ACC 500 Advanced Accounting (3). A comprehensive examination of some of the most complex accounting problems including consolidated financial statements, partnerships, foreign subsidiaries, estates and trusts, and consignment and installment sales. Prerequisite: ACC 301.

ACC 501 Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities (3). Accounting and reporting principles, standards and procedures applicable to (1) state and local governments, including counties, cities, townships and villages; (2) the federal government; and (3) other not-for-profit institutions such as universities and hospitals. Prerequisite: ACC 200, ACC 201 and ACC 202 with minimum grades of C in each course, or ACC 490 with a minimum grade of C.

ACC 502 Advanced Income Tax (3). Continued study of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations with stress on the advanced aspects of income, deductions, exclusions and credits, especially as they are related to the tax problems of partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts. Prerequisite: ACC 302.

ACC 503 Advanced Cost Accounting (3). The study of selected advanced cost accounting topics including cost management, discretionary cost control, inventory management, capital budgeting, transfer pricing, performance evaluation and reward structures. Traditional and contemporary operational environments are emphasized. A business simulation requires the use of cost and managerial accounting models in planning, control, performance evaluation, decision making and product costing. Prerequisites: ACC 303 and 308.

ACC 506 Principles of Auditing and Assurance Services (3). An in-depth study of the principles of auditing and the performance of attest services. The purposes of audit and attest services, qualifications of the auditor, classes of attest services, professional ethics, legal responsibilities, professional standards, audit and attest procedures, and audit and attestation reports are among the topics covered. Prerequisites: ACC 301, ACC 303 and ACC 308.

ACC 507 Professional Certification Review (1). A faculty-supervised independent study to prepare students for professional certification. Includes but is not limited to the CPA, CMA, and CIA certifications. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded pass/fail.

ACC 509 Accounting Theory (3). Designed as a critical examination of relevant AICPA literature, especially Accounting Research Bulletins, Accounting Principles Board's Opinions and Statements, and the Financial Accounting Standards Boards Statements. Contemporary developments are examined in the accounting literature and through reports. Prerequisite: ACC 301.

ACC 511 Survey of Accounting Principles for the Nonprofit Organization (3). Fundamentals of accounting procedures are discussed in detail. Concepts unique to accounting systems in nonprofit/volunteer organizations, such as types of funds and account groups are introduced. Budgeting, internal control and related tax issues are also discussed. Extra assignments will be required of graduate students.

ACC 595 Special Problems (3). Research by students in fields of special interests. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ACC 602 Tax Planning and Research (3). The study of tax research methodology. Emphasis is placed on the sources of tax law and their relationship to tax research. Administrative tax procedures and principles of tax planning as related to tax research are explored and evaluated. Prerequisite: ACC 302 or equivalent.

ACC 604 Quantitative Financial Controls (3). An in-depth study of management accounting techniques and methods needed for effective management of business enterprises. The trade-offs management makes in acquiring and using accounting information for decision-making and control are discussed. Specific topics include cost behavior and estimation, short-term decision making, budgeting, performance evaluation, cost allocation, and product costing. Prerequisites: ACC 200 and 201 (or ACC 490); and BPA 355 or equivalent.

ACC 606 Auditing Theory and Practice (3). Emphasizes independent auditing services that CPAs provide. Engagement planning and documentation, internal control, evidence accumulation for major categories of processes and accounts, reporting, statistical sampling, and audits of computer-based systems are the major topics. Prerequisite: ACC 506 or equivalent.

ACC 608 Seminar in Accounting Information Systems (3). A seminar course in contemporary accounting information systems. Research in selected systems topics is required, along with a formal research paper. A few examples of the research topics include: internal control, the systems development life cycle, artificial intelligence and expert systems, database and distributed systems, electronic commerce, networks, and telecommunications. Students present and discuss their research findings in class. Prerequisite: Either ACC 308, an upper-level course in information systems, or consent of instructor.

ACC 609 Issues in Corporate Financial Reporting (3). An examination of corporate financial reporting issues including the application of accounting techniques and theory under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to financial reports of large companies. In addition to covering traditional financial reporting issues, the course also emphasizes financial reporting issues related to initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, environmental contingencies, international accounting standards, and other contemporary topics. Prerequisite: ACC 300 and ACC 301.

ACC 644 Graduate Cooperative Education (3). May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Cannot be used to meet M.B.A., M.P.A. or M.S. degree requirements. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: permission of chair.

ACC 695 Special Problems (3). Entails research by graduate students in fields of special interests. Includes specialized research projects and intensive reading assignments that are accompanied by conferences with professors in the fields involved. Prerequisites: 12 hours of graduate credit in business and consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.

Administration and Supervision
(ADM)

ADM 600 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3). This introductory course examines the theoretical concepts and organizational patterns of governance and management of schools within the social and philosophical structure of our culture. Field research project required. Note: Recommended initial course in school administration.

ADM 624 School and Community Relations (3). A study of the local community and its relationship to the school program, an analysis of proven communication processes and principles and their use in two-way communication strategies to strengthen the school's resources. Field research project required.

ADM 627 School Law and Finance for Teachers (3). Designed for the classroom teacher. A study of the laws and finance pertaining to teachers as they work with students, administrators, colleagues and community interest groups. (Same as EDU 627.)

ADM 630 Methods of Research (3). A study of procedures used to locate sources of information, organize and interpret collected data, and apply results of published research. Various research methods are studied and used.

ADM 641 Survey of Research and Effective Practice (3). A survey of research in the elementary school as it pertains to effective teaching, learning and leadership. The components covered will include (but not be limited to) the following areas: accountability, assessment, climate, community involvement, curriculum, expectations/goals, leadership, monitoring and student feedback and organization.

ADM 642 Survey of Research in Effective Middle Schools (3). A survey of research in the field of middle school education (5-8) as it pertains to effective teaching, learning and leadership. The components covered will include (but not be limited to) the following areas: motivation, curriculum, assessment, climate, monitoring and student feedback, expectations/goals, leadership, organization, time-on-task and accountability.

ADM 643 Survey of Research in Effective Secondary Schools (3). A survey of research in the field of secondary school education as it pertains to effective teaching, learning and leadership. The components covered will include (but not be limited to) the following areas: curriculum, assessment, monitoring and student feedback, community involvement, expectations/goals, leadership, organization, climate, time-on-task and accountability.

ADM 644 Survey of Research in Effective Schools (3). A survey of research in the school as it pertains to effective teaching, learning and leadership. The components covered will include (but not be limited to) the following areas: accountability, curriculum, expectations-goals, leadership, monitoring student feedback and organization.

ADM 645 Educational Resources Management (3). A survey of resources available to a public institution to support the mission of the institution and related programs. This is a general overview of public finance, site-based budgeting techniques, linking of resources to programs based on data and accountability. Identification and reallocation of resources will be tied to the learning mission of the unit. Resources other than financial will be included and special emphasis will be given to human resources including personnel and site-based councils.

ADM 650 Clinical Supervision (3). A study of clinical supervision principles and practices for the aspiring supervisor or principal. Topics include the nature and functions of supervision, strategies for use in supervision and the coaching nature of supervision as well as skills in observing and analyzing along with in-service programs and staff development. Field research project required.

ADM 655 Curriculum and Program Development (3). A study of the supervisory functions dealing with curricular and program evaluation and analysis and techniques for bringing about program and curricular change and improvement within the local school system. Field research project required.

ADM 657 Educational Policy and Ethics (3). Provides a historical overview for the science of institutional policy development in the United States. The relevance, overlap, and interplay of educational policy and ethics at the local, state, and national levels will be explored.

ADM 660 Elementary School Administration (3). A study of the principal's roles and duties in the elementary school, grades K-4, including leadership role and management functions. Designed for students aspiring to the elementary administration certificate. Field research project required. Prerequisite: ADM 650.

ADM 661 Middle School Administration (3). A study of the principal's roles and duties in the middle school, grades 5-8, including leadership role and management functions. Designed for students aspiring to the middle school administration certificate. Field research project required. Prerequisite: ADM 650.

ADM 662 Secondary School Administration (3). A study of modern administrative theories, processes and techniques applicable to the secondary school, grades 9-12. The emphasis of the course is on the principal's role as the instructional leader engaged in needs assessment, formulation of educational goals and designing and implementing improvement strategies. Field research project required. Prerequisite: ADM 650.

