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ART 5310 - Sculpture Workshop
Continuation of ART 3310. The advanced student explores the expressive possibilities of his or her own individual sculptural direction, with bronze and aluminum casting related techniques.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ART 5350 - Intermedia Workshop
An advanced interdisciplinary course that examines unconventional art forms such as collaboration, kinetic, performance and/or installation art. The student is expected to have a solid background in one conventional art form to allow for technical and conceptual explorations in Intermedia art. Course topic varies from semester to semester.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ART 5380 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop
Advanced work in jewelry design and metalsmithing. Students collaborate with the instructor to plan a suitable and particular direction for study.
Credits: 1-6 hrs.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ART 5400 - Painting Workshop
Continuation of ART 3400.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ART 5410 - Printmedia Workshop
This advanced studio course investigates contemporary trends in printmedia including such topics as ‘the multiple’ and three-dimensional and installation methods. Students are encouraged to explore all printmedia and interdisciplinary approaches. An in-depth analysis of critical print media theory will provide the basis for the continuing development of the student’s own personal language and its contextualization within contemporary art.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ART 5480 - Photography Workshop
An advanced course that masters the technical and conceptual applications of still image equipment and materials with focus on portfolio development and advanced individual research. Critical readings are partnered with studio projects. Course topics vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 3160 or ART 4470, with a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisites.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: Repeatable for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ART 5520 - Art Education Practicum
A teaching laboratory course. Application of theories and skills in art education. Practice in methods and procedures of art education. Must be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Credits: 6 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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ART 5700 - Intern I
Design Practicum in Design Center. Involves an introduction to problem solving for real clients from the community and university. Focus is on the design process from concept to completion and involves client contact, budget preparation, electronic pre-press production, and interface with printers and the printing industry.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
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ART 5710 - Intern II
Design Practicum in Design Center. Involves an introduction to problem solving for real clients from the community and university. Focus is on the design process from concept to completion and involves client contact, budget preparation, electronic pre-press production, and interface with printers and the printing industry. Credits are variable due to the fact that larger more intense projects are sometimes given and the credits are determined by the depth of the project.
Credits: 3 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
When Offered: Spring semester only.
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ART 5900 - Drawing and Painting Studio
An instructor-directed graduate level course of study that helps the student develop a personal pictorial language, explore a variety of aesthetic concepts, investigate different processes while working with both traditional and non-traditional materials/media, and become familiar with contemporary art theories in drawing and painting. The primary focus of this course of study is on the making of original works of art and integrating new understandings into one’s own pedagogy.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Master of Arts in Art Education.
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ART 5940 - Ceramics Studio
An instructor-director graduate level course of study that helps the student explore the limits of clay, work toward a significant degree of growth, be innovative and creative, and gain insight and personal experience of ceramic process and technique. Traditional and contemporary approaches to clay will be demonstrated. Primary focus will be on ceramic objects, both functional and sculptural.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Master of Arts in Art Education.
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ART 5970 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio
An instructor-directed graduate level course of study that helps the student develop a personal visual language, explore a variety of aesthetic concepts, investigate different processes while working with both traditional and non-traditional media and materials. Students will become familiar with contemporary art theories related to jewelry and metalsmithing. The primary focus of this course of study is on the making of original works of art and integrating new understandings into one’s personal pedagogy.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Master of Arts in Art Education.
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ART 6100 - Advanced Drawing
Graduate level work in drawing.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 5100 and official admission to an Art graduate program.
Credits: 1-6 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Repeatable for credit.
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ART 6130 - Graduating Presentation
Preparation and presentation of graduating exhibition, portfolio, and oral examination with the assistance of the student’s major advisor. Evaluated by the student’s Graduate Committee.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Last year of graduate study.
Credits: 2 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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ART 6210 - Graduate Topics in Art History
Graduate level seminar in art history covering varying topics, ranging from prehistoric to modern periods.
Credits: 3 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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ART 6250 - Graduate Art Seminar
A survey, investigation, discussion, and evaluation of selected topics in contemporary art and associated practicum activities. Topics for investigation may include: Exhibition Preparation in Galleries and Museums; the Artist and the Market; Technology and Computers in Art; Funding Artists and Art Programs; Artists and Society: The Audience and Formation of Taste; Moral Philosophy and Art.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Art major status.
Credits: 1 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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ART 6400 - Advanced Painting
Graduate level work in painting.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 5400 and official admission to an Art graduate program.
Credits: 1-6 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. Repeatable for credit.
