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ACCT 5100 - Financial Accounting Theory for Leaders
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of the chair.
Description: Develops critical thinking and the application of accounting concepts, principle preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, accurate standards, and the standard setting process, the use of electronic technology in financial accounting, effective communication, and current issues, debates and research in accounting.
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ACCT 5110 - Taxation for Organizations
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of chair
Description: Uses a case-study, problem-oriented examination of fundamental tax concepts for organizations to explore current tax issues and controversies. The course stresses issues of case analysis and research that are typically involve din tax planning and litigation.
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ACCT 5120 - Emerging Technologies Financial Information Systems
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of chair
Description: Provides students with analytical tools necessary to evaluate user information system needs and to design, implement and maintain a financial information system.
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ACCT 5130 - Assurance Services and Professional Ethics
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Special permit required. Must be undergraduate accounting major or concentration; or permission of chair
Description: Investigates fraud detection, prevention, investigation and methods of fraud resolution, operational and compliance audits; internal auditing; auditing for governmental and entities; and reporting and implementing audit findings. The role of ethics is explored context of laws, regulations and the organization’s culture.
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AGRI 5220 - Soil and Water Conservation
Credit Hours 2
Cross Listed: AGRI 4220;
Corequisite: AGRI 5221 ;
Description: Problems and methods of soil and water conservation; topography, soil erosion, water control structures, farm planning for sustained use of land, controlling water run-off from urban developments.
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AGRI 5221 - Soil and Water Conservation Lab
Credit Hours 1
Corequisite: AGRI 5220 ;
Description: Laboratory investigation of problems and methods of soil and water conservation; topography, soil erosion, water control structures, farm planning for sustained use of land, controlling water run-off from urban developments.
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BIOL 5000 - Methods of Biological Research
Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Required of all prospective candidates majoring in biology during their first semester of residence in which the course is taught. An introduction to the principles of scientific research, the use of bibliographic resources, the proper form of scientific writing, an introduction to biostatistics and research techniques in the design and execution of biological research.
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BIOL 5020 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5021
Description: Students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigation mapping and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 5021 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5020 ;
Description: Laboratory component for students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigation mapping and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 5030 - Plant Taxonomy
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5031 ;
Description: A study of regional vascular plants with emphasis on flowering, fruiting and familiar characteristics, sight identification, economic importance, relating species to habitats, appropriate literature and counseling-preservation. Primarily a field course; collections required.
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BIOL 5031 - Plant Taxonomy Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5030 ;
Description: Laboratory component for study of regional vascular plants with emphasis on flowering, fruiting and familiar characteristics, sight identification, economic importance, relating species to habitats, appropriate literature and counseling-preservation. Primarily a field course; collections required.
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BIOL 5070 - Animal Behavior
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5071 ;
Description: The course will instruct the student in major topics of animal behavior. The instructional material will focus on the three main areas of animal behavior research, categories of animal behavior, evolution of animal behavior and neuro-analysis of animal behavior.
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BIOL 5071 - Animal Behavior Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5070 ;
Description: Laboratory component for this course which will instruct the student in major topics of animal behavior. The instructional material will focus on the three main areas of animal behavior research, categories of animal behavior, evolution of animal behavior and neuro-analysis of animal behavior.
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BIOL 5100 - Biostatistics
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5101 ;
Description: Basic descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distributions and analyses, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric analogues to parametric methods, relationships between experimental design and data analysis used in hypothesis testing. Selected multivariate analysis, statistical re-sampling methods, and data reduction techniques are discussed. Computer use emphasized.
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BIOL 5101 - Biostatics Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5100 ;
Description: Laboratory component for basic descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distributions and analyses, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric analogues to parametric methods, relationships between experimental design and data analysis used in hypothesis testing. Selected multivariate analysis, statistical re-sampling methods, and data reduction techniques are discussed. Computer use emphasized.
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BIOL 5200 - Developmental Biology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5201 ;
Description: The study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
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BIOL 5201 - Developmental Biology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5200 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
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BIOL 5230 - Advanced Topics in Genetics
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5231 ;
Description: A course designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression. Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
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BIOL 5231 - Advanced Topics in Genetics Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5230 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a course designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression. Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
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BIOL 5300 - Bacteriology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5301 ;
Description: An introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their beneficial or detrimental attributes.
