Course Descriptions

ACC 202 introduces and focuses on the external financial reporting of enterprises. The course examines the creation, flow and analysis of enterprise financial information, including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings and cash flow statement in accordance with accepted accounting principles. Students conduct introductory Internet research on published company financial information.

ACC 203 focuses on the concepts, systems, procedures and decision models that help managers analyze, interpret and improve business results. Managerial accounting encompasses various systems for calculating the cost of a product or service; tools for the evaluation of business segments; models for making decisions concerning a variety of special decisions; planning and budgeting for operations and capital items; and exposure to ethical norms and dilemmas in the context of accounting and finance. The course includes Excel spreadsheet applications.

This course is designed to help students apply cost accounting methods in a variety of organizational business settings by developing accounting information that is timely, relevant and useful for formulating strategy, making non-routine decisions and planning and controlling operations. Topics covered include cost accumulation, assignment and behavior; planning, budgeting, evaluating and controlling operations; and tactical decision-making.

This course expands the student's understanding of generally accepted accounting principles. The theory and methodology covered are the FASB's conceptual framework, FASB codification, international financial reporting standards, the accounting process, financial statements, time value of money, cash, receivables, inventories, assets and cash flows.

This course provides students with a pragmatic study of accounting information systems. The course covers accounting systems concepts, systems documentation, transaction processing systems, database management systems, e-accounting systems, accounting software systems, enterprise systems, systems acquisition/development, systems security/control, and emerging issues related to accounting systems and their supporting information technologies.

This course is the study of the U.S. federal taxation system concentrating on issues of individual taxation. There is significant emphasis on research tools and technology in the taxation field. Students complete a volunteer tax clinic requiring some evening or weekend commitment.

In this course students study generally accepted auditing and attestation standards, professional ethics, auditing and attestation reporting requirements and objectives. This course includes topics on the auditing profession, audit reports, professional ethics, audit responsibilities and objectives, audit evidence, audit planning, materiality and risk, and other assurance and non-assurance services.

This course covers long-term investments, emphasizing equity investments, corporate combinations (mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions accomplished in a series of steps) and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for wholly owned and partially owned subsidiaries, including the elimination of intercompany profits and losses. Partnership accounting also is addressed for income/loss sharing, ownership changes and liquidation.

This course expands the student's application of generally accepted accounting principles. The theory and methodology on liabilities, stockholders' equity, dilutive securities, earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition, accounting for income taxes, pensions, leases and accounting changes are covered in this course. Additionally, students compare and apply the international financial reporting standards on these topics.

The course introduces the underlying accounting concepts, methods of accounting and financial statement preparation for state and local governments and other not-for-profit organizations such as charities, universities and colleges, and health care organizations. Accounting standards and procedures for these types of organizations are significantly different from those of for-profit organizations, and this course provides the student with the ability to prepare, read and understand financial statements of not-for-profit entities.

This course examines laws, regulations and court opinions governing taxation of corporations, partnerships and estates. There is significant exposure to tax research tools. Students complete a volunteer tax clinic requiring some evening or weekend commitment.

This course provides a pragmatic study on international accounting and reporting issues facing multinational corporations. This course includes topics on worldwide accounting diversity, the international financial reporting standards (IFRS), foreign currency transactions and hedging exchange risks, translation of foreign currency financial statements and international transfer pricing.

This course examines practical aspects of accounting through an internship at a local firm under supervision of faculty and firm representatives. This course may not be used to satisfy major requirements. It may be repeated for credit beyond 124 hours. Approval of the COB associate dean required.

A course offered at the discretion of the accounting department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings or independent studies course taken for variable credit. May not be used as an elective in the accounting major.

For graduate students only. The course examines the accounting principles and techniques involved in the creation and interpretation of key external accounting financial statements, and introduces finance principles and tools for project evaluation, risk analysis, capital structure planning and valuation.

For graduate students only. This course provides students with a pragmatic study of advanced management accounting concepts and practices relating to strategic cost management, performance management, and management accounting control with emphasis on behavioral, social, and sustainability implications.

For graduate students only. This course covers long-term investments, emphasizing equity investments, corporate combinations (mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions accomplished in a series of steps), and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for wholly owned and partially owned subsidiaries, including the elimination of intercompany profits and losses. Partnership accounting also is addressed for income/loss sharing, ownership changes and liquidation.

For graduate students only. This course provides a pragmatic study of selected financial and management accounting concepts, methods and practices relating to financial analysis, cost assignment, cost management, performance management and decision analysis. The course includes ethical topics in accounting and incorporates global issues relevant to the topic areas. The central focus of this course is how accounting information helps managers create value for their organizations.

For graduate students only. This course explores financial accounting theory and policy, as well as the history of the accounting profession and financial accounting standard-setting. The conceptual framework, existing accounting standards and empirical research are used to expand the students' understanding of the economic, political, social and ethical issues related to accounting policy decisions.

For graduate students only. This course provides students with a pragmatic study of information systems (IS) control for accounting systems. The course is designed to give students a working understanding of IS control concepts, IT governance, IS risk management, IS resource management, IS security management and IS audit processes with particular emphasis on accounting control and compliance concerns.

For graduate students only. This course introduces the underlying accounting concepts, methods of accounting and financial statement preparation for state and local governments and other not-for-profit organizations such as charities, universities and colleges, and health care organizations. Accounting standards and procedures for these types of organizations are significantly different from those of for-profit organizations, and this course provides the student with the ability to prepare, read and understand financial statements of not-for-profit entities.

For graduate students only. This course exposes students to the background and nature of ethical decision-making from personal, professional and societal points of view. Students learn how to recognize ethical issues in business, to reason effectively using higher-order moral thinking skills, to identify the elements of good governance and to perform risk assessment from business and assurance perspectives. Topics include ethical decision-making, why ethical decision-making is important to professional careers in accounting, the role of an ethical culture in business within the context of corporate governance and how risk assessment aids professional accountants.

For graduate students only. The course explores the principles, metrics and techniques used to estimate the value of firms, and critically examines various value-building strategies. The course utilizes both free cash flow and economic profit to value a publicly held company as a semester project. It includes significant spreadsheet and Internet research components, as well as a team and oral presentation emphasis.

For graduate students only. This course develops financial and evaluation tools for nonprofit executives. It includes an overview of financial reporting guidelines and techniques; accounting methods, systems and special topics related to nonprofit organizations; cost behaviors, measurements and analysis; the budgeting process and preparation of budgets; use of financial statement analysis; and the roles of executive officers and directors in financial management and internal controls.

For graduate students only. This course examines laws, regulations and court opinions governing taxation of corporations, partnerships and estates. There is significant exposure to tax research tools. Students complete a volunteer tax clinic requiring some evening or weekend commitment.

For graduate students only. This course applies fraud examination methodology for the three major types of occupational fraud: corruption, asset misappropriation and fraudulent financial statements. Fraud examination is a methodology for resolving allegations of fraud from inception to disposition. This methodology covers topics related to the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud.

For graduate students only. This course provides a pragmatic study on international accounting and reporting issues facing multinational corporations. Topics include worldwide accounting diversity, the international financial reporting standards (IFRS), foreign currency transactions and hedging exchange risks, translation of foreign currency financial statements and international transfer pricing.

For graduate students only. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about the theory and practice of internal audits and to apply relevant audit principles and techniques to selected audit problems. Topics encompass the professional practices framework: ethics and standards of practice, governance and risk management, business processes and business risks, internal control, information technology risks and controls, managing the internal audit function, audit evidence, conducting the engagement and financial statement analysis.

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

A course offered at the discretion of the ACC department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. Contemporary topics in accounting.

Introduction to the Air Force in a contemporary world through a study of its total force structure and mission.

A study of the strategic offensive and defensive forces, general purpose forces and aerospace support forces that make up the Air Force today.

Leadership Laboratory is required for each of the aerospace studies courses. It meets one hour and 45 minutes per week. Instruction is conducted within the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences designed to develop each student's leadership potential. Leadership Laboratory involves a study of Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies; career opportunities in the Air Force; and the life and work of an Air Force junior officer. Students develop their leadership potential in a practical laboratory, which typically includes field trips to Air Force installations.

A study of air power from balloons and dirigibles through the jet age. Emphasis is on the employment of air power in WWI and WWII, and how it affected the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine.

An historical review of air power employment in military and nonmilitary operations in support of national objectives. Emphasis is on the period from after WWII to the present.

Internship credit is given to any student who successfully completes an extended (five-week) Field Training (FT) encampment. FT is a mandatory program for all individuals seeking Air Force commission through AFROTC. The program is designed to develop military leadership and discipline, provide Air Force orientation and motivation, and determine potential for entry into the Professional Officer Course en route to a career as an Air Force officer. FT is conducted at encampments hosted by Lackland AFB, TX; Tyndall AFB, FL; and Ellsworth AFB, SD. To successfully complete FT, the student must complete at least 70 percent of the required training according to the Field Training syllabus, and not be absent from the FT encampment for more than 72 consecutive hours. The student also must pass the physical fitness test, attain a minimum 70 percent academic average, and not be rated as "unsatisfactory" in any single performance factor block (sub-area) or receive an overall score of "unsatisfactory" on the AFROTC Form 70, Field Training Performance Report.

An integrated management course emphasizing the individual as a manager in an Air Force milieu. Individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, communication and group dynamics are covered to provide a foundation for development of the junior officer's professional skills as an Air Force officer (officership). The basic managerial processes involving decision-making, utilization of analytic aids in planning, organizing and controlling in a changing environment are emphasized as necessary professional concepts.

A continuation of the study of Air Force advancement and leadership. Concentration is on organizational and personal values, management of forces in change, organizational power, politics, and managerial strategy and tactics discussed within the context of the military organization. Actual Air Force cases are used to enhance the learning and communication processes.

A study of the armed forces as an integral element of society, with emphases on American civil-military relations and the context within which U.S. defense policy is formulated and implemented. Special themes include societal attitudes toward the military and the role of the professional military leader-manager in a democratic society.

A continuation of the study of the armed forces in contemporary American society. Concentration is on the requisites for maintaining adequate national security forces; political, economic and social constraints on the national defense structure; the impact of technological and international developments on strategic preparedness; the variables involved in the formulation and implementation of national security policy; and military justice and its relationship to civilian law.

This course surveys arts administration and leadership best practices in the visual arts, theatre, dance and music industries. Topics covered include best practices in administration; marketing, public relations and programming; financial management, accounting and fundraising; advocacy and cultural policy; entrepreneurship and leadership; and the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors.

The content of this seminar varies, as announced in class timetable. May be repeated for additional credit if content varies.

Students get on-the-job experience in fine arts management agencies. The Tampa Arts Council, Plant Museum and Scarfone/Hartley Galleries are representative of internship sites. The internship should be taken throughout the sophomore, junior and senior years, with 2 credit hours for seniors to combine with ARM 480, Senior Seminar.

A non studio-oriented course designed to increase an overall understanding of art. The course concentrates on the various social and historical factors that have affected art throughout time. Issues examined include why art is created; how it is used; how it affects us, collectively and individually; how it is formed; and the value it has for enriching our lives. May not be used to satisfy major or minor degree requirements in art.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces traditional problems in drafting and pictorial organization. Involves development of pictorial form and space by line and value through a variety of media.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces problems in pictorial organization, using the human figure and other organic forms as reference.

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of ceramics as a medium for aesthetic expression. Emphasis is given to hand-building techniques, surface enrichment, ceramic history, ceramic geology, aesthetics and conceptual development.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces students to various aspects of painting in both representational and abstract forms. Traditional and contemporary painting techniques and concepts are surveyed. Emphasis is placed on color theory. Perceptual training by means of still-life exercises, problem-solving assignments and freedom to use the imagination are also stressed.

A studio/performance-oriented course focusing on sculptural form and problems through the sculptural use of classic and contemporary materials and methods. Emphasizes the separate nature of carved and modeled forms and the value of the character of the material on the final work.

A studio/performance-oriented course focusing on printmaking as an expressive medium through exploration of form and pictorial organization in dry point, relief and intaglio printmaking.

A studio/performance-oriented course covering the fundamental principles of visual organization. Emphasizes two-dimensional design and the use and theory of color.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continuation of ART 202.

A studio/performance-oriented course that provides an introduction and investigation into illustration techniques, principals, concepts and styles applied to both traditional and digital illustration. This course involves the correlation between materials and themes. Emphasis is on studying existing illustration styles and techniques.

A studio/performance-oriented course offering an introduction to materials and techniques of photography.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces various electronic and digital tools for use in creating artistic projects. Covers the history, evolution and theory of relevant technology in order to provide context for the hardware and software used in the class. Laboratory fee required.

Art and Technology is a lecture course conceived to provide a context for the development of art and its interrelations with technology. Students study the definition of multimedia and its evolution toward what is currently known as hypermedia. Special emphasis is placed on the creation and transformation of technology used in the 20th century, such as radio, television, computers, the Internet and networked environments. Developments are related to historic art movements.

A studio/performance-oriented course that gives an introduction to three-dimensional computer animation, exploring the basic techniques of modeling and animation. The course also includes necessary aspects of texture mapping, deformation, motion control, lighting, cameras and rendering. Laboratory fee required.

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint students with the principles of creating ceramic sculpture. Emphasis is given to the specific construction techniques relevant for ceramic sculptural creation, surface enrichment, incorporation of mixed-media, glazing, ceramic geology, mold-making, a study of historical and contemporary ceramic sculpture, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development.

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint students with the principles of wheel thrown ceramics as a technique for aesthetic expression. Emphasis is given to the development of wheel throwing techniques, surface enrichment and glazing, ceramic geology, a study of historical and contemporary wheel thrown ceramics, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development.

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint students with the ancient and modern techniques and principles of working with terra cotta (earthenware) and the Japanese process of raku as media for aesthetic expression. Emphasis is given to the specific handbuilding techniques relevant for working with terra cotta and the raku process. Surface enrichment, glazing, ceramic geology, a study of historical and contemporary terra cotta and raku, methods of firing, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development are also included.

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint students with the principles of producing and installing ceramic murals, tiles and mosaics as a medium for aesthetic expression. Emphasis is given to the specific techniques used to produce ceramic murals, tiles and mosaics; surface enrichment; incorporation of mixed-media; glazing; ceramic geology; a study of historical and contemporary ceramic murals, tiles and mosaics; installation; mounting; aesthetic criticism; and conceptual idea development.

Teaches the technique of animation as a visual medium, and enables students (regardless of major) to design, script, write, direct and communicate concepts through animation. Emphasizes art, history, movement, audio design and writing. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the communication or film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

Introduces students to the basic principles involved in recording, processing and distributing image and sound for film, television and the Internet. The student learns the basics of cameras, lenses, exposure, film, microphones, scanning, basic digital effects, editing and other post-production techniques. Basic history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces students to skills and elements of observational painting. Still-life and the figure provide the subject matter for observing color, light, form and space. The course explores the power and energy of composition and investigates the many painterly properties of oil paint. Through slide presentations and visits to local museums and galleries, students extend their knowledge of historical and contemporary art based on observation.

