May 05, 2024

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Accelerated Master of Business Administration
	AMBA 5140 - Data Analysis and Modeling (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. This course explores the scope of business research, scientific reasoning, problem identification, hypothesis formulation, and data analysis in an accelerated, case-based approach. Topics in statistical analysis include parametric and nonparametric tests, regression, and the use of statistical software. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case-based approach using both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5150 - Accounting Information for Decision Making (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. A comprehensive study of accounting information and its uses by professional managerial decision makers. Topics include areas in financial and managerial accounting and components of consolidated financial statements, cost and variance analysis, and budgeting. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach to accounting information, and is taught with both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5180 - Economics for Managers (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program or permission of instructor. This course presents applications of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, tools, and principles as they relate to problems and decisions that confront professional managers of business and other organizations. Microeconomics topics include demand and supply analysis, production decisions, market structure, and input employment decisions. Macroeconomic topics include measurement of economic activity and performance, macromodels, economic policy, and international economic dynamics. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case-based approach to economics and is taught using both on-line and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5210 - Operations and Technologies Strategies (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program or permission of the instructor. This course examines the strategic impact of decisions relating to the delivery of products, services, and technology in organizations. Applications and case analyses are used to study operational value and cost, materials management and distribution, management of technologies, and management for continuous improvement for professional managers. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach and is taught with both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5220 - Global Business (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. This course will provide professional managers with the latest conceptual tools and practical applications related to global business. Topics to be covered include organizational culture, international negotiation, communication and culture, leadership in a global environment, and international project management. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach and is taught with both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5230 - Strategic Leadership (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. This course focuses on the leadership roles and responsibilities of strategic managers and top-level mangers who are responsible for setting organizational direction, enrolling employee commitment, identifying and managing organizational core competencies, establishing supportive organizational cultures, and ensuring organizational integrity. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach and is taught with both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5400 - Market Strategy (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. This course explores the role of marketing in the development of organizational strategy, with emphasis on the business unit and product market strategy levels. The topics of this course include analytical approaches and tools to evaluate international and domestic market opportunities. A variety of learning models are used. The class is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach and is taught with both online and on-ground components Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5430 - Applied Corporate Finance (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. Application of analytical techniques to the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend decisions. Topics include capital budgeting; capital structure; short-, intermediate-, and long-term financing; asset valuation techniques; and introduction to finance theory and literature appropriate to professional managers. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach and is taught with both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5500 - Strategic Management Process (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. This course introduces students to strategic thinking and provides the framework for the entire MBA program. The course takes an executive perspective of general management and provides an understanding of the interdependence between the organization and its environment, with a focus on managing organizations in changing environments, maintaining legitimacy with diverse stakeholder groups, providing clear corporate direction, and ensuring the long-term survival and success of the enterprise. The course is an intensive, accelerated, case study-based approach and is taught with both online and on-ground components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AMBA 5800 - Strategic Experience (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor; completion of all MBA core courses. (May be taken concurrently with the permission of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.) This is capstone course is designed to provide MBA students nearing the end of their program with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the program in a realistic problem-solving environment. The course is an intensive, accelerated experience having both on-ground and online components. Enrollment is by permit only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Accountancy
	ACCT 5000 - Essentials of Accounting (3 credits) An accelerated study of accounting elements with an emphasis on the identification, measurement, and communication of data for stockholder and creditor usage. Designed for graduate students with limited or no background in accounting. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5010 - Seminar in Financial Accounting I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 3020 or equivalent. A brief history of accounting followed by a study of alternative accounting theory structures, concepts of assets valuation and income determination, measurements, and reporting classification. ACCT 5010 is available only to M. Acc. and M. B. A. students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5050 - Health Care Accounting and Finance (3 credits) This course applies the concepts of accounting and finance within the context of the health care industry. Course coverage includes basic accounting and finance principles and how these principles are applied in the health care arena. Topical coverage includes financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow analysis, cost behavior and control, capital acquisition, budgeting, reimbursement mechanisms, and managed care. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5100 - Managerial Accounting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 5000 or equivalent. An in-depth study of accounting oriented toward the analysis and interpretation of data for business decision making. This course is not available to M. Acc. students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5310 - Seminar in Management Advisory Services (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 4310 or permission of the instructor. A study of consulting services, as practiced in public accounting and industry, including the development, utilization, and control of modern accounting systems. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5410 - Seminar in Tax Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 3410 or equivalent An advanced study of federal income, estate, and gift taxation with emphasis on tax research and planning. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5420 - Income Taxes II (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 3410 or equivalent. A study of federal income tax law with emphasis on taxation of corporations and partnerships. Federal taxation of trusts, estates, and gifts are covered. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5510 - Seminar in Accounting Regulation (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 3020 or equivalent. A comprehensive study of accounting ethics and federal regulations affecting the accounting profession. Areas of study will include the Uniform Commercial Code and Securities and Exchange Commission laws. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5527 - Financial Statement Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 2020 or equivalent. An in-depth study of the methods used to analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial information. The types of analyses studied include ratio analysis, cross-sectional analysis, time-series analysis, and capital market analysis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5610 - Seminar in Auditing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 4610 or equivalent An advanced study of auditing standards, professional ethics, legal responsibility, procedures, principles, theory, and practice. Emphasis is placed on developing an appreciation of current trends in auditing. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5627 - Auditing II (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 4610 or equivalent. A study of auditing concepts with emphasis on the uses of statistical sampling, auditing EDP systems, analytic review techniques and objectives, and methodology of operational auditing. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5717 - Non-Profit Entity Accounting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 3020. Theory, concepts, organization, and functions of not-for-profit entity accounting units; an intensive study of accountancy, budgeting, financial processes, reporting, and auditing in the not-for-profit entity environment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5720 - Government Accounting Issues (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 2010 or ACCT 5000 or permission of the instructor. This course takes a political economy approach and covers significant points of discussion, debate, or dispute in government accounting. It focuses upon the role and function of accounting in government by exploring the character of public budgeting and finance and the uses of government financial information. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5810 - Seminar in International Accounting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACCT 3020 or equivalent. An advanced study of the reporting of foreign operations, variations in accounting practices among countries, and current international accountancy problems. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5890 - Professional Accounting Experience (3 credits) Prerequisites: All required M.Acc. core courses or permission of the instructor. This capstone course is designed to provide an opportunity for M.Acc. students nearing the end of their program to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional accountancy environment. ACCT 5890 is restricted to students in the M.Acc. program or the M.B.A. program, assuming that the latter meet all M.Acc. foundation requirements. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5900 - Independent Study in Accountancy (1-3 credits) A course designed for graduate students who, under the direction of an accountancy faculty member, wish to engage in independent research or an intensive study of subjects not covered in other available courses. Prior departmental and college approval is needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5957 - Topics in Accountancy (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing and permission of instructor. This course gives students an opportunity to study special problems and new developments in the field of accountancy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ACCT 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Advertising
	ADVR 5101 - Topics in Advertising (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ADVR 5900 - Independent Study in Advertising (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ADVR 5957 - Topics in Advertising (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Allied Health
	ALHE 5000 - Information Technology in Allied Health Sciences (1 credit) This course is designed to aid the first-year graduate student in Allied Health Sciences to become proficient in the use of technology to conduct research and prepare multimedia presentations. This course will provide the student with the necessary skills to be successful in an online course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5010 - Clinical Teaching Strategies (3 credits) This course examines the principles of instructional design and their application to clinical teaching. Topics include teaching and learning theories, clinical teaching strategies, and evaluation processes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5050 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Allied Health (3 credits) This course examines the ethical and bioethical problems confronting health care delivery systems. Selected legal principles and their application to the health care field, including corporate liability, malpractice, informed consent, and governmental regulation of health personnel and health facilities will be addressed. Discussion forums on case studies will be incorporated into the course throughout the semester . View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5060 - Allied Health Curriculum Design (3 credits) This course is designed to offer the student experience in the development and management of an allied health curriculum in their discipline. Allied health accreditation standards will be discussed and their impact on curriculum design and program outcomes. The students will develop a course of study for their discipline and present this to the instructor during the next to last week of the class. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5070 - Leadership Theory for Health Care Delivery (3 credits) This course combines leadership theory and practice by blending discussion of research and theory with practical suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness in the health care environment. Topics include leadership and communication styles, various approaches to leadership, sources of power, and the key to successful influence in leadership. Public, group, organizational, and team leadership will be discussed along with an overview of the four-frame model. Issues essential to the study and practice of leadership in health care delivery will be incorporated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5100 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (2 credits) This course examines the practice and teaching implications of interdisciplinary teamwork in the health care environment. Topics include a discussion on group dynamic, team building, role theory, and conflict resolution. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5150 - Population Health Issues for the Allied Health Professional (3 credits) This course examines the role and responsibility of the allied health professional in relation to current population health needs. The course will be guided by a social justice perspective and designed to immerse the student in the community. Case examples of health programs designed to address community health issues and social inequalities add to the analysis process. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5200 - Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation (3 credits) Prerequisites: ALHE 5500 . This course examines the process of assessment, planning, and evaluation as they relate to the allied health professional in a leadership role. Students will learn how to assess a problem or situation relevant to their working environments, propose an intervention, and design a logical evaluation plan to measure intervention effectiveness. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5300 - Administration at the Department Level (3 credits) This course examines the function of department-level administrators in health care and academic environments. Topics include a discussion on the roles and responsibilities, recruitment, retention, productivity, staff development, and strategic planning for administrators. Case studies will be incorporated into class discussion when appropriate. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5500 - Methods of Research in Allied Health (3 credits) This course includes the study of research as it applies to allied health. Methods of conducting qualitative and quantitative research, sampling techniques, statistic analysis, data interpretation, and recommendations will be discussed. The course includes the completion of a research prospectus. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5700 - Financial and Strategic Planning for ALHE Professions (3 credits) This course examines the function of health care finance from an allied health manager’s perspective. The course will prepare the learner for interpreting basic financial statements and familiarize the learner with managerial accounting goals. The learner will be able to take financial data and formulate strategic decisions based upon the available information to lead an organization toward positive financial outcomes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5800 - Advanced Practice Seminar in ALHE (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: ALHE 5500 or permission of instructor. This course provides in-depth practicum experience with an approved preceptor in allied health administration, education, or clinical practice. Student selection of advanced practice experience should be based on concentration of study and approval from the instructor. Upon conclusion of the course, students will complete a project analyzing its impact on their future allied health practice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5900 - Independent Study in Allied Health (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course is designed for students pursuing an in-depth study in an area of interest in the field of allied health. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5910 - Seminar in Allied Health (1 credit) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. A study of the principles, materials, and methods of research employed in allied health. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5950 - Special Topics in Allied Health (3 credits) This course is offered when there is sufficient demand for additional study in a specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: ALHE 5500 or permission of instructor. A research project is developed and written under the supervision of a faculty committee. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ALHE 5990 - Readings and Research (1 credit) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by the student’s advisory committee, in conjunction with other coursework to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Anatomy and Cell Biology
	ANCB 5000 - Human Gross Anatomy (11 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. A study of the structure of the human body as it relates to function. The course presents a three-dimensional analysis of the human body and includes correlated presentations of radiological, clinical and developmental anatomy. Lecture and Laboratory. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5050 - Cell Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. An introduction to the cell as the fundamental unit of life, with emphasis on what we know about cells and how that knowledge is obtained. The course focuses primarily on eukaryotic cells and includes content on cellular evolution, basic genetic mechanisms, structure and function of chromatin, the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and cytogenetics. In addition, emphasis is placed on the various organelle systems in eukaryotic cells and how they interact with membranes and the cytoskeleton. Concepts related to cell signaling, developmental biology, immunology and neurobiology are also introduced in this course. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5080 - Biological Ultrastructure (4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course presents an introduction to the theory and practice of electron microscopy and includes: tissue preparation for TEM and SEM; structure, components and operation of the electron microscope; darkroom techniques; x-ray spectroscopy; cytochemistry; vascular corrosion casting; and stereology. Students receive practical, hands-on experience in basic techniques. Lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations. (Alternate Year) Enrollment is limited. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5095 - Cell and Tissue Biology (7 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The course includes the study of human cells and tissues with an emphasis on the relationship of structure to function as seen through the use of modern cell biological techniques. Material is presented in four sequential modules: cytology, organology and endocrinology-reproductive biology. The cytology section includes mitosis, meiosis, and cell cycle, but the basic principles of cell organelle structure and function are emphasized throughout the course as they apply to each specialized tissue and organ. Lectures, laboratories and demonstrations. (spring). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5200 - Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Seminar (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Course involves presentations by both students and faculty of critical, in-depth reviews of particular topics of interest. Students are expected to participate actively in the discussion period. This course may be taken repeatedly for credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5410 - Human Neurobiology (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The course involves an extensive analysis of the morphological, physiological, and behavioral aspects of the human nervous system. Clinical conferences will be used to illustrate normal and abnormal mechanisms of neural function and structure. Lecture, laboratory. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5420 - Advanced Neurobiology (3 credits) This course involves an analysis of the morphological basis of neural function in vertebrates. Special emphasis will be placed on the biological basis of behavioral processes and will include topics such as neural development at the cellular and system levels, the role of neurotransmitters in neural function, and the biology of neuronal plasticity. Lecture, demonstrations. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5500 - Special Topics in Developmental Biology (3 credits) This is a lecture course with special areas of interest to developmental biologists. Discussion would include gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and neurulation. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5700 - Special Topics in Neurobiology (3 credits) This is a lecture course with special areas of interest to neurobiologists. Discussion will include the morphological basis of neural function in vertebrates. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5750 - The Living Cell (2 credits) This course includes briefings on films made by time-lapse cinematography that show cell motility, cell division, cell surface activity, cytoplasmic streaming and maturation of female and male gametes. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5900 - Special Problems in Anatomy and Cell Biology (1-5 credits) Emphasized are advanced research projects of a scope to allow the student to develop skills or establish a specific interest in a research area. May be taken repeatedly with different topics. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5960 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Thesis Research (1-3 credits) Supervised research toward thesis. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 5990 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Reading and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6000 - Human Gross Anatomy (11 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. A study of the structure of the human body as it relates to function. The course presents a three-dimensional analysis of the human body and includes correlated presentations of radiological, clinical and developmental anatomy. Lecture and Laboratory. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6050 - Cell Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. An introduction to the cell as the fundamental unit of life, with emphasis on what we know about cells and how that knowledge is obtained. The course focuses primarily on eukaryotic cells and includes content on cellular evolution, basic genetic mechanisms, structure and function of chromatin, the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and cytogenetics. In addition, emphasis is placed on the various organelle systems in eukaryotic cells and how they interact with membranes and the cytoskeleton. Concepts related to cell signaling, developmental biology, immunology and neurobiology are also introduced in this course. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6080 - Biological Ultrastructure (4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course presents an introduction to the theory and practice of electron microscopy and includes: tissue preparation for TEM and SEM; structure, components and operation of the electron microscope; darkroom techniques; x-ray spectroscopy; cytochemistry; vascular corrosion casting; and stereology. Students receive practical, hands-on experience in basic techniques. Lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations. (Alternate Year) Enrollment is limited. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6095 - Cell and Tissue Biology (7 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The course includes the study of human cells and tissues with an emphasis on the relationship of structure to function as seen through the use of modern cell biological techniques. Material is presented in four sequential modules: cytology, organology and endocrinology-reproductive biology. The cytology section includes mitosis, meiosis, and cell cycle, but the basic principles of cell organelle structure and function are emphasized throughout the course as they apply to each specialized tissue and organ. Lectures, laboratories and demonstrations. (spring). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6200 - Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Seminar (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Course involves presentations by both students and faculty of critical, in-depth reviews of particular topics of interest. Students are expected to participate actively in the discussion period. This course may be taken repeatedly for credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6410 - Human Neurobiology (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The course involves an extensive analysis of the morphological, physiological, and behavioral aspects of the human nervous system. Clinical conferences will be used to illustrate normal and abnormal mechanisms of neural function and structure. Lecture, laboratory. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6420 - Advanced Neurobiology (3 credits) This course involves an analysis of the morphological basis of neural function in vertebrates. Special emphasis will be placed on the biological basis of behavioral processes and will include topics such as neural development at the cellular and system levels, the role of neurotransmitters in neural function, and the biology of neuronal plasticity. Lecture, demonstrations. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6500 - Special Topics in Developmental Biology (3 credits) This is a lecture course with special areas of interest to developmental biologists. Discussion would include gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and neurulation. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6700 - Special Topics in Neurobiology (3 credits) This is a lecture course with special areas of interest to neurobiologists. Discussion will include the morphological basis of neural function in vertebrates. (spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6750 - The Living Cell (2 credits) This course includes briefings on films made by time-lapse cinematography that show cell motility, cell division, cell surface activity, cytoplasmic streaming and maturation of female and male gametes. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 6900 - Special Problems in Anatomy and Cell Biology (1-5 credits) Emphasized are advanced research projects of a scope to allow the student to develop skills or establish a specific interest in a research area. May be taken repeatedly with different topics. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 7960 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Dissertation Research (1-16 credits) Supervised research toward dissertation. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANCB 7990 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Reading and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Anthropology
