4121. Urinalysis Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised experiences using microscopic and chemical techniques in the analysis of urine. Lab fee $15.

4131-2. Urinalysis Practicum. (Variable 1 or 2) (0-3 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in urinalysis. The standard urinalysis practicum for CLS certification is 1 hour credit. An extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical hematology or chemistry certification for 2 hours credit. Lab fee $5.

4141. Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lecture. (1-0) A study of renal physiology, the formation of urine, and the relationship to renal and other systemic diseases. In addition, the normal physiologic function and pathophysiology of synovial, semenal, cerebrospinal, serous and amniotic fluid will also be addressed.

4151. Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lab. (0-5) Supervised laboratory experiences using microscopic, chemical, and automated techniques in analysis of urine and other body fluids. Lab fee $15.

4214. Hematology Lecture. (4-0) Studies on the formation, function, and identification of characteristics of normal and abnormal cellular elements of human blood are discussed.

4222. Hematology Laboratory. (0-6) Supervised experiences with emphasis placed on the enumeration, morphology, and staining characteristics of normal and abnormal blood cells, and coagulation physiology. Lab fee $15.

4233-7. Hematology Practicum. (Variable 3 or 7) (0-3 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in hematology. The standard hematology practicum for CLS certification is 3 hours credit. An extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical hematology certification for 7 hours credit. The extended rotation will include special hematologic procedures performed in chemistry. Lab fee $5.

4242. Hematology I Lecture. (2-0) Studies on the formation, function, and identification of normal cellular blood elements are discussed. Emphasis is placed on normal physiology and characteristics of blood cells in all ages. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4251 or approval of department head.

4251. Hematology I Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised experiences with emphasis placed on the enumeration, morphology and staining characteristics of normal blood cells. Manual and automated techniques will be used. Emphasis will be placed on specimen collection, processing, and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4242 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4262. Hematology II Lecture. (2-0) Studies on the formation and identification of abnormal cellular blood elements are discussed. Emphasis is placed on abnormal physiology and hematologic manifestations of disease. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4271 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4242 or approval of department head.

4271. Hematology II Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised experiences with emphasis placed on the enumeration, morphology, and staining characteristics of abnormal blood cells. Emphasis will be placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4262 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4251 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4281. Hemostasis. (1-2) Discussion and comparison of the hemostatic coagulation and fibrinolytic systems with emphasis on normal and abnormal physiology. Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on analytes to evaluate coagulation and fibrinolysis. Manual and automated techniques will be discussed and used. Prerequisites: CLS 4251 and CLS 4242 or approval of department head.

4313. Medical Microbiology Lecture. (3-0) Lectures on characteristics, morphology, and physiology of human pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

4322. Medical Microbiology Laboratory. (0-6) Supervised experiences with emphasis on staining, cultural and differential biochemical characteristics, methods of isolation from body fluids of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses and their susceptibility to therapeutic agents. Lab fee $15.

Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in medical microbiology. The standard microbiology practicum for CLS certification is 3 hours credit. Extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical microbiology certification for 6 hours credit. Lab fee $5.

4342. Medical Microbiology I Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of growth characteristics, morphology, physiology, and identification criteria of human pathogenic microorganisms and normal flora. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4351 or approval of department head.

4351. Medical Microbiology I Lab. (0-5) Supervised experience with emphasis on isolation by staining, cultural, and differential biochemical characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4342 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4362. Medical Microbiology II Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of antimicrobial susceptibility, epidemiology, pathogenesis and source isolation of human pathogenic microorganisms. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4371 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4342 or approval of department head.

4371. Medical Microbiology II Lab. (0-5) Supervised experience with emphasis on staining, isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microorganisms isolated from clinical specimens. Emphasis is also placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4362 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4351 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4412. Blood Banking Lecture. (2-0) Principles of immunohematology are discussed in relation to blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and antibody detection and identification.

4421. Blood Banking Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised experiences related to blood grouping and typing, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and component therapy in blood transfusions. Lab fee $15.

4432-6. Blood Banking Practicum. (Variable 2 or 6) (0-3 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in blood banking. The standard blood bank practicum for CLS certification is 2 hours credit. An extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical blood bank certification for 6 hours credit. Lab fee $5.

4442. Immunohematology I Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of the principles of immunohematology in relation to blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and antibody detection and identification. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4451 or approval of department head.

4451. Immunohematology I Lab. (0-4) Supervised experiences related to blood grouping and typing and compatibility testing. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4442 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4461. Immunohematology II Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of the principles of immunohematology in relation to transfusion and transplant medicine, donor processing, and component preparation and storage. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4471 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4442 or approval of department head.

4471. Immunohematology II Lab. (0-5) Supervised experiences related to antibody detection and identification, incompatibility and transfusion reaction resolution; component processing and storage; and selection for therapy. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing, laboratory techniques, and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4461 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4451 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4511. Clinical Parasitology Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of parasites causing disease in humans and their life cycles, identificaiton, and pathology in humans. Opportunistic parasites in the immunocompromised host will also be addressed.

4521. Clinical Parasitology Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised experiences in the identification of human parasites. Specimen collection, processing and criteria for rejection will also be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on deriving diagnostic laboratory results and evaluation of those results. Lab fee $15.

4531-2. Clinical Parasitology Practicum. (Variable 1 or 2) (0-3 for each hour)Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in clinical parasitology. The standard parasitology practicum for CLS certification is 1 hour credit. An extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical microbiology certification for 2 hours credit. Lab fee $5.

4612. Immunology and Serology Lecture. (2-0) Discussion of immunological mechanisms fundamental to resistance to disease with emphasis on antigen- antibody reactions.

4621. Immunology and Serology Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised learning experience with emphasis on the detection, identification, and characterization of anti-bodies. Lab fee $15.

4632-4. Immunology and Serology Practicum. (Variable 2 or 4) (0-3 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in immunology and serology. The standard immunology and serology practicum for CLS certification is 2 hours credit. An extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical microbiology or blood bank certification for 4 hours credit. Lab fee $5.

4641. Immunology and Serology I Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of immunological mechanisms fundamental to resistance to disease with emphasis on basic humoral and cellular immune response and resistance to microbial disease. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4651 or approval of department head.

4651. Immunology and Serology I Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised laboratory experience with emphasis on the detection, identification, and characterization of antigens and antibodies of infectious etiology using serologic techniques. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4641 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4661. Immunology and Serology II Lecture. (1-0) Discussion of immunologic mechanisms and pathogenesis involved in autoimmune, allergic, and immunodeficient diseases. Prerequisite: CLS 4641 or approval of department head. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4671 or approval of department head.

4671. Immunology and Serology II Laboratory. (0-3) Supervised learning experience with emphasis on the detection, identification, and characterization of antigens and antibodies involved in autoimmune disease. Also emphasis on cells involved in cellular immunity using immunologic techniques. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Prerequisite: CLS 4651 or approval of department head. Concurrent enrollment in CLS 4661 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4716. Clinical Chemistry Lecture. (6-0) Introduction to theories and principles of instruments commonly used in the laboratory. Discussion on comparative methodology of diagnostic tests used in chemical analysis of body constituents. Normal and abnormal physiology are emphasized.

4722. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. (0-6) Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on the operating procedure for instruments commonly used in laboratory. Practice on comparative methodology of diagnostic tests used in chemistry analysis of body constituents. Lab fee $15.

4734-8. Clinical Chemistry Practicum. (Variable 4 or 8) (0-3 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in clinical chemistry. The standard chemistry practicum for CLS certification is 4 hours credit. An extended practicum is offered for B.S. degreed students seeking categorical chemistry certification for 8 hours credit. Lab fee $5.