ADM 663 School Law (3). A study of the legal aspects of education. Critical legal content from constitutional law, court decisions, state statutes, state administrative regulations, attorney general opinions, and local school district policies will be covered. Note: Course may be taken as an elective by a person not pursuing an administrative certificate.

ADM 664 School Principal (3). A study of modern administrative theories, processes and techniques applicable to the school, grades P-12. The emphasis is on the principal's role as the instructional leader engaged in needs assessment, collection and use of data, formulation of educational goals, design and implementation of improvement strategies. Field research project required. Prerequisite: ADM 650.

ADM 665 School Finance (3). A study of the economics and financing of education. Benefits from investments in education; major types of taxes to support public school; inequalities in ability and effort to support education; local, state and federal financial support of education; and the state foundation program of school finance will be covered.

ADM 666 School Facilities (3). A study of the methods and procedures involved in planning, constructing, utilizing, maintaining and evaluating school facilities.

ADM 667 Pupil Personnel Accounting (3). The specific procedures in pupil accounting which are the responsibility of the director of pupil personnel. A study of systematized records management including some attention to machine data processing. Field research project required.

ADM 668 Practicum/Seminar in Educational Leadership (3). This is a managed field practicum experience where the student works with a building principal to develop depth in the position experiences. This could include scheduling , professional development, transformation planning, text book adoption, curriculum realignment, etc. At intervals, such interns will be convened on campus or alternate sites to share experiences and gain a broader perspective on the practicum experience.

ADM 669 Seminar in School Administration (3). For advanced graduate students in school administration. Deals with current problems and issues and stresses independent investigation. Prerequisite: within last nine hours of program.

ADM 670 Topics in Educational Technology (1-6). Applications of specific aspects of educational technology as they relate to administration and instruction, school and classroom management, networking, distance learning, statistical reporting, pupil scheduling, information retrieval systems, and technology policy issues. Course will be taught in discrete modules of 13-15 contact hours for one semester of credit. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit.

ADM 674 Directed Study in School Administration (3). Designed for advanced graduate students who want to do in-depth research on special problems. Requires advanced study and analysis of literature and preparation of substantial research documents. May be repeated once for credit.

ADM 675 Introduction to Alternative Education Settings (3). Course serves as an overview to effective teaching and administrative practice in the alternative education settings. Students enrolled in the course must maintain a portfolio of course assignments and documentation of field experiences for evaluation for university credit. Field hours are required.

ADM 676 Practicum in Educational Administration-Supervision (1-6). Supervised practice in local, state, regional and/or federal educational agencies. The study will deal with problems in curriculum development, public relations, discipline, business management, planning facilities, staff development, scheduling, finance and instruction. Arrangements shall be made in the semester preceding the semester of enrollment. Prerequisite: minimum of 15 hours in school administration or consent of instructor.

ADM 677 Crisis Management in Educational Settings (3). The content of this course provides educators with the skills and information to analyze safety data, plan for both school safety interventions and procedures and to manage crises in an educational setting. Field hours are required.

ADM 680 The School Superintendent (3). A study of the unique position of the superintendency as to its historical development and its relation to the board of education, to the community power structure, and to the faculty and staff of the district. Notice will be given to the superintendent's perspective toward issues and problems as the educational leader of the community.

ADM 720 Advanced School Personnel Evaluation (3). A study and application of appropriate techniques used to evaluate the act of teaching. All ethical and legal aspects along with a sustained articulation methods, personnel records, and necessary personal skills will be covered. Study will exceed state and local evaluation systems and requirements.

ADM 723 Advanced School Program Evaluation (3). A study and application of appropriate techniques used to evaluate methods, programs, and strategies used in public elementary and secondary education. All legal and ethical aspects along with an accurate assessment of the results of school programs will be covered. Study will include the relationship of goals, objectives, and activities related to the learning outcomes. Extensive data will be collected, organized, analyzed and presented as a measurement of program effectiveness.

ADM 725 Advanced Methods of Quantitative Research in Education (3). A study of quantitative research methods and statistics used in educational studies. Preparation for quantitative research and conducting an abbreviated inquiry, collecting and analyzing data as well as improving professional writing skills are the focus of this class. Prerequisite: ADM 630 or comparable research course.

ADM 730 Advanced Educational Research (3). The knowledge and skill necessary to conduct educational research at an advanced level. Preparation to conduct research at the doctoral level is emphasized.

ADM 739 The School Superintendency (3). The role of the school district superintendent is analyzed with reference to job responsibilities of the position, knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to serve successfully in the position are examined.

ADM 749 School District Administration (3). This performance-based course focuses on school system operations including financial management and policy, administration of auxiliary services, human resources planning and management, federal and state programs, facilities planning and management and curriculum and instructional support. The emphasis throughout the course will be on the skills needed to perform the functions of the superintendent and the underlying policy development and implications. 

ADM 759 Strategic Planning in Education (3). An examination of planning processes used by leaders to direct educational change and improvement. Includes strategic planning approaches designed to address macro and micro goals of organizations. 

ADM 779 The Superintendency Practicum (1-3). An analysis of the role of the school district superintendent in practice with emphasis on changes in society and schools as well as with reference to job responsibilities of the position. Students enrolling in the practicum are expected to spend time interacting with practicing school administrators at school district locations. (Student will be required to take a total of three hours credit.)

ADM 798 Specialty Study (3). This course is designed to enable the student, with the supervision of his/her graduate faculty committee, to select a problem directly related to the student's area of concentration, survey the research literature, collect and analyze research data and prepare the research paper.

ADM 799 Specialty Study (3). Continuation of ADM 799.

Adult Education
(ADE)

ADE 550 Adult-Community Education in a Changing Society (3). Study of the concept of community education and the fast-developing and emergent field of adult education as they relate to designing and implementing a program of total and lifelong education for the community.

ADE 551 Creative Adult Learning (3). An analysis of the adult as a learner. The process of aging, its implications for learning occupations, effect on families, and social views are considered. Actualizing conditions for relationships between personal developments and a free society.

ADE 555 Foundations of Adult and Community Education (3). Provides a historical understanding of adult and community education and how these two concepts evolved in modern twentieth century education theory, with particular emphasis on related aspects of progressive education as first envisioned and as revised and refined in recent years.

ADE 599 Workshop in Adult Education (1-3). This course covers workshops conducted for certified teachers who additionally work with adults in evening adult education classes. Accumulated credits are not allowed to exceed six credit hours.

ADE 652 Education for Disadvantaged Adults (3). The motivation, experiences and uniqueness of adult basic education students are considered. Practical and theoretical bases for creative learning programs are stressed.

ADE 653 Adult Program Curriculum Development (3). Designed to help teachers and administrators select and develop appropriate adult programs that meet the needs of the adult learner. Appropriate methods and materials needed to support specified adult programs will be examined and/or developed.

ADE 655 The Community Education Center (3). An examination of models of community education based on relationships of community education to the K-12 curriculum in schools and to other agencies within a community.

ADE 668 Practicum in Adult Education (3). Closely supervised instruction in an adult learning center and in adult evening classes. Practicum consists of helping adults learn through a systematic approach of individualized instruction.

ADE 669 Practicum in Adult Education Administration (3). Closely supervised instruction in adult education program to include visitation to class sites, evaluation committee meetings, and attendance at teacher and paraprofessional pre-service and in-service training sessions.

Agricultural Education
(AED)

AED 580 Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education (3-6). Philosophy and objectives of teaching agricultural education in a comprehensive program. Course concepts include preparing and delivering lesson plans that involve problem-solving method, lecturing, and laboratory based modules. Additional methods include instruction in supervising occupational experience programs and coordinating FFA programs. Learning theory, multicultural education and education of the exceptional child are also included. Field and clinical experiences are also employed. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit. Prerequisite: AED 380.