A studio/performance-oriented course aimed at students interested in working in multiple mediums. It is designed to explore beginning interests in drawing, painting, photography and 3-D forms as an investigation into the contemporary practice of combining artistic media. The course emphasizes experimentation and exploration of new materials, new processes and new ways to put things together. Students will further their technical ability while thinking conceptually about where painting lies today.

A studio/performance-oriented course intended to question the limits and boundaries of painting as a creative medium, stressing investigation in media and technique. Issues of traditional as well as nontraditional aspects of painting are brought into light in the context of a contemporary discourse. Experimentation in concept and media will be encouraged.

This is a basic course in hypertext markup language, or HTML. It is a laboratory course, and almost all work is performed at a computer terminal. Laboratory fee required.

A critical and analytical study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and minor arts from the Prehistoric era to the Gothic period. Emphasis is given to the social and cultural influences that affected the development of art in Western civilizations.

A critical and analytical study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and minor arts from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Emphasis is given to the social and cultural influences that affected the development of art in Western civilizations.

A critical and analytical study of significant primitive historical and prehistoric works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of significant pre-Columbian works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of ancient Middle Eastern historical works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of the ancient Mediterranean area and significant Greco-Roman works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of significant Medieval works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of significant Renaissance works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of significant Baroque and Rococo works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts.

A critical and analytical study of 20th-century painting, sculpture, photography and architecture with an emphasis on the conditions and circumstances that caused them to evolve to their present states.

A critical and analytical study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and minor arts of the Far Eastern cultures of India, China and Japan.

A critical and analytic study of neo-classicism, romanticism, realism, impressionism and post-impressionism including influences on the development of contemporary Western art, with specific references to painting, sculpture and architecture.

This class simultaneously explores digital-based photography and digital manipulation of imagery. Relevant history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented, along with discussions of the societal impact that digital imaging has introduced. Laboratory fee required.

A critical and analytical study of the history of graphic design, from the 14th century to present with major references to movable type, the Renaissance, art nouveau, modern, post-modern and digital eras.

This is a travel course designed for students interested in experiencing and engaging in a vibrant art scene. On location, students visit galleries, museums and the working studios of prominent artists. Prior to the trip or on return, during the seminar portion of the course, these visits are contextualized through readings, discussion and other assignments. Possible destinations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Seattle and other sites. (Travel fees vary depending on location.)

This is a required course for all art majors that focuses on career preparation and professional development for visual artists. It presents a wide variety of professional skills such as goal setting; professional ethics; portfolio basics and imaging strategies; writing cover letters, artist's statements and gallery proposals; exhibiting in galleries, museums and alternative spaces; self-initiated projects and exhibitions; networking and public relations; applying for grants and residencies; applying for internships, jobs and graduate schools; and locating helpful resources. ART 298 is a prerequisite for participation in the biannual Junior Review and ART 498 Senior Seminar.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to provide a more intensive investigation into the ceramic art medium. Emphasis is given to the development of a more personalized aesthetic approach, kiln firing and glaze development.

A studio/performance-oriented course that explores issues concerning media and methods relevant to individually designated concepts in order to encourage students to develop their own vision and style. This course provides the time and focus to develop a significant and fully realized body of work while exploring the intellectual connections between work in the studio and readings, writings and discussions in contemporary art and culture.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to give intensified experience in sculptural form with emphasis on individual experimentation and competence in one or more sculptural materials.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continuation of ART 203.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continuation of ART 153 and 154, with emphasis on the relationship of advanced principles to pictorial organization and drawing as a final form.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is an introductory study of the creative processes associated with the graphic design field. Emphasis on creative problem-solving, basic design principles and the integration of type and imagery as applied to realistic graphic design problems. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that emphasizes the development of the creative process as applied to design problem-solving. Focus is on the development of ideas and the tools used to execute design solutions. Subjects covered include print advertising, brochures, logotypes, signage, packaging and illustration, and how each ties in with marketing strategy. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase students' technical knowledge and ability for individual expression. Problems involve multiple imagery, serial photography and other exercises to increase students' creative potential. Encourages experimentation with larger format as well as other aspects of the photographic medium.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase students' understanding of typography as it relates to visual communication and graphical expression while exploring both traditional and nontraditional forms.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continued exploration of graphics programs with emphasis on the creative use of available tools. Three-dimensional modeling, animation and interactive media are used. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is an advanced Web design and production class addressing the history and culture of the Internet and exploring the Web as a domain for publication and expression for online producers. Special emphasis is placed on defining the differences between client-side and server-side creations, and how these affect the content and presentation of the information on the Web. It also emphasizes the evolution of multimedia into hypermedia through the use of client/server tools, Web services, programming languages and databases. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore narrative filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Each student completes a series of short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of narrative film. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Class will include screenings and discussions on the history and theory of the narrative film. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore documentary filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Class will include screenings and discussions on the history and theory of documentary film and video. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Each student completes one or more short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the documentary film. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore 16mm experimental filmmaking in a combined theory and practice approach. Each student completes one or more short films in 16mm relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the experimental film. Technical instruction includes 16mm cinematography, camera operation, film stocks, lighting, editing and sound. Classes include screenings and discussions on the history and theory of experimental cinema. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities, if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that investigates three-dimensional computer animation, including advanced techniques of modeling and animation. This course also includes necessary aspects of texture mapping, character rigging, motion control, animation principles, digital lighting, virtual camera principles, particle effects, dynamics and rendering. Laboratory fee required.

Introduction to art therapy as it applies to childhood and pre-adolescence. Explores the psychology of children's art and the use of art techniques as indicators of a child's experience.

Introduction to art therapy as it applies to the complications of life experiences. Explores the psychology of adolescent and adult creativity as a substitute for language.

The Creative Triangle explores the roles in the creative decision-making processes of the director, cinematographer and production designer. It emphasizes the technical, administrative and communication skills that provide the means for successful realization of drama, television, documentary and new media projects. The aim is to develop a wide range of skills necessary for effective performance in these roles in the context of complex creative collaboration. Laboratory fee required.

The course objective is to professionalize the implementation and production of animation techniques, including the use of computers. Advanced projects deal with specific problems and exercises in drawing, storyboard and script/visual analysis. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

This course teaches students to create Web-based interactive applications for mobile devices. Students apply advanced Web design and interactive programming techniques to produce applications that are compatible with a variety of mobile platforms. They learn writing and design strategies to produce content optimized for mobile devices. They are introduced to software and protocols for converting their Web-based applications to "native" applications designed to run on specific platforms and devices.

Students explore advanced creative and technical possibilities of motion picture editing using the University's advanced digital editing facilities. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

This course involves investigations of descriptive painting from the human form. Issues of light, space and color interaction are stressed. Students study both from the old masters and contemporary paintings, as well as from the live model. Students investigate both perceptual and conceptual approaches to painting the figure. The final goal is for each student to begin to realize their own style and to channel it toward a successful figure painting.

This course explores the fundamental principles of abstraction and examines the way artists interpret their visual experiences. A strong emphasis on color, composition, alignment, texture and shape relationships is emphasized. This class familiarizes students with the ways and means of abstract art and encourages each individual to approach abstraction in a way sympathetic to his or her state of consciousness. Students are encouraged to consider their identity, ethnicity, preference to subject matter and awareness of self. The class addresses different approaches to abstract painting in regard to technique, theory and history.

This course introduces students to the principal software, programming language and methodology used in designing interactive media for DVD distribution. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

The primary aims of this course are to introduce students to the aesthetic, cultural and material dimensions of the reading experience, to enhance their understanding of how physical and visual presentations shape a reader's perceptions, and to introduce the craft and art of the physical book.

For this 0-credit course, art students submit to the faculty for critique a portfolio that includes a small selection of the best pieces from each studio course taken at the University and from any institution from which UT has accepted credits. The portfolio is reviewed by no fewer than two faculty members. All portfolios are digitally documented. Students concentrating in art history submit a writing portfolio consisting of research papers completed in each art history class taken at UT or any institution from which UT has accepted credits. Unacceptable portfolios in both cases must be resubmitted no later than the end of the following semester.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore ceramics with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore painting with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore sculpture with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore printmaking with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore drawing with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore photography with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore computer graphics with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course involves placement in an advertising agency, magazine or related enterprise for hands-on work experience. May be repeated for additional credit.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore the graphic arts with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course is the capstone course for the concentration in this specific area of study. It allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore the digital arts and/or computer animation with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This studio/performance-oriented course explores sustainability issues as they relate to graphic design. Special emphasis is placed on specific aesthetics relative to graphic design, as well as the many forms of sustainable inks, materials and paper.

This studio/performance-oriented course offers an approach to learning how humans communicate through computers that starts by considering how we express ourselves physically. This course explores the nature of transduction, the usage of microcontrollers and their communication with other computers, and advances in human-computer interfaces and digital art. It requires a hands-on approach to writing code, soldering and building circuits and controls to determine how best to make these components relate to personal expression.

This studio/performance-oriented course explores issues concerning media and methods relevant to individually designated concepts in order to encourage students to develop their own vision and style. This course provides the time and focus to develop a significant and fully realized body of work while exploring the intellectual connections between work in the studio and readings, writings and discussions in contemporary art and culture. The objective is for students to develop, through research and practice, a personal vocabulary of imagery and ideas regarding painting. May repeat for credit.

This studio/performance-oriented course allows the professionally oriented art student to select and intensively explore a specific area of interest with the guidance of a member of the art faculty.

This course is designed to coincide with the preparation and exhibition of the Senior Exhibit (studio art) or the preparation of a Senior Thesis (art history). Students concentrating in studio art learn the proper techniques and procedures for planning, presenting and mounting an organized body of work. Emphasis is also given to the development of an artist's statement and the proper techniques for photographic documentation. Required for digital arts majors, graphic design majors and BFA majors. Students concentrating in art history prepare a 10-15-page thesis based on a paper previously written in an art history course, and will take a short comprehensive exam.

Mandatory for EMAT majors. Can be taken in conjunction with ART 498 in order to participate in the BFA Senior Art Show. The Senior Project is a capstone class where students produce professional projects that summarize what they have learned in their area of concentration within their declared major. A faculty member with sufficient experience in the subject matter teaches the class as an independent study or as a full course, depending on the number of students interested in similar topics.

ASK 099 is open only to students who are recommended by the faculty Academic Appeals Committee. It is a semester-long course of seminars that meets one day a week. The lectures and activities presented are motivational and developmental. The topics include confidence, study approach, emotional well-being (coping with feelings of defeat, stress-management strategies), the importance of recognizing success, problem-solving, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses, involvement in on-campus and community activities, setting realistic academic and life goals, health issues, taking responsibility for academic and career decisions, and dealing successfully with professors. University advising staff and guest speakers from several areas of the University facilitate the seminars.

An individualized skill-building course in which students enhance their academic skills using their own textbooks; improve their time management and organizational skills; and work on test-taking competencies. A basic class for students who understand that they will need new and different study skills to be successful in the college environment.

This course involves instruction and supervised practice of selected athletic training skills emphasizing taping and wrapping techniques. Completion of this course includes practical examinations and clinical hour requirements. Students must be admitted into the pre-athletic training phase of the athletic training program to be eligible to enroll in this course.

Fundamental skills of athletic training examination and assessment, including examination approaches and techniques, assessment of status, and documentation for individuals with sport-related injuries. Emphasis placed on musculoskeletal disorders. Case studies are used to facilitate learning.

Involves instruction and supervised practice of selected athletic training skills covering environmental hazards, emergency procedures and assessments, and technical application of selected physical agents and protective taping and wrapping. Completion of this course includes practical examinations and clinical experience requirements. Students must be admitted into the athletic training program to be eligible to enroll in this course.

Involves supervised practice of the skills and techniques used to evaluate and assess the injuries and illnesses encountered in the field of athletic training. Completion of this course includes practical examinations and clinical experience requirements. Students must be admitted into the athletic training program to be eligible to enroll in this course.

Seminar-style class with physicians and other health care specialists emphasizing the recognition and evaluation of injuries and illnesses, and the medical intervention and rehabilitation methods used for these problems.

Studies the scientific foundations and practice-based implementation of various therapeutic interventions in athletic training. Provides knowledge necessary to make clinical decisions as to which therapeutic interventions will be most effective in a rehabilitative intervention program. Clinical case studies are used to facilitate learning.

A continuation of Therapeutic Interventions I. Studies the scientific foundations and practice-based implementation of various therapeutic interventions in athletic training. Provides knowledge necessary to make clinical decisions as to which therapeutic interventions will be most effective in a rehabilitative intervention program. Clinical case studies are used to facilitate learning.

Involves instruction and supervised practice of selected athletic training skills. Completion of this course includes practical examinations and clinical experience. Students must be admitted into the athletic training program to enroll in this course.

Involves instruction and supervised practice of selected athletic training skills. Completion of this course includes practical examinations and clinical experience. Students must be admitted into the athletic training program to enroll in this course.

A continuation of Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries I. Fundamental skills of athletic training examination and assessment, including examination approaches and techniques, assessment of status, and documentation for individuals with sport-related injuries. Emphasis placed on musculoskeletal disorders. Case studies are used to facilitate learning.

Involves practical experience in evaluation and care of athletic injuries; includes directed and self-directed clinical experiences at the University and off-campus clinical sites. Provides an opportunity for development of critical thinking skills to integrate previously acquired knowledge and skills in clinical practice and the care of patients. Requirements for course completion include in-services, practical examinations, clinical assessments and clinical experience. Students must be admitted into the athletic training program to enroll in this course.

Involves practical experience in evaluation and care of athletic injuries including directed and self-directed clinical experiences at the University and off-campus clinical sites. Provides an opportunity for development of critical thinking skills to integrate previously acquired knowledge and skills in clinical practice and the care of patients. Requirements for course completion include in-services, practical examinations, clinical assessments and clinical experience. Students must be admitted into the athletic training program to enroll in this course.

This course encompasses several of the professional-level competencies required for organization and administration in athletic training, including topics in budgeting, insurance and legal issues. Case studies are used to facilitate learning.

An interdisciplinary study concerned with the historical, ecological, social, political and economic ramifications of the global environmental crisis. Addresses issues such as demographics, energy, pollution, natural resources and environmental policy. Satisfies general distribution requirements. Is not applicable toward a biology or marine science major or minor. Lecture only.

This course is a survey of topics in biological sciences for students not majoring in biological or chemical sciences. It is structured in a lecture/discussion format to allow flexibility in pursuit of contemporary topics in biology. Satisfies a portion of the natural science component of the general distribution requirements but is not applicable toward a biology or marine science major or minor. Lecture only.

Explores the question, "How did species of plants and animals end up where they are?" The course focuses on the ways that millions of years of geological, oceanographic and climatic processes have directed the evolution of the earth's inhabitants. Topics include the general features of the earth's major biomes, the unique biotic features of the earth's major geographic regions, and the ways in which the study of biogeography has played an important role in the history of science. This course also examines the ways that our own species has been affected by, and continues to influence, the distribution of the planet's species. Satisfies general distribution requirements. Lecture only.

