ACCOUNTING
(ACC)
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 emphasis on the advanced aspects of
income; deductions, exclusions and credits, especially as they are
related to the tax issues of individuals, corporations, and
partnerships. 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 Issues (1). Study of contemporary issues in
accounting. Topics include professional certifications, emerging
practices, career preparation, and professional development. Restricted
to accounting area students. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: ACC
301.
ACC 509 Accounting Theory (3). Designed as a critical examination of
relevant AICPA literature, especially accounting research
bulletins, accounting principles board opinions and statements, and the
financial accounting standards board 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 586 International Experience in Accounting (3). A short-term study
abroad program highlighting selected historical and modern
contributions to accounting and business from another country and
culture. Course will also meet weekly during the semester. Graded
pass/fail. Graduate credit cannot be received for both ACC 586 and ACC
644. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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 201 or ACC 490.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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). Managed field
practicum experience where the student works with a building principal
to develop depth of experience in areas of responsibility such as
scheduling , professional development, school improvement planning,
etc. At intervals, students will be convened to share and gain a
broader perspective on their experiences. This course is recommended to
be taken last, but may be in the last nine hours.
ADM 669 Seminar in School Administration (3). For advanced graduate
students in school administration. Deals with current problems and
issues and stresses independent investigation.
ADM 670 Topics in Educational Technology (3). Critical aspects of the
management and administration of educational technology will be
addressed. Topics covered may include administration and instruction,
school and classroom management, networking, distance learning,
statistical reporting, pupil scheduling, information retrieval systems,
and technology policy issues.
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 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 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 798.
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, Extension 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 310.
(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 310. (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 310, 322, 329, and 332. . (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: CHE 105 and 106, or CHE 201 and 202. (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 501 History of Archaeological Thought (3). A historical overview of
the history and development of archaeological thought from ancient
times to the modern world. Prerequisites: ARC 150, 300, or permission
of the instructor.
ARC 505 Environmental Archaeology (3). The study of past human
interactions with the natural world, including plants, animals,
climate, and landscapes. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: ARC/GSC 390, or permission of the instructor.
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 555 Archaeology of the Kentucky Green River (3). An in depth study
of prehistoric cultures of Kentucky’s Middle Green River Region.
Prerequisites: ARC 150, 300, 330, 370, 501, or permission of the
instructor.
ARC 556 Remote Sensing Applications in Archaeology (3). Course includes
a discussion of aerial and terrestrial remote sensing techniques and
how those techniques are employed in archeological research. Same as
GSC 556. Prerequisites: ARC 150, 300; GSC 202, 512, or 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.)
ARC 605 Archaeological Information Systems (3). An exploration of the
use of computer applications in archaeology, including data base design
and management, electronic publication and digital archiving, use of
internet resources, virtual archaeology, and predictive modeling with
GIS and CAD mapping techniques. Prerequisites: ARC 150 and GSC 202, or
equivalents, or permission of the instructor.
ARC 609 Advanced Archaeological Method and Theory (3). History, theory,
and methods of archaeology; introduction to problems and techniques of
field and laboratory research (mapping, recording, artifact
classification, reporting). Lectures and laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite: ARC 150 or permission of instructor.
ARC 610 Landscape Archaeology (3). A survey of the concepts and methods
of landscape archaeology, and its relationship with historical
geography and historical ecology. The class will emphasize the
investigation of cultural values embedded in landscapes and the
ecological interactions of human societies and their environments as
evident in the archaeological record. Prerequisites: ARC 150, 360, 390,
or permission of the instructor.
ARC 650 Advanced Contract Archaeology (3). Course includes an in-depth
explanation of the federal and state laws that mandate contract
archaeology, how to prepare cost estimates for prospective clients and
respond to Section 106 RFPs, and how to conduct Phase I, II, III
cultural resource management studies. Prerequisites: ARC 150, 300, 330,
370, 501, or permission of the instructor.
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 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 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 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). Topics in the history of the art and
architecture of ancient Greece and Rome through the late-Antique.
Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional
work. Prerequisite: ART 211 or permission of instructor.
