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ENGL 5343 - Victorian Literature
Three credit hours.
Representative writers, including Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Hopkins.
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ENGL 5345 - 19th-century American Literature
Three credit hours.
Students will discuss, analyze, and research selected writers and texts in American Literature of the nineteenth century.
Prerequisites: a junior level course in American literature is recommended.
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ENGL 5354 - Postcolonial Literature
Students with credit for ENGL 4354 may not repeat for credit. Three credit hours.
Seminar on postcolonial literature from Africa, Asia, and/or the Americas, exploring the development of postcolonial consciousness and writing by focusing on major themes characteristic of postcolonial writing.
Prerequisites: Completion of one junior-level English course.
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ENGL 5355 - Readings in European Literature
Three credit hours.
Selected readings in European literature from at least 2 national traditions. Repeatable with consent of instructor. Students with credit for ENGL 4355 can repeat course for credit if topic has changed.
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ENGL 5366 - Contemporary Literature
Students will discuss, analyze, and research the major trends in fiction, poetry, and drama since 1945, with emphasis on British, America, and European writers. Students with credit for ENGL 4366 may enroll in ENGL 5366 with instructor approval.
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ENGL 5367 - Short Story Survey
Three credit hours.
Wide reading of American and foreign short fiction.
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ENGL 5369 - The Theory and Craft of Poetry
Three credit hours.
Study and practice of forms, techniques, and theories of poetry, emphasizing the views of the poets.
Prerequisites: ENGL 3319 or consent of instructor.
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ENGL 5370 - Seminar in Language or Literature
Three credit hours.
Selected topics in language or literature. May be repeated when the topic differs. Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, consent of instructor.
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ENGL 5372 - Creative Writing Workshop
Students with credit for ENGL 4372 may repeat for credit. Three credit hours.
This course provides continued study and practice writing in a variety of contemporary genres. Focuses on students composing and editing in a workshop format. Special topics will be selected depending on the instructor.
Prerequisites: ENGL 2336 with a grade of C or higher; a junior-level English course is recommended.
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ENGL 5375 - Young Adults Literature
Three credit hours.
In this course, students will read and discuss adolescent and young adult literature. Students with credit for ENGL 4375 may not take ENGL 5375 for credit.
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ENGL 5379 - The Theory and Craft of Fiction
Three credit hours.
Survey of the forms, techniques, and theories of fiction, emphasizing the views of fiction writers.
Prerequisites: ENGL 3318 or instructor consent.
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ENGL 5381 - American Fiction
Three credit hours.
Representative readings in the development of American literature.
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ENGL 7100 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Students will work with an instructor on a project designed to apply critical thinking skills to specialized knowledge in one of the areas of English literature or linguistics. Students may work on evaluating primary and secondary sources, exploring one or more critical methodologies, and/or constructing research plans for further work. Limited to a total of three hours.
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ENGL 7200 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Students will work with an instructor on a project designed to apply critical thinking skills to specialized knowledge in one of the areas of English literature or linguistics. Students may work on evaluating primary and secondary sources, exploring one or more critical methodologies, and/or constructing research plans for further work. Limited to three hours.
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ENGL 7300 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Students will work with an instructor on a project designed to apply critical thinking skills to specialized knowledge in one of the areas of English literature or linguistics. Students may work on evaluating primary and secondary sources, exploring one or more critical methodologies, and/or constructing research plans for further work. Limited to a total of
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ENGL 7312 - Linguistic Theory
Three credit hours.
Examination of English grammar in current objective, scientific terms; focus on how English sentences are structured.
Prerequisites: graduate standing (assumes knowledge of traditional grammar).
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ENGL 7314 - Internship
Three credit hours.
Provides practical experience in a professional setting, such as the Sequoyah National Research Center or other archive. The internship provides students the opportunity to apply their academic background and to gain new skills and professional contacts.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, consent of instructor.
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ENGL 7320 - Seminar in Linguistics
Three credit hours.