4741. Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Instrumentation. (1-2) Introduction to the theories and principles of instrument operation and safety practices commonly used in the clinical laboratory. Supervised learning experience in instrument operation and troubleshooting.

4751. Advanced Laboratory Automation, Statistics, and Quality Assurance Concepts. (1-2) Discussion and comparison of operating principles of automated analyzers, complex laboratory techniques, statistical methods and quality assurance concepts applicable to the clinical laboratory. Supervised learning experience in instrument operation, troubleshooting, electrophoresis and chromatography. Application of statistics to quality assurance and evaluation of laboratory results will be discussed.

4762. Clinical Chemistry I Lecture. (2-0) An introduction to the theories and principles of diagnostic methods used to measure common analytes involved in water and acid base balance, mineral and metabolic homeostasis in serum and other body fluids. Normal physiology and biochemical manifestation of disease are emphasized. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4771 or permission of department head.

4771. Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on manual, semi-automated, and automated procedures for assaying electrolytes, blood gases, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and drugs. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and generation and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4762 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4741 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4782. Clinical Chemistry II Lecture. (2-0) Discussion and comparison of diagnostic methods employed in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic metabolites, enzymology, endocrinology, and tumor markers. Normal physiology and biochemical manifestations of disease are discussed. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4791 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4762 or approval of department head.

4791. Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory. (0-5) Supervised learning experiences with emphasis on manual, semi-automated, and automated procedures for assaying metabolites, drugs, enzymes, hormones, and tumor markers. Emphasis is placed on specimen selection, processing, analyses, and evaluation of diagnostic data. Requires concurrent enrollment in CLS 4782 or approval of department head. Prerequisite: CLS 4771 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.

4812. Laboratory Management. (2-0) Designed to acquaint students with the principles of operating a clinical laboratory. Emphasis is given to personnel, financial, marketing, and general administrative management of a clinical laboratory. Also, the student is introduced to writing instructional objectives, constructing test items, and planning instructional strategies using media aids. Ethical issues encountered in laboratory medicine are also discussed.

4821. Computer Applications in Science and Medicine. (1-1) Use of computers in the scientific and medical fields. Emphasis is placed on using word processing and spread sheets; charting and graphing of data; presentation packages; tools for literature search; information search using the internet; and description and evaluation of current laboratory information systems. Course fee $10.

4841. Molecular Pathology. (1-1) An overview of molecular mechanisms including replication, transcription, and translation. Emphasis is placed on the principles of molecular methods and their applications in diagnosis of microbiologic, immunologic, genetic, endocrine, hematopoietic and metabolic disease.

4851. Clinical Correlations Seminar (1-0) Course employs an integrative approach to laboratory medicine with emphasis placed on the review of patient cases and appropriate utilization of laboratory tests in diagnosis. A comprehensive review of the concepts in clinical laboratory medicine.

4863. Clinical Laboratory Science Problems. (Credit variable) A course open by invitation to capable Clinical Laboratory Science students who wish to pursue a selected problem study. Students are permitted and encouraged to work independently under the guidance of an instructor. May be repeated for credit, subject to the approval of the department head. Prerequisites: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science program, the ability to do independent work, and approval of the department head. Lab fee $10.

4911. Integrated Clinical Laboratory. (Credit variable) An integrated clinical laboratory course designed to introduce the concepts of specimen tracking and processing using a laboratory information system, test result evaluation and utilization review. Emphasis will be placed on workload organization; quality control evaluation; accuracy, consistency, and validity of results generated; and appropriate reporting of results. Lab fee $15.

4921. Clinical Laboratory Practicum I. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in hematology, hemostasis, and body fluid analysis. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.

4931. Clinical Laboratory Practicum II. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in medical microbiology and parasitology. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.

4941. Clinical Laboratory Practicum III. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in immunology, serology, and blood banking. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.

4951. Clinical Laboratory Practicum IV. (Credit variable 1-5) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work and solving problems in clinical chemistry, toxicology, and molecular pathology. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of quality assurance data and application of laboratory information systems and automation. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Field experience fee $50.

4961. Advanced Clinical Practicum. (Credit variable; 1-8 for each hour) Structured clinical experience directed toward development of laboratory skills, organizing work, and solving problems in the clinical laboratory. Emphasis is given to high complexity testing. Prerequisites: completion of NAACLS-accredited MLT-AD program, MLT (CLT) certification, and 2 years of approved work experience, or approval by department head. Grading in this course is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Lab fee $20.

5233. Standardized Tests and Measurements. (3-0) Principles of psychological testing. Uses and critical evaluation of tests of achievement, intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate School or approval of department head.

5503. Introduction to Counseling and Guidance. (3-0) Overview of counseling and guidance services commonly found in school and non-school settings, including individual and group counseling, information, testing, career planning and placement, referral and consultation. Roles of various personnel in total guidance programs, program organization, administration, objectives, and evaluation. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: Full admission to the Professional Counselor Program.

5513. Career Counseling and Guidance. (3-0) An in-depth study of career counseling and guidance services that focuses on occupational, educational, and personal/social issues for general and special populations. Includes examination of theoretical bases for career counseling and guidance, study of organization and delivery of information through individual and group activities. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head. Students will be required to purchase occupational and educational information materials.

5523. Seminar in School Counseling. (3-0) An overview of a comprehensive school counseling and guidance program. The course will address the historical background, theoretical foundation, knowledge, and skills to prepare the student to implement a counseling and guidance program in an educational (K-12) setting. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head

5533. Counseling Theories and Methods. (3-0) An exploration of theories and methods of counseling. Applications to school and special populations and special problem areas are studied; video-taped counseling sessions are critiqued. Covers related ethical concerns. Cannot be taken concurrently with CNSL 5543. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

5543. Group Procedures for Counselors. (3-0) An introduction to group therapy and group procedures with special emphasis on the development of group counseling skills with children, adolescents, adults, and special populations. Supervised experiences in group memberships are included. Covers related ethical concerns. Cannot be taken concurrently with CNSL 5533. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

5563. Introduction to Family Counseling. (3-0) Familiarizes the student with family systems theory as applied to the study of family dynamics, family development, and the resolution of both family and individual conflicts. Includes both experiential and didactic methods. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

5573. Techniques of Counseling. (3-0) A competency-based course with experiential emphasis. The student will be required to demonstrate proficiency in counseling concepts and techniques. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

5583. Counseling Perspectives on Psychopathology. (3-0) An overview of psychopathology that includes the history of abnormal behavior and an in-depth study of the specific diagnostic psychological disorders. Emphasis will be on classification systems currently used in clinical settings and treatment alternatives from a counseling perspective. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

5593. Brief Therapy. (3-0) An in-depth examination of brief therapy including history, philosophy, theory, and techniques. Stresses application of learning through experiential methods. Covers related ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

1023. Public Speaking. (3-0) An introduction to the principles and practice of presentational communication. Methods of topic analysis, research, evidence evaluation, organization, and delivery are covered. Students participate in several classroom presentations. (F)

1031. Forensics Practicum I. (1-2) Analyses, critique, and adjudication of several debate, informative, persuasive, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking events under the direction of a faculty member during a semester. May be taken up to 3 times as course content changes. (Sp)

1041. Forensics Practicum II. (0-3) Participation in, analysis and administration of several debate, informative, persuasive, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking events under the direction of a faculty member during a semester. May be taken up to 3 times as course content changes. (Sp)

1313. Introduction to News Writing. (3-0) Fundamentals of news writing and reporting. Students will learn basic newspaper style and compose stories using traditional stylebook techniques. Students will learn how to write stories for both traditional and non-traditional media. (F, Sp)

2013. Voice and Performance. (3-0) Oral presentation of literary forms with emphasis on the vocal mechanism and phonetics. Interpretative readings in prose, poetry, and drama are directed to help students gain a sensitivity to literary genre and develop effective speech habits through vocal analysis, guided practice, and class drills emphasizing pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation. Credit for both COMS 2013 and THEA 2013 will not be awarded. (F, Sp)

2033. Persuasive Speaking. (3-0) An advanced study of the theory and practice of persuasive public speaking. Emphasis placed on topic development, organization, style, and delivery with the intent of influencing an audience to change attitudes, beliefs, and actions. Students will be involved in several in-class presentations. Prerequisite: COMS 1023 or permission of the department head.