Explores topics such as the value of biological diversity, threats to biodiversity, strategies employed to protect endangered species and habitats, and sustainable development. How the process of science is applied to the conservation of endangered species and habitats is the central theme of the course. Case studies focus on regions of the planet that have been designated as biodiversity hotspots. Satisfies a portion of the natural science component of the baccalaureate experience requirements but is not applicable toward a biology or marine science major or minor. Lecture only.

An experiential learning course focused on sustainability issues and solutions in urban areas around the world. Main topics include water, waste, energy, transportation and food. Includes cross-cultural comparison of lifestyles and resource usage, and site visits to relevant local facilities are included. Satisfies general distribution requirements. Lecture only.

Focuses on diseases and the organisms that cause them. These include bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsia and disease-causing protozoan. Additionally, the course focuses on infectious disease caused by medical and surgical practices and accidental injuries. Lecture only.

Examines the diversity in the plant and animal phyla, emphasizing taxonomy, ecology, behavior, evolution and reproduction. Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to count toward biology lower-core requirements.

A study of cellular biology, emphasizing cell structure, metabolism, control mechanisms and genetic systems of plants and animals. Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to count toward biology lower-core requirements.

Examines relationships between species and their environment. Students explore the contributions of abiotic and biotic factors to limitations in numbers and distributions of organisms. A strong emphasis is placed upon classical ecological issues such as production dynamics, predator-prey interactions, and competition and life history strategies in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.

Focuses on recent advances concerning the evolution and adaptive significance of behavior from a comparative point of view. Topics include the genetic basis of behavior, the nervous system and integration of behavior, innate behaviors versus learning and memory, social behavior, mating, predator-prey relationships and the biological bases of aggression, territoriality and communication. This course also addresses some of the above topics as they pertain specifically to marine animals. This course may be used as an electives for the biology, marine science-biology or environmental science majors. Lecture only.

A study of the structure, physiology, life histories and group relationships of invertebrate animals.

A study of the structure, ecology, behavior and taxonomy of the major vertebrate classes.

A study of the interaction between organisms and their environment with a focus on stress physiology. Covers detailed measurement of environmental parameters impacting animal metabolism and primary production. Focuses on the adaptive and acclimative mechanisms in animals, plants and symbiotic relationships in coping with environmental stresses. Major topics include osmoregulation, metabolism, circulation, excretion, hormonal controls, coping with extremes in salinity, heat and oxygen, radiation, temperature, water relations, stomatal mechanics, evapotranspiration, photosynthesis, respiration, greenhouse effect and drought. The emphasis of the laboratory is on research exploring the adaptive and acclimative strategies employed by organisms under stress.

Studies the morphology, anatomy and physiology of vascular plants, with emphasis on plants and their role in human society. Additional emphases are placed upon plants' reproduction, response to environmental change, ethnobotany, medicinal botany and the development and uses of plants in ancient and modern human societies.

Investigates the use of statistical methodology to evaluate biological hypotheses. Topics include basic experimental design, descriptive statistics, and scientific inference and hypothesis testing using statistical tests such as analysis of variance, correlation, regression, contingency tables and nonparametric equivalents. Example data sets drawn from ecology, general biology and biomedical sciences are used to explore concepts. Class time is broken into lecture and laboratory components.

Teaches students the applications of geographic information systems technology to a variety of biological issues including delimiting species and habitat distribution, identifying landscape-level relationships between abiotic and biotic factors and their spatial effects on populations; identifying potential effects of human activity on natural areas and populations; and developing management and regulatory policies including defining potential protected areas.

Covers many of the most threatening environmental problems facing society. When possible, these issues are discussed at local, national and global levels to demonstrate how policy and cultural differences impact the various threats to the environment and to the human population. Environmental threats are discussed both in the context of their impact on natural ecosystems and their potential threat to human health and economic growth. This course may be used as an elective for marine science and biology majors, and is a required course for a major and minor in environmental science.

Examines vertebrate evolution through a detailed study of the systems of the vertebrates.

A detailed survey of Mendelian, molecular and evolutionary genetics. Topics covered include mechanisms and patterns of inheritance, recombination, linkage, mapping, gene expression and regulation, mutation, DNA damage and repair, DNA technologies, population and quantitative genetics.

A study of the structure, function and taxonomy of microorganisms, and their interactions with humans and their environment.

A study of the developmental process in animals with emphases on cellular mechanisms, controlling development and morphology of embryos.

A study of the major groups of parasites, emphasizing those affecting humans and domesticated animals. Examines the morphology, life history, ecology and pathogenicity of each parasite.

This course addresses the major concepts in the field of genetics with an emphasis on the molecular basis of genetics. Major topics include DNA and protein chemistry, prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication, transcription, translation and gene regulation, protein trafficking, pedigree analysis, DNA technologies, DNA damage and repair, recombination, transposable elements, genomics, chromosome structure, transgenic organisms and current advances in molecular genetics.

A study of the major physiological systems of animals from a comparative perspective. Covers functional anatomy, homeostasis, evolutionary relationships, neurophysiology, dynamics of muscle contraction, endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology and environmental physiology.

Examines the relationship between the unifying biological principles of evolutionary adaptation and the diversity of form and function found among fishes. The course considers the physical and biological selective pressures this group of vertebrates has faced during its evolutionary history and the morphological, physiological, developmental and behavioral adaptations that have arisen in response to these ecological factors. How fishes function in marine and freshwater ecosystems and the management actions being taken to conserve them as natural resources are examined.

A study of the biological and human factors relating to the current global extinction crisis and how conservation practices are used to evaluate and preserve threatened species and habitats. Emphases are placed upon how issues in ecology, population, biology and taxonomy affect the status of a species, and how these issues relate to policy and management decisions. Materials covered are connected to current literature in weekly discussion periods. This course may be used as an elective for biology and marine science-biology majors, and is a required course for a major and minor in environmental science.

This lecture course covers the struggle between rapid human population growth, the availability of clean water, and the health of aquatic and wetland systems and the wildlife within. Covers a broad range of topics from three major themes: 1) water resource use and water pollution impacts and policy; 2) wetlands biology, impacts, legislation, jurisdictional determination and policy; and 3) the biology, impacts, assessment and conservation of aquatic and semi-aquatic wildlife. International case studies will augment a focus on water issues in the U.S.

A study of general cellular organization, the physico-chemical aspects of living systems, cell energetics, cell membrane systems, signal transduction and second messenger systems, membrane phenomenon and cell cycle.

A study of the fundamental concepts of immunology, including the essentials of immunological expression, cellular and humoral immunity, immunity and disease, auto-immunity, and developmental and comparative immunology, focusing on landmark experiments that underlie its theoretical framework.

Provides a background in molecular biology with a focus on the regulation of gene expression and the experimental approaches used to study this regulation. Topics include DNA replication, transcription, translation and the mechanisms that regulate these processes. Cancer genetics and mammalian coat color genetics also are discussed as models for gene regulation. The laboratory portion of the course provides experiential learning of some of the laboratory techniques discussed in lecture. Topics covered in the laboratory include DNA extraction, PCR cloning of a gene, gene expression analysis, DNA sequencing, and analysis using bioinformatics.

Introduces the techniques used in preparation and viewing of biological specimens on the scanning and transmission electron microscopes.

The natural history and ecology of southern Africa, including studies of the arid environments of the Namib, the fynbos and karoo, mopane woodlands and the conservation practices to protect unique plant and animal assemblages. Requires the ability to take a three-week field trip to southern Africa in the weeks following the end of the semester.

A study of the scientific foundations of evolutionary theory and the mechanisms responsible for evolutionary change. Topics covered include a historical perspective of evolution, origin of life, natural selection and adaptation, levels of selection, fitness concepts, speciation, Darwinian evolution and punctuated equilibria, extinction, the fossil record, life history evolution and human evolution. Lecture only.

An in-depth study of a current topic in biology. Requires independent study project and presentation.

Students select a topic of interest in biology and explore the subject thoroughly through independent library research. A formal paper with an extensive literature review is presented to a committee of the biology faculty. Oral presentation of results can be used in place of BIO 410.

Problems must be selected in consultation with the department chair and the professor in charge of the project. Requires a minimum of two hours each week for each credit attempted, a research paper and oral presentation of topic.

Through direct involvement both in and out of the classroom students gain practical knowledge of instruction in a college biology laboratory. Under the supervision of faculty, students are involved in the aspects pertaining to teaching a semester's biology laboratory. This may include but is not limited to presenting introductory material, aiding students during laboratories, development and critique of evaluation component(s), and laboratory preparation and maintenance. Counts as general elective only.

Provides practical experience in science-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and firm representatives. Can be accomplished on a part-time or full-time basis. Graded on a pass-fail basis. Counts as a general elective only.

A lecture or laboratory course offered at the discretion of the Department of Biology. Subject may focus on a current issue in biology, training in a specific research technique, or an area of biology that is of interest to a particular group of students.

This course emphasizes global competitiveness by introducing students to the way companies operate and to how they compete with other companies. In addition, students learn about the importance of leadership, ethical behavior and corporate responsibility in becoming successful and sustaining that success. The course examines each of the functional areas in businesses and how they work together to produce the goods and provide the services that customers demand.

Study of the legal, moral and ethical structures in business. Topics include contracts, legal framework, constitutional law, business crimes, business torts, business entities and enterprise responsibility to society.

For MBA students only. The practicum allows the MBA student to design a set of educational experiences over multiple semesters to best meet the student's learning needs and career aspirations. The student selects from a wide array of activities covering a broad spectrum of business experiences including leadership, ethics, research, community involvement, internships and seminars. A student may create a practicum in a particular functional discipline such as finance or marketing or in multiple disciplines. Students will learn independently and chronicle their experiences on e-portfolio software.

For second-semester freshmen and sophomores, incoming transfer students (freshman or sophomore status) and sophomores who have not yet declared a major or who are uncertain about their previously declared major. Students gain an understanding of the process of career decision-making. They explore interests, skills, values and personality and learn how they relate to major and career choices.

Covers current trends of job searching. Résumé development, interviewing techniques, proper correspondence, résumés for the Internet and job searching through various media are addressed through professional lectures, research methods, guest lecturers and class assignments.

Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and examines them in terms of real-world examples. Satisfies general distribution requirements. May be taken as a preparatory course for CHE 152 but is not applicable toward a chemistry major or minor. Lecture only.

Investigates the fundamental principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include chemical bonding, nomenclature, gases, states of matter, solutions, acid and base theory, equilibrium and oxidation-reduction, organic functional groups, stereochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisites: CHE 153L (with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 160; high school or college preparatory chemistry strongly recommended. Expands on the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include chemical nomenclature, stoichiometric relationships, the chemistry of gases, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular geometry.

A continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

A science course designed to teach concepts of chemistry using works of art as the context. The course may include the study of materials used in creation of objects of art, art preservation, art restoration, forgery detection and nondestructive testing. The course will also explore the effect of environmental pollution, primarily air, on the stability and longevity of objects of art. The influence of materials on aesthetics will also be included. This course has a required international travel component. Lecture only.

Provides an introduction to the chemistry of the processes involved in air, water and soil pollution, and covers techniques and methods used by state and federal regulatory agencies. Does not apply toward a major or a minor in chemistry. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 152 (with a grade of "C" or better). Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 152.

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 154.

A study of the chemical properties and reactions of carbon and its derivatives. Topics include bonding, nomenclature, stereo chemistry, substitution, elimination and free radical reactions, organometallic compounds, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the chemistry of alkyl halides, alcohols, epoxides, glycols, alkenes and alkynes.

A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include the chemistry of benzene, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds, condensation reactions and special topics such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins or pericyclic reactions.

An introduction to the basic principles of bonding with an introduction to molecular orbital theory. An extensive survey of the periodic properties of the elements supplemented with representative reactions for the main group elements. Additional topics include acid and base theory and crystal field theory for the first row transition elements. Lecture and laboratory.

Experiments focus on organic laboratory techniques used in the purification of liquids and solids and in structural elucidation. Emphasis is on the acquisition of basic organic laboratory skills.

Experiments involve organic synthesis and physical methods in organic chemistry including IR and NMR spectroscopy.

Pre- or corequisites: CHE 310 (with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 260, PHY 201. An introduction to principles and applications of physical chemistry. Topics include states and properties of matter, thermodynamics and its application to chemical and biochemical systems, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Lecture only.

An advanced treatment of chemical equilibrium and its application to the quantitative analysis of materials. Emphasizes gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric methods of analysis. May be used toward a minor in chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.

A study of the chemical properties and biological functions of the atoms, molecules, macromolecules and macromolecular complexes that contribute to living systems. Topics include pH; structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; and the major metabolic cycles and their cellular control processes. May be used toward a minor in chemistry. Lecture only.

Topics include gases and kinetic molecular theory, the laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, ideal and non-ideal solutions, electrochemistry and surface phenomena. Lecture only.

A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics include kinetics, photochemistry, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 352. Introduction to advanced chemical laboratory techniques.

Continuation of physical chemistry laboratory.

An in-depth, independent, literature-based study of a current topic in chemistry or biochemistry. Final paper and presentation are required. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

An extension of Biochemistry with an emphasis on advanced theory and methods, including enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, Gibbs free energy calculations and synthetic bio-organic chemistry. Additionally, the specialized biochemistry of several organs, tissues and diseases are discussed. Graded laboratory reports, project presentations and exams are employed to assist students in mastering the fundamental concepts presented during both the lecture and laboratory portions of the course. Lecture and laboratory.

Studies atomic and molecular structure, types of chemical bonding, periodic relationships, typical reactions of inorganic substances, and the modern experimental methods used in inorganic chemistry. Lecture only.

This course is designed to cover many of the topics discussed in Organic Chemistry I and II in more depth. Topics may include the general study of organic reaction mechanisms including Eyring plots, Hammond's postulate, Curtin-Hammett principle, isotope effects and acid-base catalysis; conformational control; stereoelectronics; Hückel molecular orbital theory; pericyclic reactions; aromaticity; free-radical species and reactions; nucleophilic substitutions; eliminations; additions; multi-step synthetic strategies; retrosynthetic strategies; and natural product synthesis. In addition, the student is expected to develop literature research skills by preparing and presenting a project involving the total synthesis of a naturally occurring compound or a topic of current interest. Lecture only.

Studies the theory and practice of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Methodology includes spectrophotometric, chromatographic, electroanalytical and nuclear techniques. Additionally, students are required to retrieve scientific information from primary, secondary and tertiary literature sources. Lecture and laboratory.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 433L (with a grade of "C" or better). This course provides a comprehensive overview of chemical methods and techniques commonly used in the analysis of forensic evidence. Topics include 1) drugs of abuse, 2) absorbance methods and color tests, 3) fluorescence and chemilluminescence methods, 4) extractions and separations, 5) gas chromatography, 6) high performance liquid chromatography, and 7) mass spectrometry. The course is focused on forensic analytical methods, with particular emphasis on analysis of drugs of abuse, as well as interpretation of data. Lecture.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 435L (with a grade of "C" or better). Focuses on the application of methods discussed in Forensic Chemistry I to toxicology. Additionally, forensic methods for trace evidence analysis are introduced. Topics covered include 1) immunoassay, 2) forensic toxicology analyses of urine, blood, and alternative matrices, 3) pharmacokinetics and metabolism, 3) blood-alcohol analyses, 4) postmortem toxicology, 5) fundamentals of trace evidence analysis, 6) trace evidence analysis methods, and 7) analysis of fibers, paint chips, and gunshot residue. Lecture.