ART 516 Medieval Art (3). Topics in the history of art from the Early
Christian through the Gothic period. Students enrolled for graduate
credit will be required to do additional work. Prerequisite: ART
211 or permission of instructor.
ART 518 Renaissance Art (3). History of the art of the Renaissance.
Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do additional
work. Prerequisite: ART 212 or permission of instructor.
ART 519 Baroque Art (3). History of the art of the Baroque period,
mainly in Europe. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be
required to do additional work. Prerequisite: ART 212 or
permission of instructor.
ART 528 Nineteenth-Century Art (3). History of 19th Century Western
art. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do
additional work. Prerequisite: ART 212 or permission of
instructor.
ART 529 Art from 1900 to 1960 (3). History of Western art from 1900 to
1960. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to do
additional work. Prerequisite: ART 212 or permission of
instructor.
ART 530 Contemporary Art, 1960 to the Present (3). History of
contemporary art from 1960 to the present. Students enrolled for
graduate credit will be required to do additional work.
Prerequisite: ART 212 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 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 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 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 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 experience required. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite:
CTE 503 or EDU 303.
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 (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 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
321 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 221 and
222. (On demand)
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 221 and 222. (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 229 and 230, or BIO 322, or equivalent. (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. (On demand)
BIO 530 Systematics and Bioinformatics (4). This course will focus
particularly on systematics and phylogenetic analyses, although other
bioinformatics-related topics such as genomics and geographic
information systems will be included. Students will search
bioinformatic data sources, retrieve and edit data, and perform
computer analysis on protein, DNA, and morphological data. Underlying
biological processes will also be discussed. Three hours lecture and
two hours computer lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 333 (Genetics).
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 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 222. (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 222. (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
222. (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 222. (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 222.
(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 221. (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 221. (On demand)
BIO 562 Field Entomology (4). The study of insect diversity in the
field. Students become acquainted with about 200 Families of insects
living in the terrestrial and aquatic habitats of the Midwest along
with biotic and abiotic factors underlying their distribution,
abundance, and dynamics. Each student conducts a small field project on
some aspect of insect ecology, behavior, or natural history.
Prerequisite: BIO 330.
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 221. (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. (Fall, even 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. (Spring, 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. (On demand)
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 620 Advanced Physiology (3). A detailed discussion of physiology
from the cellular and molecular level to the systems level.
Prerequisite: Previous course in physiology recommended. (On
demand)
BIO 623 (523) Physiological Ecology (3). 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 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 and either BIO 154, 350, and 553.
(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 (4). 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). The course
concentrates on the methods for preparation and presentation of
scientific papers and oral communications. Students will utilize a data
set to produce 1) a publication-quality manuscript and 2) a 15-minute
presentation such as would be given at a scientific meeting. Topics
covered include abstracts, nature of scientific writing, structure and
organization of scientific publication, use of literature, graphics and
graphic design, and methods of polishing the oral presentation. The
course is required of all biological sciences graduate students in
their first spring semester of residence and is open to all other
graduate students with consent of instructor. One two-hour course
meeting per week. (Same as GSC 696.) (Spring)
BIO 697 Seminar (1). Graduate students anticipating completion of the
thesis or BIO 695 must register for this course and defend their
research before the department faculty and their fellow graduate
students.
BIO 698 Thesis I (3).
BIO 699 Thesis II (3).
BUSINESS AND
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
(BPA)
BPA 515 Communicating in International Business Environment (3). This
course is designed to acquaint students with the challenges of
international business communication, provide guidelines for successful
cross-cultural business communication, and give practice in solving
international business problems through the use of the guidelines.
BPA 521 CPS Review I (3). Team-taught course which is designed to aid
the professional secretary in a comprehensive review. Should be
valuable to any professional secretary and especially helpful to those
secretaries preparing for the Certified Professional Secretaries
Examination. Covered in this section is a review of business and public
policy, economics of management, and office procedures. Graded
pass/fail.
BPA 522 CPS Review II (3). Team-taught course which is designed to aid
the professional secretary in a comprehensive review. Should be
valuable to any professional secretary and especially helpful to those
secretaries preparing for the Certified Professional Secretaries
Examination. Covered is a review of environmental relations in
business, financial analysis in mathematics of business, and
communication and decision-making. Graded pass/fail.
