Courses
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- Prerequisites: ES 417 plus BI 207 and BI 208 or BI 104; or consent of instructor.
An investigation of the complex phenomena of human movement. A detailed discussion of kinematic and kinetic analysis of linear and curvilinear motion is provided.
Introduction to a selection of instruments and methods used for analysis of expired air in clinical and research exercise studies. A specific focus will be on the assessment of maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max, aerobic power) and the interpretation of associated physiological responses.
Introduction to a selection of instruments and methods used in the measurement of energy expenditure in clinical and research exercise studies. A specific focus will be on the methodology of indirect calorimetry via expired air analysis during exercise and the interpretation of associated physiological responses.
Introduction to a selection of instruments and methods used for detection of lactate and ventilatory thresholds. A specific focus will be on determination of thresholds via analysis of capillary blood and pulmonary ventilation responses during exercise.
Introduction to a selection of instruments and methods used for analysis of movement in clinical and research exercise studies. A specific focus will be on the assessment of movement analyses using kinematic techniques via videography.
Introduction to a selection of instruments and methods used for analysis of muscle activity in clinical and research exercise studies. A specific focus will be on the assessment of muscle activation during exercise through electromyographical monitoring.
Introduction to a selection of instruments and methods used for analysis of movement-producing forces in clinical and research exercise studies. A specific focus will be on the assessment of ground reaction forces and pressures.
- Prerequisites: HL 471, HL 472, and consent of instructor. Students must have current certification in CPR.
An opportunity for an instructor/student to obtain practical experiences while working directly in a supervised exercise program setting.
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head.
Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed.
- Graded: A/F
The student develops a thesis with the help of a thesis committee. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the College of Graduate Studies. The student should consult the department and the College of Graduate Studies for specific requirements.
- Prerequisites: GC 100, BI 111 or BI 112
Examination of the spatial distribution of life forms on a global scale, from ecological and historical perspectives. Topics include diversity, extinction and dispersal of species.
- Prerequisites: GC 225 and a course in statistics, preferably GC 235. Other statistical options include BI 412 or MA 109.
The study of remotely sensed imagery and datasets for spatial analysis. Introduction to aerial photographic interpretation techniques and computer digital image processing of satellite and other spatial datasets, including preprocessing techniques, enhancements, classification and GIS modeling.
- Offered: Fall
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: GC 100 or GC 255, MA 111 or MA 115 or higher, GC 225, EN 211, or instructor's permission.
Study of the hydrologic cycle. Precipitation, runoff, soil water and infiltration, evaporation, and groundwater processes are addressed. Measurement techniques and analytical methods are also presented. Informed decision making with regard to the water cycle is stressed. Some field work is required.
Enrollment credit required when a graduate student has completed all of the credits necessary for the degree, but is still in the process of completing the research, file paper(s) or thesis portion of the degree requirements and will require access to the library and computing resources. This credit allows the student to stay active, maintain library access, e-mail and computer use throughout the university. Students who do not register for this credit will not have such access. Students must be enrolled in GD 593 or another graduate credit during the semester of graduation.
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Final approval of the thesis for a master's degree
Students are automatically enrolled in GD 599 upon Graduate Education Office approval of their thesis as the final requirement for a master's degree.
- Prerequisites: Final approval of the thesis for a Master of Fine Arts or Education Specialist Degree
Students are automatically enrolled in GD 699 upon Graduate Education Office approval of their thesis as the final requirement for a Master of Fine Arts or Education Specialist Degree.
- Prerequisites: Completion of a baccalaureate degree
This course provides a foundation for the study of modern higher education administration in the U.S. The course will examine organizational structure as well as internal and external influences on the university.
- Graded: A/F
This course examines the Student Affairs profession and its place in American higher education. The history, roles and functions of the profession; the skills and competencies necessary; and current issues
This course examines budgeting and financing issues in higher education. This includes the types revenue, state and federal policy impacts on higher education funding, budgeting formats, and budget analysis. In addition, these issues will be discussed in the context of the institution's mission and goals.
- Graded: A/F
This course examines pedagogical student development theories and their application to Student Affairs practice in the delivery of programs and services. Characteristics of today’s diverse college students and the effects of these characteristics on their development will be assessed as they relate to best practices in pedagogy.