2053. Radio and Television Production. (2-2) A course dealing with theory, practice, policies, and production techniques of television and radio broadcasting. Students will be involved in laboratory productions. Prerequisite: COMS 1023 or permission of department head. Lab fee $10. (F)

2133. Mass Communications and Society (3-0) Places mass media in historical perspective; explores the relationships among media; examines the structure of the American communications system and compares it to international communications systems. Analyzes the social, economic, and political implications of modern society’s reliance on mass communications. Explores the ways in which the mass media provide images of our world. (F, Sp)

2143. Photography. (2-2) Fundamentals of camera operation, film development and printing. Study in the use and layout of photography in newspaper and magazines. Students will learn new photographic technology as well as traditional applications. Course fee $10. Lab fee $10. (F, Sp)

2153. Broadcast Journalism. (3-0) A study of broadcast news practices. The basic rules of broadcast newswriting will be reviewed and stories will be written and delivered for both radio and television. Studio and newsroom procedures will be examined. (F, Sp)

3013. Business and Professional Speech. (3-0) A study of verbal and nonverbal communication as it functions in business and professional organizations. Special emphasis will be given to developing oral language proficiency, interviewing, small decision-making groups, oral reporting, and organizational communication. (F,Sp,Sm)

3033. Debate. (3-0) An introduction to the principles of argumentation and debate. Subject material will include research, evidence, reasoning, case construction, refutation, and delivery. Classroom debating will provide students with opportunities to observe and participate in competitive debating. This course is particularly applicable to those anticipating study in pre-law. Prerequisites: COMS 1013, 1023 or permission of the department head.

3043. Interpersonal Communication. (3-0) A course designed to improve individual communication skills relevant to human relationships. The development and maintenance of interpersonal (one-to-one) relations are examined, with special emphasis on identifying and correcting communication breakdown. A portion of the course will be devoted to exercises designed to improve interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: COMS 1013 or 3013 or permission of the department head. (F)

3053. Rhetorical and Communication Theory. (3-0) A general survey of classical through contemporary rhetorical and communication theory. Emphasis on how theories have been and are being applied in criticism of public address and rhetorical movements and in contemporary communication research. Prerequisites: COMS 1013, 1023 or permission of the department head.

3064. Video Production. (3-4) A course covering theory and practice of video field production and postproduction processes. Emphasis will be on video photography factors and techniques and linear and nonlinear editing skills. Production team roles and organization will be covered. Will include extensive field work. Prerequisite: COMS 2053 or permission of the department head. Lab fee $20. (Sp)

3113. Writing for Publication. (3-0) Study and practice in the techniques of writing contemporary nonfiction for publication, with special attention given to methods of research and markets for literary material. Numerous private conferences. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ENGL or approval of department head.

3123. Public Relations. (3-0) A study of the techniques used in planning public relations programs for businesses, schools, churches, and civic associations. Topics will include: press relations, crisis management, advertising, speech writing, and campaign activities. Prerequisite: 3 hours of COMS.

4043. Organizational Communication. (3-0) An advanced study of communication as it takes place in business and industrial settings. Special attention will be given to managerial communication, communicator style, channels and networks, and organizational communication consulting. Prerequisite: COMS 3013.

4063. Group Process and Decision Making. (3-0) A study of small group theory and process. Special attention will be given to leadership, organization, group analysis, and interaction. Students will observe and participate in small group discussions on contemporary issues. Prerequisite: COMS 1013 or 3013 or 3043 or permission of the department head.

4843. Communications Internship. (3-0) Approved and supervised work experience in communications related positions. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours COMS or approval of department head.

4853. Communications Seminar. (Credit variable; 1-0 for each hour) Content varies according to the needs and desires of the students. When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.

4863. Communications Problems. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent reading, research, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics vary according to student need. Open to students of senior classification with department head approval.

5403. Organizational and Administrative Communication. (3-0) This course is a seminar in communication flow, design, and effect in industrial, administrative, and institutional contexts. Relevant communication theory, measurement, analysis, evaluation, and control of communication related to organizational and administrative function will be the emphases.

5103. Family Relationships and Development. (3-0) Study of family systems in relation to life-cycle stages, cultural issues and influences, gender issues, family functions and structural changes. Divorce, post-divorce, remarried, single parent and other alternative family systems are examined in relation to assessment and intervention.

5113. Crisis Intervention and Management of Individuals and Families. (3-0) Examination of the dynamics and treatment of developmental and situational crises within families and other varied settings. Emphasis is on intervention in particular crises such as divorce, death, sexual or physical abuse, life-change, substance dependency, suicide and emotional dysfunction. Theories and approaches to crisis intervention and management described and discussed with role play and field observations. Prerequisites: PSY 5063 or concurrent enrollment.

5123. Child & Adolescent Evaluation and Counseling Techniques. (3-0) Examines the development, dynamics, roles, and problems of children within the parent-child context, the home, and educational environments. Course focuses on developmentally appropriate assessment and intervention of childhood dysfunction.

5543. Group Procedures for Counselors. (3-0) An introduction to group therapy and group procedures with special emphasis on the development of group counseling skills with children adolescents, adults, and special populations. Supervised experience in group memberships is included. Covers related ethical concerns.

5943. Substance Abuse. (3-0) An introduction to addiction counseling. Special attention is given to models of addiction, chemical dependence, process addictions, and co-dependence. An experiential component is included as well. Covers related ethical concerns. Credit for both CNSL 5943 and CPSY 5943 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: CNSL 5503 or approval of department head.

2052. Dairy Cattle Fitting and Showmanship. (0-4) Basic instruction in fitting and showing dairy cattle. The general format for conducting dairy shows and contests will be presented. Students are required to train, groom, and show animals in the Little International Livestock Show and the judging contests. Lab fee $10. (Sp)

3023. Feeding and Management of Dairy Cattle. (2-2) Fundamental principles of scientific dairying and the practical application of these principles in the feeding and management of dairy cattle. Requirements for economical dairying, herd improvement through selection, feeding for milk production, development of replacement stock and disease control. Prerequisite: D S 2023. Lab fee $8. (Sp)

3033. Dairy Cattle Evaluation. (2-2) Study of performance pedigrees and type classifications of individual dairy cattle to evaluate their worth as breeding animals. Emphasis is given to performance terminology, body traits, heritability of type, and production factors utilized in herd improvement. Practice in presenting oral reasons to communicate bases of animal selection to other individuals and to audiences. Prerequisite: D S 2023 or equivalent. Lab fee $6.

4403. Advanced Dairy Ration Balancing and Records Management. (1-4) Students will learn to evaluate dairy rations and feeding management strategies and make suggestions for improvements. Students also will learn to evaluate dairy herd management records and make management recommendations based on those records. The course is for students who desire advanced practical training in applied nutrition and dairy herd management. Credit for both D S 4403 and ANSC 4403 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: D S 3023 or equivalent.

3303. Meteorology. (3-0) A study of the Earth's atmosphere and the basic principles of weather analysis, climate and climatic controls, with emphasis on climatic effects on man. Theory reinforced by practical field experience. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054 or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.