AED 581 Instructing Out-of-School Groups (3). Philosophy of vocational education for out-of-school youth and adults in agricultural occupations. Application of principles and techniques for organizing, conducting and evaluating instructional programs. Field-clinical experiences. (Spring)

AED 582 Supervision in Agricultural Education (3). Application of principles and techniques of supervising individuals and groups in the field of agricultural education. (With sufficient demand)

AED 583 Practicum in Agricultural Education and Public Service Leadership (1-3). Individual problems in areas of special interest in the field of agricultural education. May be repeated up to six hours. (Fall, Spring or Summer)

AED 680 Research in Agricultural Education (3). Advanced individual problems of special interest in the field of agricultural education. May be repeated once for a maximum of six hours. (Fall, Spring or Summer)

AED 681 Supervising Student Teachers in Agricultural Education (3). Competencies needed by the local supervising teacher to develop effective techniques of working with student teachers in agricultural education. Orientation, communication, supervising and evaluating student teachers. (With sufficient demand)

AED 682 Determining Course Content in Agricultural Education (3). Developing and using four-year course of study for high school students in agricultural education. Includes gathering and interpreting local data as a basis for course building. (With sufficient demand)

AED 683 Instructional Material in Agricultural Education (3). Selecting, procuring, developing and using instructional materials in the field of agricultural education. (With sufficient demand)

AED 684 Beginning Teacher Workshop (1-2). Problems of beginning teachers of agriculture relevant to planning, developing, implementing and evaluating local instructional programs. May be repeated for a total of three credits. (Fall)

AED 685 Advanced Instruction for Out-of-School Groups (3). Gathering and interpreting local data as a basis for program planning and course building for out-of-school youth and adults. Organizing and conducting classes. (With sufficient demand)

AED 686 Administration and Supervision in Agricultural Education (3). Principles of administration and supervision. Organizational structure of the various levels, including the state plan. Primarily for agriculture teachers, supervisors, counselors and school administrators. (With sufficient demand)

AED 687 Teaching Agricultural Mechanics (3). Role of agricultural mechanics in the vocational agriculture curriculum. Course building, selecting, procuring, developing and using instructional aids in teaching agricultural mechanics with emphasis on demonstrating use of such materials. Building and equipment needs. (With sufficient demand)

AED 688 Modern Problems in Agricultural Education (3). Classwork, not individual problem work, on modern problems in the field of agricultural education common to the group of students enrolled. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. (With sufficient demand)

Agriculture
(AGR)

AGR 501 Diseases of Livestock (3). Distribution, general nature, methods of dissemination, sanitation, prevention and eradication of common infectious and parasitic diseases of domestic animals; hygiene and preventive medicine, with emphasis on the transmissible diseases. (Fall)

AGR 502 Advanced Nutrition (3). A study of physical and chemical properties of feeds. Digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients and factors affecting these functions are emphasized. The nutrient requirements of farm animals and effects of nutrient deficiencies are also studied. (Fall)

AGR 503 Animal Breeding (3). Study of hereditary traits in livestock, breeding designs, progeny testing and herd analysis. (Spring)

AGR 506 Reproductive Physiology (3). A study of the reproductive processes in mammals with primary emphasis on domestic farm animals. Will include the anatomy, endocrinology, behavior and general physiology of the reproductive processes. Artificial insemination, estrous control, ova transplants and other practical production practices will be covered. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. (Fall)

AGR 510 Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3). Deals with the anatomy of body systems, how these systems interrelate, and the physiology of body organs. Species covered include porcine, bovine, equine, canine and feline. Three one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisite: AGR 100. (Spring)

AGR 511 Animal Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (2). Deals with the anatomy of body systems, how these systems interrelate, and the physiology of body organs. Species covered include porcine, bovine, equine, canine and feline. Two hour laboratories twice per week. Prerequisite: AGR 100. (Spring)

AGR 512 Beef Cattle Management Systems (3). A study of beef production, forage management and marketing systems. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours. Prerequisites: AGR 100 and 311. (Fall)

AGR 514 Teaching Students Horsemanship (3). Designed for students interested in teaching techniques of teaching horsemanship. Course includes preparation and application of lesson plans. Prerequisite: AGR 304 or 306. (Fall)

AGR 523 Artificial Insemination Techniques for Cattle (3). Designed to train students to become competent A.I. technicians. Topics discussed will include reproductive processes, health, nutrition, facilities and management of breeding herd. Techniques concerning semen handling, heat synchronization and heat detection will be taught. Laboratories will be designed to give students actual experience in inseminating cattle. Prerequisites: AGR 100 and AGR 311 or consent of instructor. (Summer, with sufficient demand)

AGR 530 Advanced Agricultural Prices (3). Methods of price analysis and forecasting. Index numbers, time series data commodity flows and statistical techniques as applied to price analysis. Special emphasis will be placed upon the use of commodity futures markets in estimating cash prices and in protecting producers from cash price fluctuations. (Fall, even years)

AGR 531 Agricultural Finance (3). A study of the needs and problems of financing farm and farm service businesses, including a study of credit institutions serving American agriculture. (Fall)

AGR 532 Farm and Land Appraisal (3). A study of the methods and procedures of land and farm property valuation with attention to appraisal programs of the credit and farm service institutions. Prerequisite: AGR 130. (Fall)

AGR 533 Seminar in International Agriculture Systems (3). A course designed to enhance student's understanding of international agriculture systems and how they relate to the overall impact on world food processing and production. An emphasis is placed on systems which have the potential to impact and add-value to American agriculture, as well as those which hold key relationships to U.S. based agricultural trade and food development.

AGR 534 Types and Systems of Farming and Agribusiness (3). Includes a general statistical analysis of U.S. agriculture with attention to major agricultural regions of the nation and types of farming areas of Kentucky. Special emphasis is given to the organization of West Kentucky and regional farms and agribusinesses. Field trips, interviews and financial analysis of successful firms. (Summer, with sufficient demand)

AGR 535 Agricultural Policy (3). The history, principles, setting objectives and means of policy as applied to agriculture in our society. Prerequisite: AGR 336. (Spring)

AGR 536 Quantitative Methods for Agribusiness (3). A study of the use and theory of mathematics as it applies to the fields of agriculture, finance and economics. Attention is given to the elementary uses of algebra, matrix algebra and the calculus as they apply to optimization problems in resource use efficiency. The same mathematics will be applied to time value of money topics. Prerequisites: ECO 230, 231 and MAT 140. (Spring, odd years) Must be admitted to graduate studies prior to registering for this course to receive graduate credit.

AGR 537 Seminar in Agricultural Business Systems (2). Course designed to enhance student's understanding of, and experience in, agricultural business systems. Emphasis will be placed on strategies of managing a successful agribusiness operation and /or farmer-owned cooperatives. Prerequisite: AGR 130. Must be admitted to graduate studies prior to registering for this course to receive graduate credit.

AGR 538 Seminar in Production Agricultural Systems (2). Designed to enhance student's understanding of, and experience in, production agriculture systems and how they relate to a successful farming operation. An emphasis is placed on systems, which have the potential to impact and add-value to the 
local, regional and national agriculture economy, through classroom as well as laboratory experiences. Must be admitted to graduate studies prior to registering for this course to receive graduate credit.

AGR 539 Advanced Computer Applications for Agriculture (3). An intensive course designed to enhance the computer skills of agriculture students and to give them the skills necessary to generate useful information and solve a variety of agriculturally specific problems. Students receive instruction on advanced word processing concepts, budget generation, statistical analysis, agribusiness related software and global positioning systems in agriculture. Prerequisite: AGR 339.

