Sep 27, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2014-15 
    
Graduate Catalog 2014-15 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ENGL 6990 - M.F.A. Project


    A collection of short fiction, a collection of poetry, a collection of one-act plays, a full-length play, or a novel. The work presented in fulfillment of this requirement must be judged by a committee of the graduate faculty to be worthy of publication or production; a public reading or performance is required.

    Credits: 3 to 6 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGL 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department and Graduate College approval.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGL 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • ENGL 7110 - Readings in Doctoral Specialization


    In consultation with a faculty member, the doctoral student will design a reading list of 20 to 30 books in a specialized area; students wishing additional guided reading may register a second time. The student will master these works independently and, in consultation with faculty members, select a representative list of approximately 20 works on which to be evaluated in a two-hour oral exam, conducted by a committee of at least two faculty members.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Doctoral candidacy.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGL 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 12 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGL 7130 - Practicum in Teaching in the Discipline


    A practicum in teaching in the discipline will be done as collaborative teaching with an experienced faculty member in a broad-based undergraduate course in literature, language, creative writing, or advanced composition. There will opportunity for both guided praxis and reflection on praxis.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Advisor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGL 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Approved application; department and Graduate College approval.

    Credits: 1 - 15 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGR 6950 - Advanced Topics in Engineering


    Special topics in advanced areas in Engineering not included in other courses.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENGR 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Doctoral students only.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • ENGR 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Department and Graduate College approval.

    Credits: 1 to 18 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Doctoral students in the Applied Sciences Track only.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ENVS 5400 - Freshwater Policy


    This course explores the structure and dynamics of the major policies and politics governing management of freshwater resources. Emphasis is on understanding how underlying social valuation systems of economics, ethics and legal theory shape policy choices and evaluating the role of freshwater policies in achieving sustainable solutions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: (ENVS 3400 or PSCI 3060) and ECON 3190, with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • ES 6030 - Social and Philosophical Foundations


    This course takes a cultural approach to the development of American educational policy and practice in its broad social setting. Consideration is given to historical, economic, social, and philosophical factors which influence educational thought and practice. The need for historical perspective and sound analysis of conflicting points of view is emphasized in the interpretation of current educational issues and the alternative solutions of present educational problems.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • ES 6150 - Education From a Socio-Cultural Perspective


    This is a graduate-level introduction to relationships between schooling in the United States and the wider social, political, and economic milieu. It focuses on educational issues in a democratic and culturally diverse society, how educational policies and practices are affected by historical, political, and economic factors, and how schooling affects democratic, social, economic, and political relationships, as well as sustainable human-Earth relationships, with particular attention to economically disadvantaged persons and communities.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to graduate level initial teacher preparation program or instructor approval.

    Corequisites; ED 6035 or ED 6605 or SCI 6205.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to W.K. Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows only.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.

  
  • ES 6290 - Culture and Schooling


    The purpose of this course is for students to examine culture as a system for organizing thought and perception and to explore its various influences on the content and methods of schooling in the United States. Particular attention is given to cultural dissonance among students, teacher, and text, and to culturally grounded ways of knowing that emerge from schooling experiences.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • ES 6300 - History of Education in the United States


    Development of educational thought, practice, and social change in the United States is the focus of this course. This includes a critical examination of the development of the American commitment to commonality in education: The changing relationship between school and community since 1800; the rise of the professional educator; and the shift and progress toward educational goals. Implications of historical background for present problems in education with emphasis on the revision of previously held conventional thinking about schooling in America will be addressed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • ES 6330 - Human Nature and Diversity


    This course examines practical and theoretical issues in the definition of desirable educational aims and practices as related to the perceived needs, interests, and potentials of those involved. The course places the process of defining aims and practices in social, cultural, and historical perspective, with particular attention to the influence of conceptions of human nature and potential. Prominent views of human nature and diversity that have influenced the course of American schooling will be examined. The course provides basis for ongoing professional inquiry concerning the fit between educational practices and the diverse needs of those subject to them, and the way educational practices tacitly inculcate cultural assumptions regarding human nature, interests, and potential.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
    When Offered: Fall
  
  • ES 6340 - Culture and Politics of Educational Institutions


    This course examines practical and theoretical issues concerning learning organizations. It examines the ways educational aims and practices relate to wider patterns of belief, value, and controversy, and how these emerge and change in organizational settings. It includes consideration of the organizational dynamics of institutionalized educational practices, and explores how cultural assumptions influence educational content and method. The course also examines the roles of professional educators in effecting organizational change.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
    When Offered: Spring
  