Provides an outline of the key components of QA/QC. The need to produce sound scientific data using appropriate standards and controls, written procedures and method validation are explored. The key principles in any QA/QC laboratory program with reference to the FDA, EPA and ISO guidelines together with specific examples from different specializations in those particular fields are described. Can be used to satisfy the CHE 499 requirement in chemistry. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisites: CHE 354, CHE 355L. Covers current spectroscopic methods for organic structure determination. Topics include elemental analysis, liquid-chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and their use in organic structure determination. Students are expected to develop literature research skills by preparing and presenting a project involving the determination of the molecular structure of a naturally occurring compound.

Qualified students in junior year choose project subject in consultation with chemistry faculty member. Requires laboratory research and a written report presented to and reviewed by the chemistry faculty. Students must also make an oral presentation of the results of their work. May be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Provides practical experience in chemistry-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and firm representatives. May be accomplished on a part-time basis and may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on pass/fail basis.

Consists of an internship in a forensic laboratory or equivalent where the student conducts analyses in a specialization area of interest. The products of this experience are a presentation at a professional conference and/or campus seminar, plus a written paper. Students must apply for this internship one semester in advance. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Provides practical experience in forensic science-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and agency representatives.

This course is an introduction to techniques in animal tissue culture, the science of growing individual cells in vitro (outside the original animal). These techniques provide the basis for carrying out diverse research projects in the medical research, clinical and biotechnology fields. This laboratory-intensive course provides hands-on experience in cell growth and propagation, subculture, cloning, cryopreservation and proper aseptic technique. Lecture and laboratory.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of toxicology and the practical aspects of forensic toxicology. The toxic agents most commonly resulting in legal problems in our society and the process by which our judicial system is aided by scientific investigation will be discussed. Other topics include the biotransformation of toxicants, chemical carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, teratogenesis, systemic toxicology, the biochemistry of poisons and the control of poisonous material. Laboratory investigations involve toxicological analysis by microscopy, thin layer chromatography, spot testing, gas-liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and infrared analysis. Can be used to satisfy the CHE 499 requirement in chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.

A lecture and/or laboratory course offered at the discretion of the chemistry faculty. Subject may be chosen from theoretical and/or practical applications in biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, physical or organic chemistry.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 432 (with a grade of "C" or better). Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 432.

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 434.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. CHI 101 (or equivalent skills) is a Beginning Chinese with an emphasis on Chinese culture, as well as understanding and speaking Chinese in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Chinese in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Chinese 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Beginning Chinese with an emphasis on Chinese culture, as well as understanding and speaking Chinese in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Chinese in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Chinese 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Develops a greater understanding of Chinese culture and everyday Chinese, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Not open to native speakers of Chinese. Develops a greater understanding of Chinese culture and everyday Chinese, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course covering the fundamental principles of visual organization. Emphasizes two-dimensional design and the use and theory of color.

A studio/performance-oriented course offering an introduction to materials and techniques of photography.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces various electronic and digital tools for use in creating artistic projects. Covers the history, evolution and theory of relevant technology in order to provide context for the hardware and software used in the class. Laboratory fee required.

Art and Technology is a lecture course conceived to provide a context for the development of art and its interrelations with technology. Students study the definition of multimedia and its evolution toward what is currently known as hypermedia. Special emphasis is placed on the creation and transformation of technology used in the 20th century, such as radio, television, computers, the Internet and networked environments. Developments are related to historic art movements.

A studio/performance-oriented course that gives an introduction to three-dimensional computer animation, exploring the basic techniques of modeling and animation. The course also includes necessary aspects of texture mapping, deformation, motion control, lighting, cameras and rendering. Laboratory fee required.

Studies the fundamentals of communication theory to provide a foundation for understanding how the mass media work, how they influence us, how we can analyze them and how we can effectively use them. Students can apply these critical skills to their roles as responsible consumers and communication professionals. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

An introduction to the principles and practices of writing for major types of mass communication media, with an emphasis on content, organization, conciseness and clarity. Students learn different styles of writing for print media, broadcast media, the Web, advertising and public relations. This course also discusses the ethical and legal implications of writing for the media.

Students learn and practice the principles behind the art and craft of scriptwriting for short, single-camera "motion picture" format, documentary production and multi-camera, live audience television (such as situation comedies). May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

It is one of the great ironies of contemporary existence that we are beset, informed, controlled and constructed by images, yet we receive almost no formal training in understanding and creating visual communication. Visual Literacy addresses this issue through interdisciplinary study of the terminology and theory of visual communication, with special emphasis on the relationship of visuality and cultural practice. Considering ideas from art history, photography, film, mass media and cultural studies, students are asked to analyze visual rhetoric, begin to see critically, articulate meaning and author visual rhetoric of their own. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

Teaches the technique of animation as a visual medium, and enables students (regardless of major) to design, script, write, direct and communicate concepts through animation. Emphasizes art, history, movement, audio design and writing. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the communication or film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

An introduction to the techniques of writing stage and television scripts. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major or minor.

Introduces students to the basic principles involved in recording, processing and distributing image and sound for film, television and the Internet. The student learns the basics of cameras, lenses, exposure, lighting, film, microphones, scanning, basic digital effects, editing and other post-production techniques. Basic history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

A writing workshop devoted to nontraditional dramatic works such as radio drama and spoken-word performance. Students listen to, read and critique monologues and dialogues, as well as writing and performing.

A study of the transformation of short stories and novels to the screen aimed at an enhanced appreciation of both the written page and the visual medium.

Students are responsible for the programming and management of WUTV and WUTZ, the University's closed-circuit television and radio stations. Students are encouraged to register for 1 to 2 credit hours initially and to save 4 credit hours for officer positions. Students also may participate as volunteers for either station. (Limited to 6 credit hours total.)

A basic introduction to film studies. Surveys the history of American narrative film with an emphasis on the cultural impact of film in society. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

An examination of world cinema movements. May be used to fulfill Third World requirements. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

This studio course introduces students to Web design techniques, technologies and theories, including (X)HTML, CSS and Web design software. Almost all work is performed at a computer. Laboratory fee required.

This course provides a hands-on practice of journalism, enabling students to gain an understanding of reporting and information-gathering techniques, develop interviewing skills, familiarize themselves with elements of the news, and learn to write news stories. To do that students will need to write clearly, purposefully, and engagingly with the right organization and appropriate tone. Students will also learn to be fair and objective in their reporting.

A critical and analytical study of 20th-century painting, sculpture, photography and architecture with an emphasis on the conditions and circumstances that caused them to evolve to their present states.

This class simultaneously explores digital based photography and digital manipulation of imagery. Relevant history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented, along with discussions of the societal impact that digital imaging has introduced. Laboratory fee required.

A critical and analytical study of the history of graphic design, from the 14th century to present, with major references to Movable Type, the Renaissance, Art Nouveau, Modern, Post-Modern, and Digital eras.

This course will explore the history, theory and practice of advertising and public relations. History and critical studies encourage research and discussion about how advertising and public relations have come to shape economies and consumer cultures. Principles in marketing, media and visual communication are discussed.

Draws from a variety of design theories to create and analyze workplace documents such as training, marketing and documentation materials. Emphasis will be placed on thinking creatively about how to make information as usable as possible, and choosing appropriate media and genre for communicative purposes. Students will put theory into practice by writing and designing portfolio pieces. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Survey course on the visual documentary tradition. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the major.

This course introduces students to theory, research and applied practice in the study of organizational communication. Students will explore the role human communication plays in structuring, maintaining and changing organizations, and they will explore specific issues within the study of organizational communication including socialization, decision-making, conflict, stress and burnout, cultural diversity and external communication.

This course teaches strategic use of digital tools for business purposes, including development of corporate identification, layout of print collateral, creation of print and web graphics, production and editing of small-scale video, creation of a simple websites, and development of blogs and other social media.

Emphasizes formal aspects of studio video-production operations, including camera switching, lighting, sound and accessory equipment and remote-location production for integration into a studio program. This course provides production support for WUTV programming. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the communication major. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is an introductory study of the creative processes associated with the graphic design field. Emphasis on creative problem-solving, basic design principles and the integration of type and imagery as applied to realistic graphic design problems. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course with emphasis on the development of the creative process as applied to design problem-solving. Focus is on the development of ideas and the tools used to execute design solutions. Subjects covered include print advertising, brochures, logotypes, signage, packaging and illustration, and how each ties in with marketing strategy. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase a student's technical knowledge and ability for individual expression. Problems involve multiple imagery, serial photography and other exercises to increase a student's creative potential. Encourages experimentation with larger format, as well as with other aspects of the photographic medium.

A study of film as an aesthetic medium. Explores the social, technological, historical and artistic influences on the development of cinema. Also examines how theories of film (i.e., realism, formalism, expressionism and semiology) affect the aesthetic construction and critical reception of films.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase the student's understanding of typography as it relates to visual communication and graphical expression, while exploring both traditional and nontraditional forms.

A studio/performance-oriented course. A continued exploration of graphics programs with emphasis on the creative use of available tools. Three-dimensional modeling, animation and interactive media are used. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is an advanced Web design and production class addressing the history and culture of the Internet and exploring the Web as a domain for publication and expression for online producers. Special emphasis is placed on defining the differences between client-side and server-side creations, and how these affect the content and presentation of the information on the Web. It emphasizes the evolution of multimedia into hypermedia through the use of client/server tools, Web services, programming languages and databases. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore narrative filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Each student completes a series of short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of narrative film. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Class includes screenings and discussions on the history and theory of the narrative film. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore documentary filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Class includes screenings and discussions on the history and theory of documentary film and video. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Each student completes one or more short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the documentary film. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore 16mm experimental filmmaking in a combined theory and practice approach. Each student completes one or more short films in 16mm relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the experimental film. Technical instruction includes 16mm cinematography, camera operation, film stocks, lighting, editing and sound. Class includes screenings and discussions on the history and theory of experimental cinema. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities, if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that offers an investigation into three-dimensional computer animation, including advanced techniques of modeling and animation. The course also includes necessary aspects of texture mapping, character rigging, motion control, animation principles, digital lighting, virtual camera principles, particle effects, dynamics and rendering. Laboratory fee required.

This is a course in the politics, economics and technologies of the information age. Areas covered include basic designs of the new technologies, marketing strategies utilized to bring them to the public, and the social changes that may ensue. Emphasis is on the merger of telephone, television and computer technologies at the consumer level, and state-of-the-art developments within institutions. May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

This course covers the elements of broadcast news writing and production, including the structure of radio and television news and feature stories, research and interviewing techniques, "package" production and ethical considerations. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

An exploration of the electoral process, particularly in the United States, with emphasis on the role of communication in political campaigns.

Communication and Law is the study of concepts, policies, laws and court decisions that affect communication in our society. Through text, scholarly and popular articles, sound and video recordings, court decisions, lectures and class participation, we explore critical legal principles of civilized democratic society and the range of laws that protect or restrain communication within it. In addition to examining such principles and laws for their own merit (or lack of it), the course provides a practical basis upon which students who seek to become communications professionals can identify legal issues that will influence their professional conduct.

The Creative Triangle explores the roles in the creative decision-making processes of the director, cinematographer and production designer. It emphasizes the technical, administrative and communication skills that provide the means for successful realization of drama, television, documentary and new media projects. The aim is to develop a wide range of skills necessary for effective performance in these roles in the context of complex creative collaboration. Laboratory fee required.

This is a survey of traditions of television criticism. The class covers key areas of television research and criticism, including narrative, aesthetic, production-oriented, economic, audience-centered, and ideological approaches to TV. The class will address questions related to TV as a technology, the broadcast and post-network eras of TV, the globalization of media programming, as well as a wide range of TV genres and their conventions.

The purpose of the course is to apply studio television training to the production of a weekly telecast. Students are required to expand previous training in studio television to include planning, budgeting, booking guests in advance and program planning. Each facet of producing a weekly telecast is explored, including prerecorded elements and the roles of associate producer, assistant director, graphics wraparound and set design. Laboratory fee required.

Examines the cultural, political, economic and ethical issues surrounding a complex, international communication movement known as the New World Information Order. Explores all aspects of the topic, with an emphasis on threats to the national sovereignty of developing countries, the bias of international news agencies and cultural imperialism. May be used to fulfill Third World requirements. May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

Students study and view tapes and films produced as part of the non-commercial independent movement. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the major.

Students learn how to evaluate and script creative communication projects within the corporate environment. The scripts are for a variety of applications, client needs and audience levels. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

The course objective is to professionalize the implementation and production of animation techniques, including the use of computers. Advanced projects deal with specific problems and exercises in drawing, storyboard and script/visual analysis. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

This course teaches students to create web-based interactive applications for mobile devices. Students will apply advanced web design and interactive programming techniques to produce applications that are compatible with a variety of mobile platforms. They will learn writing and design strategies to produce content optimized for mobile devices. They will be introduced to software and protocols for converting their web-based applications to "native" applications designed to run on specific platforms and devices.

Covers the elements of writing feature film scripts including character development, dialogue and dramatic structure. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

A study of producing for cinema, television, interactive, and commercial and business applications. Students acquire skills in production budgets, package development, script breakdown, cost projections, shooting schedules, and marketing and sales presentations.

Students explore advanced creative and technical possibilities of motion picture editing using the University's advanced digital editing facilities. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

This course explores practice and theory in three fields of writing for interactive media: copywriting, e-journalism, and experimental "net narrative" writing. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

This course is an introduction to the mechanics of writing for television. From idea through final draft, students learn the process of developing scripts for television. The structural demands of commercial television and cable are explored. The student obtains a grounding in the historical development of marketable TV genres. The selling and buying of a script are analyzed, as well as strategies for creating a teleplay by oneself or with a staff of writers. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Internships are with local, state and national sponsors throughout the communication field. Students may take a maximum of 8 credit hours. COM 354 cannot be used to meet the 300-or-above-level requirement in the major. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

A search for the defining characteristics of a director's works, including issues of thematic motifs and visual style. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the major.

This course introduces students to the principal software, programming language and methodology used in designing interactive media for DVD distribution. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

The course is designed to introduce intermediate research methodologies to a student's critical analysis of large-scale media events. It involves the practical analysis of a media event, including circumstances, details, historical perspective and reactions by journalists, officials and the public. Archival coverage, documentaries, feature films, print articles and Internet sites relating to a singular or series of events will encompass a majority of the analysis. Particular attention will be given to events with international implications. Students will review the previous exposure of related topics in an effort to compare the attention given to a subject in a comparison of "before and after." May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

Focuses on the politics of representing women, particularly in film, television, advertising, popular literature and the popular press. The critical background includes texts on political economy, semiotics, feminist theory and cultural studies. The student completes a major research project during the course. May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the humanities, but not for the social sciences if not used for the major.