AGR 540 Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesia (4). Clinical principles, practices and procedures involved in the field of veterinary medicine. For animal health technology students with senior standing. Prerequisites: AGR 340, 351, 352 and 400. (Fall and Spring)

AGR 542 Plant Breeding I (3). Basic principles and methods used in the improvement of important agronomic and horticultural crops. (Fall, even years)

AGR 546 Integrated Pest Management (3). Principles of plant pest control as related to developmental stages of crop plants. Evaluation of pest problems, alternative control methods and effects on the ecosystem. Emphasis on economic control of insect and disease vectors that affect agricultural crops. (Spring, even years)

AGR 547 Crop Management (3). Study of the distribution, economic importance and management of forage, grain crops and tobacco. (Fall)

AGR 548 Crop Physiology (3). Basic principles of crop physiology; the effect of environment and management practice on physiological processes, growth and development of crops. (Spring, odd years)

AGR 549 Weeds and Their Control (3). A study of the introduction, methods of dissemination, reproduction and control of weeds by the most reliable methods and techniques. Prerequisite: AGR 160 or 240. (Fall)

AGR 550 Applied Pharmacology (3). Advanced clinical principles, practices and procedures in the field of veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: AGR 340, 351, 352 and 400. (Fall and Spring)

AGR 551 Selected Studies in Agriculture (1-3). An intensive study of an agriculture topic that will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. (With sufficient demand)

AGR 554 Soil and Plant Analysis (3). A study of the chemical and analytical procedures used on soils and plants along with instruction and theory of the use of common analytical equipment. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours. Prerequisite: AGR 250. (Fall)

AGR 555 Advanced Soil Fertility (3). The chemistry of the essential elements in soils and the use and the manufacturing processes of various fertilizer materials are considered. Prerequisite: AGR 250. (Spring)

AGR 563 Arboriculture (3). Classification, identification and care of ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, including pruning, bracing, surgery, transplanting, insect and disease control, and fertilization, as related to large areas of organized plantings. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. (Spring, odd years)

AGR 566 Advanced Greenhouse Management and Production (3). A study of the principles and practices used in the production of specific important greenhouse crops. Considerable emphasis will be placed on the manipulation of environmental conditions during production. (Fall, even years)

AGR 569 Plants for Interior Design (2). A study of the basic plants used for interior design and decoration. This study includes identification, nomenclature, growing requirements, insect and disease problems and proper use of these plants in interiors.

AGR 571 Advanced Precision Agriculture (3). Designed for students who desire to apply and expand knowledge of the acquisition and analysis of geographically referenced data for the management of crop production systems, data formats, geographic information systems, grid sampling, soil fertility and physical properties, herbicide management, yield monitoring, variable-rate application, crop modeling and economics.

AGR 573 Agricultural Processing Systems (3). An analysis of systems and methods for harvesting, processing and storing agricultural products. Includes drying and curing principles, grinding, mixing, cleaning, sorting, material handling and structural environmental design. (Fall, even years)

AGR 574 Agricultural Irrigation and Water Systems (3). Includes determining water needs, water sources, pumps, fundamental pipeline hydraulics and designing a complete irrigation and/or water system for the farm. (Spring, even years)

AGR 575 Combine and Grain Handling Systems (3). Developing a complete grain harvesting, handling, drying and storage operation. A study of combine operation and the materials flow concept, closed loop handling, psychrometrics, grain drying, drying methods, facility layout and facility management. Combine comparison, selection and utilization. 

AGR 576 Agricultural Electrification Systems (3). Study of the basic principles of electricity, the fundamentals of wiring and selection, the operation and economics of agricultural electricity equipment. (Spring)

AGR 577 Tractor Power Principles (3). Study of the principles governing the selection and application of tractors and power driven machines. Emphasis is placed on operating systems of engines, including compression, ignition and carburetion. Mechanical principles of tractors and preventive maintenance included. (Fall, odd years)

AGR 578 Research and Development of Agriculture Tractors and Equipment (3). Tours of the major agriculture tractor and equipment industries. The tours include: research and development, engineering, foundries, and the assembly of engines, transmissions, final drives, combines, cotton pickers, and planting equipment. (Summer)

AGR 580 Veterinary Products (3). This course deals with old and new products currently available in the veterinary market. Market will include the ordering and purchasing of wholesale products, selling, inventory control, computer programming, marketing, and pricing of products utilized in a veterinary practice. (Fall)

AGR 582 Veterinary Practice and Operations (3). Course will deal with the day to day events centered around the operation of a veterinary practice. Supervisory skills, communication skills, inventory, bookkeeping, planning, and advertising are the main areas stressed in this course.

AGR 585 Specialized Journalism/RTV (1-3). Directed individual study. Can be a journalistic effort in areas such as science, sports, government, religion, graphics, etc., or a project in radio or television such as a major production or series, an extensive research project and paper, or other approved project. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and written approved proposal required prior to registration.

AGR 590 Internship in Animal Technology (3-6). Practical full-time work experience to be arranged through an animal-related facility during the fall, spring or summer session. Site to be arranged by the student and approved by the course coordinator. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours. Prerequisites: AGR 100, 300, 331, 332, 340, 351 and 400. Enrollment only by consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. (Fall, Spring or Summer)

AGR 600 Research in Agriculture (1-3). May be repeated for a total of three hours credit with approval of the department chairman. An approved proposal signed by the faculty member supervising the project must be submitted prior to registration. Requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. (Fall, Spring, or Summer)

AGR 601 Forage Management System (3). An intensive study of forage production and management systems for livestock. (Fall)

AGR 605 Advanced Ration Formulation (3). An advanced study in formulating balanced diets to meet the requirements for lactation, growth and reproduction in livestock. Practice in formulating least-cost rations and designing feeding programs. Prerequisite: AGR 300. (Spring)

AGR 620 Agricultural Experimental Design and Analysis (3). An introduction to planning and designing agricultural experiments, stating the objectives, describing the experiment, outlining the statistical analysis, and interpreting quantitative results. Topics include random sampling, normal distribution, student's test, analysis of variance, mean separation, chi-square and simple regression analysis. (Fall)

AGR 621 Graduate Seminar I (1). Reports concerning current topics in agriculture including student and/or faculty discussions. Graduate students must enroll in this course during the first semester of full-time graduate enrollment and must complete all relevant paperwork to pass the class. Prerequisite: admission to the agriculture graduate program.

AGR 622 Graduate Seminar II (1). Reports concerning research projects, creative components, thesis defense, and/or work experience including student and/or faculty discussions. Graduate students must enroll in this course during the last semester of graduate enrollment. Prerequisite: admission to the agriculture graduate program.

AGR 633 Production Economics for Agriculture (3). The techniques and principles of production theory as applied to the organization and allocation of resources in agricultural production. (Spring)

AGR 635 Research Methodology (3). Selection, planning and conduct of investigation with reference to alternative scientific methods. Oriented toward all the disciplines of agriculture. Students present research problems coordinated with their advisor. (Fall)

AGR 639 Agribusiness Management (3). A study of the problems confronting agricultural marketing agencies and an application of alternative techniques of analyzing these problems; integration, new technology, selling, purchasing, warehousing, etc. (Summer, with sufficient demand)

AGR 644 Graduate Cooperative Education (3). May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: permission of chair.

AGR 645 Biotechnology and Agriculture (3). With the use of biotechnology, many new agricultural products are entering the market. This course is a descriptive study of biotechnology and its use in the production of these new products. The class would include basic information about this technology, current capabilities, current limitations, and future prospects.

AGR 648 Weed Science (3). A study of specific problem weeds of the region, their growth habits, life cycles, competitive effects, and the mode of action of herbicides used in their control. 

AGR 672 Advanced Metal Work (3). Application of the principles of arc, MIG, TIG and oxyacetylene welding in design. Primarily for vocational agricultural teachers. Application of the principles of electric and oxyacetylene welding in design and construction of agricultural projects. (Spring, odd years)

AGR 676 Advanced Agricultural Electrification (3). Troubleshooting and repair of electric motors and controls. Their utilization in handling and processing of agricultural products. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours. (Fall, odd years)

AGR 677 Agricultural Power and Machinery (3). Analysis of agricultural machines, power units and equipment. Securing, adjusting and preventive maintenance in order to obtain maximum efficiency. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours. (Fall, odd years)

AGR 698 Thesis (3).

AGR 699 Thesis (3).

Anthropology
(ANT)

ANT 500 Directed Studies (1-3). Selected topics in anthropology as arranged by the student and a professor. May be repeated up to nine hours credit. Prerequisites: at least 12 hours of anthropology and permission of department chair.

ANT 596 The Minority Elderly (3). This course focuses on the minority elderly including racial, ethnic and lower income groups. Applicable concepts and theories in social gerontology will also be covered. Prerequisite: nine hours of anthropology, gerontology or sociology or consent of instructor. (Same as GTY 596.)

Archaeology
(ARC)

ARC 500 Directed Studies (3). Selected topics in archaeology as arranged by the student and a professor. May be repeated for up to nine hours. Prerequisites: At least 12 hours of archaeology and permission of department chair.

