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2011-12 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Foreign Languages
  

  • FL 6640 - Thesis Research

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled for thesis research, students should register for at least one credit hour of research each semester until the thesis is completed. S/U grading.


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  • FL 6750 - Romance Linguistics

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: FL 6700 , ENGL 6520 , or permission of instructor. Introduces linguistic heritage of Latin as manifested in modern Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Sardinian, and Rumanian. Earlier language stages as well as mechanisms of language evolution also examined. Knowledge of one Romance language helpful but not required.


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  • FL 6800 - Instructional Technology in Foreign Language Education

    3 credit hours
    An introductory course with an emphasis on telecommunication and computer applications. Critical examination and evaluation of existing technologies and programs.


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  • FL 6900 - Issues in Foreign Language Acquisition

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator. Independent study to address a problem or investigate an issue agreed upon by both student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.


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  • FL 6990 - Internship

    3 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisite: FL 6010 . Three credits are given for a supervised teaching internship at MTSU; six credits are given for a teaching internship abroad. Under certain circumstances a self-designed, nonteaching internship may be undertaken locally or in a foreign country where the target language is spoken. Students should consult the graduate director in Foreign Languages and Literatures for details.


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  • FL 6999 - Comprehensive Examination and Preparation

    1 credit hours
    Open only to students who are not enrolled in any other graduate course and who will take the master’s comprehensive examination during the term. The student must contact the graduate advisor during the first two weeks of the term for specifics regarding the details of this comprehensive examination preparatory course. Credit may not be applied to degree requirements.


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Foundations of Education
  

  • FOED 5500 - Understanding U.S. Culture and Education

    3 credit hours
    Serves as an introduction to U.S. culture and higher education in the U.S. for international students. Emphasis on various topics that beginning students new to the U.S. need to know in order to be successful in academic, research, or business programs in the U.S.


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  • FOED 6020 - Educational Foundations

    3 credit hours
    Assists educational personnel in developing contexts and concepts in which educational problems and issues may be understood through awareness of findings in humanistic and behavioral studies.


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  • FOED 6022 - Foundations, History, and Legal Aspects of ESL and Bilingual Education

    3 credit hours
    Emphasizes the impact of history of education in terms of legislation and education initiatives which target and address the needs of second language learners in public school classrooms.


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  • FOED 6030 - School and Community Relations

    3 credit hours
    The reciprocal relationship of the two and the skills necessary for analyzing problems and utilizing data and technical skills in planning effective school-community relations programs.


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  • FOED 6211 - Educational Psychology for Classroom Teachers

    3 credit hours
    Examination of physical, social, emotional, and mental development of humans from birth to maturity. Basic theories of learning including behaviorism, constructivism, and humanism plus theories of motivating and facilitating learning processes in classroom settings.


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  • FOED 6520 - Problems of Evaluation in Higher Education

    3 credit hours
    Introduction to testing theory, design, and construction. Use of the evaluation process and instruments; instructions, advising, and research situations.


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  • FOED 6570 - Issues in Higher Education

    3 credit hours
    Higher education in America and its historical, philosophical, political, and sociological background, development, and relationships. Current trends and problems, particularly those relating to the financial and legal aspects.


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  • FOED 6610 - Analysis and Application of Educational Research

    3 credit hours
    Qualitative and quantitative research applicable to the field of education. Both producers and consumers of educational research with a literature review presented to support possible solutions to significant hypotheses or problems.


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  • FOED 6620 - Action Research for Practitioner-Based Learning Environments

    3 credit hours
    Examination of action research processes as related and applied to practitioner-required and work-based settings. Design and implementation of an IRB-approved action research study related to a selected learning environment.


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  • FOED 6630 - Educational Tests and Measurements

    3 credit hours
    Basic concepts in educational measurement and evaluation; evaluation as a part of the teaching-learning process; utilization of evaluation for instructional improvement.


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  • FOED 6860 - Education and Digital Youth: Language Learning in a Participatory Culture

    3 credit hours
    Examines the impact of digital media and the current school-aged population of English language learners. Emphasis on language learning and instruction using a variety of online media, developing multiple literacies, and designing appropriate language and content instruction using appropriate web tools.