3403. Oceanography. (3-0) A study of our oceans from the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects. Theory reinforced by practical field experience. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054, 1064, junior classification or approval of department head. Lab fee $5.

3503. Environmental Science. (3-0) Integration of existing knowledge of geological, hydrological, and environmental processes associated with environmental management and land-use planning issues; including discussions of surface and subsurface water quality and quantity, soil erosion, solid and liquid waste disposal and flooding. Case studies involving environmental impact analysis. Prerequisites: GEOL 1054, 1074; CHEM 1054, or approval of department head. Course fee $10.

3991. Cooperative Education. (Credit variable; 1-3 for each hour) This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate academic study with work experience that is germane to their major or minor. Enrollment requires a two-semester minimum commitment that may be accomplished by 1) alternating semesters of full-time study with semesters of curriculum-related employment, or 2) enrolling in courses at least half-time (6 semester hours) and working part-time in parallel positions of curriculum-related employment. The department Cooperative Education advisor will supervise the student's experience and assign the final grade based on the student's final report which is required to complete the course. Students may participate in the Cooperative Education program for an unlimited number of semesters but a maximum of 6 hours credit may be counted toward a degree. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester hours which includes 12 hours in the major or minor discipline in which the Cooperative Education course is desired, minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the appropriate major or minor field, and department head approval. Field experience fee $50.

4133. Environmental Techniques. (2-3) A survey of techniques used in surface and shallow subsurface geophysical and geochemical investigations focusing on those methods important to the environmental industry. Investigations will be planned and executed and results interpreted and presented in various formats. Topics to be covered may include geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling, computer applications, site characterization, and monitoring techniques. Prerequisites: 8 hours GEOL and/or E S, MATH 1093, and junior classification. Lab fee $10.

4843. Earth Science Internship. (1-8) Preapproved and supervised work experience in an environmental earth science position in industry or the public sector. Prerequisite: Junior classification and approval of department head.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) A course open to capable Earth Science and Geology students. Topics may vary according to student need. May be repeated for credit, subject to the approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

2053. Consumer Economics. (3-0) Designed to make the student an intelligent consumer of goods and services in the current economy. Major topics addressed are role of consumer in our economy, influences on consumer spending, fraud, use of consumer’s monies, and consumer legislation. Credit for both H S 2053 and ECO 2053 will not be awarded. (Sm1)

3013. Intermediate Macroeconomics. (3-0) This course extends the study of the aggregate economy introduced in Economics 2013 with emphasis on theory. Topics include the Classical and Keynesian systems, general equilibrium theories, economic growth, and public policy in a global setting. Prerequisite: ECO 2013. (F)

3023. Intermediate Microeconomics. (3-0) This course represents a more advanced study of microeconomic theory than is possible in Economics 2023. Topics include consumer behavior, production and cost theory, market structure, and factor markets. Prerequisite: ECO 2023. (Sp)

3033. Money and Banking. (3-0) A study of the structure and functions of financial markets and financial intermediaries; the behavior and pattern of interest rates; the basic concepts of commercial bank management; the nature of money and the role of the Federal Reserve in its creation; the basic structure of the economy and the impact of monetary actions on this structure. Prerequisite: ECO 2013. (F, Sm)

3043. Environmental Economics. (3-0) The study of the economics of the natural environment. Economic tools and issues such as social cost, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, property rights, and state and federal environmental policies will be examined with emphasis on problems associated with water pollution, waste disposal, and society’s burden of social costs. Prerequisite: 6 hours ECO or approval of department head.

3053. Economics of Financial Markets. (3-0) A study of the aggregate financial system and capital markets and the impact these have on financial intermediaries. Topics to be covered are: flow of funds analysis, interest rate theory, role of financial intermediaries, and management of financial assets. Credit for both FIN 3043 and ECO 3053 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: FIN 3013, ECO 3033. (Sp)

3063. Political Economy. (3-0) A study of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical relationships between the state and the economy. Credit for both POLS 3063 and ECO 3063 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: 6 hours of ECO and 6 hours of POLS or instructor’s approval.

4013. International Economics. (3-0) An introduction to international economic theory and policy, the foundations of modern trade theory and its extensions, welfare effects of tariffs and non-tariff barriers, commercial policies of the United States, trade policies of developing countries, multinationals, balance of payments, and foreign exchange markets. Credit for both ECO 4013 and A EC 4023 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: ECO 2013. (Sp)

4023. Economic Development of the United States. (3-0) A survey of the economic development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Credit for both ECO 4023 and HIST 4023 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: ECO 1013 or 2013 and 6 hours HIST.

4213. Economic Development of Rural Areas. (3-0) Economic problems of rural areas in the United States. Review of fundamental causes of economic decline in rural areas. Application of economic principles and theory to problems of rural areas. Evaluation of current methods and public programs for economic development. Application of analytical methods to development problems. Credit for ECO 4213 and A EC 4213 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: A EC 2053 or ECO 2023. (Sp,Sm)

4653. Intermediate Economics. (3-0) Seminar discussion of the American free enterprise system, the nation’s economy and its strengths and eweaknesses; critical examination of professional journals, articles, books and reports by the government and private sources, designed to enable the student to coordinate and apply the analytical knowledge acquired during the period of study. Prerequisites: Macroeconomics and microeconomics, college algebra or MATH 3093, or permission to enroll.

4853. Economics Seminar. (Credit variable) Content varies according to departmental needs, current/pertinent topics. Comprehensive reading is required. Conference and written reports are required of the reading assignments. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, 12 hours of ECO or approval of department head. May be taken more than once for credit.

4863. Problems. (Credit variable) Independent reading, research and discussion. Entry into this course will be arranged with the Economics counselor.

5023. Instruction of Basic Economics. (3-0) Combines emphasis on understanding and teaching of basic economic principles such as demand and supply, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. The course also reviews educational resources and instructional methods in economics.

5083. Managerial Economics. (3-0) Applies economic theory and methodology to business and administrative decision-making. The tools of economic analysis are demonstrated and their use in formulating business policies is explained. Topics include concepts of profits, production and cost functions, demand theory, competitive pricing policies, and business criteria for investment output and marketing decisions. Prerequisite: Approval of MBA Director.

5593. Economic Applications and Issues. (3-0) Seminar examination of the application of economic theory in the firm (micro) and in the overall economy (macro); in-depth research and analysis of current economic issues through critical examination of the professional literature and the current environment of business government. Prerequisite: ECO 4653 Intermediate Economics or Micro and Macroeconomics.

5643. Seminar on Global Commerce. (3-0) Focuses on global competitive challenges facing business management teams. Students will evaluate how companies have strategically entered and developed international markets and managed global diversification. Students will learn to analyze international market potential, assess business risks and become familiar with institutions and national policies directing international trade. Prerequisite: ECO 4653 Intermediate Economics or Micro and Macroeconomics

5863. Problems. (Credit variable) This course offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with current research being conducted within the student's area of interest; directed reading of a number of sources selected in concert by the student's professor. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

5073. Programs and Procedures in Supervision. (3-0) Designed for teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Philosophy, organization, and administration of supervision of both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisites: Admission to Educational Administration Program and PSY 5043 and EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.

5083. Administration of Elementary and Secondary School. (3-0) Study of the organization and administration of elementary and secondary schools. Administration and supervision of curriculum and instruction. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.

5093. Public School Laws. (3-0) Constitutional provisions, statutory laws, court decisions, and regulations governing public schools with special reference to Texas and federal relationships. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.

5153. Administration and Supervision of Special Services. (3-0) Study of the organization, administration, and supervision of special, compensatory, and auxiliary educational programs and services. Emphasis is directed toward program definition, philosophy, organization, implementation, administration, and financing. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.