ARC 510 Advanced Archaeological Field Work (3-6). Advanced field training in the strategy and tactics of archaeological survey and excavation. Intensive instruction in recovery and documentation of cultural remains and data from archaeological sites, the organization and logistics of archaeological field projects, and supervision of field crews. Six weeks of continuous field work. Usually offered only during the summer session. Prerequisite: ANT 302 or equivalent and permission of instructor.

ARC 592 Historic Preservation (3). This course will provide a general overview of the different aspects of historic preservation, including downtown revitalization, neighborhood organization, historic house management, preservation legislation, preservation education and historic architecture. Much of the class is taught in a laboratory atmosphere, with students making on-site visits to a variety of historic preservation projects. Emphasis is given to the study of the development of American architectural styles, so that students can recognize historic houses and place them in a wider context. (Same as HIS 592.)

ARC 598 Museum Studies (3). This course will provide a broad introduction to the field of museum work. Topics included will be the history and philosophy of museums; the social, economic and political trends that shape museums; the staffing, management and financing of museums; and the multiple functions of museums — collection and care of objects, exhibition design and interpretation, educational programs, research activities and public relations. This course will be taught using the resources of the National Boy Scout Museum. (Same as HIS 598.)

Art
(ART)

Note: In 500-level studio and art history courses, students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional work.

ART 501 Seminar: Special Topics in Art History (3). Changing seminar topics to be determined by the instructor and student interest. May be repeated up to nine credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 211 and 212, or permission of instructor.

ART 502 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Art (3). A study of modern critical methodologies and their application in analysis of contemporary art. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional work. B.A./B.S. majors must have permission of instructor. Prerequisite: ART 428 or 429 or ART 430. Required of all B.F.A. and M.A. studio degree candidates. 

ART 503 Drawing VIII (3). Concentrated exploration of drawing with emphasis on personal expression. Criticism and discussion. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: two drawing courses or permission of instructor. 

ART 504 Drawing IX (3). Continuation of ART 503. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 503 or permission of instructor. 

ART 505 Weaving (3). Pursuit of techniques and materials needed to develop a personal statement in fiber form. Multi-harness and construction weaving. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two courses in weaving or permission of instructor. 

ART 506 Weaving (3). Continuation of ART 505. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 505 or permission of instructor. 

ART 507 Surface Design (3). Pursuit of techniques and materials needed to develop a personal statement in fabric forms. Emphasis on three-dimensional concepts in fabric construction. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two courses in textile decoration or permission of instructor. 

ART 508 Surface Design (3). Continuation of ART 507. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 507 or permission of instructor. 

ART 511 Metalsmithing VI (3). A concentrated exploration of the use of metals in jewelry-making and holloware. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two courses in metalsmithing or permission of instructor. 

ART 512 Metalsmithing VII (3). Continuation of ART 511. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 511 or permission of instructor. 

ART 513 Wood VI (3). Advanced problems in functional design. Students will design and build functional pieces of their choosing. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two courses in functional design or permission of instructor. 

ART 514 Wood VII (3). Advanced problems in functional design. Students will design and build functional pieces of their choosing. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 513 or permission of instructor. 

ART 515 Greek and Roman Art (3). History of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome through the late Empire. Prerequisite: ART 215 or permission of instructor.

ART 516 Early Medieval Art (3). History of the art of the early Christian/late Imperial Roman era through the Ottonian period. Prerequisite: ART 215 or permission of instructor.

ART 517 Late Medieval Art (3). History of medieval art from the Romanesque period through the late Gothic period. Prerequisite: ART 215 or permission of instructor.

ART 518 Renaissance Art (3). History of the art of the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ART 218 or permission of instructor.

ART 519 Baroque Art (3). History of the art of the Baroque period, mainly in Europe. Prerequisite: ART 218 or permission of instructor.

ART 520 Eighteenth-Century Art (3). History of the art of the eighteenth century. Prerequisite: ART 218 or permission of instructor.

ART 522 Sub-Saharan African Art (3). Historical survey of the art and architecture of various peoples of Africa. Prerequisite: ART 120 or permission of instructor.

ART 528 Nineteenth-Century Art (3). History of European art from Neoclassicism to French Impressionism, 1780-1880. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional work. Prerequisite: ART 228 or permission of instructor.

ART 529 Early Modern Art, 1880-1940 (3). History of European art from Post-Impressionism to 1940. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional work. Prerequisite: ART 228 or permission of instructor.

ART 530 Contemporary Art, 1940 to the Present (3). History of contemporary art from 1940 to the present. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional work. Prerequisite: ART 228 or permission of instructor.

ART 531 The Art and Architecture of the Far East (3). Historical survey of the art and architecture of China, Korea and Japan. Prerequisite: ART 120 or permission of instructor.

ART 532 The Art and Architecture of India and Southeast Asia (3). Historical survey of the art and architecture of India and Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: ART 120 or permission of instructor.

ART 533 Painting VI (3). Concentrated exploration of painting with emphasis on personal expression. Criticism and discussion. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two painting courses or permission of instructor. 

ART 534 Painting VII (3). Continuation of ART 533. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 533. 

ART 540 Foundations of Art Education (3). Survey of the fields contributing to art education. Includes human development, art supervision, teacher preparation, studies in philosophies of the aesthetic, history and criticism of both art and education. Reference is made to research methodology and to its relevance in education. Course may be taken by art education majors as an elective.

ART 544 Art Experiences for Elementary Teachers (3). Course for the in-service teacher or for elementary majors who desire a further involvement with art beyond that offered in ART 343. Course may be taken by art education majors as an elective. Six hours per week.

ART 545 Art Experiences for Secondary Teachers (3). Course for in-service teachers or secondary majors who wish to pursue studio practice and theory as they apply to the special needs of secondary school children. Course may be taken by art education majors as an elective. Six hours per week.

ART 551 Graphic Design VI (3). Additional refinement of graphic techniques, discussion and criticism. An emphasis on individual investigation concentrating on producing a unified body of work suitable for a portfolio or professional show. The student and the instructor will design a program of study directed toward this goal. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 452. 

ART 552 Graphic Design VII (3). Advanced specialization; continuation of ART 551.

ART 556 Pre-Columbian Art (3). Historical survey of Pre-Columbian art of the Western Hemisphere. Prerequisite: ART 120 for art majors only.

ART 557 Modern Architecture (3). History of European and American architecture from the late 18th century to the present. Prerequisite: ART 120 for art majors only.

ART 558 American Art I (3). History of the art and architecture of the United States from colonial beginnings to 1850. Prerequisite: ART 120 for art majors only.

ART 559 American Art II (3). History of the art of the United States from 1850 to 1950. Prerequisite: ART 120 for art majors only.

ART 561 Sculpture VI (3). Selected problems involved in the sculpture process. Opportunity for directed individual study and studio work in a variety of three-dimensional media or processes. Emphasis on developing a cohesive, creative body of work. Studio and lecture. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 462 or permission of instructor. 

ART 562 Sculpture VII (3). A continuation of ART 561. Studio and lecture. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 561 or permission of instructor. 

ART 571 Ceramics VI (3). Concentrated exploration of selected ceramic processes with emphasis on personal expression. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two courses in ceramics or permission of instructor. 

ART 572 Ceramics VII (3). Continuation of ART 571. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 571 or permission of instructor. 

ART 580 Printmaking VI (3). Advanced problems. Concentrated study of selected printmaking processes with emphasis on personal expression. Individual direction and technical proficiency are emphasized. Criticism and discussion. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two advanced courses in printmaking or permission of instructor. 

ART 581 Printmaking VII (3). Advanced problems. Continuation of ART 580. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 580 or permission of instructor. 

ART 583 Photography VI (3). Concentrated exploration of individual problems, culminating in a unified body of work such as a book or portfolio. Individual expression, discussion and criticism. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: two courses in photography or permission of instructor. 

ART 584 Photography VII (3). Continuation of ART 583. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 583 or permission of instructor. 

ART 593 Workshop for Teachers of Art (1).

ART 603 Drawing X (3). Concentrated exploration of drawing ideas with emphasis on personal expression. Criticism and discussion. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 504 or permission of instructor. 

ART 604 Drawing XI (3). Continuation of ART 603. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 603 or permission of instructor. 

ART 605 Weaving (3). Continuation of ART 506 with an emphasis on a personal direction. Research and a teaching assignment required. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 506 or permission of instructor. 