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BIOL 5301 - Bacteriology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5300 ;
Description: Laboratory component for an introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their beneficial or detrimental attributes.
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BIOL 5310 - Advanced Microbiology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5311 ;
Description: A study of selected topics in Microbiology to include virology, mycology, and microbial pathogenesis.
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BIOL 5311 - Advanced Microbiology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5310 ;
Description: Laboratory component for study of selected topics in Microbiology to include virology, mycology, and microbial pathogenesis.
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BIOL 5315 - Virology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5316
Description: An advanced microbiology course designed to study the diversity of viruses through analysis of their genetics and morphology. The biology and medical significance of viruses will be emphasized. Laboratory experience will include methods of isolation, cultivation, and molecular analysis.
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BIOL 5316 - Virology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5315 ;
Description: Laboratory component for advanced microbiology course designed to study the diversity of viruses through analysis of their genetics and morphology. The biology and medical significance of viruses will be emphasized. Laboratory experience will include methods of isolation, cultivation, and molecular analysis.
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BIOL 5330 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Control
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5331 ;
Description: A study of the aquatic environment. Materials covered will include concepts and methods of analyses of the physical, chemical and biological factors influencing aquatic life and water quality. Kinds and sources of pollution, as well as methods of pollution control, will be emphasized.
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BIOL 5331 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Control Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5330 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a study of the aquatic environment. Materials covered will include concepts and methods of analyses of the physical, chemical and biological factors influencing aquatic life and water quality. Kinds and sources of pollution, as well as methods of pollution control, will be emphasized.
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BIOL 5335 - Microbiology Pathogenesis
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5336 ;
Description: An advanced microbiology course designed to teach the concepts relating to human/animal host and microbial parasite interactions and the pathologic consequences that may result. Also studied is the immunology and epidemiology of various agents that cause infectious disease in man and other animals. Laboratory studies include the isolation, characterization, pathogenesis and detection of infectious agents.
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BIOL 5336 - Microbiology Pathogenesis Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5335
Description: Laboratory component for an advanced microbiology course designed to teach the concepts relating to human/animal host and microbial parasite interactions and the pathologic consequences that may result. Also studied is the immunology and epidemiology of various agents that cause infectious disease in man and other animals. Laboratory studies include the isolation, characterization, pathogenesis and detection of infectious agents.
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BIOL 5340 - Algal Ecology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5341 ;
Description: study of the diversity and morphological characteristics of algae. Students will collect algae from the field, determine taxa composition of
collections, and evaluate the effects of enviornmental conditions on the structure of algal assemblages. Students will statistically analyze data from algae assemblages and use the structure of algae assemblages to determine water quality.
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BIOL 5341 - Algal Ecology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5340 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of the diversity and morphological characteristics of algae. Students will collect algae from the field, determine taxa composition of collections, and evaluate the effects of environmental conditions on the structure of algal assemblages. Students will statistically analyze data from algae assemblages and use the structure of algae assemblages to determine water quality.
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BIOL 5410 - Reproductive Physiology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5411 ;
Description: A study of animal reproductive physiology. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
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BIOL 5411 - Reproductive Physiology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5410 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a study of animal reproductive physiology. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
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BIOL 5440 - Cell and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5441 ;
Description: The fundamental role of macro-molecules and cell ultra-structure in mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability, secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The function of the cell at the molecular level will be emphasized.
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BIOL 5441 - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5440 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the fundamental role of macro-molecules and cell ultra-structure in mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability, secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The function of the cell at the molecular level will be emphasized.
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BIOL 5500 - Research
Credit Hours 2 to 4
Variable Credits 2 to 4
Course Changes: Previously BIOL 5510
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The student, in consultation with a professor, will select, plan and complete a research problem. The results of the research must be written up in the style of a scientific paper and/or presented in a formal seminar or at a scientific meeting. Maximum of eight hours.
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BIOL 5540 - Plant Ecology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5541 ;
Description: Plants and their environment with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional plant communities and their determining factors.