	ANTH 5007 - Archaeology of the Southeastern United States (3 credits) Prerequisites: ANTH 1260. Intensive survey of the prehistory of the Southeastern United States. Course covers the span of time from the peopling of the New World, some 13,000+ years ago, up through European contact. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANTH 5017 - Historic Native American Cultures of the Southeastern U.S. (3 credits) An archaeological survey of the historically known Native American tribes of the Southeastern U.S. Study of native lifeways and the effects of European influence and colonization efforts on aboriginal societies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANTH 5037 - Old World Archaeology (3 credits) Prerequisites: ANTH 1260. An intensive survey of the prehistory of Africa, Asia, and Europe from the Palaeolithic Era (including human origins and early hunter gatherer adaptations) through the Iron Age (including the transition to domestication and agriculture as well as the rise of complex societies). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANTH 5567 - Scottish Ethnology (3 credits) A survey of Scottish ethnic and regional groups and their folk traditions. Topics covered include life history, material culture, subsistence patterns, folk narrative and beliefs and customs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ANTH 5957 - Special Topics in Anthropology (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Appalachian Studies
	APST 5150 - Seminar in Appalachia and Religion (3 credits) This seminar will look in depth at one aspect of religion in Appalachia. The topic may vary from year to year. Possible topics include missionaries and missionary schools in Appalachia, the sacred music of Appalachia, the nineteenth-century camp meeting movement, religion and literature in Appalachia, and the sociology of minority religion in Appalachia. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5177 - Art and Appalachia (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 or 2020 or APST 2060 or permission of the instructor. A survey of major styles and trends in the arts created in, for, and about the Appalachian region from the late 18th century to contemporary times. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5237 - Scots-Irish in Appalachia (3-6 credits) This course will examine the contribution of the Scots-Irish and Scots to Appalachian culture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5337 - Appalachia in Scotland (3-6 credits) This course will survey the relationship among Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish cultures, with an emphasis on Scotland and Ireland. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5567 - Scottish Ethnology (3 credits) A survey of Scottish ethnic and regional groups and their folk traditions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5690 - Documenting Community Traditions (3 credits) This crossdisciplinary seminar involves fieldwork in Appalachian communities seeking cultural or economic sustainability through the development of their traditional and contemporary assets. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) The Independent Study option is designed for individual students who wish to pursue topics not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. Students work independently under the supervision of a faculty member who creates the course of study in consultation with the department chair. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5907 - Foodways of Appalachia (3 credits) Traditional and developing food cultures of the Mountain South. Topics include: the historical roots of Appalachian cookery; food and class in Appalachia; Native American and African influences on mountain cuisine; immigrant cooking in the mountains; the rituals of the mountain table; the products of the land and larder; traditional food preservation techniques and beliefs; and the emergence and viability of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5957 - Special Topics in Appalachian Studies (1-3 credits) The Special Topics course is designed for special interest subjects that are not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. May be repeated when the topic changes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5997 - Current Issues in Appalachian Studies (3 credits) Seminar surveying major issues and concerns in Appalachian studies since the 1070s. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Archival Studies
	AVST 5310 - Archives History and Issues (3 credits) Introduces the student to archives and the archival profession. The course provides an overview of the development of record-keeping systems, types of archival repositories, the mission of the archivist, legislation and regulations influencing archival work, and contemporary concerns of the archival profession. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AVST 5311 - Archives Theory and Practice (3 credits ) Covers the following topics: archival theory and the nature of archives; appraisal and documentation strategies; acquisition and collection development; preservation of archival records; arrangement and description of collections; and reference, access, and outreach functions. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AVST 5312 - Archives Conservation (3 credits) Focuses on the physical nature of archival documents and their preservation, regardless of the documents’ formats. Paper, audio and videotape, film, photographic prints and negatives, and electronic formats will be studied, as will causes and prevention of deterioration, preservation microfilming, digitization, and disaster preparedness. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AVST 5315 - Topics in Archival Studies (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Selected topics of current interest in archival studies. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AVST 5320 - Principles and Practices of Records Management (3 credits) The course focuses on information contained in records, the management of records in a hybrid (i.e., electronic and paper) environment, the practices of records managers, and the principles of records management. Linkage to archives will be stressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	AVST 5570 - Archives Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: AVST 5310 , AVST 5311 , and AVST 5312 . A directed work experience that allows students to apply archival knowledge and skills learned in a classroom setting to an archival setting. With the approval of the Archival Studies Coordinator, the student will work under the supervision of a professional archivist at a local repository. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Art and Design Studio
	ARTA 5061 - Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design (1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5107 - Art Study Tour (variable 1-3 credits) This course is designed to acquaint the student with original works of art. The lecture series is followed by a trip to selected museums in the U.S. and/or Europe. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5110 - Ceramics (variable 1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Ceramics for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5130 - Painting (variable 1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Painting for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5140 - Photography (variable 1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Photography for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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AMBA 5140 - Data Analysis and Modeling