ART 606 Weaving (3). Continuation of ART 605. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 605 or permission of instructor. 

ART 607 Surface Design (3). Continuation of ART 508 with emphasis on personal direction in printing, batik or both. Research and a teaching assignment required. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 508 or permission of instructor. 

ART 608 Surface Design (3). Continuation of ART 607. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 607 or permission of instructor. 

ART 611 Metalsmithing VIII (3). Concentrated exploration of the use of metal in jewelry-making and holloware. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 512 or permission of instructor. 

ART 612 Metalsmithing IX (3). Continuation of ART 611. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 611 or permission of instructor. 

ART 613 Wood VIII (3). A concentrated exploration of three-dimensional design, with self-direction in design techniques and media. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 514 or permission of instructor. 

ART 614 Wood IX (3). A continuation of ART 613. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 613 or permission of instructor. 

ART 633 Painting VIII (3). Self-directed work in any media. Criticism and discussion. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 534 or permission of instructor. 

ART 634 Painting IX (3). Continuation of ART 633. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 633 or permission of instructor. 

ART 641 Art Education Philosophy (3). In-depth study of varied philosophies of art education. Research from contributing areas such as education, psychology, aesthetics, art history, museum practice and other disciplines. Lectures, discussions, with research and in-depth reading.

ART 642 Art Education Curriculum (3). Study of practices and problems, including recent curriculum developments, methods and materials, media experiences, planning the instructional area and program, implications of research in the fields of art and education, museum practice, etc. Lectures, readings, visitations and research study are included.

ART 644 Graduate Cooperative Education (3). May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: permission of chair.

ART 651 Graphic Design VIII (3). Advanced specialization; continuation of ART 552. 

ART 652 Graphic Design IX (3). Advanced specialization; continuation of ART 651.

ART 661 Sculpture VIII (3). Selected problems involved in the sculpture process, opportunity for directed study and studio work in a variety of three-dimensional media or processes. Emphasis on developing a cohesive, creative body of work. Studio and lecture. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 562 or permission of instructor. 

ART 662 Sculpture IX (3). Continuation of ART 661. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 661 or permission of instructor. 

ART 671 Ceramics VIII (3). Concentrated study of selected ceramic processes and techniques. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 572 or permission of instructor. 

ART 672 Ceramics IX (3). Continuation of ART 671. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 671 or permission of instructor. 

ART 680 Printmaking VIII (3). Advanced problems. Concentrated study of individual problems culminating in a unified body of work. Individual expression, technical proficiency, criticism and discussion are emphasized. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 580 or ART 581 or permission of instructor. 

ART 681 Printmaking IX (3). Advanced problems. Continuation of ART 680. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 680 or permission of instructor. 

ART 683 Photography VIII (3). Concentrated study of individual problems dealing with black and white, color prints and slides, and multi-screen media presentations. Criticism and discussion. Format is structured for individual's needs and desires. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 584 or permission of instructor. 

ART 684 Photography IX (3). Continuation of ART 683. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 683 or permission of instructor. 

ART 690 Special Problems in Studio Art (3). An independent problems course in studio art for graduate students majoring in art under the direction of a faculty member. The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to registration. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and permission of department chair. 

ART 691 Special Problems in Art History (3). An independent problems course in art history for graduate students majoring in art under the direction of the art history faculty. The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to registration. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prerequisites: consent of supervising faculty member and permission of department chair. 

ART 692 Special Problems in Art Education (3). An independent problems course in art education for graduate students majoring in art under the direction of the art education faculty. The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to registration. Does not count as a studio elective. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and permission of department chair. 

ART 698 Practicum (6). A final project of independent studio work to be developed and exhibited by the M.A. candidate in studio art. Documentation (slides/video), poster and a written statement (which includes a description of the direction and influences upon the student's work) must accompany the exhibition. The candidate must pass an oral examination covering all areas of the exhibited work.

Astronomy
(AST)

AST 515 Special Topics (1-3). This course is designed to fulfill special needs not met by other courses. It may be a lecture or seminar course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Business Education
(BED)

BED 510 Methods and Materials-Teaching Business/Marketing Education Subjects (3). A required course for business/marketing students emphasizing the latest methods and materials for teaching business and marketing subjects. Must be completed before doing student teaching. Field hours are required.

BED 517 Coordinated Occupational Experience (3-6). This course provides an internship in modern business and office positions. Related class meetings deal with orientation to cooperative education, school and business relationships, office procedures, systems, records management and maintenance, business English, and career opportunities. Not open to students who have had OSY 517.

BED 595 Special Problems (3). Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

BED 601 Seminar in Business and Marketing Education (3-6). This seminar consists of a study of current topical concerns related to the field of business and marketing education.

BED 607 Business Office Education Workshop (1-3). Seminar-type workshop dealing with current problems in business and office education.

BED 610 Foundations of Business and Marketing Education (3). This course is designed to present the history, purposes, principles, practices, problems and trends of business and marketing education.

BED 611 Improvement of Instruction in Office Skills Subjects (3). Deals with materials, tests, standards and teaching procedures in keyboarding, desktop publishing and office procedures. Special attention will be given to problems encountered in teaching office skills subjects.

BED 612 Improvement of Instruction in Accounting and Basic Business Subjects (3). Deals with materials, tests, standards and teaching procedures in bookkeeping, general business and related subjects. Special attention will be given to teaching problems of the students in the class.

BED 613 Supervised Readings in Business and Marketing Education (3). A reading course specifically for business and marketing education teachers. Current literature, unpublished theses and books in the field of business and marketing teacher education are used. A paper suited to the student's special problem of interest is required.

BED 615 Current Problems in Business and Marketing Education (3). A study of employment trends in office occupations, objectives of high school business and marketing programs, and the provisions of the Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1944 pertaining to business education. Recent research and current thought in business and marketing education are studied.

BED 616 Administration and Supervision of Business and Marketing Education (3). This course deals with the development of effective techniques of administering the business and marketing program at the secondary school and junior college levels. The values of local and state supervision, leadership and professional development will be studied.

BED 619 Advanced Information Processing for Educators (3). A study of the methods and materials used in teaching advanced information processing. The course will emphasize the latest in advanced electronic document preparation principles, including an exploration of the Internet and a study of the software and hardware needed to incorporate advanced information processing in classrooms.

BED 620 Business Education in the Middle School (3). An examination of the business curricula for the middle school, teaching methodology appropriate for the early teens, and development of classroom materials.

BED 627 Youth Organizations — Business and Marketing (3). This course is designed for teachers to develop competencies in planning and implementing youth organization activities.

BED 628 Promoting Business and Marketing Education Programs (3). Designed to provide the teacher with the tools to unite the goals of business and marketing education with the needs of the community.

BED 695 Special Problems (3). This course deals with pressing problems in business and marketing education as a result of legislation, technological changes and innovation. Problems growing out of the needs and interests of the class are emphasized. Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate work and consent of instructor.

Biology
(BIO)

BIO 500 Pathogenic Microbiology (4). Study of the organisms causing disease as well as the effect of these organisms on the host. The normal bacterial flora and its role in the infection process are discussed. Laboratory entails identification of the pathogenic organisms. Two lectures and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 300. (On demand)

BIO 501 Immunology (4). A discussion of immune response, formation of antibodies, structure of antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, hypersensitivity, and allergic response. Laboratory includes techniques and methods for production and detection of antigen-antibody reactions. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 300. BIO 321 recommended. (On demand)

BIO 502 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3). This course surveys the scope and fields of toxicology including the methods and design of toxicity studies with attention to toxic chemicals, their effects and regulatory considerations. Prerequisite: CHE 320 or consent of instructor. (Same as CHE 502.)