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  • FOED 6999 - Comprehensive Examination and Preparation

    1 credit hours
    Open only to students who are not enrolled in any other graduate course and who will take the master’s comprehensive examination during the term. The student must contact the graduate advisor during the first two weeks of the term for specifics regarding the details of this comprehensive examination preparatory course. Credit may not be applied to degree requirements.


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  • FOED 7060 - Seminar in Educational Foundations

    3 credit hours
    Opportunities to think reflectively and critically on the historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of education and attendant implications.


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  • FOED 7080 - Contributions of Psychology to Education

    3 credit hours
    Concepts and generalizations of the various theories of psychology and their relationships to education in such areas as motivation, retention, evaluation, discipline, capacity, practice, understanding, transfer-creative thinking, problem solving, and methods of instruction.


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  • FOED 7520 - Problems of Evaluation in Higher Education

    3 credit hours
    Introduction to testing theory, design, and construction. Use of the evaluation process and instruments; instructions, advising, and research situations.


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  • FOED 7570 - Issues in Higher Education

    3 credit hours
    Higher education in America and its historical, philosophical, political, and sociological background, development, and relationships. Current trends and problems, particularly those relating to the financial and legal aspects.


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  • FOED 7611 - Research Internship

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: FOED 7610 . Must be taken each semester (not including summer) until research is completed. Completion of the research problem begun in FOED 7610 . Students should continue to register for FOED 7611 each semester until completion. S/U grading.


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  • FOED 7999 - Comprehensive Examination and Preparation

    1 credit hours
    Open only to students who are not enrolled in any other graduate course and who will take the master’s comprehensive examination during the term. The student must contact the graduate advisor during the first two weeks of the term for specifics regarding the details of this comprehensive examination preparatory course. Credit may not be applied to degree requirements.


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French
  
  
  
  
  

  • FREN 5050 - Topics in Medieval and Renaissance French Literature

    3 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisite: 6 hours of French beyond the intermediate level or permission of the instructor. Repeatable up to six hours.


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  • FREN 5900 - Directed Study in French Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: 6 hours of French beyond the intermediate level or permission of the instructor. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in French literature or culture. Arrangements must be made with instructor prior to registration.


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  • FREN 5990 - French for Reading Knowledge

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading French for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor in French.


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  • FREN 6000 - Seminar in French Studies

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Comprehensive study of history and structure of French language; advanced stylistics leading to research project of cultural, literary, or linguistic topic.


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  • FREN 6970 - Seminar in French Literature

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: 9 hours of French on the 4000/5000 level; must be of graduate status in the M.A. program or have permission of professor. An in-depth look at specific topics, themes, and/or authors in French literature from the medieval period to the present. May be taken twice.


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Geography
  

  • GEOG 5280 - Special Problems and Topics in Geography

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Research participation or guided readings in a particular area or topic appropriate to the student’s interests and professional objectives. The type and amount of additional work will be decided upon when student registers for the course.


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  • GEOG 5310 - Resource Management and Conservation

    3 credit hours
    Current problems related to an intelligent use and management of our environmental resources. Additional projects, reports, and/ or papers.


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  • GEOG 5320 - Economic Geography

    3 credit hours
    Relationship of the physical factors of the environment to the productive occupations of humans and the distribution of the products produced. Additional projects, reports, and/or papers.


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  • GEOG 5330 - Political Geography

    3 credit hours
    Significance of geographical factors in understanding political relationships within and among nations; spatial implications of political decision-making processes. Additional projects, reports, and/or papers.


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  • GEOG 5340 - Historical Geography

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 2000 or permission of instructor. The changing human geography of the United States during four centuries of settlement and development. Emphasis on changing population patterns as well as patterns of urban and rural settlement. Additional projects, reports, and/or papers.


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  • GEOG 5360 - Cultural Geography

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 2000 or permission of instructor. Description and explanation of spatial patterns and ecological relationships in human culture. Emphasis on reading the cultural landscapes. Requires an in-depth field component.


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  • GEOG 5370 - Urban Geography

    3 credit hours
    An introduction to the development of towns, cities, and associated urban areas. Environmental problems also examined. Classroom analysis of various theories of urban development and of data collected by field work. Preparation of appropriate land-use map.