5163. Instructional Leadership. (3-0) A study of the instructional leader's duties and responsibilities. The course will review effective teaching practices as well as identify the instructional leader's role in classroom observations, conferencing teachers, and developmental supervision. This course meets the Texas Education Agency requirements for instructional leadership training. Prerequisites: PSY 5043 and EDAD 5003 or approval of department head

5173. Public School Finance and Fiscal Management. (3-0) The principles of school finance, budgeting, and accounting procedures. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.

5183. Administrative Law and Personnel Administration. (3-0) A comprehensive study of public school law as it relates to contractual and at-will personnel. Emphasis is placed on advertising, interviewing, selecting, and evaluating personnel. Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, Federal Right to Privacy Act, employee contracts, and records. Additional attention is given to employee induction and student records. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.

5193. The School Superintendency. (3-0) A detailed study of the multiple roles and responsibilities of the chief school administration, including the leadership role with the community, school board, professional staff, and students. Some observations and activities in the public schools and community will be required. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.

5203. Operations Management in Public School Systems. (3-0) A study of major administrative systems in public schools including transportation, distribution and food service systems. Topics also include energy management, health services, security, and safety-related issues. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.

5363. Instructional Development and School Improvement. (3-0) A study of research and state policy affecting instructional improvement in public school systems. Special emphasis on results-based accountability systems, including curriculum planning and evaluation, professional development, and student assessment processes. Prerequisite: Mid-Management Certification or approval of department head.

5393. Processes in Educational Leadership. (3-0) Analysis of skills and techniques of administrators on modern schools, with emphasis on democratic leadership, teacher-administrator and relationships, group processes, and evaluation of administrative programs. Techniques of curriculum change and innovation. Prerequisite: EDAD 5003 or approval of department head.

5403. School-Community Relationships. (3-0) Systems of interpretation of schools to community publics. Promotion of effective school-community relations through media of communication.

5863. Special Problems. (Credit variable) Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite: Full admission into the College of Graduate Studies and a graduate degree or certification program.

5903. Selected Topics in Educational Administration. (3-0) An examination of different topics each semester with a focus on contemporary issues in Educational Administration and leadership. This course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

5963. Practicum in School Supervision. (1-7) Supervised professional activities in the area of the public school supervisor. Students will be required to demonstrate competencies in the performance of appropriate professional duties as culminating experiences in the Supervisor Preparation Program. Prerequisite: Completion of the professional courses in the Supervisor Preparation Program or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.

5973. Internship for the Superintendent. (1-7) Supervised professional activities in the area of the public school superintendency. Intern will be required to demonstrate competencies in the performance of appropriate professional duties as culminating experiences in the Superintendency Program. Prerequisite: Completion of the professional courses in the Superintendency Preparation program or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.

5993. Internship for the Principalship. (3-0) Supervised professional activities in the area of the public school principal, including elementary and secondary principalships and the central office administrator. Intern will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of appropriate professional duties as the culminating experience in the principal certification program. Students must complete the educational administration core prior to enrolling in the internship. The internship course is typically a one-semester course; however, this course may be repeated so that the student can satisfactorily complete internship requirements. No more than 3 semester hours of internship course work can be used to satisfy certification plan requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of the educational administration core or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.

3623. Assessment of Exceptional Learners. (3-0) Students will learn to administer and interpret formal and informal assessment instruments. Processes used by educators to determine educational goals, placements, and programs for exceptional learners will be studied. A field experience is required. Prerequisite: EDSP 3613 or approval of department head. (Sp, Sm)

4633. Teaching Learners with Mild to Moderate Disabilities. (3-0) Strategies for teaching learners (ages 3-21) with mild to moderate disabilities will be studied. Course content will include methods for teaching basic communication, language, academic and social skills; modifying regular education environments; working with parents, paraprofessionals, and general education teachers; and inclusion of exceptional learners. Prerequisite: EDSP 3613 or approval of department head. (F,Sm)

4643. Teaching Learners with Severe to Profound Disabilities. (3-0) Strategies for teaching learners (ages 3-21) with severe to profound disabilities will be studied. Course content will include methods for teaching functional academic skills, communication skills, and life management skills; working with parents, paraprofessionals, and related service personnel; physical management of multiple handicapped and physically challenged students; community based instruction and vocational planning. Techniques for inclusion in general education settings will be studied. Prerequisite: EDSP 3613 or approval of department head. (Sp,Sm)

4653. Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners. (3-0) Strategies for managing the behavior of exceptional learners in school, community, and home settings will be studied. Course content will include behavior management techniques, functional behavior assessment, and the development of behavior intervention plans. Prerequisites: Admission to Practicum in Teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDU 4906; or approval of department head. (F,Sp)

5053. Introduction to Exceptional Learners. (3-0) A survey of learner characteristics and an examination of instructional techniques that promote academic, personal, and social growth in exceptional learners and an examination of the process and procedures relating to the placement of exceptional learners. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional education or certification.

5253. Appraisal of Exceptional Learners. (3-2) Standardized assessment of the academic achievement of students referred for or currently receiving special education services including test administration, analysis, and reporting of scores, and program planning. Prerequisites: CNSL 5233 or PSY 5013 or concurrent enrollment or approval of department head.

5273. Teaching Students with Severe to Profound Disabilities. (3-0) Definitions, characteristics, and instructional techniques for students with severe and profound disabilities, including functional assessment, applied behavioral analysis, Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives, transition and placement issues. Prerequisite: EDSP 5053 or approval of department head.

5293. Assessing Cognitive Abilities of Exceptional Learners. (3-2) Standardized assessment of the cognitive and adaptive behavior abilities of exceptional students. Includes test administration, scoring, analysis, and program planning. Prerequisite: CNSL 5233 or PSY 5813 or approval of department head.

5993. Internship for Educational Diagnosticians. (1-7) Supervised professional activities for persons preparing for certification as an educational diagnostician. Professional activities will include test administration, scoring, analysis, diagnosis, report writing, and program planning. Interns will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of professional duties as an educational diagnostician. A minimum of 300 hours of documented related professional activities will be required. Prerequisites: EDSP 5053, 5253, 5273, and 5293 or approval of department head.

Note: Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must pass all parts of the TASP test.

3303. Professional Development I: An Introduction to Teaching. (3-2) An introduction to the professional practices of teachers, including models of instruction, effective teaching practices, applications of educational technology, and the basic principles of classroom management. Required: Handbook for Teacher Certification and documentation of field experiences. Prerequisites: Junior classification and passing scores on all parts of the TASP or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

3353. Professional Development II: Learners and the Learning Environment. (3-3) An examination of classroom practices appropriate for diverse learners. Topics will include modifying instruction, measurement and assessment, and demonstration of effective teaching practices. Required: documentation of field experiences. Prerequisites: EDU 3303, PSY 3033, and admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program, or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

3943. Curriculum and Methods of Kindergarten Instruction. (3-0) Planning for a balanced curriculum and scheduling of learning activities. Building student competencies in the development of learning experiences for children in all areas of the curriculum. Study of model programs and curriculum materials. Each student will develop an integrated teaching unit. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDU 3113, ENGL 3803. (Sp,Sm)

4043. Early Childhood Environments. (3-0) A study of the total physical environment which promotes learning in young children including those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Topics covered include: history and philosophy of kindergarten; development of learning centers; classroom management and management of student behavior; and strategies for parental involvement. Students will be expected to demonstrate developmentally appropriate effective teaching practices. Prerequisite: Admission to Practicum for Teaching. (F,Sp)

4303. Professional Development III: Application of Effective Teaching Practices. (3-4) Field-based experiences are provided in school settings where students will plan and deliver units of instruction, examine various models of instruction, analyze classroom management strategies, and demonstrate competencies in effective teaching practices. Prerequisites: EDU 3353 and RDG 3513, or approval of department head. (F,Sp)

4353. Professional Development IV: Issues in Professional Development. (3-0) To be taken with Practicum in Teaching. Students synthesize and validate concepts encountered during teaching practicum. Focuses on professional issues related to teaching and the school environment. Prerequisites: Admission to Practicum in Teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDU 4906, or approval of department head. (F,Sp)

4833. Internship for Classroom Teaching. (1-9) This internship includes supervised, field-based activities in public school classrooms. Major emphasis is placed on the development of instructional strategies and professional practices designed to improve teaching performance. Students are required to conduct a reflective analysis of their teaching performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Field experience fee $50. (F,Sp)

4863. Education Problems. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent research, reading, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics vary according to student need. Open to students of junior or senior classification who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program and with approval of department head.