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BIOL 5541 - Plant Ecology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5540 ;
Description: Laboratory component on plants and their environment with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional plant communities and their determining factors.
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BIOL 5550 - Ichthyology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5551 ;
Description: A survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 5551 - Ichthyology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5550 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 5560 - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5561 ;
Description: An investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of their taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected aquatic invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5561 - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5560 ;
Description: Laboratory component for an investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of their taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected aquatic invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5600 - Parasitology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 5601 ;
Description: A survey of the parasitic protozoans, helminthes, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, life-cycles, host-parasite relationships, method of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 5601 - Parasitology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5600 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of the parasitic protozoans, helminthes, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed upon morphology, life-cycles, host-parasite relationships, method of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 5610 - Herpetology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5611 ;
Description: A study of the taxonomy, structure, reproduction, ecology, behavior and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on the herpetofauna of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5611 - Herpetology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5610 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a study of the taxonomy, structure, reproduction, ecology, behavior and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on the herpetofauna of the Southeastern United States.
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BIOL 5620 - Ornithology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5621 ;
Description: A study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life histories and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 5621 - Ornithology Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5620 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life histories and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 5630 - Mammalogy
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5631 ;
Description: A survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 5631 - Mammalogy Lab
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5630 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 5650 - Field Studies in Biogeography and Biodiversity
Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to rare ecosystems as well unique geographic regions.
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BIOL 5700 - Topics in Biology
Credit Hours 1 TO 4
Variable Credits 1 to 4
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Special courses or workshops in selected topics of biology. Specific topics may be developed by faculty or by students in consultation with a faculty member. This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of 4 credit hours.
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BIOL 5735 - Contemporary Issues in Biology
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will discuss and present research findings using current manuscripts from primary literature.
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BIOL 5915 - Seminar in Biology
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: The students will evaluate and critique research presentations by professionals and biology graduate students. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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BIOL 5925 - Topics in Health Science
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: Overview of current clinical, educational, and management topics in health science.
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BIOL 5950 - Research Paper
Credit Hours 2
Description: Research on topic.
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BIOL 5990 - Thesis
Credit Hours 1 to 6
Variable Credits 1 to 6
Description: This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of ten (10) credit hours; however, credits may not be used toward fulfillment of graduate elective requirement (20 credits).
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BIOL 5991 - Research Completion Requirement
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met.
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CHEM 5000 - Research Methods in the Science Classroom
Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: CHEM 5001 ;
Description: The basics of data collection and analysis using standard lab equipment and supplies. Exploring the role using the scientific method in teaching students how to conduct novel research with meaningful results. Particdular focus will be placed on mentoring students in science fair projects and original research.
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CHEM 5001 - Research Methods Laboratory
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: CHEM 5000 ;
Description: Lab to complement CHEM 5000. Students will design basic research projects using basic lab equipment and household supplies that would be appropriate for science fair projects and original research at the secondary education level.
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CHEM 5140 - Chemical and Laboratory Safety
Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: CHEM 4140;
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: An overview of best practices to minimize incidents in a laboratory setting. Topics include federal, state, and local regulations, measures for the prevention of laboratory incidents, and general chemical knowledge as it pertains to risk assessment and prevention.
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CHEM 5150 - Data Analysis
Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: CHEM 4150;
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Theory and applications of advanced chemical analysis. Sampling methods, experimental design, Excel analysis, case studies, large and small data sets, utilizing data to teach statistical analysis and error, noise processing, data interpretation, and communication of results.
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CHEM 5160 - Chemistry of the Elements
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Theoretical and descriptive chemistry of the elements including a detailed study of the physical and chemical properties of selected elements and their compounds. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the study of those inorganic chemicals of commercial, environmental, and ecological significance.
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CHEM 5180 - Experimental Design for Instruction
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instruction;
Corequisite: CCHEM 5181 ;
Description: Design of effective experiments for the high school chemistry laboratory, logistics of planning and implementation of the experiments, pre-lab lesson plans, data analysis for experiemtns and assessment strategies for experiments.
