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Earth Science |
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ERSC 5444 - Geophysics
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
Introduction to the many application of physics to studies of Earth structure and dynamics from crust to core. Lecture topics include: plate tectonics and plate kinematics, seismic reflection,seismic refraction, earthquake seismology, gravity and isostacy, magnetics, geodesy, and heat flow. Laboratory excercises will provide hands-on experience in measurement and analysis of geophysical data. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4444
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ERSC 5450 - Geochemistry
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
This course will present natural processes and principles of geochemistry that range from the critical zone (intersection of the geosphere/lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere), through the crust, and into the mantle of the Earth. Possible topics include surficial and environment mineralogy, aqueous systems, carbonate geochemistry, biogeochemical cycles, chemical weathering and soils, isotope geochemistry, mineral phase equilibria, and geothermobarometry. Geochemical instrumentation will also be reviewed. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ERSC 4450
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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 7301 - Financial Management
Three credit hours.
MBA Foundation Course. Financial resources management; emphasis on financial statement analysis, time value of money, valuation of financial assets, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital asset pricing, capital structure and dividend policy.
Prerequisites: ACCT 7302 , ECON 7300 , and ECON 7320 or equivalent.
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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 7190 - Supervised Practicum
One credit hours.
Practical application of content, instructional skills, competencies acquired in courses; may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: GATE 7350, 7357, consent of advisor
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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 7290 - Supervised Practicum
Two credit hours.
Practical application of content, instructional skills, competencies acquired in courses; may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: GATE 7350, 7357, consent of advisor
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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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GERO 7310 - Social Gerontology
Three credit hours.
Normal process of senescence (as opposed to pathological accompaniments of aging due to stress, disease, trauma); focus on sociological theories of aging, social consequences of demographic and epidemiological processes in an aging society.
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GERO 7321 - Aging and Social Policy
Three credit hours.
This course offers an overview of aging and social policy issues, especially at the state and federal levels of government. Non-governmental agencies and organizations are also included. The aging network, healthcare including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as Social Security and retirement financing are highlighted. The course begins with a historical perspective on how we have gotten to our present health care policies. It then describes the aging network as well as the programs and services for the older adult that comprise this network.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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GERO 7322 - Assessment and Care Management of the Older Adult
Three credit hours.
Assessment and Care Management with the Older Adult will offer students a comprehensive review of the emerging professional practice of Geriatric Care Management (GCM). Throughout this course students will review a variety of geriatric assessments as well as study case management tools such as engaging, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating and terminating client cases. Critical thinking as an ethical professional will be emphasized as well as beginning interviewing skills.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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GERO 7323 - Impact of Illness and Disability
Three credit hours.
This course prepares professionals to work with those experiencing illness and disability across the life course, emphasizing strengths and resiliency. Ethical, as well as the bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of illness and disability in the individual, family and wider community are highlighted.
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GERO 7325 - Health and Biology of Aging
Three credit hours.
Understanding the consequences of aging and the extension of life expectancy requires the concurrent understanding of the interrelationship of biology and behavior. Research on “normal” aging over the lifespan offers the potential of understanding the changes that occur with age so that we can use this understanding to anticipate and cope with those physiological and behavioral functions altered by aging in ourselves and as caregivers. The course will examine physiological and epidemiological studies of disease and aging as well as the alteration in sensory perception, muscle function, etc. Finally, the issues of interventions, realistic expectations, and ethics will also be examined.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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GERO 7327 - Grief, Loss, and Social Work Practice
Three credit hours.
Individuals, families, groups, and communities all experience loss. Losses may be developmental and expected, and some are traumatically unexpected. Losses come with life transitions, changing relationships, and, of course, death. Many clients with whom social workers will interact will need assistance understanding and adjusting to losses and grief reactions. Basic assessment and intervention skills for practice with client systems experiencing grief and loss will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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GERO 7350 - Research Practicum
Three credit hours.
Integration of research formulation, conceptualization, measurement, sampling design, and statistical analysis related to primary and secondary research. Student examines problems related to attitudinal, behavioral, ecological research by doing actual research projects.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, statistics and research methods courses or consent of instructor.
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GERO 7360 - Micro & Stat Analysis
Three credit hours.
Statistics and research methods courses or consent of instructor. (Intermediate course for entering graduate students.) Statistical techniques; includes regression, factor, path analysis; analysis of variance; calculating, interpreting statistics in research setting.