4906. Practicum in Teaching. (1-18) Supervised practicum in teaching in the public schools at the appropriate level. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the application of effective teaching practices and classroom management strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to Practicum in Teaching or approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.

5023. Educational Sociology. (3-0) A study of the multicultural dimensions of society and the relationship between a multicultural society and the public school system. The social functions of education, the nature of school culture, and the use of sociological principles for future forecasting will be studied.

5043. Human Development. (3-0) Increasing the understanding of human behavior with emphasis on the child, adolescent, and adult learner. Development of insight and social and cultural forces in the formation of personality, the self, and roles in group membership.

5063. Adult Education. (3-0) Examines the philosophy and concepts of adult education including the role of the adult educator, setting of objectives, integration of adult learning with career goals or changes and assessment of educational needs of adults.

5123. Seminar in Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies. (3-0) An integrated approach to teaching Social Studies through the application of the writing process, reading/writing connections, and children's literature. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional education course work.

5223. Teaching Math and Science in the Elementary School. (3-0) An advanced study of methods and materials for the teaching of math and science. Emphasis will be on helping teachers become more effective in teaching math and science by developing questions, investigations, speculations, and explorations that reflect not only the content of each area of study, but the process involved in learning.

5333. Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education. (3-0) The application of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education programs. Topics under classroom management address creating a nurturing environment for young children with a climate for enhancing emotional and behavioral development. The needs of at-risk children will also be addressed. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional education course work.

5343. Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs. (3-0) An advanced study will be made of early childhood education curriculum and practices. An examination will be made of current trends in early childhood curriculum with an emphasis on the modifications needed to ensure the success of all young children. Prerequisite: 18 hours of professional educational course work.

5373. Trends and Issues in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. (3-0) The course considers content and experiences which should comprise a well-rounded program of instruction in the modern elementary school, along with methods and procedures involved in curriculum revision and related research. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in Education or approval of department head.

5383. Curriculum Design and Implementation. (3-0) The curriculum selection, design, implementation, and evaluation processes within the classroom and school district settings are examined. Factors that influence the curriculum decision-making process and a review of theories of curriculum development will be researched. Curriculum alignment and curriculum auditing will be major emphases of this course.

5433. Trends and Issues in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. (3-0) The course considers content and experiences which should comprise a balanced program of instruction in the contemporary secondary school along with procedures, trends and issues in secondary education involved in curriculum revision and related research. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program in Education or approval of department head.

5453. Advanced Instructional Strategies. (3-0) The derivation of appropriate methods and techniques from basic principles of learning. The development of working skills needed in cooperative planning, selecting, and organizing teaching materials, utilization of the environment, individual and group guidance, and evaluation activities.

5493. Educational Media and Technology. (3-0) Utilization of educational media and technology in the teaching/learning process at all levels. Focus is on systematic planning of instruction, selecting and using print and non-print instructional materials, the operation of audio visual equipment, and using the computer as an instructional tool.

5603. The Gifted Learner. (3-0) An in-depth study of the characteristics and needs of gifted and talented students as they relate to both school and family settings. Different models and programs for gifted education will be studied. Formal and informal identification procedures will be examined in line with federal and state guidelines.

5623. Creativity in the Classroom. (3-0) A study of the theories and models of creativity. Emphasis will be given to identifying the creative potential of students in all classrooms. Instructional processes which accommodate the needs of creative learners will be examined and developed. Prerequisite: EDU 5603.

5643. Curriculum and Materials Development for the Gifted Learner. (3-0) A comparison of regular and gifted curricula with a focus on developing an interdisciplinary curriculum for gifted learners. Students will examine and evaluate existing materials and equipment which support instruction for the gifted in both regular and special programs. One focus will be on developing and evaluating teacher constructed materials. Prerequisite: EDU 5603.

5663. Instructional and Evaluation Methods for the Gifted Learner. (3-0) Methods of determining specific learning styles and talents will be learned, with emphasis placed on implementing appropriate instruction for programs. Methods and tools of informal and formal evaluation and assessment will be examined. Prerequisites: EDU 5603 and 5643.

5693. Practicum in Gifted Education. (1-7) Supervises professional activities in gifted and talented programs. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in the process of delivering a synergistic gifted and talented program. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 5603, 5623, 5643, and 5663. Field experience fee $50.

5863. Special Problems. (Credit variable) Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by the student and approved in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite: Graduate major in Education.

5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisites: EDU 5983, 5573, and consent of major professor.

5903. Selected Topics in Education. (Credit variable) An examination of different topics each semester with a focus on such subjects as the gifted student, the education of culturally disadvantaged, teacher evaluation, or other selected topics concerning the teaching/learning process. This semester may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5933. Internship in Elementary Teaching. (1-7) This course includes supervised professional activities in the elementary public school classroom. Major emphasis is placed on the development of instructional strategies and professional practices designed to improve teaching performance. Students are required to conduct a reflective analysis of their teaching performance, engage in field research activities, and attend periodic meetings on campus. Prerequisites: Admission to a teacher education program at Tarleton State University or employment as a teacher of record in a public school in Texas. Field experience fee $50.

5983. Techniques of Research. (3-0) Fundamental concepts and tools of research applied to psychological and educational problems. Rationale of research, analysis of problems, library skills, sampling, appraisal instruments, statistical description and inference, writing the research report, and representative research designs.

2484. Introduction to Digital Systems Design. (3-3) Combinational and sequential digital system design techniques; design of practical digital systems. Prerequisite: PHYS 2424 or equivalent or registration therein.

3303. Computer Architecture and Design. (3-0) Computer architecture and design; use of register transfer languages and simulation tools to describe and simulate computer operation; central processing unit organization, microprogramming, input/output and memory system architectures. Prerequisites: ELEN 2484 and 4414.

3454. Electronics. (3-3) Introduction to electronic systems; linear circuits; operational amplifiers and applications; diodes, field effect transistors, bipolar transistors; amplifiers and nonlinear circuits. Prerequisite: ELEN 2253 or registration therein.

4323. Microelectronic Circuit Fabrication. (3-0) Fundamentals of MOS and bipolar microelectronic circuit fabrication; theory and practice of diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation photolithography, etch; yield and reliability considerations; statistical process control; integrated process design, simulation, and characterization. Prerequisites: ENGR 2233, ELEN 3454 or registration therein.

4414. Microprocesser Systems Design. (3-3) Introduction to microprocessors; 16/32 bit single board computer hardware and software designs; chip select equations for memory board design, serial and parallel I/O interfacing; ROM, static and dynamic RAM circuits for no wait-state design; assembly language programming, stack models, subroutines and I/O processing. Prerequisite: ELEN 2484.

4434. Computer as a Laboratory Instrument. (3-3) The use of computers to solve scientific and engineering problems including computational methods; computer interfacing and networking; computerizing scientific equipment using LabView development environment. Prerequisite: ENGR 1123.