Advanced topics in linguistic analysis including syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology, historical linguistics, dialectology, sociolinguistics, language acquisition; work with primary sources in the area of study. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, background in formal language analysis related to the seminar topic or consent of instructor.
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ENGL 7360 - Seminar in Literature
Three credit hours.
Major author in either British or American literature; author may change each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; undergraduate English minor or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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ENGL 7369 - Seminar in Analysis of Literary Form
Three credit hours.
Selected literary texts representing a variety of eras, modes; substantial body of criticism of those texts reflecting a variety of methods, theories. ENGL 7150, 7250, 7350 New Perspectives in Teaching Literature
Prerequisites: graduate standing; undergraduate English minor or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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Environmental Health Sciences |
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ENHS 5199 - Special Topics in Environmental Health Sciences
One to Three hours lecture. One credit hours.
Topics include specialized areas of environmental health sciences. Credit varies depending on depth of content. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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ENHS 5299 - Special Topics in Environmental Health Sciences
One to Three hours lecture. Two credit hours.
Topics include specialized areas of environmental health sciences. Credit varies depending on depth of content. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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ENHS 5399 - Special Topics in Environmental Health Sciences
One to Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Topics include specialized areas of environmental health sciences. Credit varies depending on depth of content. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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ENHS 5410 - Environmental Planning
Four credit hours.
The planning process and evaluation methods applicable to various environmental programs are addressed. Resource allocation and procurement topics are included as appropriate to environmental planning. Case studies are presented which include areas such as watershed planning, land use, solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, and energy. Group discussions, role playing exercises, computer exercises and field study tasks will supplement class lectures.
Prerequisites: ENHS 2320, or consent of instructor.
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ENHS 5415 - Environmental Impact Analysis
Four credit hours.
This course provides individuals with knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and review environmental assessments (EAs) and environmental impact statements (EISs). The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its key components are presented for discussion. Case studies and group discussions are used to supplement class lectures. Field and laboratory exercises appropriate to the environmental impact analysis (EIA) process will be presented and used to prepare an EA for a selected site.
Prerequisites: ENHS 3310, ENHS 3340 or 3350, RHET 3316, BIOL 3303 and 3103, STAT 4350, or consent of the instructor.
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ENHS 5430 - Environmental Epidemiology
Four credit hours.
The principles of environmental epidemiology are introduced with specific emphasis on its application to various environmental settings. Statistical methods used for analyzing environmental epidemiological data are introduced. Computer applications will be presented in lecture and laboratory sessions. The role of environmental epidemiology in anti- bioterrorism programs will be presented. Lectures will be supplemented with laboratory computer exercises, site visits, and field studies.
Prerequisites: ENHS 3340 or 3350, BIOL 2401, STAT 4350, or consent of the instructor.
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Earth Science |
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ERSC 5100 - Independent Problems
One credit hours.
This course offers the student an independent laboratory or field study of a problem in the earth sciences in consultation with an instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5199 - Special Topics
One credit hours.
This course offers study in advanced and specialized topics in the geological sciences especially those of current interest. Refer to the semester’s schedule for the special topics offered.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5200 - Independent Problems
Two credit hours.
This course offers the student an independent laboratory or field study of a problem in the earth sciences in consultation with an instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5299 - Special Topics
Two credit hours.
This course offers study in advanced and specialized topics in the geological sciences especially those of current interest. Refer to the semester’s schedule for the special topics offered.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5300 - Independent Problems
Three credit hours.
This course offers the student an independent laboratory or field study of a problem in the earth sciences in consultation with an instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5322 - Environmental Geology
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Humans as a geologic agents, geologic hazards in the environment, geology and land use studies, urban geology, and case histories. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4322.