  • ES 6730 - Class, Ethnicity, and Gender in Education


    This course centers on the significance of social class, race, gender, and ethnicity in educational practice and outcomes. Social identity and cultural diversity are explored in relation to classroom communication patterns, teacher expectations, and student achievement. Patterns of biases and discrimination will be examined, as well as current issues, challenges, and opportunities of education with respect to student diversity.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • ES 6750 - Multicultural Education


    This course provides a foundation to examine the major ethnic groups that make up school populations in the U.S. Special attention will be given to the subject of prejudice with an analysis of how stereotypes about ethnic groups and women can be eliminated. The origin of racist theories will be studied. Strategies for resolving cross-cultural conflicts will be stressed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • EVAL 6000 - Foundations of Evaluation


    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental logic and methodology of evaluation, as it applies to the full range of potential evaluands – including products, services, personnel, programs, projects, policies, interventions, organizations, manufacturing processes, information and communication systems. Topics will include an introduction to evaluation theory and models, needs assessment, the generation of comprehensive criterion checklists, setting standards, collecting and synthesizing mixed method data, drawing explicitly evaluative conclusions, and the basics of presenting evaluation findings to different client audiences.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • EVAL 6010 - Interdisciplinary Seminar in Evaluation


    This seminar will provide a forum for the integration of core evaluation concepts across the program, developing an understanding of evaluation as a profession, and for exchange of ideas among evaluation students, faculty, and industry representatives from multiple disciplines. Topics will include: the history and nature of the evaluation profession, evaluation standards, metaevaluation, the application of evaluation to different types of evaluand, similarities and differences in evaluation approaches used for different purposes, current issues in evaluation, and needs/opportunities for innovation in evaluation.

    Credits: 1 hour

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 4 credits.
  
  • EVAL 6970 - Advanced Evaluation: Variable Topics


    This course will present various advanced topics in evaluation theory, methodology, and/or practice, as applied to a diverse range of evaluands (e.g., products, policies, programs, and personnel) across a variety of disciplines, industries, and/or sectors. Although designed primarily for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation, this course is also likely to be of interest to students in other programs.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
  
  • EVAL 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • EVAL 7110 - Readings in Doctoral Specialization


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • EVAL 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 9 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • EVAL 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 1 to 12 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCL 6000 - Seminar in Business


    Intensive problem solving in the primary business fields.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the M.B.A. or M.S.A. program or the approval of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 5100 - Teaching Sexuality Education


    Teaching Sexuality Education is designed as a teaching methods course to prepare family life educators, secondary education instructors, and other human service professionals for the implementation of sexuality education in school-based curricula and/or in a variety of community settings.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FCS 5200 - Insurance Education Seminar


    Fundamental principles of consumer insurance; overview of insurance availability; family insurance issues involving automobile and home (property and casualty insurance); methods of teaching insurance education in diverse curricula; review and analysis of insurance policies; research in insurance education; and careers in insurance and the insurance industry.

    Credits: 1-2 hrs.

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FCS 5220 - Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences


    A study of the current issues impacting the areas of study in Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics, human nutrition, family life education, home economics education, textile and apparel technology or career and technical education.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Seniors and graduate students only.

    Credits: 1-3 hours

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
  
  • FCS 5240 - Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress


    Study of dress and adornment in human interaction. Considers the body in social and cultural contexts, dress in various stages of human development and in individual and group behavior. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to dress-related research.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 5250 - The Adolescent in Development


    The study of individuals between 10 and 22 years of age, the changes that characterize these years, and the role of the family and school in supporting and enhancing development.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FCS 5340 - Consumer Behavior in the Fashion Environment


    This course is designed to give students an overview of the important topics in consumer behavior research and practice as they relate to the fashion/retail environment.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions This course is restricted to Family and Consumer Science masters.
    When Offered: Fall of even years.
  