An advanced journalism class that focuses on writing longer feature stories of greater complexity. Involves extensive writing assignments of the kind that appears in print or online magazines. Students will study some of the important genres in those publication and learn how to complement their own stories with additional elements such as sidebars. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

This course combines training in Web-based multimedia technologies with instruction in journalism and digital storytelling. Students learn to plan online multimedia projects; to think as professional communicators when gathering information; to capture still images, audio and video; and to publish materials they collect in interactive packages designed for the Web. Laboratory fee required.

This course explores history, philosophy and myth surrounding computing technology and the Internet. The course examines the specifics of computing technology beginning with Plato and concluding within the discussion of the post-human. Domestic and global political/economic considerations also are discussed. Language, discourse and legal implications relating to the Internet are introduced.

This course involves strategic concept development and writing for advertising projects, as well as a look at ethical considerations related to the practice. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

This course involves training in theory, form and style for writing public relations materials for all stages and types of public relations campaigns. This course is designed to provide students with a broad range of public relations writing skills utilized in the industry.

For Honors Program students only. This course is an exploration of the concept of "ethnicity" and how it may be expressed through literature and film. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the major.

Research or creative project under the auspices of a communication instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the major.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics that affect the communication process. Students focus on their own cultural world view as they are exposed to the cultural dynamics and characteristics of other societies. Emphasis is placed upon the nonverbal and oral/visual aspects of communication content, structure and context. May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

A studio/performance-orientated course designed to explore sustainability issues as they relate to graphic design. Special emphasis is placed on specific aesthetics relative to graphic design, as well as the many forms of sustainable inks, materials and paper.

Raises fundamental questions about the relationship between science and the humanities. Analyzes the role of technology in modern life with special emphasis on the impact of new information technologies. May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

Examines public opinion from a variety of perspectives, providing students with the ability to be intelligent consumers of public opinion research and effective users of public opinion research tools. Explores the interaction between the media and public opinion, as well as public opinion's effects on contemporary society and politics.

A studio/performance oriented course. Physical Computing is an approach to learning how humans communicate through computers that starts by considering how we express ourselves physically. This course explores the nature of transduction, the usage of microcontrollers and their communication with other computers, studying advances in human-computer interfaces and digital art. It requires a hands on approach to writing code, soldering, building circuits and controls to figure out how best to make all of these components relate to a person's expression.

This course teaches theories of digital media from an aesthetic perspective. Students explore how scholars and practitioners have attempted to define digital media, describe their primary characteristics, and distinguish them from other forms of media. Surveying an array of digital media, from web-based and algorithmic art to videogames and synthetic worlds, the class examines how digital media both depart from and continue earlier media traditions.

Examines women directors worldwide. The course will focus on the theoretical, critical, historical, cultural and aesthetic basis of films made by international, mainstream, documentary and the avant-garde women film directors of New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the African and Asian diasporas, and North and South America. Students will submit a series of written critical responses and complete a major project related to course material. May be counted in the humanities if not counted in the major.

This course studies critical contexts of public communications to bring students an understanding of forces that shape media and representation, and relationships between mass communication and the public.

Advanced explorations of feature film scriptwriting and analysis. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Students explore the role of communication in the social construction of culture. Emphasis is on acquiring knowledge of culture as an evolving process of codifications, and examining dominant and marginal cultural meaning systems in science, history and the arts. May be used to fulfill general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

Drawing on various disciplines, this course focuses on methods for "reading" culture and contemporary consciousness, concentrating on word and image in the formation of attitudes, ideologies and myths. Introduces cultural analysis and a metalanguage through which students can understand the competing sign systems and discourses of culture.

Explores the relationship between myth and cinema. Also looks at the politics of representation as it relates to race, gender and ethnicity. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in the humanities if not used for the major.

This course examines experimental, avant-garde cinema worldwide. It focuses on the theoretical, critical, historical, cultural and aesthetic basis of experimental and avant-garde films made by national and international directors. Students submit a series of written critical responses and complete a major project related to course material. May be counted in the humanities if not counted in the major.

A 7-week course with a 15-day study abroad component offered annually in mid-May at the leading film industry international festival of new narrative feature films and documentaries - Cannes Festival du Film and Marche. The core of the course is the Cannes intensive component, which is intended to provide a working understanding of the contemporary film market with an emphasis on how the film producer or business executive functions in the marketplace. Participants attend red carpet competition screenings and daily workshops, and participate in internships, networking meet-ups, business and film market symposiums and critique sessions. Film and media arts majors may have their short films juried into Short Film Corner screenings for distributors, producers and festival programmers.

Film and media arts majors only. Seminar for seniors completing a film or digital production project as the requirement for graduation in film and media arts. Pre-production and production of the senior thesis project will be completed by the end of the semester. Students pursue production projects of sufficient breadth and depth as to crystallize their experiences at the University.

Seminar for seniors completing a thesis paper in cinema studies as the requirement for graduation in film and media arts. Each student pursues a cinema studies thesis project, in written form, of sufficient breadth and depth as to crystallize their experiences at the University. Topic varies from semester to semester.

This course introduces students of communication to the core concepts and common practices of both quantitative and qualitative communication research. Students will be exposed to a variety of theoretical perspectives on the nature, practice, use and meaning of research in the field of communication. Particular emphasis will be placed on research concepts and methods appropriate to the practice of advertising and public relations.

Students must apply for acceptance the semester before their anticipated enrollment. Each year, a select number of students are able to choose a senior project option in order to fulfill the 400-level requirement of the communication major. In this independent course, a student or group of students pursue a research or production objective of sufficient breadth and depth as to crystallize their experiences as communication majors at the University.

This course teaches strategic development of advertising campaigns and involves research, branding, copywriting, design and digital production. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

This course focuses on a systematic process of public relations, including research, strategic planning, communication tactics and evaluation. Through an extensive public relations campaign project, students will understand and practice the multifaceted and strategic nature of public relations. The course involves case studies, group problem-solving, writing, production and client relations work. (This course replaces COM 482, Advertising and Public Relations: Strategic Design, Innovation and Communication. This course may not be taken if the student has already taken and received a passing grade in COM 482.)

An introduction to the techniques for conducting scholarly research in criminology and methods for proper composition of research papers. Should be taken in the semester when the student declares a criminology major.

A study of deviant behavior as it relates to the definition of crime, crime statistics, theories of crime causation, crime typologies and victims of crime. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used in the criminology major.

A study of the components of the criminal justice system from its early history through its evolution in the United States. Identifies various subsystems and their roles, expectations and interrelationships.

A study of the elements of law enforcement agencies as subsystems of the criminal justice system, the history and philosophy of law enforcement, and the relationship between law enforcement and the community.

A study of the fundamentals of investigation including crime scene search, collection and preservation of physical evidence, interview and interrogation techniques, use of scientific aids and modus operandi.

An examination of the field of justice with emphases on decision-making, ethical thinking, codes of ethics and use of discretion throughout the justice system.

This course will introduce students to legal research and writing, general legal terminology and various legal concepts. It will also introduce students to composing and editing legal writing.

An examination of definitions of delinquent behavior, theories of delinquency and the adjudication process for juveniles. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used in the criminology major.

A comparative study of the United States criminal justice system with those of other countries through personal observation of agencies in the countries visited and personal interaction with agency personnel. This course requires travel outside the United States. Countries visited will vary. This course may be repeated for credit when countries change.

Special course offered each year during the summer session. Course descriptions are published annually in a separate bulletin.

An examination of the extent and nature of victimization, theories of victimization, the victims' rights movement and consideration of several major kinds of victimization.

An examination of scientific techniques used to develop forensic evidence discovered at a crime scene offered in a practical laboratory setting.

An overview of abnormal behavior as it relates to the criminal justice system. Emphasis placed on personality disorders, psychoses, sexual predators and posttraumatic stress disorder.

This course provides an in-depth examination of criminal law and procedure, including issues related to the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments as well as substantive criminal law, liability and defenses.

An introduction to the American correctional system emphasizing the history of corrections, the prison experience and correctional clientele. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used in the criminology major.

Students are introduced to appellate proceedings, case-law analysis, critical thinking and oral advocacy. Using a mock United States Supreme Court case - developed by the American Collegiate Moot Court Association - students argue for petition and respondent in a simulated United States Supreme Court argument. In teams of two, students will compete in a regional tournament.

A comparison of diverse types of criminal justice systems utilized by other countries and cultures with the United States criminal justice system.

A study of substantive and procedural law pertaining to the convicted criminal offender, including an examination of federal court decisions affecting correctional personnel and the penal process.

An in-depth examination of current controversial issues of crime and punishment in the United States.

A meaningful field experience through placement in agencies of the criminal justice system. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Students may take a maximum of 16 credit hours while at UT. Internship credit may not be used to satisfy requirements for the major or the minor.

An in-depth analysis of the nature and extent of drug use within American society, and its relationship to crime and deviance.

An introduction to the elements of scientific logic, hypothesis testing, research design, methods of data collection, and analysis and interpretation of data.

A study of the broad range of violence in society, examining historical and contemporary forms of violence. Topics explored include gun crime, serial murders and terrorism.

This course examines the use of social science as a tool to resolve controversial criminal law and policy issues. It will touch on a variety of constitutional and criminal law problems and analyze issues by employing legal and social science methodologies.

An examination of historical, contemporary and international perspectives on the death penalty, and ramifications for victims' families, offenders, the criminal justice system and society as a whole.

An examination of topics of special interest and contemporary significance provided by criminal justice practitioners from the Tampa Bay area. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credit hours.

A series of directed readings and short research projects on topics of interest to the student, determined through student-faculty consultation.

Requires a substantive research and writing project.

An integrative educational experience through which students comprehensively analyze and synthesize theories, policies and practices related to criminology. Should be taken in senior year. Grades are awarded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

A forum for focusing on special issues in criminal justice, taught by visiting instructors or regular faculty. Topics covered may change each semester.

A forum for focusing on special issues in criminal justice, taught by visiting instructors or regular faculty. Topics covered may change each semester.

Not open to native speakers of the language being studied. An introduction to the language and culture of the different ethnic groups in the United States. Content and emphasis vary. SPA 100 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for Spanish courses that include a language instruction component. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Equivalent to LAN 100. May be repeated when content varies.

A study of culture and the various aspects of human behavior patterned by culture. Explores cultural differences in perceptions about space and time, basic human nature, relationship to natural forces, human relationships and possessions. Includes an overview of the function of religion, political institutions, production and exchange systems, as well as linguistics, values and communication patterns in daily behavior. Enables students to identify basic cultural assumptions underlying differences in behaviors and values to facilitate cross-cultural communication.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on development of basic skills of dance partnering, the art of two bodies moving as one through the use of lead and follow techniques. Dances to be covered include waltz, rumba, mambo/salsa, tango, swing and hustle. Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of jazz techniques. Studio work incorporates barre, development of strength and stretch, postural alignment and movement combination(s). Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Develops the basic skills of modern dance techniques, and includes stretching, movement combinations, improvisations, postural awareness and relaxation. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on Latin dance forms including salsa, samba, bachata, rumba and merengue. Students master dance steps and patterns of Latin dance forms. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on basics of tap dance technique. Studio work concentrates on mastery of individual dance steps/styles and the application of these techniques in movement combination(s). Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of classical ballet techniques. Emphasizes body placement, theory of ballet "turnout," and development of basic skills in barre and floor exercises. Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Studio class focusing on fundamentals of hip hop and funk technique, with an emphasis on athletic skills. Course also focuses on body placement, floor work, complex rhythmic patterns, funk "tricks" and advanced leaps, turns and jumps. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of classical ballet techniques. Emphasizes body placement, theory of ballet "turnout," and mastery of basic ballet movements in barre and floor exercises. May be repeated once.

An examination of non-Western dance forms, including classical, ceremonial and folk/traditional, in their historical and cultural contexts. This course is enhanced by observing videotapes and live performances.

A historical overview of 3,000 years of dance as an art form that has become a unique means of aesthetically expressing human emotions. Enhances study through viewing of videotapes and live performances.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on advanced knowledge and execution of elements in partnership dancing. Dances to be covered build on basic skills learned in Dance Partnering I, including waltz, rumba/bachata, mambo/salsa, tango, swing and hustle. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course for credit. Choreographing, performing or working on the technical crew for the Dance Happening. May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course for credit. Performing in or working on the technical crew for the Spring Dance Concert. May be repeated for credit.

Project must be approved by dance instructor. A studio/performance-oriented course for credit. Working on the technical crew for a dance concert or other dance-related project on or off campus. May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Studio class focusing on advancement of jazz techniques. Studio work incorporates barre technique, continuation and development of stretch/strengthening, postural alignment and movement combination(s). Fulfills jazz dance requirement for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on further development and exploration of modern dance techniques. Emphasis is on more complex movement combinations and strength building. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on advancement of tap techniques, including mastery of individual dance steps/styles and the application of these techniques in movement combinations. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on modern and jazz dance technique as it pertains to musical theater dance/performance. Studio work is devoted to mastery of individual dance steps and various movement styles, incorporated into movement combination(s). Required for a major in performing arts. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on basic and intermediate-level ballet techniques and French terminology. Emphasizes barre and floor exercises including turns, jumps and adagio movements. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Studio class focusing on fundamentals of hip hop and funk technique, with an emphasis on athletic skills. Course also focuses on body placement, floor work, complex rhythmic patterns, funk "tricks" and advanced leaps, turns and jumps. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course. This course is designed to help a student develop and reinforce positive lifestyle habits based on body awareness through a systematic program of stretching and relaxation techniques. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that explores creative movement skills and practices to build confidence, as well as techniques to prepare for building and choreographing dances. Emphases are on stretching boundaries of movement through improvisation, and practicing ways in which movement can be developed and manipulated toward choreography.

A studio/performance-oriented course. An exploration of methods of building and structuring dances, beginning with movement, phrasing and patterns, and culminating in choreography projects. May be repeated once.

Assesses core strength, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, aerobic capacity and skeletal alignment, and develops a variety of conditioning methods. Familiarizes students with common dance injuries, their causes and basic methods of care and rehabilitation. Also emphasizes general knowledge of basic anatomy, stress management, nutrition and wellness.

A studio/performance-oriented course offering instruction and experiences in specialized dance techniques such as African dance and Caribbean dance.

This course is designed to meet the needs of students to better understand the developmental considerations, curricular choices and teaching methods appropriate to the preschool and elementary learner.

This course is designed to meet the needs of students to understand the scope and sequence of dance curricular design and teaching methods appropriate to the secondary learner.

This course is designed to help students to understand community-based art, and how to create movement-oriented programs and relationships with community centers and organizations that include age considerations, curricular choices and teaching methods appropriate to diverse populations. Focus may include working with the mentally ill, seniors, people with disabilities, people in prisons and people in health care settings.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Students continue to develop modern dance techniques on a more demanding level while exploring creativity through movement. May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Studio classes in advanced-level ballet technique. May be repeated for credit.