1113. Introduction to College Composition. (3-0) A prerequisite to English 1123, the course introduces students to the diverse characteristics of writing for academic contexts. Students in English 1113 write about ideas, in particular responding analytically and critically to written sources. The course helps students become familiar with academic audiences, situation, purposes, genres, and some primary conventions (style, arrangement) of those genres. Moreover, students work to develop their own composing processes, particularly for ways of inventing ideas, planning, and revising their texts. Course fee $5. (F,Sp,Sm)

1123. College Composition and Research. (3-0) A sequel to English 1113, this course introduces students to research in academic contexts. Students address questions such as: What is it for? What are its limitations? What are some of its shapes? How does one go about it? The course introduces students to a variety of research methods, systems of documentation, contemporary library resources, and research genres. Among other writing tasks for the course, each student is expected to carry out his/her own research study for possible publication in The Tarleton Freshman Writer. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113. Course fee $5. (F,Sp,Sm)

2103. The Short Story. (3-0) This course provides a study of narrative, including folktales and emphasizing 19^th and 20^th century short stories. Extensive reading and analysis of stories leading to an understanding of the narrative impulse and the possibilities of this literary form. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

2203. Introduction to Literature. (3-0) A genre-based study of predominantly modern literary works. Students will analyze form and content with particular emphasis on the vocabulary and techniques germane to literature, investigate its attendant treatment as an academic discipline, and explore its aesthetic connections to human experience. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of the department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

2303. Introduction to Technical Writing. (3-0) A study of the characteristics and uses of technical writing in professional settings. Students will plan, compose, and design projects such as job application documents, formal letters, memorandums, instructions, formal reports, and e-mail correspondence using word processing and graphics applications in a networked computer classroom. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head. Course fee $10. (F,Sp,Sm)

2403. Literature and Film. (3-3) A study of styles, components, and techniques of literary genres, with particular attention to the medium of film as it relates to literary expression. Weekly lab meetings will entail screening of films appropriate to class discussion and analysis. One 3-hour lab per week required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head. Course fee $10. (F,Sp,Sm)

2503. Backgrounds of Western Literature. (3-0) A study of major works in translation which provide the foundation for the literary tradition of the modern Western world, emphasizing, but not limited to, the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 and 1123 or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

3013. American Literature to 1865. (3-0) From the beginnings to 1865. A critical survey of major writers and movements with emphasis upon such representative authors as Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Melville. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F,Sm)

3023. American Literature Since 1865. (3-0) From 1865 to the present. A critical survey of major writers and movements with emphasis on such representative authors as Whitman, Crane, Howells, Frost, Hemingway, and Faulkner. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp,Sm)

3103. Technical Writing and Editing. (3-0) Study of advanced technical communication situations such as formal reports, grant proposals, and professional articles, and extensive discipline-specific professional level practice in these forms. Study of general editorial techniques in formats, graphics, and layout and design methods in technical publications. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL including 2303, or approval of department head. (F)

3123. Graphics and Technical Writing. (3-3) This course will examine the integration of graphic components in printed and electronic mediums. Students will use computer applications to compose and design graphics such as bar graphs, organizational charts, flow charts, diagrams, and drawings. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL including ENGL 2303 or approval of department head. Course fee $10. (F)

3203. Advanced Grammars. (3-0) An introduction to the grammatical structure of modern English at the level of word, clause, and discourse presented through the application of the principles of descriptive grammars, accompanied by a review of current prescriptive grammars. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F,Sm)

3303. Advanced Composition. (3-0) Students will examine the rhetoric of composition through intensive writing workshops and close reading of composition-related texts. The goals of the course are (1) to discover and define some coherent relations between rhetoric and composition; (2) to challenge the student’s presuppositions about essayistic space through a process of peer- and instructor-reviewed writing workshops. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp)

3413. Cultural Studies. (3-0) This course explores an array of diverse cultural and historical contexts through literature produced outside the common British and American traditions. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F)

3423. Genre Studies. (3-0) Literary genres consist of related kinds of works, combining content and form, gradually changing as their cultures change. The purpose of generic study is an understanding of literary tradition and of the way in which authors speak to their times, and to all times, through the genres they inherit and modify. This course will provide an intensive study of one or more genres. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp)

3433. Creative Writing. (3-0) Focuses on the craft and art of writing narrative, poetic, and dramatic discourse. Attention to the conception, design, and execution both of the whole work and of elements of figurative language, characterization, dialogue, point of view, and poetic structure, as well as other elements of the craft. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL or approval of department head. (FE)

3503. Children's Literature. (3-0) A general survey of literature for children. Includes a study of types of literature for children and of the development of criteria for the selection and evaluation of children's books. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F,Sp,Sm)

3703. An Introduction to Linguistics. (3-0) A study of descriptive linguistics revealing the nature and scope of the characteristics and complexities of human language. Much of the course consists of learning the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of modern English. Attention will also be focused on the nature and diversity of the rule-bound creativity underlying the tacit systematic use of human language. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp,Sm)

3903. Readings in Adolescent Literature. (3-0) Survey of literature with a focus on teenage audiences. Readings will include both classics and contemporary selections. Study will be concerned with increasing student understanding of unique aspects of adolescent literature and its application in public school curricula. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123 and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F)

3951. Written Discourse Theory and Application. (1-0) Students will receive instruction and training in written discourse theory and practice appropriate and necessary as preparation for tutoring in the University Writing Center and/or the English and Languages Department Language Arts Lab. Students must receive prior approval to enroll. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, 6 hours sophomore ENGL, and approval of Writing Program Director and Writing Center Directors, or approval of department head.

4003. Shakespeare. (3-0) A study in depth of representative types of Shakespeare's drama and poetry. Credit for both ENGL 4003 and THEA 4003 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp)

4013. British Literature I. (3-0) A chronological study of the works of the principal authors and their historic backgrounds from approximately 700 A.D. to the end of the eighteenth century. The writers considered include Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Swift. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F,SmE)

4023. British Literature II. (3-0) A chronological study of the works of the principal authors and their historic backgrounds from the end of the eighteenth century to the present. The writers considered include Wordsworth, Coleridge, Tennyson, Browning, and T.S. Eliot. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp,SmE)

4113. Studies in Rhetoric and Language. (3-0) This course offers advanced study in the theory, nature, and practice of written discourse. Special emphasis is given to helping students investigate language theoretically as a background for their own professional and personal use. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp)

4123. Technical Writing with Computer Applications. (3-0) Study of and practice in use of word processing and desktop publishing in document design and publication. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, 6 hours sophomore ENGL including ENGL 2303, ENGL 3123, or approval of department head. Course fee $10. (Sp)

4153. Senior Literary Seminar. (3-0) This course offers an opportunity for students to engage in an intensified, focused, well-defined study. Possibilities include the examination of a particular writer, groupings of writers, a specific geographic region, and/or literary criticism. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (Sp)

4203. Writing for Electronic Mediums. (3-0) Advanced study of and practice in writing for electronic mediums with a primary focus on planning, designing, and composing professional pages for the world wide web. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, 6 hours sophomore ENGL including ENGL 2303, ENGL 3123, or approval of department head. Course fee $10. (Sp)

4353. Film Studies. (3-3) A study of movies both as dramas – involving plots, characterization, themes, etc. – and as artistic productions – involving shots, cuts, and other film techniques. Other aspects of film criticism are covered. A three-hour lab per week is required. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. Course fee $10. (FO)

4603. Advanced Studies in Secondary English. (3-0) This course applies the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English to the curriculum of secondary English. It provides an intensive review of composition principles, language conventions, literary genres, and computer instructional technology. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, 1123, and 6 hours sophomore ENGL, or approval of department head. (F)

4853. English Seminar. (Credit variable; 1-0 for each hour) Content varies according to the needs and desires of the students. When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.