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  • GEOG 5380 - Cartography

    4 credit hours
    General knowledge of the field including familiarity with the techniques and tools of professional cartography and graphics. Selected lectures and class discussions. A series of map construction assignments; a specialized map assignment supported by written analysis. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.


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  • GEOG 5401 - Field Course

    4 credit hours
    Supervised study in some geographical area, preceded by classroom preview and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on the natural and cultural elements of the environment, with special attention directed toward the pattern of human occupancy. An intensive period of study and research on a full-time basis. Work required will depend on area researched and time involved. Consult department chair for specific fees.


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  • GEOG 5402 - Field Course

    4 credit hours
    Supervised study in some geographical area, preceded by classroom preview and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on the natural and cultural elements of the environment, with special attention directed toward the pattern of human occupancy. An intensive period of study and research on a full-time basis. Work required will depend on area researched and time involved. Consult department chair for specific fees.


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  • GEOG 5430 - Geography of Europe

    3 credit hours
    General distribution of natural and cultural features of Europe followed by a detailed study of the regions and countries of the southern, central, and northwestern parts of the continent. Policy analysis of a European-oriented problem.


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  • GEOG 5460 - Geography of the Former Soviet Union

    3 credit hours
    Analysis of the natural, cultural, and human use regions of the former Soviet Union. A policy analysis of an aspect of the region’s geography is required.


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  • GEOG 5470 - Rural Settlement

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOG 2000 or permission of instructor. A geographical analysis of forms, structures, and distribution of rural settlements in distinctive parts of the earth based upon their origin, function, and development. Special emphasis given in analyzing rural settlements of middle Tennessee. Additional projects, reports, and/or papers


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  • GEOG 5490 - Remote Sensing

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: GEOG 1030/1031 and 4380 (or GEOG 5380 ). Various vehicles of remote sensing such as radar, satellite imagery, and infrared data. Use of data in preparation of maps and applications to land use and environmental problems examined. Selection of data from either a numeric or image remote sensing system, interpreting, and developing a report from the interpretations. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.


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  • GEOG 5500 - Geography of the Middle East

    3 credit hours
    An analysis of the problems, issues, and theories involved in understanding the physical, cultural, and regional geography of the area. Additional projects, reports, and/or papers.


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  • GEOG 5510 - Laboratory Problems in Remote Sensing

    4 credit hours
    Computer processing of selected satellite imagery. Laboratory will provide practical experience through design, execution, and completion of applied remote sensing projects, one of which will be the effects of an environmental impact.


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  • GEOG 5520 - Image Interpretation

    4 credit hours
    Principles, methods, and techniques of image interpretation including maps, satellite data, and aerial photos. Environmental impact of a special project. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.


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  • GEOG 5530 - Geographic Information Systems

    4 credit hours
    Lecture and laboratory work relative to computer-manipulated geographic data base. Laboratory work will involve experience in practical application of a geographic information system (GIS) to problem-solving. Student will take appropriate data and compile an environmental impact statement (EIS). Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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Geology
  

  • GEOL 5000 - Petrology and Petrography

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3000. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Theories of formation and evolution based upon mineralogical and geochemical evidence. Examination and classification of rocks in hand sample and thin section. Additional assignments involving data analysis and interpretation and completion of a research paper required for graduate credit.


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  • GEOL 5020 - Geomorphic Regions of the United States

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041. The origin, regional distribution, and geomorphic features and history of the landforms of the United States. Students required to analyze maps, structure sections, and aerial photography to determine geomorphic form and the forces and processes that produced these forms plus research a geomorphical problem resulting in a thesis-type paper. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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  • GEOL 5030 - Invertebrate Micropaleontology

    4 credit hours
    Invertebrate and microscopic animal life of the past including recent preserved representatives and their ancient fossilized ancestors. Numerous field trips to local fossil-collecting sites. Designed to aid in the preparation of earth science teachers, geologists, and biologists. Research paper on a topic approved by instructor. An oral presentation of this material may be required. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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  • GEOL 5050 - Meteorology

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041 or GEOG 1030 or consent of instructor. (PHYS 2010/2011 or 2110/2111 and CHEM 1110/1111 recommended.) Physical laws as they relate to the atmosphere, atmospheric processes and their effects on air masses, fronts, and atmospheric circulation, the dynamics of the atmosphere and its relationship to the hydrosphere. Special problem to be assigned by the instructor.