BIO 503 Virology (3). Introduction to the principles of virology with emphasis on animal viruses. The nature and classification of viruses, techniques for analysis and the role of viruses in disease will be covered. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 300 and 321. (On demand)

BIO 504 Medical Cell Biology (3). A discussion of cell biology as related to the field of medicine and clinical knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the most recent applications of cellular and molecular techniques used in the research, diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions. Considerations will be given to a wide range of topics, including cancer, neural regeneration, wound healing, aging, gene therapy, congenital deformation, AIDS and other prevalent disease states. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 321. (On demand)

BIO 506 Advanced Field Biology (4). For students who wish to learn the identification principles and actual identification of living organisms. Course work will include a study of the ecological aspects of the various organisms and their distribution. Techniques of teaching about nature will be emphasized. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing for science educations majors or graduate standing for science teachers. (Summer)

BIO 510 Cell Physiology (4). The study of the life processes of the individual cell as related to structure. Particular emphasis is placed on current molecular aspects of biological mechanisms, including growth, cell division and macromolecular synthesis. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 321, CHE 310, and four hours of physics. (On demand)

BIO 511 Cell Metabolism (4). Cellular metabolism including photosynthesis, respiration, and the synthesis of lipids and proteins. Emphasis is placed on enzymatic mechanisms and metabolic pathways. Two lectures and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 221 and CHE 530. (On demand)

BIO 512 Microscopy and Microtechniques (4). Techniques in bright field, phase contrast, interference contrast, and photo microscopy are emphasized. Standard methods in fixation, embedding, microtomy, and staining of specimens are covered. Darkroom techniques for the biological sciences are also included. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and 122. (On demand)

BIO 513 Environmental Chemistry (3). Studies related to chemicals in the environment as to origin, identification, distribution, modification and effect on biological systems. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHE 320 or consent of instructor. (Same as CHE 513.)

BIO 514 Scanning Electron Microscopy (4). Course designed to teach students the theory, principles and applications of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After a predetermined number of instructional hours, the student is expected to successfully complete a test which measures the competency of the individual in SEM operation. Subsequently, the student is required to complete a short research project utilizing SEM. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and 122. (Summer, on demand)

BIO 521 Cell Biology Laboratory (3). An experimental approach to modern laboratory techniques in Cell Biology. An emphasis will be placed on the mastery of common cellular and molecular techniques used in clinical, industrial and research settings. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 321. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 522 Pathophysiology (3). Introduction to physiological abnormalities in disease. For advanced students in, or headed for, careers in health related fields. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 228 and 229, or BIO 322, or equivalent. (On demand)

BIO 523 Physiological Ecology (4). An examination of physiological diversity in relation to the environments in which organisms live or have lived. This encompasses aspects of behavior, morphology, biochemistry and evolutionary biology among other fields. Problem-solving approaches involving problem 
posing, problem probing, and peer persuasion will be stressed to promote the learning of strategies of scientific research. Students will design and conduct research projects. Prerequisites: BIO 330; BIO 322 is recommended. (On demand)

BIO 528 Neurobiology (3). Examines vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems at the cellular and systems levels. Topics include: (1) cellular processes of neurons and glial cells, (2) synapses and synapse formation, (3) sensory systems, (4) motor systems, and (5) learning and memory. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 321 or 322 recommended. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 533 Molecular Genetics (3). A lecture course which involves discussions of general concepts of DNA structure, replication and translation. Current concepts in bacterial and bacteriophage genetics, such as gene transfer, recombination, gene regulation, and recombinant DNA technology will be examined. Prerequisites: BIO 300 and 333, or consent of instructor. (Spring)

BIO 534 Molecular Genetics Laboratory (3). The laboratory covers classical bacterial and viral genetics such as transduction, conjugation, mutagenesis and mutant analysis by complementation, as well as recently developed recombinant DNA techniques. The student will get hands-on experience in DNA and RNA purification, restriction, endonuclease mapping, cloning and expression of foreign DNA in E. coli and DNA sequencing. These techniques and a clear understanding of the processes involved in gene expression will equip the student well for either a position in industry or graduate study. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent BIO 533. (Same as CHE 534.) (Fall)

BIO 535 Watershed Ecology (3). The study of the movement of water through the environment and its relationship to biotic systems. Areas emphasized include the hydrologic cycle and its influence on groundwater, lotic, and lentic systems; the effect of water on plant and animal communities; and the influence of human activity on watershed structure and function. Prerequisite: BIO 330 or consent of instructor. (Same as GSC 535.) (Spring, even years)

BIO 536 Evolution (3). A study of evolutionary concepts. Prerequisite: BIO 333. (On demand)

BIO 537 Experimental Biochemistry (3). This course will emphasize a mastery of modern biochemical laboratory techniques and the analysis of experimental data. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHE 530 or consent of instructor. (Same as CHE 537.)

BIO 538 Animal Behavior (4). An introduction to the principles of animal behavior. Ecological and evolutionary implications of animal behavior are emphasized. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330 or consent of instructor. (On demand)

BIO 541 Phycology (4). A detailed study of the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater algae. Topics include the influence of physiochemical and biological factors on growth, productivity, succession and periodicity. Laboratories will stress not only taxonomy but also quantitative measurements of populations and productivity. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 122. (On demand)

BIO 543 Algal Ecology (4). A detailed study of the influence of physicochemical and biological factors on growth, succession, periodicity and productivity of phytoplanktonic populations. Laboratories stress methods for quantitative measurements of changes in these populations. Prerequisite: BIO 122. (On demand)

BIO 546 Stream Ecology (4). The interactions of stream organisms with each other and their abiotic environments will be examined. An area stream will be used as an example for physical and chemical characteristics of a stream and adaptations of organisms to their environments. One weekend field trip required. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Summer)

BIO 547 Aquatic Vascular Plants (4). A general survey of local aquatic flora, including freshwater algae, aquatic mosses, ferns and angiosperms. Particular emphasis is placed on the morphology, taxonomy, ecology and economic importance of organisms. Field work comprises an integral part of the course. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (On demand)

BIO 548 Wetland Ecology (4). An introduction to the hydrology, geomorphology, biogeochemical cycling and biology of wetlands. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physical, chemical and biological processes responsible for wetland functions. Procedures for identification of wetlands and assessment of wetland functions will be taught. Each student selects either a management or research class project. Several field trips (some overnight) are required. Students should expect to get wet and muddy. Prerequisites: Two semesters of undergraduate laboratory science or permission of instructor. (On demand)

BIO 550 Morphology of Vascular Plants (4). A study of the seed plants and ferns with reference to life histories, distinguishing characteristics, relations to environment and economic importance. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 122. (On demand)

BIO 553 Field Botany (4). A survey of the flora of West Kentucky and surrounding states. This course should be of interest to anyone interested in the plants of the region. Emphasis will be placed on field identification of common species, identification using keys, collection, and preparation of herbarium specimens, and general plant ecology of the region. Prerequisite: BIO 122. (Summer)

BIO 555 Plant Physiology (4). Study of the growth, development, water, mineral, environmental and regulatory processes of the plant. Intermediary plant metabolism. Characterization of the photosynthesis and metabolic pathways of biosynthesis. Prerequisite: BIO 122. (On demand)

BIO 558 Field Parasitology (4). An ecological approach to the study of parasites in the wildlife of West Kentucky. Will be oriented to appeal to those interested in wildlife management, public health and veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: BIO 121. (On demand)

BIO 561 Freshwater Invertebrates (4). Functional anatomy, ecology and taxonomy of the freshwater invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on collection, preserving and identifying invertebrates of this region. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 121. (On demand)

BIO 563 Aquatic Entomology (4). The study of the ecology, natural history, life cycles, taxonomy and systematics of lotic and lentic insects. The class will include several field trips to aquatic habitats and the preparation of a working collection. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330 or consent of instructor. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 565 Biogeochemistry (3). Survey and discussion of the scientific literature on global cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and man-made chemicals with special emphasis on the biogeochemical and ecological processes that affect terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The course will focus on interdisciplinary themes that incorporate new research results form the fields of biology, chemistry, and geosciences. Prerequisite: junior or higher standing in biology, chemistry or geosciences. (Same as CHE/GSC 565.)