An economic analysis of the interactions between households, businesses and the government regarding the allocation of goods, services and resources. Topics include the theory of consumer behavior, production and cost determination, and resource pricing.

An introduction to aggregate economic analysis; use of the aggregate demand/aggregate supply model for the determination of output, employment and prices; use of the production possibilities curve analysis to illustrate opportunity cost and to show gains from trade applying the concept of comparative advantage; structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System; and conduct of monetary policy.

Labor economics examines the organization, functioning and outcomes of labor markets; the decisions of prospective and present labor market participants; and the public policies relating to the employment and payment of labor resources.

This course will cover current topics in income inequality and poverty within both developed and developing countries. For both inequality and poverty, students will study the various methods of economic measurement and identify recent dynamic trends. Empirical evidence will be used to scrutinize and explore current theoretical arguments aimed at explaining the trends. The course will also analyze contemporary policies at both the country level and within global institutions (IMF, World Bank, bilateral aid programs) aimed at alleviating poverty and lessening inequality, and examine the linkages among inequality, poverty, growth, education, technology and globalization.

The course teaches students to use economic concepts to critically evaluate social, political and business decisions regarding environmental resource use, environmental regulation and environmental degradation. Students will gain insight into how to respond as business decision-makers to environmental regulations and to increased global competition for scarce resources.

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction and overview of development economics. The course will focus on the economies of countries other than the United States, explore the interaction between the developed and the less-developed economies of the world, and examine international trade and environmental issues in developing countries.

This course analyzes consumer choice theory; the theory of production; competitive, oligopolistic and monopolistic market structures; and behavioral economics.

This course is designed to analyze the domestic and international impacts of public policy on GDP, employment, inflation, the trade deficit and budget surplus, the international flow of capital, foreign exchange rate variations and international competitiveness.

The course explores U.S. antitrust law. Economic analysis is used to understand the motivations behind antitrust laws and to evaluate their success. Students will: 1) explore the social losses that can accompany market-power and why American society has chosen antitrust to deal with those consequences; 2) learn that collusive price fixing and market allocation communications and agreements are per se felony offenses, and that violators have been and continue to be sentenced to jail terms; and 3) analyze recent antitrust cases to understand the broad structure of antitrust law and to show the relevance of antitrust in the American business environment.

Public Finance and Public Choice is a study of the public sector using applied microeconomic analysis. It carefully examines the rationale behind the size and scope of government in a market-based economy, how decisions are made in the public sector (the economics of voting/decision rules), income distribution and poverty issues, and tax theory (incidence, efficiency and equality). The course also analyzes some of today's most important policy decisions facing the economy (and its individual decision-makers) including tax policy, Social Security and Medicare reform, and fiscal federalism.

The purpose of this course is to learn modeling techniques and apply them to current issues in modern economic research. Students will learn how to specify economic problems in terms of a mathematical model, solve them and interpret the results. Computational software programs are used in the course to solve these models and plot the results.

This course covers the core concepts of international trade and international finance. The first half of the semester is devoted to international trade, including the basis for trade, gains from trade, trade policy and factor mobility. The second half of the semester is dedicated to international macroeconomics-finance, including balance of payments, foreign exchange rates and international capital flows. There will be a continual focus on current events throughout the semester.

This course will examine major economic and financial issues related to emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). The following topics will be considered: economic liberalization programs undertaken by emerging markets in recent decades, growth drivers in the emerging markets, financial sector challenges facing key emerging markets, and monetary policy challenges faced by emerging markets.

The course introduces basic econometric techniques that are of value to economics and business majors. The emphasis will be on understanding the linear regression model, including some key extensions and relevant applications. Besides basic fundamentals of regression analysis, the course will cover panel data models, instrumental variables, causality, time series and forecasting. Students will be required to undertake a forecasting exercise as part of the requirements for completion of the course.

This course is designed to provide upper-level economics majors with a broad overview of key topics in economics. Areas of emphasis include U.S. and global economic conditions, monetary policy, economic growth and international economics. This is an applications course, relating the theoretical framework of economics to real-world economic developments. Students who successfully complete the course will have a good grasp of some of the fundamental economic issues and developments currently affecting the U.S. and global economies.

This internship exposes the student to a real-life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. May not be used to satisfy major requirements. Approval of the department chair required.

A course offered at the discretion of the economics department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings or independent study course taken for variable credit.

For graduate students only. This is an introductory course in macro- and microeconomics for graduate business students. It studies inflation, unemployment and growth. It develops the theory of how markets work, with special attention to how prices are set in different market structures. Topics include opportunity cost; comparative advantage; supply, demand and prices; elasticity; production and cost; aggregate demand and aggregate supply; monetary and fiscal policy; and trade and exchange rates.

For graduate students only. This course covers current topics in income inequality and poverty within both developed and developing countries. For both inequality and poverty, students will study the various methods of economic measurement and identify recent dynamic trends. Empirical evidence will be used to scrutinize and explore current theoretical arguments aimed at explaining the trends. The course will analyze contemporary policies at both the country level and within global institutions (IMF, World Bank, bilateral aid programs) aimed at alleviating poverty and lessening inequality, and examine the linkages among inequality, poverty, growth, education technology and globalization.

For graduate students only. The course teaches students to use economic concepts to critically evaluate social, political and business decisions regarding environmental resource use, environmental regulation and environmental degradation. Students will gain insight into how to respond, as business decision-makers, to environmental regulations and to increased global competition for scarce resources.

For graduate students only. This course introduces students to the global economic environment within which all modern business firms operate. The external factors considered, which directly or indirectly impact business decision-making and operations, include: domestic and foreign interest rates, exchange rate policies, foreign investment, overseas economic conditions, and international trade and capital flows. A primary objective of the course is to introduce students to major contemporary economic issues that are of international significance.

For graduate students only. The course explores U.S. antitrust law. Economic analysis is used to understand the motivations behind antitrust laws and to evaluate their success. Students will: 1) explore the social losses that can accompany market-power and why American society has chosen antitrust to deal with these consequences; 2) learn that collusive price fixing and market allocation communications and agreements are per se felony offenses, and that violators have been and continue to be sentenced to jail terms; and 3) analyze recent antitrust cases to understand the broad structure of antitrust law and to show the relevance of antitrust in the American business environment.

For graduate students only. The course will examine major economic and financial issues related to emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). The following topics will be considered: Economic liberalization program undertaken by emerging markets in recent decades; Growth drivers in the emerging markets; Financial sector challenges facing key emerging markets; and, monetary policy challenges faced by emerging markets.

For graduate students only. The Economics of Organizations uses the business-related tenets of economics to generate a modern, consistent, formal framework for strategic decision-making. After introducing intermediate microeconomic theory, the course uses economic intuition to address cost issues ranging from outsourcing to the addition of new product lines, agency issues from explicit contract theory to the multi-task principle and team production, and imperfect competition issues ranging from Bertrand pricing to the measurement of market competition using Herfindahl indexes. The international dimension is integrated throughout the course in establishing the competitive organizational form for the firm given the market in which it competes.

May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

A course offered at the discretion of the ECO department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. Contemporary topics in economics.

An introduction to the contemporary issues and trends in public education from historical, sociological and philosophical perspectives. Requires 10 hours of volunteer work in the public schools.

This course is designed to promote beginning computer literacy and engages students in problem-solving, evaluation of hardware and software, examination of microcomputer applications in an educational setting, and discussions of technology in education.

For education majors only. The course introduces the topic of human development, integrating basic concepts of physical, intellectual, cognitive, psychological, social and emotional development of children, youth and adults at each major life stage, adopting a developmental psychology perspective. Theoretical viewpoints and recent research are considered with respect to the practical application of psychosocial theory emphasizing the interaction of human development and learning.

For education majors only. Students will investigate primary source data for philosophical orientations to teaching that include progressivism, perennialism, essentialism, social reconstructivism and existentialism. Students will apply that data in the process of responding to contemporary teaching/learning scenarios and in developing their own teaching philosophy. Students will also explore teacher-learner relationships and their impact on the quality of learning encounters.

For education majors only. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and practices of global education in the classroom. Emphasis is on international educational practices, management strategies, curriculum and instruction and their relationship to current practices in the United States. Specifically, the course is designed to address other elements of the UCC's #3 and #6, reading, interpretation and the use of data for student achievement and classroom management, respectively, as delineated by the Florida Department of Education.

For education majors only. This course is designed to promote beginning computer literacy and engages students in problem solving, evaluation of hardware and software, examination of microcomputer applications in an educational setting and discussions of technology in education.

For education majors only. This introductory-level course adopts a developmental psychology perspective with an emphasis on the new neuroscience of the exceptional brain. The course presents the types of disability in concert with the nature and needs of children and youth with disability. The course considers the intellectual, cognitive, psychological, developmental, physical, social, emotional and learning characteristics of children and youth with special needs, including gifted and talented children and youth. Children's literature is also used to explore the psychosocial aspects of disability.

Developmentally appropriate procedures, resources and programs designed to meet the special needs of pre-kindergarten/primary-age children are investigated, analyzed and assessed. Appropriate interventions, family conferencing, procedures for mainstreaming, and processes for screening, assessment and placement are analyzed, applied and developed. Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Educational Plans (IEP) are researched, compared and contrasted. Analyses are conducted of methods for working with children who are abused, abandoned, homeless or neglected. Experience is arranged with adaptive and assistive technologies for children with special needs.

This is a specialized methods course for secondary English education majors. Topics include teaching methods and processes, evaluation procedures and curriculum development specific to secondary schools. Involves students in teaching simulations.

This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with knowledge of classroom assessment techniques needed to allow for continuous improvement for students and self. The course includes knowledge related to the creation of traditional and alternative testing techniques, the review of student assessment data, the assessment of teaching impact for reflecting on personal teaching experiences and the communication of student progress to stakeholders.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for designing and planning instruction. The course provides research-based coverage of general teaching methods while emphasizing contemporary topics such as learning communities, differentiated instruction and modifications for student differences. Candidates will become proficient in the planning of instruction as specified in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices Competencies Eight and Ten. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to implement scientifically based instructional practices to ensure positive impact on student learning in the classroom. Field hours required (Practicum I).

This course investigates theories and strategies enabling teachers to manage student behavior and solve classroom problems. Provides intervention and management techniques for teachers and teacher candidates using principles of applied behavior analysis. Examines frameworks for creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and effective communication among members of the learning community. Areas of emphasis include structuring the classroom for success, planning for instruction, managing materials and equipment, and assessing and managing student and group behavior. The course emphasizes acquiring performance assessment techniques and strategies that measure higher-order thinking skills and identifies strategies, materials and technologies that expand students' thinking abilities.

Emphasizes the teaching of reading skills and content material. Discusses the adolescent in relation to methods and materials. Requires simulated teaching and field hours.

This course is designed to provide elementary education teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for teaching language arts/reading. Students will examine the language arts, the cognitive and literacy development of children, methods of instruction in the communication processes, the needs of diverse learners and the integration of language arts across the curriculum. Candidates will become proficient in planning and implementing reading instruction as specified in the Florida Reading Endorsement Competencies One and Two. Thus they will acquire the knowledge to implement scientifically based reading research instructional practices to ensure a positive impact on student learning in the elementary classroom. Field hours required (EDU 309: Practicum I).

This is a specialized methods course for secondary social studies education majors. Topics include teaching methods and processes, evaluation procedures and curriculum development specific to secondary schools. Involves students in teaching simulations.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to conduct careful and systematic field-based observations tied to coursework and to engage in seminar discussions regarding those experiences. During Practicum I, candidates will complete eight essential research-based tasks required of those doing observations and fieldwork in school and classroom settings. Candidates will: 1) observe, 2) notice, 3) notate, 4) predict, 5) generate, 6) analyze, 7) critique and 8) reflect. Employing the use of these eight tasks to guide classroom observation efforts promotes the critical analysis of classroom life and facilitates the development of a realistic perspective of the realities of teaching. This is a pass/fail course.

This is a specialized methods course for secondary biology education majors. Topics include teaching methods and processes, evaluation procedures and curriculum development specific to secondary schools. Involves students in teaching simulations.

This is a specialized methods course for secondary mathematics education majors. Topics include teaching methods and processes, evaluation procedures and curriculum development specific to secondary schools. Involves students in teaching simulations.

For elementary education majors. This course provides a framework for synthesizing the five ESOL domains, the 12 ESOL performance standards and the 11 ESOL competencies in order to prepare pre-professional teachers with effective linguistic and cultural classroom-based practices. The focus of this course is on ESOL methods for comprehensible instruction, ESOL materials and curriculum, and ESOL assessment procedures for English language learners (ELLs). The final exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the ESOL components infused in the education program. An ESOL field experience is required for all students (EDU 319).

This course places teachers in a position to understand the critical role they play in creating a climate of continuous, systemic improvement in schools through the establishment of professional learning communities and the concurrent development of teacher leadership. Participants gain an understanding of how the relationships among the development of learning communities, teacher leadership, school effectiveness and site-based accountability can positively improve schools. Knowledge gained in the university classroom will be applied in site-based activities, including participant-observer studies, shadow studies, action research, problem-based learning activities, case studies and quantitative and qualitative research studies. This course requires students to brainstorm, free-write, research, rewrite, present information and peer-edit. A significant aspect of this course is teaching students about writing for different audiences.

An examination of the language arts, the cognitive and literacy development of children, methods of instruction in the communication processes, the needs of the diverse learner, and the integration of language arts across the curriculum. A focus is the use of children's literature in teaching by examining genres, student responses and a balanced literacy program.

A comprehensive survey of the basic methods of teaching reading in the elementary school. Examines the methods, materials and basic skills of teaching reading, with a focus on skill development in the intermediate classroom.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to conduct investigations of ethics and learner diversity, including linguistic diversity with an emphasis on developing anti-bias strategies, curriculum and learning environments, as well as corresponding interaction between teacher and learner. The course provides research-based coverage of diversity and ethics issues while emphasizing contemporary topics such as creating a climate of openness, inquiry and support by practicing classroom strategies of acceptance, tolerance, resolution and mediation. Candidates will become proficient in the areas of diversity and ethics as specified in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices Competencies Five and Six. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to implement scientifically based research instructional practices to ensure positive impact on student learning in the classroom.

This course is designed to provide elementary education teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for diagnosis and correction of mild to moderate reading difficulties with an emphasis on reading instruction guided by assessment. The physical, physiological, cognitive, language, emotional and socio-cultural correlates of reading disabilities are examined to help candidates understand the nature and causes of reading problems in grades K-6. Candidates will gain facility in the selection and use of formal and informal instruments for the early detection and correction of reading difficulties. The diagnostic-prescriptive model will be applied to help candidates acquire expertise in the analysis of children's reading diagnostic data and the implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional methods that address the needs of diverse student populations. Candidates will become proficient in planning and implementing reading instruction as specified in the Florida Reading Endorsement Competencies Three, Four and Five. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to implement scientifically based reading research instructional practices in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension to ensure positive impact on student learning in the elementary classroom. Field hours required (Practicum II).