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  • GEOL 5060 - Principles of Geoscience

    4 credit hours
    Includes topics from geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography. Specifically designed to aid in the preparation of earth science teachers in the public schools. Term paper on topic approved by the instructor. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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  • GEOL 5070 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041, 1050, and 3000, or consent of instructor. Sedimentary rocks; the processes of sedimentation, the alteration of sediments through time, and an examination of the resulting stratigraphic units. For geoscience majors and those with interests in soil mechanics and civil engineering. Research paper on a topic approved by the instructor. An oral presentation may also be required. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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  • GEOL 5080 - Structural Geology

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Knowledge of trigonometry, GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041; GEOL 1050 recommended. Orientation and deformation of rock. Geometric, analytical, and statistical solutions to structural problems. Emphasis on three-dimensional visualization, problem solving, geological map interpretation, and the mechanics of deformation. Case analyzing, research, and interpretation required. Lecture and laboratory.


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  • GEOL 5090 - Problems in Geology

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisite: A minimum of 12 semester hours of geology, at least 6 hours of which must be upper division and excluding GEOL 1030/1031 or by consent of instructor. An independent research-oriented project commensurate with the student’s interests and qualifications. In-depth research requiring extensive and intensive search of applicable literature and large study area. An oral examination and discussion required. May be repeated up to a maximum of six hours.


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  • GEOL 5100 - Geophysical Prospecting

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: GEOL 3060, MATH 1910, PHYS 2010/2011 or 2110/2111, or consent of instructor. PHYS 2020/2021 or 2120/2121, GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041, and MATH 1920 also recommended. Survey of seismic, gravimetric, and magnetic/electrical exploration methods. Applied course covering some elementary theory, basic field practice, computation fundamentals, interpretation techniques. Case analysis, research, and interpretation required. Two-hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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  • GEOL 5120 - Environmental Geology

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041 or GEOG 1030 or consent of instructor. Application of geologic information to minimize possible environmental degradation and maximize utilization of resources in the natural and modified environment, local examples and field trips. Topics include engineering properties of earth materials, natural hazard prediction and reduction, water supply, solid and hazardous wastes, mineral resources, global change, land-use planning, environmental impact analysis. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. An in-depth research project and paper required.


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  • GEOL 5130 - Hydrogeology

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041 or consent of instructor. Basic processes and measurement of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, evaporation, surface runoff, stream flow, soil moisture, and ground water. Emphasis placed on ground water, including geology of occurrence, principles of flow, conceptual models of regional flow, chemistry and quality, well hydraulics, aquifer characteristics, resource development, detection of pollutants, and contaminant transport. Additional individual research project required, including a written and classroom report. Lecture and laboratory.


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  • GEOL 5140 - Inorganic Geochemistry

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 1120/1121 and GEOL 1040/1041. Principles of inorganic geochemistry. Geochemistry of the earth and solar system, isotope geochronometers, thermodynamics of geochemical processes, mineral stability diagrams, isotope fractionation, rates of geochemical processes, chemical weathering, chemical compositions of surface and groundwater, geochemical exploration, geochemical cycles, environmental geochemistry. Additional assignments involving data analysis and interpretation and completion of a research paper required for graduate credit. Three-hour lecture per week.


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  • GEOL 5150 - Environmental Applications of Hydrogeology

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4130 or GEOL 5130  with a minimum grade of C. Advanced course that emphasizes applied methods for assessing hazardous and solid waste facilities and contaminated ground water remediation techniques. Included will be site characterization methods, ground water sampling procedures, and monitoring well installation techniques. Additional assignments involving case history analysis with an oral presentation will be required of graduate students. Three hours lecture per week.


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  • GEOL 5401 - Field Course

    4 credit hours
    Supervised study in some geological area preceded by classroom preview and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on the natural and physical elements of the environment, with special attention directed toward the geomorphology and geology of scientific areas. An intensive period of study and research on a full-time basis. Work required will depend on area researched and time involved. Consult department chair for specific fees.