4863. English Problems. (Credit variable) A course featuring independent reading, research, and discussion under personal direction of instructor, topics to vary according to student need. Open to students of senior classification with approval of department head.

5103. Studies in American Literature. (3-0) Focuses on restricted periods in American literary history. Examples include colonial American literature, the American Renaissance, American literary naturalism, post-World War II American literature, and minority literature in America. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

5203. Studies in the English Language. (3-0) Focuses on historical and/or linguistic study of the English language. Topics will vary. Examples include history of the English language and the English language in America. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

5303. Principles of Rhetoric. (3-0) A study of written language theories. The course includes a brief survey of classical rhetoric. It then focuses on modern composition theory, which draws on the cognitive sciences, philosophy, post-structuralist literary theory, and sociolinguistics. Theorists studied will range from Aristotle and Quintilian to Kinneavy, van Dikj, and Derrida.

5403. Studies in Modern Fiction. (3-0) An evaluation of English and American short stories, novels, and related criticism. Topics will vary and will include study of themes and development of the genre. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: ENGL 3403, 4103, or an equivalent undergraduate course devoted to the study of prose fiction.

5503. Studies in Literature Before 1500. (3-0) A study of representative types of pre-1500 literature in English. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

5603. Modern American and British Poetry. (3-0) A study of representative themes in the development of American and English poetry. Related critical readings will be studied. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: ENGL 3603, or an equivalent course including significant study of poetry.

5703. Studies in Comparative Literature. (3-0) A comparative study of great literature in the world in translation. Topics may vary and may include examination of theme, technique, and type. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

5853. English Seminar. (Credit variable; 1-0 for each hour) Content varies according to the needs and desires of the students. When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. Open to students of graduate classification.

5863. Special Problems. (Credit variable) Conference course. Directed independent study under supervision of a senior faculty member.

5883. Thesis. (3-0) Scheduled when student is ready to begin thesis. No credit until thesis is accepted. Prerequisites: 24 hours of graduate credit, including ENGL 5983, and approval of department head.

5973. Internship. (1-7) Supervised professional activities in the college composition classroom including presentations, evaluation, and conferences. May be repeated once for credit. Field experience fee $50.

5983. Methods of Bibliography and Research Analysis. (3-0) An introduction to methods of research and effective utilization of library resources. May include analytical bibliography, enumerative bibliography, and textual criticism.

5993. Practicum in the Teaching of Composition. (3-0) This course is devoted to the study of the aims, skills, materials, and practices of composition teaching at college and junior college level. Students observe and participate in controlled classroom teaching situations. Individual attention is given. Field experience fee $50.

1123. Foundations of Engineering II. (2-3) Development of skills in problem solving, design, analysis, estimation and teamwork; utilization of computer tools for documentation and presentation; introduction to logic processing and computer programming; introduction to accounting and conservation principles in engineering sciences. Prerequisites: ENGR 1113; MATH 2094 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.

2213. Principles of Engineering I. (2-2) Unified presentation of conservation principles applied to engineering mechanics systems in statics and dynamics. Prerequisites: ENGR 1123; PHYS 1224; and MATH 2104 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.

2223. Principles of Engineering II. (2-2) Theory and application of energy methods in engineering; conservation principles to investigate "traditional" thermodynamics and internal flow fluids. Prerequisites: ENGR 2213; CHEM 1054 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.

2233. Principles of Engineering III. (2-2) Description of properties of materials using a unified approach; discussion of the chemical structure, crystalline structure, microstructure, interface structure, and phase diagrams for materials; develop bulk properties and characteristics of metals, polymers, and ceramics; mechanical, electrical, magnetic, thermal, and optical properties for these materials. Prerequisites: ENGR 2213, 2223; CHEM 1084 and MATH 3063 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.

2243. Principles of Engineering IV. (2-2) Discussion of continuous media using a unified approach; conservation laws, fundamental concepts, and examples of their use; heat conduction, Newtonian fluids, linear elastic solids; examples of rods and beams. Prerequisites: ENGR 2213, 2223, MATH 3063 or concurrent registration. Lab fee $10.

3033. Engineering Economy. (3-0) Principles of economics equivalence; time value of money, analysis of single and multiple investments; comparison of alternatives; capital recovery and tax implications; certainty; uncertainty; risk analysis; public sector analysis; and break-even concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 2094. (SpE)

3273. Thermodynamics. (3-0) Concept of temperature, equations of state; the first and second law of thermodynamic functions. May enroll in either ENGR or PHYS; however, credit for both ENGR 3273 and PHYS 3333 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: PHYS 2424, MATH 2104, or approval of department head.

3724. Electrical Circuits and Instrumentation. (3-4) Fundamental principles of electrical circuits, practical electronics, digital logic, and instrumentation systems. Credit for both ENGR 3724 and PHYS 3724 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: MATH 2104 and PHYS 2424. Lab fee $8.

4863. Special Problems. (Credit variable). Directed study of selected topics in Engineering. May be repeated with approval of department head.

4053. Horticultural Entomology. (3-0) Identification, nature of injury, life history, and control of common insects and related arthropods attacking turf grasses, landscape plants, shade, fruit, and nut trees, and greenhouse succulents. Management and control strategies utilizing chemical, cultural, and natural control agents. Prerequisites: ENTO 2013 and HORT 2003 or equivalents.

5013. Advanced Economic Entomology. (3-0) Identification, biologies, nature of damage, importance and economic thresholds of major arthropods attacking crops and livestock. Pest management procedures involving natural, cultural, and artificial suppression methods will be stressed as integrated approaches to practical and economic control. Prerequisite: Graduate classification and ENTO 2013 or equivalent or approval of department head.

5113. Energy and the Environment. (3-0) An introduction to the chemistry, physics, and economics of energy will be followed by a detailed discussion of specific energy resource areas focusing on the relationships of energy, pollution control, and the environment. Prerequisites: 12 hours of science (including six hours of chemistry) or approval of department head.

5263. Stream Pollution Analysis. (2-3) The determination and application of deoxygenation and reaeration rates to stream pollution analysis. A study of biological degradation rates for municipal and industrial wastes. Prerequisite: HYDR 4203 or permission of the instructor. Lab fee $5.

5273. Water Resource Planning and Optimization. (3-0) Planning, design, and economics of water supply and wastewater disposal units. Topics include the analysis and design by modern optimization techniques to minimize construction and operational costs. Prerequisites: MATH 2094, HYDR 4203.

5283. Environmental Literacy. (3-0) Scientific, social, business, and educational aspects of environmental topics, to include biodiversity, water quality, point and nonpoint source pollution control, carcinogens in the environment, industrial and agricultural chemicals, ozone hole and CFCs, global warming, deforestation, natural resource conservation, waste management, sustainable development, ecosystems, air quality, and green consumerism.

5293. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems. (3-2) Introduction to remote sensing methods for data acquisition. Remote sensing applied to geologic and environmental problems. Fundamentals of geographic information systems using currently available GIS programs. Applications of environmental management using GIS. Prerequisite: CIS 1033 or 1043 and permission of the instructor. Course fee $15.

5853. Seminar. (Credit variable) Reviews, presentations and discussions of ideas, recent advances, current topics, and research data in environmental studies.

5863. Environmental Problems. (Credit variable.) Independent research under the supervision of an instructor. A formal report will be submitted to the instructor. A student may not count more than 6 hours of Environmental Science problems toward a degree. Lab fee $10.

5883. Thesis (3-0) Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: BIOL 5983 and consent of major professor.