  • FCS 5350 - Communication Skills for Working with Families across the Lifespan


    Laboratory study designed to develop interpersonal helping skills in delivery of family life education. The location of family life education within the range of helping professions is examined.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate student or undergraduate with 100+ hours.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FCS 5440 - Global Aspects of the Fashion Industry


    The course addresses issues facing fashion-related businesses in global markets, including ethical, economic, political, socio-cultural and professional aspects of working in a globally connected industry.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions This course is restricted to Family and Consumer Science masters.
    When Offered: Fall of odd years
  
  • FCS 5500 - Raising Children in Contemporary Society


    This course examines contemporary societal factors that influence children and parenting.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • FCS 5510 - Families and Hospitalization I


    This course introduces students to aspects of hospital and medical interventions as they affect children and their families, and the role of child life specialists in making health care experiences positive ones.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5520 - Families and Hospitalization II


    This course builds on theories and skills learned in Families and Hospitalization I, with emphasis on interventions and techniques used regularly by child life specialists. In addition, content will focus on professionalism, the process of certification as a child life specialist, and the field of child life in preparation for a successful practicum/internship.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 5510 with a grade of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5530 - Advanced Child Life Practice


    This course addresses advanced practices in child life, such as administering a child life program. facilitating support groups, and pain management strategies used in pediatrics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 5510 with a grade of “B” or better.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FCS 5650 - Problems in Nutrition


    A discussion of current problems in nutrition. Not open to dietetics majors.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 2600 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FCS 5680 - Gender, Culture, and Families


    Study of the implications of gender and cultural orientation for family, work, social interactions and therapeutic interventions. Includes an examination of sexism and racism in the media, advertising, educational institutions, and social policies.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate students.
    When Offered: Spring, Summer I or Summer II
  
  • FCS 5750 - Administration of Child Development Centers


    Examination of day care and preschool regulations and/or requirements and knowledge of administrative materials and duties in providing optimum growth for young children. Includes management, planning, and organizing child development centers.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate students.
    Cross-Listed: ED 5750
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FCS 5900 - Project/Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Directed independent project in specialized curricula within Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

    Credits: 1-6 hrs.

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
    When Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  
  • FCS 5980 - Independent Study in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Directed independent advanced study in subject matter area not otherwise treated in departmental courses.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval required prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 1-6 hrs.

    Notes: Open To Upperclass and Graduate Students.
    When Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  
  • FCS 6000 - Clothing Techniques


    Meets the needs of the advanced student in clothing construction techniques.

    Credits: 2 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6010 - Basic Research Methods and Design


    This course introduces students to applied methods and basic research design. It is appropriate for producers of research and for students who plan to emphasize practice. Emphasis throughout is on concrete examples from applied settings appropriate to Family and Consumer Sciences and Career and Technical Education.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Acceptance in FCS or CTE Master of Arts program.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6100 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan


    Examination of changes in nutrient needs that accompany growth and development from the prenatal stage through old age. Emphasis will be on high risk groups and current issues affecting people at various stages of the life cycle.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FCS 4600 or 5650.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6140 - Nutrient Metabolism I


    Study of the functions, requirements, and interrelationships in metabolism of energy, protein, carbohydrate, and lipids.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6150 - Nutrient Metabolism II


    Study of the functions, requirements, and interrelationships in metabolism of vitamins and minerals.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6160 - Consumer Education


    Course includes family resource management; goals and resources in family financial planning; the role of the consumer in the marketplace; decision-making for individuals and families; information processing; clarifying values and determinants of quality in the spending process; and specific consumer economic issues across the life-span and within different economic and family settings.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6180 - Teaching of Specific Subjects in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Intensive study of teaching techniques unique to specialized subject matter offered in variety of curricula in Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Credits: 2-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6220 - Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences


    This practicum is designed to give the student an opportunity to apply knowledge and information acquired in the family and consumer sciences academic setting and further develop and refine professional skills with the guidance and assistance of professionals currently working in the field. The variation in credit hours allows the program to meet the individual needs of various students, some of whom may be fully employed. Each credit hour requires 100-200 hours of on-site experience.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: FCS 5250, (ED 6170 or LS 6170), CTE 5100, CTE 5120, CTE 5130, CTE 5420, and department approval. Prerequisites must be taken prior to intern teaching experience.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to maste’rs in family and consumer sciences, or career and technical education.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FCS 6510 - Child Development Theories and Practice


    This course applies child development theories and research to direct work with children in multiple health, family life education, and community settings.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FCS 6520 - Family Life Education


    Current issues, trends, and methods in teaching family life education. Program development and philosophy including: needs assessment, design, development, promotion, justification, evaluation and funding sources. Emphasis placed on proposal writing and partnerships with community agencies, court systems, schools, and health care facilities.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6530 - Families, Loss and Bereavement


    This course examines loss, disability, illness, injury, death, bereavement and theories of grief as applied to child, youth, and family services in multiple health, family life education, education, and community settings.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FCS 6550 - Adult-Child Relationships


    Theories and strategies for promoting children’s developmental needs and building strong adult-child relationships in therapeutic, school, or home settings.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6560 - Family Law, Ethics, and Professional Issues


    Areas of study include the therapist’s and family life educator’s legal responsibilities and liabilities, fundamentals of family and consumer law across the life cycle, professional ethics for marriage and family therapists and family life educators, professional socialization, current issues in professional practice, and the role of the professional organizations, licensure and certification, legislation, independent practice, and interprofessional cooperation.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6600 - Studies in Family Relationships


    The course will focus on family dynamics (i.e., family processes, communication skills, conflict management, stress, and family crises) and interpersonal relationship skills with specific attention given to translating this knowledge and these skills into family life education programming.