BIO 570 Ichthyology (4). Natural history of fishes, their systematics and some anatomical and physiological relationships with the environment. One weekend fieldtrip required. Three lectures and one afternoon of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 121. (Spring, even years)

BIO 572 Herpetology (4). A study of the taxonomy, morphology and natural history of reptiles and amphibians. Emphasis is placed on those species occurring in the central United States. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330 or consent of instructor. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 573 Ornithology (4). Study of avian biology with emphasis on anatomy, physiology and classification of birds. Three lectures and two laboratory hours per week. Requires weekend field trip. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Spring, even years)

BIO 574 Mammalogy (4). A study of the classification and biology of mammals. Identification and collection of mammals, particularly those of the central United States, will be emphasized in laboratory. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Some weekend and Saturday field trips required. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Fall, odd years)

BIO 575 Field Vertebrate Paleontology (4). The study of vertebrate fossils in both field and lab, including collection, processing and identification. Field work may include trips throughout the continental United States and occasionally overseas. (Usually taught during summer.) Prerequisites: completion of two semesters of undergraduate laboratory science and upper-class or graduate standing. (Same as GSC 575.) (On demand)

BIO 577 Population and Conservation Genetics (3). Course is an advanced study of the theories of genetic change in populations. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical aspects of change in gene frequencies as well as practical applications in the field of conservation biology. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 330 and BIO 333. (Spring, even years)

BIO 578 Conservation Biology (4). An advanced study of the conservation of life at numerous levels of organization. Emphasis will be placed on modern empirical and theoretical studies of the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity, endangered species, and habitats. Three one-hour lectures and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 580 Principles of Wildlife Management (4). Application of ecological principles of management of wild animals, wildlife agencies and their function in wildlife management; economic, social, biological and other values of wildlife. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory per week. Requires Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: BIO 380. (Fall, even years)

BIO 582 Fisheries Management (4). Ecology and management of freshwater fishes. Methods of fishery investigation will be emphasized. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 330. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 584 Wildlife Policy and Administration (4). Emphasis is placed on the management of natural resources with particular focus on fish and wildlife. Topics will include an overview of natural resources agency structures and functions, the planning and management cycles, and ethical public relations techniques for multiple-use management in the public domain. Prerequisite: BIO 330 or consent of instructor. (Spring, odd years)

BIO 586 Limnology (4). A study of the interrelationships of the physical, chemical and biological features of lakes and streams. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Fall, even years)

BIO 587 Freshwater Biology (4). Study of the aquatic organisms, their biology, distributions, and ecology in natural aquatic communities and habitats in Kentucky Lake, streams, springs, and wetlands near the Hancock Biological Station. Aquatic organisms to be surveyed include bacteria, algae, aquatic plants, invertebrates, and vertebrate animals. Includes two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330.

BIO 588 Groundwater Ecosystems (3). Course is a survey of the dynamics and functioning of groundwater ecosystems at various scales from organisms and their habitats to more complex interactions occurring within large aquifers and subsurface drainage basins. Course content is aimed at juniors, seniors and graduate students interested in groundwater quality and habitats. Students must be admitted to graduate status for graduate credit to be earned. A previous course from the following list is highly recommended: BIO 535, 546, 586, 589, 669, 670, GSC 515, 560, or 665.

BIO 589 Reservoir Ecology (4). An examination of the variation in chemical and biological phenomena that characterize river impoundments. Literature reading and discussion is followed by 1) learning techniques of observation to identify pattern and process in nature, and 2) designing and conducting field experiments to assess cause and effect relationships. (On demand)

BIO 595 Wildlife/Fisheries Internship (1-4). A practical experience/study situation where the student works a 40-hour week in the field under the supervision of a wildlife biologist. Bimonthly progress reports are required to be submitted to both the university staff and the wildlife biologist. Students must have junior standing to be considered. (Summer)

BIO 596 Field Studies in Ecology (4). Two weeks or more will be spent living at a field site(s) studying the ecology of a selected ecosystem(s) (e.g., tropical rainforest, coral reef, mangrove swamp, pine forest). Students will gain an understanding of the selected ecosystem's structure and function, including the roles of human cultural and economic influences. Studies are expected to occur in geographic areas other than western Kentucky. (On demand)

BIO 597 Topics in Advanced Molecular Biology (3). Taught from the current literature, this course focuses on new topics in cell and molecular biology. A combination of lecture and student seminars. Students taking the course for graduate credit will be required to complete a library research paper. Prerequisites: BIO 533 and CHE 310, or consent of instructor. (On demand) (Same as CHE 597.)

BIO 620 Comparative Physiology (4). A comparative study of the functioning of animals with particular emphasis on vertebrate forms. Three hours lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 121. (On demand)

BIO 630 Animal Ecology (4). Ecological principles in relation to animal populations, including human populations. Emphasis is placed on recent literature and the approach involves lecture, seminar and field activities. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Spring, even years)

BIO 631 Plant Ecology (4). A general study of the interactions of individual plants and plant communities with their environment, emphasizing the nature and energetics of environment-organism interrelationships and species-community dynamics. Methods of analysis and interpretation of field data are stressed. Field work comprises an integral part of the course. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (On demand)

BIO 644 Graduate Cooperative Education (3). A meaningful, planned and evaluated work experience related to the career and educational objectives of the student for which both pay and graduate credit may be received. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: permission of chair.

BIO 645 Microbial Ecology (4). A study of the basic principles, concepts and function of microbes (eubacteria, archebacteria and cyanobacteria) in the environment. Emphasis will be placed on energy relationships and the role of microbes in mineral cycling in soils, sediments, and fresh water. Two 75-minute lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 300 or consent of instructor. (On demand)

BIO 650 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology (3). Course intended to give students an in-depth understanding of a variety of regulative strategies cells use to maintain existence. Topics included will be selected from modern interpretations of cell systems; including metabolic strategies, differentiation, cell energetics, and gene control systems. The course will be taught from a perspective of applied bioinformatics as related to genome diversity. A specific emphasis will be placed on the most recent advances in the field of cell and molecular biology, as revealed by current primary literature sources. (On demand)

BIO 655 Molecular Evolution (3). Advanced study of the theories of genetic change on the molecular level. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical aspects of change in DNA sequence (change at the nucleotide level), the evolution of macromolecules and the reconstruction of evolutionary history of genes and organisms. Prerequisites: BIO 333.

BIO 662 Biology of Mollusca (4). Systematics, anatomy, ecology and zoogeography of freshwater and terrestrial mollusks. A museum-quality collection and extensive literature review are required. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory and field work per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (On demand)

BIO 667 Advanced Parasitology (3). This course is designed to cover current topics in all aspects of parasitology. Emphasis is placed on each individual student reviewing selected topics in detail. Library work comprises an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: BIO 467. (On demand)

BIO 669 Biological Limnology (3). A study of the structure and function of aquatic communities and the influence of physicochemical and biological factors on the occurrence and distribution of aquatic organisms. Emphasis will be on lake and reservoir communities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. (On demand)

BIO 670 Limnological Analysis Laboratory (3). This course will provide a conceptual framework and techniques for measurement of physical, chemical and biological phenomena in lakes and reservoirs. Emphasis will be placed on experimental approaches to field and laboratory studies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Should follow BIO 586 or GSC 665 and BIO 669. (On demand)

BIO 681 Advanced Fisheries Management (4). The concepts of population dynamics and of the interaction of reproduction, growth and mortality in fish populations. Use of those concepts in fish population management. Prerequisite: BIO 582. (On demand)

BIO 682 Waterfowl Management (4). Ecological principles and techniques involved in management of waterfowl with emphasis on habitat and hunter manipulation. Readings in current research. Includes all-day Saturday field trips to refuges. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 580. (On demand)

BIO 689 Introduction to Graduate Study (1) The objective of this course is to orient the new graduate student to graduate study. Topics include the library, literature search, the research plan, choosing a research topic, scientific graphics and photography, scientific writing, scientific presentation seminars. The course is usually team-taught and offered in the evening. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program. (Fall)

BIO 691 Topics in Biology I (1). Students explore topics within the biological sciences under the direction of individual faculty. These individually arranged learning experiences may include various combinations of library assignments, conferences, laboratory and field investigation. Written descriptions of the course of study must be approved by the student's advisor and be filed with the chair within two weeks of the beginning of a term. This course sequence may contribute no more than eight credit hours toward the graduate degree requirements.

BIO 692 Topics in Biology II (2).

BIO 693 Topics in Biology III (3).

BIO 694 Topics in Biology IV (4).

BIO 695 Biological Research (4). This course provides research experiences for students pursuing the non-thesis option. The course entails selection of a research problem, collection and interpretation of data, and submission of results in a research paper. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and approval of graduate committee.

BIO 696 Understanding Scientific Communication (2).