Prerequisites: ERSC 1302/1102 and MATH 1302 or consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5323 - Geology of Arkansas
Field trips and three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Regional geomorphology, structure, stratigraphy, and paleontology of Arkansas. Includes field trips to Ozark dome, Ouachita fold belt, Arkansas Valley, and Mississippi Embayment/Gulf Coastal Plain. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4323.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5370 - Climate Studies
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the Earth’s Climate System. Topics covered in the course include climate variability and change, climate records, policy, and how solar energy, atmospheric circulation, heat storage and transfer, ocean interactions, volcanism, albedo, and greenhouse gases can impact the climate. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4370.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5371 - Engineering Geology
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The study of the interaction of rock, soil, and geologic processes with the engineering activities of man by applying geological data, techniques and principles. The integration of geological, geotechnical and geophysical investigative methods will be emphasized. Lecture topics will include soil and rock mechanics and rock deformation, the assessment of the spatial-temporal variability of sub surface material, slop stability analysis and slope failure mitigation, earthquake engineering, hydrologic systems management, and the application of GIS and geology.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5372 - Surface Water Hydrology
Three credit hours.
Hydrolic cycle, basin analysis, runoff analysis, stream hydraulics, flooding, case histories, field methods in hydrologic planning. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4372.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5373 - Hydrogeology
Three hours lecture.
Ground water occurrence, flow, porosity, permeability, aquifer analysis, geology of ground water, water well logging, well development, case histories, field methods, hydrogeologic planning. Offered in spring on even years.
Prerequisites: MATH 1302 or 1311; ERSC 3310; Co-requisite CHEM 1402
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ERSC 5380 - Oceanography
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course provides an introduction to the historical, physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of the oceans and their importance to the global system. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4380.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5380 - Oceanography
Three credit hours.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to the historical, physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of the oceans and their importance to the global system. three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours. Dual listed as ERSC 4380. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4380
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
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ERSC 5391 - Cooperative Education in Earth Science
Three credit hours.
Supervised professional experience related to students discipline with governmental agencies, industry and consulting firms. This course requires a minimum of 200 semester work hours. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4391.
Prerequisites: Consent and approval of assignment by advisor.
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ERSC 5399 - Special Topics
Three credit hours.
This course offers study in advanced and specialized topics in the geological sciences especially those of current interest. Refer to the semester’s schedule for the special topics offered.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5419 - Geomorphology
Three hours lecture. Field study or two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
The study of form and process at the Earth’s surface. The interactions between erosional and depositional processes at the Earth’s surface with tectonic processes operating within the Earth are examined with respect to landform evolution. Laboratory includes the analysis of maps, digital imagery, and field applications of GPS/GIS technology. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4419.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 5421 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
This course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the use of spatial data for problem-solving in science. The lecture portion of the course focuses on the data models used to represent spatial features and on the processes involved in creating, acquiring, analyzing, and displaying georeferenced information. The laboratory portion of this course employs a project-based methodology including applications from geology, biology, environmental science, and political science to foster basic GIS software proficiency.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5422 - GIS II
Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
Prerequisites: GEOG/ERSC/BIOL 5421 or consent of instructor. This course builds on the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from GEOG/ERSC 4421, GIS I. It focuses on advanced applications in GIS with an emphasis on problem-solving, advanced analysis techniques, and database management. Graduate Level Dual listed as GEOG 5422. Undergraduate Level Dual listed as GEOG 4422. 4 credit hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL/ERSC 4421/ERSC 5421 or consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5426 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Three hours lecture. Field study or two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
This course introduces the fundamentals of manipulating and interpreting the electromagnetic spectrum. The lecture portion of the class covers concepts of remote sensing, including how data is collected, processed, analyzed, and interpreted. The lab portion of the class is focused on building proficiency in several images processing software programs and the use of spatial data for problem-solving in science. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4426.