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to participate in more than 45 hours of ESOL field experience. Candidates will plan and implement ESO- relevant instruction in one-to-one, small-group and large-group settings. This course introduces the Florida State ESOL Performance Standards and Competencies in the following five content areas: methods of teaching ESOL, ESOL curriculum and materials development, cross-cultural communication and understanding, applied linguistics, and testing and evaluation of ESOL.

Emphasis on developmentally appropriate objectives, materials, activities and methods of teaching the primary grades. Various historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives in early childhood education are investigated, analyzed and evaluated. The course includes 20 hours of field experience.

Involves observation/participation in early childhood education settings and an examination of instructional materials, procedures and evaluation of nursery, kindergarten and primary curricula and instructional strategies.

The course examines the ways in which early childhood programs are a part of the family support system. It focuses on the development of an understanding of traditional and nontraditional families, structural and lifestyle variations, parenting in diverse cultures and the needs of high-risk families. Implications from these understandings will guide development of a parent involvement plan that includes effective ways to communicate with parents, conference with parents, hold parent meetings and conduct home visits.

Involves study and practice in elementary physical education methods. Examines and evaluates subject matter, methods and source materials for health programs. Field hours required.

Examines methods and materials for teaching science and the scientific method. Emphasis on teaching aids, demonstration equipment and simulated teaching.

Involves participation in activities showing the relationship of humans to their physical and social environments. Students compare worldwide courses of study, with emphasis on multicultural diversity. Prepare units and participate in simulated teaching.

Discusses inclusion as a philosophy and practice. Focus is on the identification/instruction of students with special needs.

Required for all secondary majors, this survey course introduces the 25 Florida State ESOL Performance Standards in the following five content areas: methods of teaching ESOL, ESOL curriculum and materials development, cross-cultural communication and understanding, applied linguistics, and testing and evaluation of ESOL. Has a field component.

Develops techniques for assessment, evaluation and measurement pertaining to secondary classroom instruction. Particular emphasis is on authentic assessment, performance assessment, elementary statistics, test construction and evaluation, and grade reports.

This course provides an in-depth coverage of the various curricular models and developmentally appropriate teaching methods common at the elementary level in physical education. Students will be placed at a school to observe and teach physical education under the supervision of a licensed physical education teacher. Field study required.

This course is a clinical tutorial-based course that will provide students with additional, individualized and alternative curricula knowledge, skills and experiences to further develop the performance of teacher education candidates within the department of education.

This writing-intensive course is designed to provide elementary education teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for the teaching of science and social studies content in the elementary school curriculum. Candidates will become proficient in planning, writing, implementing and evaluating science and social studies instruction as specified in the Florida Elementary Education Subject Area Competencies 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to write and implement scientifically based instructional practices in the following curricular areas: history; geography; government and civics; economics; assessment in science and social studies; knowledge of matter; knowledge of forces, motion and energy; knowledge of Earth and space science; knowledge of life science; knowledge of the nature of science; and knowledge of the relationship of science and technology. In order to improve their writing skills, class participants will spend time with students in school and teach them how to write social science-based and science-based texts. Field hours required. This course requires students to brainstorm, free-write, research, rewrite, present information and peer-edit. A significant aspect of this course is teaching students about writing and learning through teaching writing, as well as learning through writing.

An intensive study involving the application of theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical education principles for grades 6-12. Required is a 120-hour minimum field experience for which extensive, fully planned lessons are developed and implemented in the classroom. Lectures and seminars about curriculum and instruction issues are presented at the University. Field experience placements are assigned by the Department of Education.

A specialized elementary music, art and physical education methods course. Features demonstrations with class participation. Implements a variety of strategies that facilitate active learning with music, art, movement and drama.

The focus of this course is the design, development and evaluation of learning experiences using the Internet. Instructional design and development applied to multimedia instruction. Instructional strategies for higher-order learning, including problem solving. Alternative design and development methodologies. Essential multimedia production tools and techniques. Students form design and development teams to create an engaging online-based learning experience. Students create and evaluate learning activities using the Web; creation of personal learning portal.

This course further develops the concepts presented in EDU 301 and 304. Emphasis is placed on the content areas of applied linguistics, curriculum integration, and methods of teaching ESOL. This is a required course for all elementary majors and secondary English majors. Field hours required (as part of Teaching Practicum II).

A full semester under the guidance of certified teachers provides practical application for pre-service teachers seeking certification for grades K-12 in the areas of music and physical education. The semester involves seven weeks at the elementary level and seven weeks at the secondary level. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of chair (granted only in the most exceptional circumstances).

A full semester under the guidance of certified teachers provides practical application for pre-service teachers seeking certification for grades 6-12 in the areas of English, mathematics, social sciences and biology. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of chair (granted only in the most exceptional circumstances).

This course is designed to provide elementary education teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for the teaching of mathematics content in the elementary school curriculum. Candidates will become proficient in planning, implementing and evaluating mathematics instruction as specified in the Florida Elementary Education Subject Area Competencies 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to implement scientifically based instructional practices in the following curricular areas: knowledge of numbers and operations, knowledge of geometry and measurement, knowledge of algebra, knowledge of data analysis, and knowledge of instruction and assessment in mathematics.

Pre-internship for elementary education majors only. An intensive study involving the application of theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical principals for grades K-6. Required is a 120-hour minimum field experience for which extensive, fully planned lessons are developed and implemented in the classroom. Lectures and seminars about curriculum and instruction issues are presented at the University. Field experience placements are assigned by the Department of Education

A course taken concurrently with Teaching Practicum IV: Final Internship. Topics include reflective inquiry, classroom management, the diverse classroom, lesson and unit planning, ethics and continued professional growth. Students will develop a professional portfolio as part of their evaluation.

A full semester of 14 weeks provides practical application and practice in a classroom under the direction of a certified teacher. Seminars and lectures on campus are required throughout the semester. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of the Clinical Education Committee.

Involves study and practice in diagnosing reading status of individuals and prescribing appropriate methods and materials to improve reading performance. Emphasizes instruments and other evaluative materials and practices. Field hours required.

A specialized methods course for music education majors. Topics include teaching methods and curriculum materials, as well as planning and management of band, choral and orchestral programs. Field hours required.

A study and practice in methods pertinent to middle school and secondary physical education. Field hours required.

Focuses on teaching intermediate mathematics in the elementary school. Topics include teaching the intermediate elementary mathematics curriculum, learning theories as they relate to intermediate-level mathematics, major topics facilitated in intermediate elementary mathematics and modern approaches to instruction, as well as facilitating the conceptual transfer from concrete manipulative understanding to progressively abstract understanding.

Discusses inclusion as a philosophy and practice. Focus is on the identification/instruction of students with special needs.

A comprehensive survey of the theories and strategies enabling teachers to manage student behavior and solve elementary school classroom problems. Field hours required.

An investigation of learner diversity, including linguistic diversity, with emphasis on developing anti-bias learning strategies, curriculum, and learning environments, as well as corresponding interaction between teacher and learner.

An intensive study involving the application of theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical principles for grades 1-6. Required is a 120-hour minimum field experience for which extensive, fully planned lessons are developed and implemented in the classroom. Lectures and seminars about curriculum and instruction issues are presented at the University. Field experience placements are assigned by the Department of Education.

Topics include reflective inquiry, classroom management, the diverse classroom, lesson and unit planning, ethics and continued professional growth. Students develop a professional portfolio as part of their evaluation.

A full semester of 14 weeks provides practical application and practice in an elementary classroom under the direction of a certified teacher. Seminars and lectures on campus are required throughout the semester. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of the chair (granted in only the most exceptional circumstances).

A comprehensive survey of the theories and strategies enabling teachers to manage student behavior and solve secondary classroom problems. Field hours required.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 10 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in biology 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as an comprehensive overview of the 6-12 biology subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the seven subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in English 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the 6-12 English subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 15 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in mathematics 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the 6-12 mathematics subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the six subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in social studies 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the 6-12 social studies subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 12 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in music K-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the K-12 music subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 12 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in PE K-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the K-12 PE subject area components infused in the education program.

Provides in-service and pre-service teachers with fully accredited education coursework that satisfies Florida Department of Education certification and continuing education certification requirements.

Provides in-service and pre-service teachers with fully accredited education coursework that satisfies Florida Department of Education certification and continuing education certification requirements.

For graduate students only. This course explores human development and learning with an emphasis on issues that are relevant to establishing effective conditions for successful learning and growth in middle and secondary contexts.

This course introduces graduate students to the study of curriculum theory. Students explore the nature of curriculum theory, differentiate curriculum theory from curriculum planning, place the study of curriculum theory within the larger history of the American school curriculum, and explore a variety of models of curriculum theory including alternative models.

This course is based on the study of language acquisition and its relationship to cognition. The course focuses on current theoretical notions of language acquisition while paying particular attention to how such notions might become relevant for learning in K-12 classroom settings. Topics include the social origins of mind as well as the role that language plays in human development and in the advancement of higher-order thinking skills in children. Students will demonstrate an understanding of language acquisition and reading as a process of student engagement in fluent decoding of words and construction of meaning.

This course allows graduate students to explore the role and relevance of measurement, testing and evaluation in education. Topics included are the principles of test construction, issues relating to the reliability of measurement instruments, methods of assessing the validity of test procedures and instruments, techniques of item analysis and overall impact of high stakes testing.

For graduate students only. This course provides a reflective look at current research and a variety of teaching strategies for the diverse classroom with a particular emphasis on adolescent behaviors in the classroom context and effective options for classroom management. The Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida will be discussed. This practical view of life in the middle and secondary classroom will feature procedures for school safety and salient information on school law.

This course is designed primarily to assist teachers in becoming knowledgeable about a wide range of multicultural literature from various cultural, ethnic and religious groups, most of which are under-represented. Connections will be made across and within groups that can facilitate and expand the reading and writing skills of children. Students will demonstrate use of literature in developing fluency and comprehension of text. Fieldwork is required.

This course offers teachers intensive graduate study in the teaching of writing. The course examines composition theory and focuses on applying that theory in a practical way in the classroom. Progressive models of writing instruction will be studied and demonstrated. Students will demonstrate understanding of scientifically based reading research as it applies to the language arts, particularly writing. Fieldwork is required.

This course is designed for graduate students and teachers who want to explore frameworks, materials and strategies that will help them translate the rationale for diversity education into effective educational practice with learners of any age, level or background. Accordingly, the course focuses on approaches to curriculum consonant with a diverse perspective.

This practicum addresses the perceptual, linguistic and cognitive processes involved in reading and reading disorders. Current theories of reading development are discussed and considered in the context of practice in reading instruction. Students will administer and interpret instructional assessments to include screening, diagnosis and progress monitoring with purposes of prevention, identification and remediation of reading difficulties. Fieldwork is required.

For graduate students only. This course presents mathematics instruction or science instruction as one multifaceted and dynamic experiential learning module that responds to real-world problems and issues. Emphasis is on strategies for exploring mathematics or science in local, state, national and international community environments. Teacher candidates whose emphasis is mathematics 6-12 or middle grades mathematics 5-9 are enrolled in the section co-taught by mathematics and education faculty. Teacher candidates whose emphasis is biology 6-12, chemistry 6-12, physics 6-12 or middle grades science 5-9 are enrolled in the section co-taught by science faculty and education faculty.

For graduate students only. This course addresses all social dimensions of learning, including decisions regarding social aspects of classrooms, schools and other types of learning environments that teachers face, and the powerful impact these decisions have on educational climate. Students will develop an understanding of the influence of social factors on teaching and learning, and that social dimensions impact equal access, school progress and performance, and completion of academic programs.

For graduate students only. Technology and innovation are key resources for education and school reform initiatives. They not only provide an avenue to access 21st-century learning and teaching practices, but also define and shape the way schools operate. Managed properly, technological innovations are a primary source of competitive advantage for school systems; they also enhance the educational well-being of a nation and anchor its global know-how. The challenge of how best to manage technology and innovation has expanded beyond its traditional home in departments like instructional technology or media centers, to the point where it now permeates nearly every aspect of teaching and learning in modern schools. Schools are increasingly turning to technological innovations to enable new forums of engaging with knowledge; to change the way we think of teacher-learner roles; to improve quality and school/home/community communication patterns; and to create and retain student motivation. In addition, teachers now face an accelerating pace of innovation in the technologies supporting and changing the processes involved in school management, assessment and instruction. This course will explore the strategic role of technology and innovation in the survival and success of schools and schooling. The course will have a strong emphasis on state-of-the-art technologies in the selection of case examples.

For graduate students only. This course is an introduction to epistemology and historical, experimental, descriptive and survey research as it relates to seeking solutions to problems within the field of education. Classic educational research, research techniques, the analysis of research results and the uses of research are explored. This course guides classroom teachers through the process of reviewing, evaluating, conducting and disseminating educational research, and is designed to help teachers evaluate research findings and their applications to classroom practice.

For graduate students only. Examination of the educational theories, practice and research related to the education of diverse populations. The impact of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, class, language, sexual orientation and ability levels on knowledge bases, learning styles, socialization patterns and educational opportunities will be studied. Development of appropriate and diverse classrooms and curriculum will be emphasized. The role of teachers as social advocates and effective citizens within the context of our schools and our communities will be explored.

For graduate students only. This capstone course connects learning to national and state standards and utilizes learning from EDU 600-625 for classroom applications for middle and secondary teachers who are developing the art of teaching. Evidences in this course will enhance and connect learning in the total program experience, including apprenticeships. Service-learning pedagogy and secondary research implications will be applied to the disciplines and the larger community.

For graduate students only. This course provides a reflective (and reflexive) overview of the educational policy-making process at local, state and national levels, and of the ethical principles that can influence such policy making.

For graduate students only. Effectively using technology across all functions of a school system is, in itself, significant systemic reform. There is a wealth of evidence showing that facilitating change in schools, and especially maintaining that change, depends heavily on capable leadership. It is imperative, therefore, that we in higher education focus on leadership for technology in schools if we are to optimize its benefits in learning, teaching and school operations.

This course traces the historical development of special education and inclusive classrooms through landmark legislation and litigation, parent advocacy and national economic and social needs. The provisions of federal and state special education mandates, judicial interpretations and Florida state guidelines regulating the delivery of educational services to persons with handicaps also will be addressed.

This course is an introduction to the philosophical field of epistemology and how it applies to education and learning. While the course is strongly grounded in philosophy, an emphasis will be placed on the application and relationship of epistemology to students, teachers and learning.

This course utilizes the action research process to help educational practitioners plan and complete an action research project related to their current teaching assignment. The course examines the social, cultural and ethical issues of conducting research with children. Course activities foster critical inquiry and collaboration among practitioners, administrators, researchers and other professionals. This culminating experience in applied research will assist educators in improving or refining their actions.

For graduate students only. This course is a full-time supervised apprenticeship in middle and secondary schools mathematics or science classrooms. A full semester provides practical application of pedagogy in middle and secondary classrooms.

For graduate students only. This seminar focuses on the applied implications of concurrent coursework and practical issues in the middle and secondary schools environment. There will also be an emphasis on pedagogical content knowledge, academic service-learning and reflective practice.

