skills of independent travel.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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BLS 6950 - Practicum in Orientation and Mobility
This course provides supervised teaching experiences with individuals who are blind or visually impaired in a variety of settings. Included within this course may be a weekly seminar to discuss procedures of assessment, principles of professional practice and effective strategies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the Orientation and Mobility programs.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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BLS 6955 - Practicum in TCVI
This course requires a supervised practicum experience in a school or agency that services children who are blind or have low vision. During the experience, the opportunity is provided for practical application of principles and methods during the instructional process.
Credits: 2 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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BLS 7100 - Independent Research
This course requires the completion of a research project related to rehabilitation and conducted with faculty guidance.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, Rehabilitation Counseling and Teaching, and TCVI/Orientation and Mobility programs.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
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BLS 7120 - Professional Field Experience
This course requires a supervised internship experience in an organization that serves people who are blind and visually impaired, during which the opportunity is provided for practical application of principles and methods in blind rehabilitation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the Orientation and Mobility, Rehabilitation Teaching, and TCVI/Orientation and Mobility programs.
Credits: 2 to 12 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
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BUS 6150 - Global Business
This course is designed to provide a foundation of how to conduct business in a dynamic multi-dimensional global environment. The objectives are for students to develop a greater understanding of the economic, socio-cultural, political, legal, and ethical environment of international business and to analyze how differences in the global business environment, particularly intercultural diversity, influence a firm’s global business functional activities such as production marketing, management, information management, accounting and finance. Additionally, contemporary developments influencing international business operations will be examined.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or approval of the MBA advisor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUS 6160 - Law, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
This course introduces students to the influences of ethics, law and society on corporate responsibility. An examination of a firm’s mission, goals, and business strategy will be considered within an ethical and legal framework, including issues of sustainability. Diverse viewpoints regarding the nature and limits of corporate social responsibility will be explored in the context of alternative strategic choices for the firm. The course will provide opportunities to analyze the legal and ethical implications of business decisions and to devise viable solutions, including sustainability efforts.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or approval of the MBA advisor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUS 6180 - Information Technology Management
This course enables students to recognize
- information technology as part of overall business strategy
- technology as an enabler of business processes, and
- technology effects on organizations (e.g. knowledge-based, networked, extended, agile, mobile, and/or virtual)
The course focuses on strategic issues involving information technology management rather than application of specific computer tools; however some projects and information technology tools are used in the course to enhance knowledge, wisdom and skills in aligning business and information technology processes and strategies. Information technology supporting sustainability of economic vitality, environmental accountability, and social responsibility will also be examined. Students will understand the essential role played by technology in the creation of integrated business systems, and will experience technology applied to decision making processes.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or approval of the MBA advisor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUS 6960 - Study Abroad Seminar
An international study abroad seminar designed for qualified and capable graduate students, teachers and business executives. The seminar introduces participants to a firsthand knowledge of business operations abroad through visits to foreign manufacturing, service, governmental and or non-governmental organizations supplemented by coordinated lectures and assigned readings.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit
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BUS 6990 - Strategic Management
An advanced examination of the tasks of formulating and implementing long-run strategy for the organization. New conceptual knowledge is added to the concepts students have learned in previous M.B.A. courses. The combined knowledge is applied by analyzing strategic cases and/or competing in business simulations. The course examines how companies develop strategies from analyses of the organization’s internal and external environments and successfully implement and evaluate the strategies. This is an integrative capstone course designed to provide a total business perspective.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ACTY 6110, (FIN 6120 or FCL 6120), MKTG 6130, (MKTG 6140 or MGMT 6140), and MGMT 6170; or approval of the HCOB director of graduate programs.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the Director of MBA Program.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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Business Communication |
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BCM 6050 - Academic Communication for Business
This course will help students learn the skills they need for success in a graduate-level class. Students will improve their writing and research skills, improve their presentation skills (both for individual and group presentations), improve their ability to contribute to classroom discussions, and improve their ability to take lecture notes.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA or MSA program or department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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Career and Technical Education |
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WFED 6150 - Trends and Developments in Workforce Education and Development
A review and exploration of contemporary trends and developments in workforce education and development.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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Chemical Engineering |
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CHEG 5100 - Medical and Biomolecular Engineering Concepts
A course focused on molecular biotechnology, bioprocessing, and pharmacology concepts related to engineering. Topics may include but are not limited to molecular biology and biochemical techniques, PCR and primer design, chromatography, gel electrophoresis and Western blotting, mass spectrometry, advanced bioprocessing, pharmacokinetics, and pharamacodynamics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 1610, CHEM 3750, and MATH 2720, or by instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
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CHEG 5200 - Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
This course covers the basic concepts of energy, energy conversion and energy storage with emphasis on renewable energy and rechargeable battery. Fundamentals and state-of-the-art technologies for utilizing renewable resources for energy will be introduced. Theories, processes and applications of energy conversion and storage technologies, including electric capacitors, batteries, rechargeable batteries and fuel cells, will be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing, CHEG 3200 and PHYS 2070; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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