Prerequisites: ERSC/BIOL 4421/BIOL 5421 or consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5460 - Paleobiology
Three hours lecture. One 1-2 day field trip; two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
The evolution and ecological structure of the biosphere from the origin of life to the present emphasizing the evolution and paleobiology of animal life as shown by the fossil record. Lectures discuss the methods used to interpret the fossil record, and cover topics such as ontogeny, speciation, phylogeny and systematics, functional anatomy, biogeography, biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and macroevolution. Laboratories will focus on paleobiological principles that can be demonstrated by the major groups of invertebrates that are common in the geologic record. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4460.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5473 - Hydrogeology
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
Ground water occurrence, flow, porosity, permeability, aquifer analysis, geology of ground water, water well logging, water chemistry, water quality, well development, case histories, field methods, hydrogeologic planning. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4473.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5490 - Weather Studies
Four credit hours.
This course looks at broad scale concepts of weather and climatology to help understand the physical impact of weather on geopolitical applications and human behavior. This class is taught as an interactive online class both as a regular classroom and online in eLearning format. On-line NOAA and AMS resources will be used throughout the classes. The lab sessions will provide hands on amplification of the lectures and theory. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4490.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ERSC 5499 - Special Topics
Four credit hours.
This course offers study in advanced and specialized topics in the geological sciences especially those of current interest. Refer to the semester’s schedule for the special topics offered.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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ERSC 7399 - Selected Topics
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Topics include modern geology, meteorology, oceanography; assists professionals to remain current in these rapidly expanding fields; laboratory emphasis on creative problem solving, field trips. Offered in summer.
Prerequisites: four undergraduate geology hours, professional experience in some area of earth science, consent of instructor.
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Finance |
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FINC 5320 - Bank Financial Management
Three credit hours.
MBA Elective. Analysis and management of the asset and liability portfolio of depository financial institutions. Not Open to students with credit for FINC 4320.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 .
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FINC 5350 - Financial Behavior and Modeling
Three credit hours.
This course is composed of two components. The first component develops the financial modeling skills required by many finance jobs, with hands-on financial model building using Excel. Applications will include fixed income problems. The second component introduces students to behavioral finance theories and applications.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 , ECON 7100 , and ECON 7200 .
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FINC 5355 - Predictive Data Analysis
Three credit hours.
Students will apply analytical techniques informed by economic theory and probability theory to solve real-life practical problems taken from a diverse set of applications such as anticipating behavioral outcomes and estimating worst-case scenarios.
Prerequisites: ECON 3355 or ECON 7200 .
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FINC 5373 - Real Estate Development & Mgmt
Three credit hours.
The course analyzes an eight stage model of real estate development using examples in the local community as well as national cases. Students will learn the roles of city planners, legislators, regulators, land planners, lawyers, lenders, property managers and other constituencies within the development process. The course requires site and interaction with development professionals. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as FINC 4373.
Prerequisites: FINC 3370 or FINC 3310 with C or better, or equivalent; FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 5383 - Applied Equity Analysis
Three credit hours.
Prerequisite: FINC 3350 and FINC 4350 iwth grade of C or higher, and consent of chairperson and instructor. Using modern models of equity valuation, students analyze company and industry data, estimate fair value for equities, and then present their recommendations to a panel of industry experts. Once approved, the students’ equity selections will then be implemented in the Ford Investment Trust. Students must apply to enroll in this course; check with the department for application forms and deadlines. Dual-listed with FINC 4383. Three credit hours.
Prerequisites: FINC 3350 and FINC 4350 with grade of C or higher and consent of chairperson and instructor.
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FINC 7100 - Finance Fundamentals
One credit hours.
This course provides students with the essential skills required to successfully complete the FINC 7311 course. The course will cover financial statement and cash flow analysis, time value of money and its applications to both financial and real assets, and risk and rates of return.
Prerequisites: ACCT 7100 , passing score on Excel assessment.
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FINC 7311 - Applied Corporate Finance
Three credit hours.
This course fully develops the analysis of financial statements and cash flow and then examines the investment and financing decisions of firms in a market economy from the perspective of value creation. The major financial decisions are discussed in the context of information asymmetry, potential agency problems, and corporate governance. The course stresses the application of finance theory to real life business situations through the use of case studies.