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  • GEOL 5402 - Field Course

    4 credit hours
    Supervised study in some geological area preceded by classroom preview and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on the natural and physical elements of the environment, with special attention directed toward the geomorphology and geology of scientific areas. An intensive period of study and research on a full-time basis. Work required will depend on area researched and time involved. Consult department chair for specific fees.


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German
  

  • GERM 5010 - Topics in German Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: 6 hours of German beyond intermediate level or permission of instructor. Topics will vary. Course may be repeated with different topic.


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  • GERM 5900 - Directed Study in German Literature and Culture

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisite: 15 hours of German or permission of instructor. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in German literature or culture. Arrangements must be made with instructor prior to registration.


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  • GERM 5990 - German for Reading Knowledge

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading German for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor in German.


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  • GERM 6000 - Seminar in German Studies

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Comprehensive study of history and structure of German language; advanced stylistics leading to research project of cultural, literary, or linguistic topic.


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  • GERM 6970 - Seminar in German Literature

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: 9 hours of German at the 4000 level or higher or permission of instructor; graduate status in the M.A. or M.A.T. program. An in-depth study of an author, genre, period, or literary movement in German literature from 1850 to present. May be taken twice.


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Health
  
  

  • HLTH 5280 - Instructor Course: First Aid and CPR

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: HLTH 3300 or current American Red Cross certification in multimedia first aid or standard first aid and CPR. Organizing, planning, and teaching American Red Cross safety courses. Red Cross instructor certification awarded for successful completion.


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  • HLTH 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

    3 credit hours
    (Same as PHED 5340  and REC 5340 .) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Administers and interprets assessments of related components with an understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.


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  • HLTH 5600 - Technology Applications

    1 credit hours
    (Same as PHED 5600  and REC 5600 .) Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: HLTH 5601 . Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.


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  • HLTH 5700 - Coordinated School Health

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: HLTH 4300 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Preparation for those who aspire to become school health coordinators. Major emphasis on comprehensive school health and how it fits into K–12 education.


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  • HLTH 6000 - Stress Management in Health and Health Promotion

    3 credit hours
    Evaluation techniques and instruments considered. Effects of stress on physical and mental domains of health examined. Methods of conducting stress management workshops and classes emphasized.


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  • HLTH 6010 - Holistic and Complementary Health Care

    3 credit hours
    Concepts and theories that make up the disciplines and practices constituting the holistic and complementary approach to health promotion and disease treatment and prevention.


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  • HLTH 6020 - Somatic Therapy Techniques for Health Care Providers

    3 credit hours
    (Same as ATHT 6020 .) Theoretical concepts, knowledge, theories, and history of somatic therapy. Emphasis on Swedish-Esalen, sports massage, Shiatsu, and connective tissue. Includes advanced rehabilitative and therapeutic modality techniques. Combines didactic and some experiential opportunities.


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  • HLTH 6102 - Theory of Health Education and Behavior

    3 credit hours
    (Same as PSY 6102 .) Links behavioral change theory to the research and practice of interventions in health behaviors. Application of the theoretical constructs linked to design, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group behavioral change programs.


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  • HLTH 6320 - Global Health

    3 credit hours
    Explores patterns of medical care delivery and public health practices; factors that inhibit or enable the reduction of excess morbidity, mortality, and disease among the poor; threats to health resulting from economic crises, unhealthy environments, and risky behaviors; and demographic influences on the status of health around the world.


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  • HLTH 6500 - Pathopharmacology in Health and Human Performance

    3 credit hours
    Etiology and pathology of disease and how functional physiological changes affect health and human performance. Involves the study of pharmacological considerations used in the treatment of disease and musculoskeletal conditions.


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  • HLTH 6510 - The Nation’s Health

    3 credit hours
    Investigates the determinants of health and the role of public health and health care on the health status of the population of the United States. Study of biological, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors that influence health status and care in America.


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  • HLTH 6640 - Thesis Research

    1 to 6 credit hours
    (Same as EXSC 6640 /PHED 6640 /LSM 6640 .) Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master’s research each semester until completion. S/U grading.


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  • HLTH 6850 - Methods in Epidemiology

    3 credit hours
    Principles and methods of epidemiologic analysis including standardization; stratified analysis; confounding and its control; planning and conducting epidemiologic research; role of multivariate analysis in epidemiologic research.


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