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CHEM 5181 - Experimental Design for Instruction Laboratory
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: CHEM 5180 ;
Description: Design, planning, and implementation of traditional laboratory experiments conducted in a high school chemistry laboratory.
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CHEM 5182 - Advanced Experimental Design for Instruction Laboratory
Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 5181 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Design, planning, and implementation of advanced laboratory experiments for a high school chemistry laboratory.
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CHEM 5240 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: CHEM 4240;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3220/3221 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: An in-depth treatment of the theory and application of methods used in chemical analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods involving both traditional methods and instrumentation will be addressed.
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CHEM 5340 - Advanced Biochemistgry
Credit Hours 4
Cross Listed: CHEM 4340;
Prerequisite: CHEM 4320/4321 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Biochemical literature, special topics in biochemistry, and the principle and techniques of experimental biochemistry.
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CHEM 5440 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Cross Listed: CHEM 4440;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3440/3441 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Bonding and structure; coordination chemistry including sterochemistry, magnetism, spectra, sythesis, and reaction mechanisms; metallic bonding; and bionorganic applications.
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CHEM 5550 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Cross Listed: CHEM 4550;
Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Advanced studies of bonding, stereochemistry, acids and bases, mechanisms, and effects of structure on reacitivity as related to organic reactions. Includes an in-depth study of organic reactions.
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CHEM 5840 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Cross Listed: CHEM 4840;
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Advanced topics in chemistry. May be repeated for up to 12 hours.
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CHEM 5860 - Scientific Communication
Cross Listed: CHEM 4860;
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: Overview of written, visual, and oral methods of science communication; major sources of scientific information and procedures for their efficient use. Focus will be on writing papers, proposals and presentations targeting both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
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COMM 599A, B - Thesis Writing
Credit Hours 3 to 6 ea
Variable Credits 3 to 6 ea
Description: Thesis writing based upon topic
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COMM 5000 - Communication Research Methods
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: A study of research methodology including library scholarship, quantitative methods, historical and legal research.
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COMM 5001 - Pro-seminar in Communication
Credit Hours 1
Description: Overview of functions, processes, strategies, tools, and effects of communication. Introduces students to fields of marketing communication, advertising, public relations, sales, print-broadcast electronic media and to the theories governing the study of these fields. Must be taken on campus.
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COMM 5020 - Organizational Communication
Credit Hours 3
Description: Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical and practical aspects of organizational communication theories. Topic areas include organizational communication theories, the identification of communication problems, the application of research methods, ethical and cultural issues in a changing organizational environment, internal communities and public communication practices and conflict resolution.
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COMM 5030 - Applied Communication Theory
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: The communication process is approached from a theoretical point-of-view. A variety of theories and their application to dyadic, small group, public, and mass communications are studies.
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COMM 5050 - Public Relations
Credit Hours 3
Description: A counseling, advising and management perspective serves as the basis for exploring the profession of public relations. Students review case studies, develop strategies, prepare tactics and evaluate internal and external communication for a variety of publics and organizations.
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COMM 5060 - Communication and Public Opinion
Credit Hours 3
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the concept of “public opinion” and to explore the relationships between communication and public opinion. An important normative goal will be to explore ways to allow media messages to contribute to a healthy civic life rather than detract from it.
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COMM 5070 - Corporate Communication Management
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. in Communication Arts
Description: A exploration of corporate communication business, management, and communication responsibilities as well as a study of the role social responsibility plays in corporate America today.
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COMM 5100 - Marketing Communication Strategies
Credit Hours 3
Description: An exploration of direct marketing communication for the 21st Century through the study of relevant theories, historical development, status, and concepts focusing on integrated branding communication.
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COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication
Credit Hours 3
Description: This course focuses on leadership as a function of communication behavior. Through discussion, cases and exercises, participants will explore effective communication strategies within an organizational setting. The course will cover team leadership skills, rhetorical sensitivity, charisma and practical suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness.
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COMM 5115 - Sports Broadcasting Direction and Criticism
Credit Hours 3
Description: The course provides experience in the production, direction, and editing of live sports events. Students will learn theoretical and practical skills associated with camera operation, digital switching, instant video replay, floor direction, and digital editing.