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GERO 7370 - Program Evaluation Gero
Three credit hours.
social or behavioral research methods course or consent of instructor (recommended but not required: statistics course including Analysis of Variance). Methodologies essential to comprehensive program review; emphasis on program evaluation, program impact assessment, writing effective reports; methods, case materials focus on particular aspects of programs for the elderly.
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GERO 8310 - Field Work I
Prerequisites: 18 graduate hours, consent of advisor.
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GERO 8320 - Field Work II
Three credit hours.
Prerequisites: 18 graduate hours, consent of advisor.
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GERO 8630 - Thesis
Six credit hours.
Scholarly investigation; primary or secondary analysis of data pertinent to student’s specialization track.
Prerequisites: 24 graduate hours; consent of advisory committee.
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HHPS 5340 - Adapted Physical Education K-12
Three hours lecture.
This course presents the philosophy and methods pertaining to the adaptation of physical education for handicapped and exceptional students. A basic knowledge of handicapped conditions and the complications thereof for participating in physical education along with classroom, laboratory and practical experience will be provided to increase the awareness of the handicapped and to facilitate the application of knowledge to real life situations.
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HHPS 5350 - Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical Education 6-12
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course provides a detailed review of the analysis and application of the major responsibilities and competencies Required for teaching physical education 6-12. Emphasis is on learning the State Standards for Physical Education, Wellness, & Leisure (SSPEWL) K-12 licensure requirements and preparation for the ETS PRAXIS Series exams. This is the designated capstone course for the BS in Health Human Performance and Sport Management: emphasis in Health and Exercise Science, Minor in Secondary Education. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as HSCI 4350.
Prerequisites: HHPS 3320, HHPS 3210, and HHPS 3310, or department approval.
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HHPS 5371 - Health Education Concepts and Applications
Three hours lecture.
Concepts, philosophy, applications in public, private, professional, commercial organizations that exist to improve, maintain health. Offered in fall on even years.
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HHPS 5373 - Controversial Issues in Health Education
Three hours lecture.
Health issues as influenced by laws, public opinion, scientific knowledge; current controversial issues in health education. (Also offered each summer in conjunction with Mid-South Summer School on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, usually last full week in June.) Offered on demand.
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HHPS 5378 - Organization and Administration of Health Education Programs
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is designed to provide a foundation in the organization and management of community-based health education programs. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of management, administration and leadership; as well as, demonstrate their application in a variety of health education, health promotion and wellness programs. This course is not open to students with credit for HHPS 4378. Open to students with credit for HHPS 4378. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as HHPS 4378.
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HHPS 5382 - Cultural Competence in Health
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the importance of cultural competence in health education and community health promotion. Focus will be on culturally appropriate communication, health literacy, health disparities, and the effective strategies in planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally appropriate health education programs. Self-assessments and participation in cultural engagement activities will be encouraged to help increase cultural competency. Graduate students, in addition, will be required to develop an innovative cultural competency model or activity. Responsibilities of a certified health education specialist will be addressed. Dual listed in undergraduate catalog with HHPS 4382.
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HHPS 5399 - HHPS Special Topics
Three hours lecture.
Selected topics in specialized areas of health education, human performance, and sport management. Course topics will be announced in advance.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2330.
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HHPS 5430 - Epidemiology: Environmental & Health
Four credit hours.
The principles of health and environmental epidemiology are introduced with specific emphasis on its application to various health and environmental settings. Statistical methods used for analyzing health and environmental epidemiological data are introduced. Computer applications will be presented in lecture and laboratory sessions. The role of health and environmental epidemiology in anti-terrorism programs will be presented. Lectures will be supplemented with laboratory computer exercises, site visits, and field studies.
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HHPS 7198 - Project
One credit hours.
Project preparation is a mid-level research experience for master’s degree students who have elected the special project option. With the guidance of a research committee, the student will plan, conduct, and prepare a written and oral report on a specific Master’s-level project containing some original research.
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HHPS 7301 - Research Methods in Health Sciences
Three credit hours.
This course provides an overview examination of research methods applicable to the study of individual and group behavior. The course will interface behavioral theory, research design and methods, and data analysis/interpretation. The course will serve as an introduction and practical guide to conducting and critically evaluating health sciences and health behavior research.