    Credits: 3 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
  
  • FCS 6660 - Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Investigation of certain areas in family and consumer sciences selected to meet individual needs of the students.

    Credits: 2-6 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only. May be taken more than once if subject matter is different. Maximum credit is six hours.
  
  • FCS 6670 - Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy


    Practicum is a part-time clinical experience completed concurrent with didactic course work. Practicum gives the student an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in couple and family therapy. Qualified couple and family therapy supervisors provide individual and group supervision. The student develops a small caseload of clients and refines skills in case conceptualization, assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, documentation, and case management. Students begin practicum in a university laboratory setting, followed by community-based placements.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-4 hrs.

    Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
    Cross-Listed: This course is cross-listed with CECP 6670.
  
  • FCS 6900 - Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Investigation and discussion of current research and literature in specified family and consumer sciences topics.

    Credits: 2 hrs.

  
  • FCS 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Please refer to GRAD 7000 for course description.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  3.70 GPA

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FCS 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 5530 - Student Managed Investment Fund


    A course in which students get hands-on experience in investment research and portfolio management. Under the guidance of an instructor, the students have fiduciary responsibility to manage a portfolio of real money on behalf of the WMU Foundation, subject to the WMU Foundation Investment Policy Statement and other guidelines provided by the WMU Foundation Investment Committee. The students, acting as research analysts, utilize quantitative, qualitative and fundamental analysis to determine whether a financial security should be included in the portfolio. The students must present their research findings to the class. Admission to this unique class is by application, and class size is limited to 10 to 15 students.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to MBA students with a concentration in Finance.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FIN 6020 - Corporate Finance


    This course will introduce students to financial principles and techniques which are essential for understanding the financial management function of a firm.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BUS 6010 or ACTY 6010.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6120 - Financial Management


    This course will focus on a contemporary study of financial management. Topics to be examined include short-term financing, capital budgeting, asset pricing theory, sources of long-term capital, optimal capital structure, corporate restructuring and international dimensions of corporate financial management.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6020 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the consent of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • FIN 6190 - Financial Markets and Institutions


    Study of money and capital markets, financial instruments, and intermediaries in a global context. Topics include interest rate and security price determination, term structure theory, hedging techniques with derivatives, commercial and investment banking practices, and monetary policy methodology and influences.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6220 - Financial Restructuring


    An investigation and analysis of the financial aspects of corporate restructuring. The course emphasizes valuation of public and private companies. In addition, it examines the financial implications of leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, and other types of divestitures.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6250 - Financial Strategy


    The main focus of this course is on value creation. It attempts to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Topics include financial analysis and forecasting, risk management, working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure theory and dividend policy. Students identify problems facing the financial executive and recommend the best course of action utilizing financial theory.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6420 - International Finance


    A study of contemporary issues in the areas of multinational financial management and international investments with emphasis on the management of currency risk. The areas to be examined include international treasury cash management, multinational capital budgeting and hedging of transactions, operations and translation exposure.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6450 - Computer Applications in Finance


    Spreadsheets, web resources, and statistical analyses are used to analyze finance issues with current computer software. Web research includes searching security databases, downloading stock prices, and using stock screening programs. Statistical analyses use regression. The cases cover topics such as capital budgeting, cash budgeting, estimating beta, financial forecasting, and ratio analysis. Students work in teams to solve cases and give presentations.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6540 - Investment Analysis and Management


    A detailed analysis of the investigation of corporate securities as long-term investment media, largely from the standpoint of the individual investor. Investigates the techniques for security valuation and portfolio management, with some discussion of financial institution investment procedures. Considers mechanics, markets, institutions, and instruments important to the investment process.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only. Not open to students with credit earned in FIN 4530 or its equivalent.
  
  • FIN 6620 - Health Care Financial Management


    This course deals with advanced financial management concepts affecting health care institutions. Working-capital management, capital-budgeting, and Medicare reimbursement programs are examined.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 3200 or equivalent.