BPA 595 Special Problems (3). Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
BPA 596 International Business Seminar (3). Designed to give
participants firsthand exposure to cultures and business practices
outside the United States. The seminar includes travel, study, visits
to corporate and governmental offices, and other experiential
assignments in various countries. At the instructor’s discretion, the
seminar may focus on a specific topic or theme. This course includes an
individual research project approved by the instructor.
BPA 597 Commonwealth Business Seminar (3). A travel-study program that
will allow university students enrolled in Kentucky universities to be
exposed firsthand to the business environment and practices in Kentucky.
BPA 605 Research Methods in Business (3). Will introduce students to
research methods used in business. The class will examine research
projects which involve a variety of data collection and analysis
methods. Topics include research proposals, research design, survey
writing, sources and collection of data, data analysis, and
presentation of research results. The class will develop students’ oral
and written communication skills.
BPA 615 Communication Skills for Managers (3). A course designed to
increase the student’s management communication effectiveness and give
him/her practice in solving business problems through the use of
written correspondence, research and report writing, and oral
communications. Prerequisite: BPA 215 or consent of instructor.
BPA 695 Special Problems (3). Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS
(CDI)
CDI 548 Linguistics (3). Study of normal linguistic development and
linguistic development of children with language disorders.
Prerequisites: CDI 205, 340, 345, and 472.
CDI 550 Neuromuscular Disorders (3). The study of pathology, etiology,
diagnosis and speech rehabilitation of cerebral palsy and other
neuromuscular disorders.
CDI 555 Audiometry (3). A lecture and laboratory course designed to
develop skill in administering audiometric tests. Prerequisite:
CDI 310 or consent of instructor.
CDI 572 Diagnostic Methods (3). In-depth study and practical use of
contemporary tests used by the speech-language pathologist. Includes
formal and informal evaluation procedures. Prerequisites: CDI
325, 345, and 470.
CDI 582 Communication Programming for Individuals with Severe
Disabilities (3). This course will include diagnostic and therapeutic
implications for communication characteristics of individuals with
severe disabilities. Emphasis will be on communication development and
disorders of this population; vocal, unaided, and aided communication
systems; assistive technology; various service delivery models;
integrating communication skills into functional activities; and
feeding implications. Prerequisite: CDI 205 or 292, and CDI 550.
CDI 584 Communication Disorders of Aging (3). Course will include
information relative to the effect of communication disorders on the
aging population and to acquaint the student with intervention
techniques appropriate for the communicatively handicapped older person.
CDI 598 Directed Study: Communication Disorders (3). Available
for students who want to investigate special problems. Can be repeated
up to six credit hours. Prerequisites: senior standing and
consent of instructor directing the study.
CDI 601 Seminar in Current Trends and Issues (2). Study of professional
issues in speech-language pathology. Includes current issues in
certification, licensure, ethical and legal aspects of service
delivery, program administration and interaction with allied
professionals.
CDI 615 Instrumental Methods for SLPs (3). An investigation of
technologies and methodologies for assessing and documenting human
communication processes. Demonstration and training are provided for
evidence-based practice and research. Prerequisite: graduate standing
in the speech-language pathology program or permission of instructor.
CDI 620 Phonological Disorders (3). Course will include advanced
training in diagnosis and treatment of phonological disorders. Includes
an extensive review of current literature.
CDI 621 Student Teaching in Speech Language Pathology (5). The study
and clinical practice of speech-language pathology in the public
schools. A seminar component includes current issues in certification,
licensure, ethical and legal aspects of service delivery, program
administration and interaction with allied professionals.
CDI 624 Disorders of Voice (3). Study of voice pitch, quality, and
intensity, including etiology, diagnosis and therapy for functional and
organic problems. Course includes a study of alaryngeal speech.
Prerequisite: advanced standing in communication disorders or
consent of instructor.