AMBA 5150 - Accounting Information for Decision Making

AMBA 5180 - Economics for Managers

AMBA 5210 - Operations and Technologies Strategies

AMBA 5220 - Global Business

AMBA 5230 - Strategic Leadership

AMBA 5400 - Market Strategy

AMBA 5430 - Applied Corporate Finance

AMBA 5500 - Strategic Management Process

AMBA 5800 - Strategic Experience

ACCT 5000 - Essentials of Accounting

ACCT 5010 - Seminar in Financial Accounting I

ACCT 5050 - Health Care Accounting and Finance

ACCT 5100 - Managerial Accounting

ACCT 5310 - Seminar in Management Advisory Services

ACCT 5410 - Seminar in Tax Research

ACCT 5420 - Income Taxes II

ACCT 5510 - Seminar in Accounting Regulation

ACCT 5527 - Financial Statement Analysis

ACCT 5610 - Seminar in Auditing

ACCT 5627 - Auditing II

ACCT 5717 - Non-Profit Entity Accounting

ACCT 5720 - Government Accounting Issues

ACCT 5810 - Seminar in International Accounting

ACCT 5890 - Professional Accounting Experience

ACCT 5900 - Independent Study in Accountancy

ACCT 5957 - Topics in Accountancy

ACCT 5990 - Readings and Research

ADVR 5101 - Topics in Advertising

ADVR 5900 - Independent Study in Advertising

ADVR 5957 - Topics in Advertising

ALHE 5000 - Information Technology in Allied Health Sciences

ALHE 5010 - Clinical Teaching Strategies

ALHE 5050 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Allied Health

ALHE 5060 - Allied Health Curriculum Design

ALHE 5070 - Leadership Theory for Health Care Delivery

ALHE 5100 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

ALHE 5150 - Population Health Issues for the Allied Health Professional

ALHE 5200 - Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation

ALHE 5300 - Administration at the Department Level

ALHE 5500 - Methods of Research in Allied Health

ALHE 5700 - Financial and Strategic Planning for ALHE Professions

ALHE 5800 - Advanced Practice Seminar in ALHE

ALHE 5900 - Independent Study in Allied Health

ALHE 5910 - Seminar in Allied Health

ALHE 5950 - Special Topics in Allied Health

ALHE 5960 - Thesis

ALHE 5990 - Readings and Research

ANCB 5000 - Human Gross Anatomy

ANCB 5050 - Cell Biology

ANCB 5080 - Biological Ultrastructure

ANCB 5095 - Cell and Tissue Biology

ANCB 5200 - Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Seminar

ANCB 5410 - Human Neurobiology

ANCB 5420 - Advanced Neurobiology

ANCB 5500 - Special Topics in Developmental Biology

ANCB 5700 - Special Topics in Neurobiology

ANCB 5750 - The Living Cell

ANCB 5900 - Special Problems in Anatomy and Cell Biology

ANCB 5960 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Thesis Research

ANCB 5990 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Reading and Research

ANCB 6000 - Human Gross Anatomy

ANCB 6050 - Cell Biology

ANCB 6080 - Biological Ultrastructure

ANCB 6095 - Cell and Tissue Biology

ANCB 6200 - Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Seminar

ANCB 6410 - Human Neurobiology

ANCB 6420 - Advanced Neurobiology

ANCB 6500 - Special Topics in Developmental Biology

ANCB 6700 - Special Topics in Neurobiology

ANCB 6750 - The Living Cell

ANCB 6900 - Special Problems in Anatomy and Cell Biology

ANCB 7960 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Dissertation Research

ANCB 7990 - Anatomy and Cell Biology Reading and Research

ANTH 5007 - Archaeology of the Southeastern United States

ANTH 5017 - Historic Native American Cultures of the Southeastern U.S.

ANTH 5037 - Old World Archaeology

ANTH 5567 - Scottish Ethnology

ANTH 5957 - Special Topics in Anthropology