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ART 6510 - Art Education Theory
Theories of art and education as they influence art education theory and practice. Includes discussion of various historical and contemporary viewpoints in aesthetics, criticism, art history, art studio for teaching, and discussion of historic and recent developments in art education.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Master of Arts in Art Education program.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ART 6520 - Recent Topics in Art Education
Topical seminar. Each semester different topics will be investigated in depth in terms of instruction and assessment, curriculum development, and research. Possible topics include: Multicultural Perspectives in Art Education, Technology in Art Education, Students with Special Needs in Art Education, Assessment, Community Approaches to Art Learning, and Interdisciplinary Roles for Art in Education. Must be repeated once, under a different topic.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 6510
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Master of Arts in Art Education program.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ART 6530 - Research in Art Education
This course examines research and research methods used for conducting inquiry in art education. Quantitative and qualitative research models will be discussed. Methods of data collection and data analysis will be presented. Students generate research problems, prepare a literature review, and write a research proposal to guide the final graduate project in ART 6550.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ART 6510 and six credits of ART 6520.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to Master of Arts in Art Education program.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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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: 2-4 hrs.
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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ART 6900 - Advanced Studio
An advanced graduate level course in studio. Students choose advanced work in a studio that continues work begun during a previous semester. The choices are painting and drawing, photography, digital imaging, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, or jewelry and metalsmithing. Goals for the student will be negotiated with the instructor and designed to pursue more depth and enhanced performance than the previous level.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 5900 or ART 5920 or ART 5930 or ART 5940 or ART 5950 or ART 5960 or ART 5970.
Credits: 2 hrs.
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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AS 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 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 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 includes computer usage with the web.
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 5450 - Chemical Ecology
In this course we will focus on an interdisciplinary appreciation for the ecology of chemically mediated interactions among organisms at different scales of organization from molecules to ecosystems. Students will engage in lectures, reading, multi-media, interactive discussion and hands-on research projects with presentations.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
When Offered: Spring (alternate years).
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BIOS 5455 - Plant-Herbivore Interactions
Interactions between plants and herbivores provide the foundation processes for most observable ecological patterns. These processes have organized patterns of species diversity through evolutionary history as well as contemporary space. In this class we will examine interactions between plants and herbivores over a wide range of scales, from thrips to elephants, that often control the dynamics of other exploitative, competitive and mutualistic processes both within and among trophic levels. The class is interactive with computer simulations, presentations, a grant-writing exercise and discussion of relevant literature.
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 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 5593 - Biological Basis of Learning and Memory
Learning and remembering is mediated by the nervous system and is a fundamental biological phenomenon. The ability to change responses as a result of experience seems to be a prominent feature of all nervous systems and is key for organisms to interact with their environments. Indeed for humans to communicate, think and be who we are requires that we learn and remember our thoughts and representations. This course will explore an overview of learning and memory research with a focus on the biological bases and include studies at the behavioral level, brain and nerve cell levels as well as the molecular foundations of synaptic plasticity thought to underlie both complex and simple learning.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
When Offered: Fall (alternate years).
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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 5630 - Biology of Human Genetic Diseases
Explores how human genetic diseases are identified and studied. A primary goal is to understand the molecular basis of information flow in the cell: how a change in the DNA sequence of a gene leads to a specific human disease phenotype. In addition to topics covered in lecture, each student chooses a genetic disease for a research project, and searches the primary scientific literature to find out how the disease-causing mutation alters the biology of the affected cells, tissues or organs to cause disease. Some class time will be spent in the library during which students receive training in researching biological literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least 12 credits in biology, including BIOS 2300 and BIOS 2500; with grades of “C” or better in all prerequisites, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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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 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 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 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: 3 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 with disabilities. Students will learn the uses, parts, and operating commands of common adaptive computers, as well as the software used with them. In addition, the major adaptive forms of input and output are investigated.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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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 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 used by visually impaired persons and the techniques of teaching them are explored in this course. Specifically, Braille, handwriting, listening, and recording devices, and typewriting are presented. This course also includes a supervised practical teaching experience with a visually impaired person.
Credits: 2 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 the 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: 2 hours
Restrictions Restricted to masters in teachers of the 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 Upperclass and Graduate Students. 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 low vision persons. Emphasis is placed on optical, non-optical, and electronic aids which increase visual functioning. In addition, the nature and needs of low vision persons 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 Upperclass and Graduate Students.
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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 Activities for Visually Impaired Children
This course introduces students to the adapted methods that are utilized in teaching physical education, recreation, and sports skills to young learners with visual impairments. 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. 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 6070 - Adaptive Art Activities for Visually Impaired Children
This course will 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.
Credits: 1 hour
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 visually impaired adults in skills of independent living.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
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BLS 6910 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Teaching
This course provides supervised teaching experiences with blind or visually impaired individuals in a variety of settings. Course
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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