CDI 625 Fluency Disorders (3). A study of theories and varying
characteristics of stuttering, including therapy programs, methods,
procedures and materials for treatment of stuttering of different ages
and with different characteristics. Prerequisite: advanced
standing in communication disorders or consent of instructor.
CDI 635 Graduate Seminar in Communication Disorders (1-3). Topical
seminar in speech and hearing. May be repeated to a maximum of six
hours.
CDI 640 Individualized School Placement (4-6). Provides opportunities
for students to participate in all activities and duties generally
expected of a speech-language pathologist in the public schools.
Specific supervision will be provided. This course is designed for
students with at least one year of teaching experience and seeking a
new certificate (students with less than one year of experience must
take CDI 621). Course activities include planning, preparation and
therapy under on-site supervision. Prerequisite: graduate standing in
the speech-language pathology program or permission of instructor.
CDI 646 Research Methods for Speech-Language Pathologists (3). Review
of research procedures and designs that have relevance to special
populations. Special emphasis will be given to those skills
(understanding, assumption, reading and abstracting articles,
interpreting data, and evaluating results) needed to understand the
relationships between research strategies, clinical problem solving and
the assessment of clinical effectiveness in speech-language pathology.
Prerequisites: graduate standing in speech-language pathology or
permission of instructor.
CDI 648 Advanced Language Disorders (3). A study of theories of
language development and language disorders.
CDI 654 Educational Audiology (3). A study of contemporary issues and
practices relative to the education of hearing-impaired children.
CDI 656 Advanced Audiology (3). An in-depth study of audiology and
hearing science as they relate to speech communication. Emphasis will
be on clinical theory and application for special problems in audiology.
CDI 658 Hearing Conservation and Industry (3). An introductory course
on noise control regulations and implementation of industrial audiology.
CDI 660 Motor Speech Disorders (3). A study of dysarthria and apraxia
of speech with emphasis on differential diagnosis and current clinical
theory and application. The course will also include assessment and
treatment of swallowing disorders.
CDI 670 Practicum Seminar (1). This seminar is a companion course to
the graduate practicum experiences in communication disorders. It
explores topics on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of
communication problems of individuals across all ages. This course also
serves as a forum for introduction and discussion of current
professional issues that impact diagnosis and treatment. One hour
lecture, two hours clinical practicum. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite:
graduate standing in the speech-language pathology program or
permission of instructor. Corequisite: CDI 674.
CDI 674 Practicum (1-3). Supervised clinical practice with
communication disorders. May be repeated up to seven hours.
Prerequisites: CDI 470 and CDI 472.
CDI 676 Medical/Clinical Placement (5). Supervised clinical practice
within medical and health care settings including hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, home health and private practice. Assessment
and treatment population will be mainly adults with neurogenic
communication disorders. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours.
CDI 677 Clinical Pathologies (3). Course will include a review of the
various pathologies that the master’s level clinician will encounter.
Also included will be an overview of relevant educational and medical
issues pertinent to the speech pathologists.
CDI 678 Administrations and Supervision of Speech and Hearing Programs
(2). Methods, techniques and procedures for planning, developing,
managing and evaluating speech and hearing programs. Clinical
supervision of clients at the clinic as well as writing of grant
proposals and evaluating speech and hearing programs.
CDI 680 Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders (3). An in-depth
study of the characteristics of aphasia, right hemisphere disorders,
and dementia. The cognitive, linguistic, and communicative aspects of
each disorder will be explored as the foundation for differential
diagnosis and clinical intervention. Prerequisite: graduate standing in
the speech-language pathology program or permission of instructor.
CDI 684 Craniofacial Anomalies (3). A study of etiology, assessment and
treatment of the oral cleft and other oro-facial anomalies. Includes a
survey of the roles of various specialists represented on the oral
cleft team.
CDI 686 Swallowing Disorders (3). A study of normal and disordered
swallowing processes. The course includes a review of the anatomy and
physiology of the swallowing mechanism and the etiology of acquired
swallowing disorders. Special emphasis is placed on current clinical
theory, application, and technology in differential diagnosis and
treatment. Prerequisite: Graduate or postgraduate student or
status.