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6910 - Seminar in Finance


    The analysis of specialized financial problem areas (e.g., financial futures markets, financial forecasting, commodities, and similar contemporary problems). Topics will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FIN 6120

    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 Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 6980 - Readings and Research in Finance


    Directed individual study of bodies of knowledge not otherwise treated in departmental courses.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the MBA or MSA program or the approval of the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to MBA or MSA students.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FIN 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 2 to 12 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to MBA or MSA students.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • FREN 5000 - Elementary French for Reading Proficiency


    Intensive grammar and elementary reading for translation and research purposes. The course is primarily for the graduate who has had little or no study in the language. However, undergraduates who desire a thorough reading knowledge may also apply. No oral work.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates must secure permission of department.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: This course does not count toward a major or minor in French. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FREN 5010 - Intermediate French for Reading Proficiency


    Readings in the language at intermediate and advanced levels for translation and research purposes. Special attention will be given to students’ major fields. Completion of FREN 5010 with a minimum of “B” constitutes graduate proficiency in the language.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Undergraduates must secure permission of the Department.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: This course does not count toward a major or minor in French. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FREN 5020 - French for Graduate Study


    French instruction for graduate students enrolled in a degree program who need knowledge of French for their field of study. Students will sit in appropriate level course for their learning.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Approval of department of student’s graduate program and approval of Department of World Languages and Literatures.

    Credits: 3-4 hrs.

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. May not be taken by undergraduate students in any field.
  
  • FREN 5030 - French - English Translation Practicum


    This is a practical course to teach the skills for translating texts from French into English. The objective of this course is to develop further language proficiency and to introduce students to the nuts and bolts of translation. Students will produce English translations from different sorts of French texts, such as news, essays, documents, poetry, and short fiction.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  FREN 2010 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upper class and Graduate students.
  
  • FREN 5100 - Studies in French and Francophone Culture


    An intensive study of selected aspects of French and Francophone culture. Course varies according to topic. Representative topics might include Women in French Society, The French Tradition in Quebec, Francophone Cinema.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: FREN 3160 and (FREN 3220 or FREN 3230 or FREN 3250).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FREN 5200 - Topics in French Linguistics and Language Science


    The advanced study of a language or a group of languages from a scientific point of view, such as the function and status of languages in society, the comparative history of different language families or the manipulation of language for pragmatic needs across cultures.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be offered as ARAB/CHIN/FREN/GER/ GREK/ITAL/JPNS/LAT/RUSS 5200. May be repeated for credit. Open to upper-class and graduate students.
  
  • FREN 5400 - Old French Language and Literature


    An introduction to Old French, with an emphasis on the development of reading ability. Various literary works will be studied in Old French and in translation. Coursework includes an individualized translation project.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: FREN 3160 or working knowledge of Latin, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • FREN 5500 - Independent Study in French


    Directed, individual study of a specific topic in a French literary or linguistic area.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: One 5000-level course in the major; a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the major; department approval required.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • FREN 5600 - Advanced Readings in French


    Topics of literary, cultural, or linguistic merit will be analyzed. Topics will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: FREN 3160 and FREN 3250.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • GEOG 5000 - Advanced Tourism Studies


    This course uses a multidisciplinary approach to examine the burgeoning tourism industry and addresses some emerging issues in tourism development. Topics include but not limited to cultural tourism, ecotourism, agritourism, and tourism and sustainability. Case studies from different countries will be used to illustrate the topics under discussion. It is a seminar-style course where student participation is expected.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • GEOG 5010 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    Introduction to basic principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with applications to a variety of problems using established data sources and repositories. Includes fundamental principles of cartographic design and communication. A first course in a curricular sequence developing GIS professional expertise.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 1)
  
  • GEOG 5300 - Climate Change and Geography


    This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to analyze paramount climate change issues from geographical perspectives. Topics include climate change science, geography of climate change, spatial analysis, environmental and human impacts of, response and adaptation to climate change at global, regional, and local scales. Case studies from different countries and disciplines will be used to facilitate active student participation in the course.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 2250 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • GEOG 5440 - Studies in Economic Geography


    Studies in world and local patterns of agriculture, manufacture, transportation or retail/service activities. In any term, the course focuses upon one of these four economic sectors.

    1. Agriculture. Describes and analyzes agricultural systems throughout the world; focuses on selected crop-livestock systems and the changing character of agricultural land use in the United States.