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COMM 5150 - Advertising and Media Strategies
Credit Hours 3
Description: This course considers advertising theory and practice and reviews application of theory to advertising, promotion and media selection strategies. The course requires development of an advertising plan, media selection rationales, evaluation of selected campaigns, and use of advertising media research.
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COMM 5210 - e-Communication Strategies
Credit Hours 3
Description: This course surveys critical issues in management communication, promotional strategies, public relations and marketing communication in the context of electronic marketplaces and virtual communities. Course activities include online assignments, traditional and online readings, projects and guided evaluations of a variety of strategies.
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COMM 5300 - Consumer and Audience Behavior
Credit Hours 3
Description: Understanding the behaviors of consumers and audiences in response to persuasive messages. Includes discussions of persuasive and psychological theories and their application to marketing problems of issue management.
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COMM 5350 - Media Management
Credit Hours 3
Description: Legal, social, programming and sales aspects of electronic media are studied from a management perspective.
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COMM 5400 - Politics and Mass Media
Credit Hours 3
Description: Media’s role in U.S. politics: influence of mass media on political opinions, on elections, on political participants and on public policy; and how political participants help shape the messages sent out by mass media.
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COMM 5410 - Web Page Design and Criticism
Credit Hours 3
Description: In the changing electronic environment, the communication professional needs to have the necessary skills for Web page construction and evaluation. HTML, Photo shop and popular Web page design programs will be used to develop functional web pages. On the theoretical level, the course will explore censorship, ethics, advertising promotion, privacy and other relevant issues.
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COMM 5444 - Communication Internship
Credit Hours 3
Description: Practical experience in professional communication to augment theoretical coursework. Students are required to work 150 hours, keep an evaluative journal, and produce an analytical paper related to the experience. Departmental policy governs acceptable types of communication positions. Students may not apply both COMM 5555 and 5444 toward the M.A.
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COMM 5500 - Video Production Criticism
Credit Hours 3
Description: Practical application of creating, designing, and producing video projects. The course includes in-depth examination of the technical, theoretical, and aesthetic factors involved in post-production.
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COMM 5555 - Independent Research
Credit Hours 3
Description: Directed research in an area of special interest to the student. Students enrolling in this course must submit a written project proposal to the instructor before enrolling. Enrollment in the course will be accepted only after the instructor approves the proposal. Students may not apply both COMM 5555 and COMM 5444 toward the M.A.
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COMM 5600 - Integrated Corporate Communication
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: Important corporate communication areas such as internal communication advertising, PR, sales promotion, direct marketing and new communication technologies and how these approaches work together to achieve organizational objectives.
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COMM 5650 - Communication Law
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Communication Arts M.A. program
Description: An in-depth examination of the legal and ethical impact of new technologies on mass media involving lecture, discussion, extensive reading and writing assignments.
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COMM 5710 - Ethics in a Changing Environment
Credit Hours 3
Description: This course will explore ethical challenges within the context of new technologies and media. Topics covered include codes of ethics, forces that affect ethical decision-making and media responsibility.
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COMM 5720 - Social Media Theories and Practices
Credit Hours 3
Description: This course examines social media as a media technology, communication phenomenon and professional tool. Students will read foundational texts on internet studies and digital communication which are exposed to up-to-date information on the current trends in social media use and develop skills they can use as communication professionals.
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COMM 5730 - Web Content Maintenance and Management
Credit Hours 3
Description: Students develop a team approach to the techniques of creating and publishing web sites and then manage and maintain the web and electronic content for an organization’s site. Course includes internet research projects, web site strategic management plans, internet management and content development, and procedures and policies of site maintenance.
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COMM 5750 - Feature Writing
Credit Hours 3
Description: Workshop designed to give instruction and practice in writing feature articles for newspapers, trade journals and magazines.
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COMM 5800 - Persuasion and Social Change
Credit Hours 3
Description: A study of persuasive theories and their application to the development of social and cultural issues.
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COMM 5810 - Race, Gender and Mass Media
Credit Hours 3
Description: Examination of current and historical portrayals of ethnic minorities and men and women in media news, entertainment and advertising; discussion of research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.
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