Prerequisites: ACCT 7304 , ECON 7313 , FINC 7100 or passing assessment, ECON 7200 .
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FINC 7320 - Advanced Investment Analysis
Three credit hours.
MBA or MS in BISA elective. Evaluation of capital markets, analytical techniques useful for security analysis; emphasis on analysis of stocks, bonds in portfolio management.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 7323 - Bank Financial Management
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Analysis and management of the asset and liability portfolio of depository financial institutions.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 7325 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Explores financing alternatives and concepts as they relate to new and growing ventures. Among the financing alternatives discussed are debt financing from banks, SBIC’s and other asset based lenders, and equity financing from angel investors, private placements, venture capitalists, and private equity markets. Students are required to analyze financing needs and use firm valuation methods.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 .
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FINC 7330 - Insurance and Risk Management
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Nature of risk; risk management concept; relationship of risk management to business functions; insurance’s nature, role as a risk management technique in business, personal affairs; includes property, liability, personal insurance lines.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 7335 - International Finance
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Multinational corporate finance; practices and problems in international finance; balance of payments and foreign exchange problems; recent trends and developments in international finance. Not open to studnets with credit for FINC 4330
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 7340 - Real Estate Markets
Three credit hours.
Real estate analysis; includes real estate typology, elements of real property law, basic contractual arrangements in real estate business, sources of financing, market-comparison valuation, government policies affecting real estate and local zoning, real estate taxation practices. (For business-oriented students with no real estate background.)
Prerequisites: MBA or M.S. in MIS Elective.
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FINC 7350 - Financial Institutions and Organizations
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Functions of financial intermediaries; assets, liabilities management analysis; historical highlights, future growth prospects; problems, solutions.
Prerequisites: FINC 7100 or equivalent.
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FINC 7399 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Intensive research under faculty supervision on approved topic in an area not covered in depth through regularly scheduled courses; research paper required.
Prerequisites: All Foundation courses, 12 credits of Core courses, and consent of instructor.
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FINC 8300 - Seminar in Current Topics
Three credit hours.
MBA or M.S. in BISA Elective. Topics of current importance and interest in finance.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
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Teaching the Gifted and Talented |
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GATE 5102 - Workshop
One credit hours.
Subjects vary. Offered on demand.
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GATE 5202 - Workshop
Two credit hours.
Subjects vary. Offered on demand.
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GATE 5302 - Workshop
Three credit hours.
Subjects vary. Offered on demand.
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GATE 7191 - Independent Study
One credit hours.
Directed individual study of selected topics. Topics may include administration and supervision of gifted programs, specialized curriculum and technology, social and emotional needs of the gifted, program evaluation and performance assessment.
Prerequisites: consent of advisor. consent of instructor.
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GATE 7193 - Special Topics
One credit hours.
Subjects vary. Offered on demand.
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GATE 7291 - Independent Study
Two credit hours.
Directed individual study of selected topics. Topics may include administration and supervision of gifted programs, specialized curriculum and technology, social and emotional needs of the gifted, program evaluation and performance assessment.
Prerequisites: consent of advisor. consent of instructor.
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GATE 7293 - Special Topics
Two credit hours.
Subjects vary. Offered on demand.
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GATE 7350 - Teaching the Gifted and Talented
Three credit hours.
Characteristics, needs of gifted and talented children, youths; identification procedures; types of educational programs available; historical and philosophical foundations required of professionals in the field; history of the gifted child movement.
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GATE 7355 - Creativity Seminar
Three credit hours.
Concepts of creativity; emphasis on relationships to education of gifted and talented students; theoretical, experimental aspects of the creative processes; their application to instruction.
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GATE 7356 - Current Issues in Research on Education of the Gifted and Talented
Three credit hours.
Recent theoretical, practical research; students assist in identification of applicable current research issues, conduct literature searches, synthesize results to develop appropriate position statements. may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: GATE 7350 .