CDI 694 Advanced Clinical Practicum (1-3). Supervised clinical practice
in communication disorders. Course activities include supervised
planning, preparation and therapy. Prerequisites: completion of CDI 670
and CDI 674. Enrollment may be repeated for up to six hours of credit.
CDI 695 Independent Study (3). Available for selected students who
desire to investigate a special area or problem. A final written paper
will be submitted to the instructor. May be repeated up to six credit
hours. Prerequisites: graduate status and consent of instructor
directing the study.
CDI 698 Thesis (3).
CDI 699 Thesis (3).
CIVIL/CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(CET)
CET 527 Air Contaminants and Industrial Ventilation (3). A course
examining the chemical and particulate air contaminants occurring in
the industrial working environment and their potential health hazards.
Emphasis is given to industrial ventilation techniques, inhalation
control measures and air contaminant treatment methods.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Same as OSH 527.)
CET 555 Environmental Regulatory Affairs (3). Laws and regulations
pertinent to the management of water and wastewater, hazardous and
toxic wastes, air contaminants, underground storage tanks and other
timely environmental issues are studied. General legal concepts, the
relationships among industries and local, state, and federal agencies,
environmental audits and community right-to-know requirements are among
the topics included. Prerequisite: CET 341, 342 and 353 or
consent of instructor.
CET 585 Remediation Technology (3). Study includes process design and
operations for biological and physical/chemical systems used to remove
organic and inorganic contaminants from soil and groundwater.
Prerequisite: CET 341 or consent of instructor.
CET 586 Unit Treatment Process Laboratory (3). A laboratory course with
emphasis on designing, setting up and performing treatability studies
for engineering treatment evaluations and water quality research.
Actual treatment projects will be selected for purposes of treatment
design, performance, optimization and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: CET 387.
CET 587 Bioresiduals Management and Natural Wastewater Treatment
Systems (3). Course focuses on regulatory requirements, design,
and operations of bioresiduals handling and disposal systems. The
course includes design and operations of bioresiduals land application
systems and natural wastewater treatment systems. Prerequisite:
CET 341 or consent of instructor.
CET 589 Environmental Modeling (3). Computer modeling of
environmental/ecosystem phenomena including predictive impact of
pollution discharges and engineering hydrology will be stressed.
Prerequisite: ENT 382.
CET 610 Geodetic Survey Systems (3). Mathematical and conceptual
elements of advanced survey systems including instrument calibration
and error detection, coordinate system rotation and translation,
gyroscopic surveys, and applications of calculus to survey
computations. Prerequisites: CET 381 and MAT 308.
CET 620 Advanced Geodetic Surveying (3). Concepts and procedures for
advanced horizontal and vertical control surveys designed to support
geographic information systems; least squares adjustment of both
traditional and Global Positioning System observations; digital terrain
modeling using triangulated irregular networks and various polynomials.
Prerequisites: CET 381.
CET 681 Pollution Assessment and Control (3). A seminar/laboratory
class that covers selected course areas within the environmental
technology field. Pollution assessment and control will be introduced
and specific topics will include environmental science and ecological
principles; sampling and analytical techniques; regulatory
considerations; and natural wastewater treatment systems.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
CET 682 Industrial Environmental Management (3). The focus includes
study of environmental planning and design to effect Total Quality
Environmental Management (TQEM). Industrial economic impacts amid
regulatory agency prescriptions and philosophical trade-off regarding
energy conversion and pollution remediation and/or avoidance are
addressed.
CET 686 Environmental Assessment and Remediation (3). Legislation,
field investigations, risk assessments, feasibility studies, and
overall administrative and technical approaches related to
environmental site assessments and remediation. Prerequisite: graduate
standing.
CET 687 Environmental Systems Design (3). A study of the engineering
methods of evaluating and selecting unit treatment processes and
combining these into an integrated treatment system facility design.
CET 688 Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention (3). Organization
and management of industrial pollution prevention programs. Emphasis is
placed upon advanced and innovative pollution prevention and treatment
technologies which may be waste and/or industry specific.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
CHEMISTRY
(CHE)
CHE 502 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3). This course surveys the scope
and fields of toxicology, including the methods and design of toxicity
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