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HHPS 7302 - Basic Statistics in Heath Sciences
Three credit hours.
A study of fundamental statistical concepts and techniques including descriptive and inferential parametric/non-parametric tests.
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HHPS 7303 - Evaluation of Health Programs
Three credit hours.
This course is an introductory course in evaluation designed for practitioners. The course content includes rationales for evaluation; political, organizational, theoretical, and educational aspects of evaluation; and methods to implement a sound evaluation.
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HHPS 7304 - Intro to Community and Public Health
Three credit hours.
This course will examine community and public health in the United States. The course provides an overview of diverse areas in public health that explores epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behaviroral sciences, environmental health issues, financing and delivery of health care systems, and systems thinking.
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HHPS 7310 - Theoretical Foundations of Health Education
Three credit hours.
This course explores the role of theory in shaping research and practice in health promotion and education, as well as historical and ongoing interaction between health education and the applied social sciences.
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HHPS 7311 - Concepts and Methods of Health Education
Three credit hours.
Fundamental principles and practices of public health promotion including history, ethics, cultural competence, professional responsibilities, overview of theory and models, and selection and implementation of instructional methods.
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HHPS 7313 - Advanced Statistics for Health Science
Three credit hours.
This course will introduce students to applied multivariable, multivariate, and data modeling analyses approaches used in health sciences research. Successful completion of HHPS 7302 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor required for enrollment.
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HHPS 7314 - Health Education Curriculum Development
Three credit hours.
The major focus of this course is on curriculum development and program planning in health promotion and education on a micro level. Practical aspects of curriculum development and program planning are emphasized. Learning theory and learning styles are discussed as they relate to health education curricula and program planning.
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HHPS 7320 - Curriculum Development in Physical Education
Three credit hours.
This course focuses on the content and process of PK-12 Physical Education curriculum development for the public schools.
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HHPS 7321 - Advanced Motor Learning
Three credit hours.
This course focuses on the advanced study of principles/ theories of human motor learning, behavior and performance.
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HHPS 7322 - Administration of Physical Education and Sport
Three credit hours.
This course covers basic managerial theories and practices required to administer physical education and health programs in elementary, secondary schools and athletic settings.
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HHPS 7323 - Biomechanics
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to provide an advanced study of biomechanical concepts and their application to human movement and sport skills.
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HHPS 7324 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
Three credit hours.
This course applies physiological principles to exercise circumstance and includes critical analysis of the effect of exercise on human physiologic function with in-depth examination of current literature.
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HHPS 7325 - Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Three credit hours.
The Sports and Exercise Nutrition course is a study of the scientific basis of nutrition and diet on physical performance and health. Topics include energy metabolism, substrate utilization, and measurement of energy expenditure, thermoregulation, fluid balance, rehydration, weight control, eating disorders, ergogenic aids, meal planning and evaluation.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
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HHPS 7326 - Lab Techniques in Exercise Science
Three credit hours.
This course focuses on collecting and analyzing human data using various measurement devices often utilized in exercise science settings. The primary focus is to teach students how to work with human subjects in a research setting with various measurement devices. Furthermore, this course will also review research methodologies specific to certain types of data collections.
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HHPS 7327 - Neuromechanics
Three credit hours.
This course focuses on neurophysiology and motor control of human movements, specifically focusing on the central and peripheral control systems and their interaction. This course also addresses how injuries of the head and spine and neuromuscular diseases (e.g., MS, CP, Parkinson’s) affect human movement.
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HHPS 7330 - Management and Leadership in Sport Organizations
Three credit hours.
This course emphasizes the management and leadership components of sport organizations. Specifically, the course will focus on the means of improving performance and satisfaction within sport organizations. Several areas will be discussed such as developing goals, decision making, strategic planning, leadership styles, and human resource management with the objective of developing a management and leadership philosophy.
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HHPS 7331 - Sport Law
Three credit hours.
This course is a study of legal issues affecting the delivery of sport services; focuses on liability in sport activities.
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HHPS 7333 - Issues and Ethics in Sports Management
Three credit hours.
Students will study ethical theories, moral reasoning, and ethical decision-making, and their value for sport managers. The application of ethical decision-making approaches relative to the major issues currently facing sport managers, and their impact on the operation of sport programs will also be addressed.
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