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GATE 7357 - Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education
Three credit hours.
In-depth study of various instructional and curriculum models appropriate for use with gifted and talented students. Students will develop a curriculum project including a rationale, goals, objectives, learning activities, applications of technology and curriculum based assessment plans.
Prerequisites: GATE 7350 .
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GATE 7361 - Advanced Placement for Talented Youth
Three credit hours.
Policies, procedures, and program and curriculum design for accelerative options. Includes principles of optimal match, curriculum articulation, vertical teaming and comparisons of national and international accelerative program models and assessments.
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GATE 7362 - Administrative and Legal Issues in Gifted Education
Three credit hours.
Policies, procedures and practices for coordinating/administering programs for the gifted. Includes discussion of administrative issues of programming, identification of minorities, teacher selection, staff development, and program evaluation. Legal issues involved in gifted education, including due process, equity issues, and appropriate documentation are also discussed.
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GATE 7363 - Affective Needs of the Gifted and Talented
Three credit hours.
Students will explore the major theories, unique issues, and various intervention strategies concerning the affective needs of gifted students at all ages and stages of their development.
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GATE 7390 - Supervised Practicum
Three credit hours.
Practical application of content, instructional skills, competencies acquired in courses MAY be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: GATE 7350 , GATE 7357 , consent of advisor.
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GATE 7391 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Directed individual study of selected topics. Topics may include administration and supervision of gifted programs, specialized curriculum and technology, social and emotional needs of the gifted, program evaluation and performance assessment.
Prerequisites: consent of advisor. consent of instructor.
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GATE 7393 - Special Topics
Three credit hours.
Subjects vary. Offered on demand.
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GATE 7395 - Internship
Experience in the chosen specialization area under guidance of a practicing professional. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: 12 graduate hours, consent of advisor.
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GATE 7399 - Thesis
Three credit hours.
Formal research project; content determined with faculty committee chosen by student. May be repeated for six hours total.
Prerequisites: Educational Foundations EDFN 7303 , 15 additional graduate education hours, consent of advisor.
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Geography |
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GEOG 5300 - Special Topics
Three credit hours.
Topics of contemporary interest and demand; focused to permit in-depth understanding of issue.
Prerequisites: nine geography hours (or nine hours in an associated discipline that complements the topic), consent of instructor.
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GEOG 5321 - Geomorphology
Three credit hours.
See ERSC 5321.
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 5325 - Map Design & Web Mapping
3 credit hours.
This course introduces the map as a complex and interdisciplinary infographic. Students are taught the art and science of map design, i.e. cartography. Sub-topics include principles of infographic design, map anatomy, layout, color theory, and typography. The role of maps as story-telling device are emphasized and both print and web-based map output are produced. Students gain hands on experience in the production of maps using GIS platforms (ArcGIS Desktop, QGIS), web mapping tools (Tableau, Google Sites, ESRI Story Maps, Google My Maps), and graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator). Course is fully online.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: GEOG/ERSC 4421 or consent of instructor
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GEOG 5332 - Population Geography
Three credit hours.
Global, national, and sub-national population process, issues, and policies. Emphasis on basic demographic components of fertility, mortality, and migration; on population structures; factors that influence the demographic components and the population structures over time.
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GEOG 5421 - GIS I
Four credit hours.
This course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the use of spatial data for problem-solving in science. The lecture portion of the course focuses on the data models used to represent spatial features and on the processes involved in creating, acquiring, analyzing, and displaying georeferenced information. The laboratory portion of this course employs a project-based methodology including applications from geology, biology, environmental science, and political science to foster basic GIS software proficiency. Same as ERSC 5421. Dual-listed as GEOG 4421. Same as ERSC 4421. 4 credit hours. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as GEOG 4421 and GEOG 5421 same as ERSC 4421.
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GEOG 5422 - GIS II
Four credit hours.