    2. Manufacture. Examination of theories and strategies of industrial plant location, the relationship of industrialization to regional economic growth and development, and selected industry case studies evaluating the interrelations of locational, economic, technological, and political factors in the respective industry’s historic evolution.

    3. Transportation. Examination of the historic evolution of transport systems in developed and developing nations, transport factors in location theory, techniques of transport analysis, the urban transport dilemma, and competitive and complementary characteristics of the different transport modes.

    4. Retail and Service. Examination of the evolution of the retail and service sector, the geography of retail and service firms, theories and strategies of retail and service firm location, and the relationship between retail and service sector and local economic development.

    Credits: 2 to 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.

  
  • GEOG 5450 - Studies in Human Geography


    Each course listed under this general title is a concentrated study of one of the principal subdivisions of human geography. The scope and principal themes of each specialized field are reviewed, with consideration given to current research on selected problems.

    1. Cultural Geography. Techniques of spatial analysis applicable to the study of humans and their environment. The place of origin, diffusion and present distribution of selected cultural patterns will be traced with emphasis given to cultural traits which strongly influence human occupancy of the earth’s surface.

    2. Historical Geography. Studies of geographic and related features which have combined to influence the course of historical development. This course will concentrate on a particular region and/or period of time during each semester in which it is offered. Each specialization will be designated in the Schedule of Course Offerings .

    3. Political Geography. General survey of the principles and the applied aspects of political geography; primary emphasis on the physical and cultural resource bases and conflicts of national states, the assessment of location, boundary delimitation and the territorial sea, politically-organized territories within the administrative hierarchy, and electoral geography.

    Credits: 2 to 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.

  
  • GEOG 5530 - Water Resources Management


    Examination of water resources management with emphasis on the effects of water uses and runoff on water quality and quantity. Topics include water resource systems, estimating consumptive and nonconsumptive water uses and runoff with computer models, and multiple socio-economic and hydrological factors in water resources management.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • GEOG 5550 - Contemporary Issues in Resources Management


    Examination of selected contemporary natural resource and environmental problems, such as questions of natural resource adequacy, environmental pollution, energy shortages, political and economic problems related to resource management, and individual studies of local environmental problems.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • GEOG 5570 - Environmental Impact Assessment


    Alteration of the natural and human environment for perceived economic and social benefits often has significant adverse consequences. Recognition of this problem is reflected in federal, state, and local laws and regulations requiring environmental impact statements. The course provides an introduction to the analysis and preparation of environmental impact assessments.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • GEOG 5630 - Surveying Techniques


    The theory and application of geographic techniques and instruments of field investigations: collection and analysis of field data, preparation and presentation of materials. The course is based primarily upon field operations. The purpose is to introduce students to the capabilities and limitations of traditional surveying techniques and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will gain a basic understanding of how satellite-based navigation systems operate and they will put into practice through a series of field experiences.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOG 3010 or GEOG 5010.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • GEOG 5670 - Spatial Analysis


    This course provides an introduction to techniques for spatial data analysis in geographical research. Topics include: experimental design and sampling; spatial data visualization and exploration; analysis of clusters and point patterns; global and local indicators of spatial autocorrelation; basic concepts of geostatistics; and an introduction to spatial data analysis. The main focus will be on data description and exploration.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: STAT 3660 or STAT 6020.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
  
  • GEOG 5690 - Intermediate GIS


    Principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, visualization, and output. Emphasis is placed on developing solutions to problems involving spatial entities and attributes by employing logical conceptual analysis using the tools provided by a typical geographic information system.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOG 3010 or GEOG 5010.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 1)
  
  • GEOG 5710 - Introduction to Community Development and Planning


    An introductory survey of community planning and development practices in America. Topics include concepts of community planning and development, evolution and development of planning thought and practice in America, the background of planning and zoning in American municipalities, traditional and contemporary approaches to planning, planning theory, elements of planning law and administration, and ethical issues in planning.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
  
  • GEOG 5820 - Remote Sensing of the Environment


    An introduction to the physical concepts and methodological foundations of air photo and satellite image interpretation, photogrammetry, and digital image processing. Students are also exposed to the physical principles that underlie electromagnetic radiation and its interactions with the earth-atmosphere system. Students who successfully complete this course will understand the capabilities and limitations of photographic and digital imagery obtained from aircraft and space-borne platforms.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 1)
  
  • GEOG 5970 - Independent Study


    Designed for highly qualified majors and graduate students who wish to study in depth some aspect of their field of specialization under a member of the departmental staff.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students.
 

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