This course builds on the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Introduction to GIS. It focuses on advanced applications in GIS with an emphasis on problem-solving, advanced analysis techniques, and database management. Same as ERSC 4422. Dual listed as GEOG 5422. Same as ERSC 5422. 4 credit hours. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as GEOG 4422 and GEOG 5422 same as ERSC 4422
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Gerontology |
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GERO 5301 - Psychology of Adult Learning
Three credit hours.
This course explores research-based practice in adult learning and development, with emphasis on advances in neuroscience. Cross listed with ADED 4301/5301. Dual-listed in the UALR Undergraduate Catalog as GERO 4301.
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GERO 5303 - Teaching Adults
Three credit hours.
Best practices in contemporary teaching and learning processes and methods for adults, emphasis on individual and group learning methods and procedures, selecting materials appropriate for adult learners. Cross listed with ADED 4303/5303. Dual-listed in the UALR Undergraduate Catalog as GERO 4303.
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GERO 5310 - Social Gerontology
Three credit hours.
This course explores the social aspects of aging–how do older adults affect society and how does society affect older adults? The interaction of older adults with society is examined along with many of our social institutions such as family, healthcare, government, and the economy. Also examined are the issues associated with our aging population and how those issues affect people of all ages. A number of current controversies associated with our changing population structure will be discussed in class.
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GERO 5315 - Interdisciplinary Health Care of the Elderly
Three credit hours.
Designed to increase clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students in the health professions and other fields related to health promotion and maintenance for the elderly. In-depth exploration of the multiple factors associated with the physiological process of aging, psychosocial developmental tasks, and typical environments of aged persons. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as GERO 4315.
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GERO 5331 - Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy
Three credit hours.
This elective will explore the role of companion animals for people of all ages and the importance of including consideration of the role of animals in the helping professions. The course will cover the human-animal bond, physical and emotional health benefits of companion animals, the role of animals in the development of children and families, the use and impact of Animal Assisted Activity/Therapy with a variety of populations, including older adults, and ways in which professionals can include animals in their disciplines as teachers, companions, and facilitators. The course will include observations of AAT visits to human service settings, both in the community and long-term care, as well as web-enhanced classes. Students with credit for SOWK/GERO 4331 cannot receive credit for SOWK 5331 /GERO 5331. Cross listed as SOWK 5331 .
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GERO 5336 - Social Aspects of Death and Dying
Three credit hours.
Gerontology and social work seek to apply knowledge from the social sciences, medicine, and the humanities with the skills and values of the helping professions. The multidisciplinary study of death (thanatology) itself comes out of studying these different disciplines. There are many social, psychological, philosophical, and religious theories concerning the passage of death—for both ourselves and those around us. We will study many diverse contributions in the social aspects of death and dying.
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GERO 5337 - Adult Development and Aging
Three credit hours.
This course emphasizes the life course perspective as it looks at adult development and aging within the context of the social environment. Aspects of “successful aging” that will be examined cover growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, ethnicity, and individual differences have on these processes. Human development and aging is examined during early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. We will study aspects of development that are common to persons at all ages across the life course, individual differences in development, and differences that characterize the separate age cohorts.
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GERO 5346 - Family in Late Life
Three credit hours.
Family life of the elderly, including late-life marital relationships; widowhood and living alone; relations with children, grandchildren, siblings, and other kin; alternative and innovative lifestyles; family neglect and abuse of the elderly; and demographic and structural changes in the family and society that affect these matters. Exploration of dynamic and therapeutic models of family problems and process to provide a foundation of concepts for later training in counseling families with elderly members. The family as a natural support system for the elderly, along with the potential and limitations of such a system in a context of community support networks, will be core concepts. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as GERO 4346.
Prerequisites: GERO 2300.
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GERO 5385 - Topics Seminar
Three credit hours.
Special topics of critical and current interest to those interested and involved in the aging field. Topics range from Social Security, legislation affecting the elderly, and targeted programs to clinical and research developments in aging and life-span developmental issues. May be taken more than once under different topics. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as GERO 4385.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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