For graduate students only. This course is a study of secondary school curriculum and instruction as a specialized part of the total schooling system. The study of this curriculum is intended to examine historical, societal and organizational issues with special emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of curricular content and on the nature of the students being served in middle and secondary schools.

For graduate students only. This course provides linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction, assessment and learning opportunities for students with limited English proficiency.

For graduate students only. This course is a full-time supervised apprenticeship in middle and secondary schools mathematics or science classrooms. A full semester provides practical application of pedagogy in middle and secondary classrooms.

For graduate students only. This seminar focuses on the applied implications of concurrent coursework and practical issues in the middle and secondary schools environments. There will also be an emphasis on pedagogical content knowledge, academic service-learning and reflective practice.

For graduate students only. This course provides students an understanding of reading instructional methods, including strategies, assessment and teaching reading in the content areas. Emphasis is placed on reading comprehension in mathematics.

For graduate students only. This capstone course connects learning from EDU 600-660 and provides connections of theory to practice for secondary classroom teachers. Evidences in this course will enhance and connect learning in the total program experience, including apprenticeships. Service-learning pedagogy and secondary research implications will be applied to the disciplines and the larger community.

This is a clinical tutorial-based course that will provide students with additional, individualized and alternative curricula knowledge, skills and experiences to further develop the performance of teacher education candidates within the department of education.

Developing effective grant writing skills is essential to acquiring competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations. Writing a successful grant proposal is a blend of art and science. It requires content knowledge, writing proficiency, strong research skills, creativity, organizational ability, patience and a great deal of luck. This course will provide students with the background necessary to develop a competitive funding proposal endeavor.

This course focuses on the role of innovation in the 21st-century organization. It addresses the need for a systematic approach to building innovation capabilities and the challenges of integrating the many facets of innovation management. Leading innovators and building innovative organizations are covered from a theoretical and applied approach. Topics addressed include fundamental theories of innovation, developing innovation strategy, innovation as a business process, the role of the innovation context including leadership and organization, culture and values, people and skills, and processes and tools, and assessing and improving innovation performance. Both classroom and alternative instructional methods may be employed.

This course examines leadership, which is defined as "the ability to influence others in the absence of positional power," through interactive, experiential learning. Students develop an understanding of leadership and gain insight into their own personal leadership styles. The course addresses group dynamics, team building, problem solving, conflict resolution, the interrelationship of trust and power, and ethical behavior in the workplace. Assignments and topics will be coordinated with EMBA 805, which is offered during the same semester.

This is a hands-on course designed to help students sharpen communication and interpersonal skills through class activities, writing, presentations and simulations. It focuses on writing, speaking and interpersonal skills (i.e., negotiations, persuasion and diplomacy) necessary for a career as a business leader. Assignments and topics will be coordinated with EMBA 820, which is offered during the same semester.

This course provides a pragmatic study of selected financial and management accounting concepts, methods and practices relating to financial analysis, cost assignment, cost management, performance management and decision analysis. The central focus of this course is how accounting information helps managers identify strategies and make decisions to produce a sustainable competitive advantage.

This course provides an overview of statistical and mathematical models for effective decision making. Tools used daily by managers, business analysts and consultants are utilized to solve problems in operations, finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, policy making, economics, etc. Topics include regression analysis, statistical process control, linear optimization, time-series forecasting and decision making under uncertainty and risk. The course is taught using lectures, cases and appropriate software packages.

This course provides an integrated view of managing information systems and operations. Case studies and the SAP enterprise system are used to address key concepts. The course covers the strategic use and development of information systems and provides hands-on experience with enterprise systems. Emphasis is placed on managing the supply chain, and its impact on strategic planning. The course addresses each element in the operation of a successful supply chain including having the right quantity, quality, location, time, price and information at each stage of the supply chain process. Both classroom and alternative instructional methods may be employed.

Introduces students to strategic decision-making tools for planning, promoting, pricing and distributing products and services to targeted markets, with a goal of delivering high levels of customer value. Strategic marketing management techniques that lead toward the formation of exceptional firms are applied with the use of analytical practices. The course will use current events readings, cases, simulations, discussions and formal strategic plans.

The goal of the course is to provide business leaders with an economic framework for making decisions. The course begins by exploring the efficiency of the market-based system and an examination of how repugnance, price controls and taxation affect that system. We examine why business institutions exist and how their boundaries are determined; explore how design architecture influences individual decision making; and study how incentives and monitoring alter employee behavior. Models for optimally pricing in commodity markets, entrepreneurial markets and markets with dominant rivals are developed. Lastly, tools for mitigating systemic risk within financial institutions are investigated.

This course focuses on the core concepts of financial decision making: maximizing wealth, cash flow, net present value and the existence of risk and return tradeoffs in most corporate decisions. The course also explores the implications of various financial strategies within the dynamic global financial environment. Accounting concepts learned in EMBA 820 are applied using models that are realistic and robust. Students compute prices and returns on corporate securities and the weighted average cost of capital for a firm and evaluate long term capital investment projects using capital budgeting techniques. Students also learn about capital structure theory and financing strategies firms choose to optimize their mix of debt and equity.

This course asks the student to adopt a strategic perspective for the entire organization, with all its highly interdependent elements and dimensions, as it operates within a dynamic, global environment. The course lays the foundation for the international travel course and requires the application of conceptual models, tools and skills unique to the practice of strategic leadership and competitive global business strategies. Through readings and case studies, students will apply the concepts, tools and skills they have gained from previous coursework to real-world organizational problems, and begin preparations for the International Experience course project.

This course is integrated with EMBA 850. Students are required to apply research skills in gathering data from a broad range of sources in order to develop quality external and internal environmental analyses. The analyses are tailored to a client and targeted country. The course includes 9- or 10-day travel study component, in addition to scheduled class meetings.

This course consists of a variety of specialty, cutting-edge business topics that students would not usually be exposed to and may be staffed by guest lecturers who are experts in a specialty field or topic. In keeping with emerging trends in graduate business education, this course is purposely left flexible to be able to accommodate critical topics as they come to light.

This course offers an intensive review of grammar and the conventions of standard edited English to FYW 101 students who are identified as needing additional instruction in editing. By permission of their FYW 101 instructors only, students enroll in ENG 115 in the second seven weeks of the semester.

This course explores the concepts of doing primary research on target cultures, as well as ethical issues involved in performing such research. It may be taught on-site in an international setting. In addition, the course provides students opportunities to perform primary (firsthand) research and gain field experience on an issue of their choice that is related to the culture or community being studied. For example, students can investigate a particular environmental or social issue pertinent to the setting, culture or community.

Explores the vicarious experience of warfare and the practical and moral problems associated with command.

A study of recurring patterns in social, cultural and artistic revolution of the last 100 years. Includes the decadents, the lost generation, the beats and the hippies.

A study of the techniques, history and development of selected literature and film classics. Content may vary depending on instructor.

An introduction to one of the most popular literary genres, the novel, with particular focus on the varied relations novelists establish between individual and society, audience and storyteller, to entertain, unsettle and inspire readers.

This course will investigate the roots, elements and nature of poetry in an effort to make poetry a rich source of pleasure for a lifetime. We will read poetry of all types from all ages, with an emphasis on modern and contemporary.

A thematically organized course that studies the power of stories from many narrative traditions - European, Chinese, Zen Buddhist, Native American - to promote good health and healing.

This course deals with significant modern plays in which the conflict centers on ethical questions across a broad range of University subjects: business, science, politics, and relations with and responsibilities to others. Classroom sessions and papers will address the plays first as works of literature but will go on to discuss and debate the ethical issues involved.

An introduction to the plays and poems of William Shakespeare, including a survey of the texts and an introduction to the staging and poetry of the work. The objectives of this course are to familiarize students with the work and techniques of a great poet and playwright. For English and writing majors, it is essential. For all students, a familiarity with Shakespeare is a cornerstone of a well-rounded liberal arts education.

A survey of major world authors from the ancient world through the Renaissance.

A survey of major world authors from the 18th century to the present. ENG 201 is not a prerequisite for ENG 202.

Further study of the principles of writing.

Explores attitudes toward language and examines the way English works: its history, its regional and social varieties and its grammar. Includes a thorough review of the conventions of usage governing standard American written English. Satisfies a requirement for the secondary English education major.

A survey of major authors and literary trends up to the 18th century.

A survey of major authors and trends from the 19th century to the present. ENG 206 is not a prerequisite for ENG 207.

A survey of major authors and literary trends from colonial and revolutionary periods to the westward expansion.

A survey of major authors and literary trends from the Civil War to modern times. ENG 208 is not a prerequisite for ENG 209.

An introduction to the study and description of language according to the principles of modern linguistics. Satisfies the ENG 205 requirement for teacher certification.

A study of great myths and epics from Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, classical Rome, medieval Europe and Africa. Open to all students.

In this introductory course students will study and practice various ways of reading and interpreting literary texts. The course will acquaint students with the methods and materials of literary scholarship and the specific vocabulary needed to identify and discuss a range of major 20th-century theories that helped shape English as a discipline.

This course introduces Biblical literature and scripture exegesis. Selections from the historical, prophetic and wisdom texts of the Tanakh (Old Testament) as well as selections from the Gospels and Epistles of the Christian Scriptures will be studied. The texts will be read in the context of Near Eastern literature and with the aid of established Biblical criticism. Students will practice the art of expository writing and will learn the basics of Biblical scholarship: translation comparison, concordance work and commentary research.

An exploration of the myths and realities of the mother-daughter relation as presented in poetry, fiction, autobiography, film and visual art by women.

A comparative survey of spiritual autobiographies chosen from Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Lakota Sioux and independent spiritual traditions.

A study of the contemporary world scene as perceived by the authors of African and Third World literature.

This course critically examines women's writing and may incorporate a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama. The texts come from a variety of traditions, from classic texts by women writers to the avant-garde, and from a variety of historical and literary periods.

A study of selected contemporary memoir. Content will vary depending on instructor.

A study of the transformation of short stories and novels to the screen aimed at an enhanced appreciation of both the written page and the visual medium.

No Prerequisites. A study of selected masterpieces of Spanish literature. Course and readings are in English.

Reading and analysis of literary masterworks from Latin America. Texts, periods and regions will vary from semester to semester. Course and readings are in English.

The study of a body of modern literature that relates to religious experience: forms of faith, doubt, disbelief, absence, discovery of the spiritual, science and faith.

A study of selected novels by major contemporary authors.

An introductory-level study of the history, theory and uses of rhetoric. May include issues in rhetoric and composition pedagogy, studies of cultural or political rhetoric and literacy studies. May be repeated if content varies.

A study of traditional or experimental fiction, non-fiction or poetry at the introductory level. May be repeated if the content varies.

Studies include survey of modern drama (Ibsen to the present), contemporary British drama, contemporary American drama or modern Continental drama. May be repeated if content varies.

A study of the Romantic Movement from Blake to Keats.

A study of Victorian literature from Carlyle to Kipling.

An introduction to the major poets and schools of modern and contemporary poetry in England and the United States.

An advanced study of several of Shakespeare's finest romances and tragedies, involving a close analysis of the texts and incorporating a thorough grounding in the Renaissance mindset.

An advanced study of several of Shakespeare's finest comedies and history plays.

A selection of today's major living authors from around the world.

This course explores postcolonial identity in literature written by writers from the subcontinent. Particular attention will be given to cultural and historical issues that discuss the emergence of nationalism as a reaction to the British Raj, and the decolonization movements that contribute to the forming of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The primary texts will be literary, but we will ground our discussions in theoretical issues related to postcolonial studies.

This course is designed to focus on a variety of colonial and post-colonial literatures in Africa, the Caribbean, Indonesia or Latin America. It is a study of the representation of personal, racial and national identity in works from the selected region, written during the period of struggle against colonialism and afterwards. May be repeated if content varies.

Studies the major authors of the neoclassical period.

Buddhism is one of the world's great philosophical systems and has engendered literary works of surpassing artistry and spiritual merit. This introduction to its literature encompasses selections from classical texts and modern expressions, both East and West.

Investigation of medieval views of the world and humankind through close reading of several literary masterpieces.

The poetry, prose and drama of England's most glorious literary period, the 16th and 17th centuries. Includes Shakespeare's sonnets but not the plays.

This course explores four major ethnic heritages - Native American, Hispanic, African American and Asian American - through contemporary literature and film. Discussion of the unique historical background casts light upon multicultural expression in literature and film. Other arts, such as dance, music and folklore, enrich our appreciation of each community's artistic identity.

This course focuses on methods and approaches to teaching second and foreign languages. It incorporate theories of second/foreign language teaching and learning as well as essential concepts from applied linguistics. This course is intended for non-education majors who may pursue graduate studies in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), applied linguistics or foreign languages, or for students who may have interest in teaching/tutoring English to non-native speakers in the U.S. or abroad.

Close reading and analysis of one or more major poets. May be repeated if content varies.

This course will focus on concepts, issues and approaches related to the teaching of composition. It will incorporate study of the definition and characteristics of writing and the writing/composing process.

A study of Irish fiction, drama, poetry, memoir and film of the 20th and 21st centuries. Includes the influences of colonialism, politics, sectarianism, religion and notions of family and women's roles on this body of literature. Includes a study of major writers from the early part of the 20th century, such as James Joyce, and their influence on contemporary writers.

The primary aims of the class are to introduce students to the aesthetic, cultural and material dimensions of the reading experience, to enhance their understanding of how physical and visual presentations shape a reader's perceptions, and to introduce the craft and art of the physical book.

Studies include Elizabethan, Restoration or contemporary drama. May be repeated if content varies.

A study of traditional or experimental novels or short fiction. May be repeated if content varies.

Close reading and analysis of one or more major poets. May be repeated if content varies.

This is a special topics course at the 300 level. The course will incorporate an advanced study of a topic and/or genre. The course material may be from any historical period and may include any nationality, ethnicity, etc. Course may be repeated if content varies.

A study of one or more of the most significant American, British or world writers. May be repeated if content varies.

A capstone course focused on a defined area of literary study, such as a major author, literary movement or genre. Content varies depending on instructor. Especially recommended for students going on to professional or graduate school.

A study of significant contemporary literary theories. Selected approaches to literary texts may include formalist, Freudian, reader response, poststructural, cultural and new historicist criticism.

Drawing on various disciplines, this course focuses on methods for "reading" culture and contemporary consciousness, concentrating on word and image in the formation of attitudes, ideologies and myths. Introduces cultural analysis and a metalanguage through which students can understand the competing sign systems and discourses of culture.

Open only to juniors and seniors. Internship to acquaint English majors with careers and professions and to show them how their special skills can be used in these environments. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours, 4 of which may count toward the English major. Students must apply for the internship one semester in advance. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

The senior portfolio course is required for all English majors in the last semester of their senior year. The course assesses student attainment of stated outcomes and offers preparation for career development, including employment or graduate and professional schools.

Deals with different subjects each time course is offered and may be repeated for credit.

A program of directed readings and related writing assignments agreed upon by individual students and professors. May be repeated if content varies.

This course requires students to develop a feasibility study for a new business venture. The study will be utilized throughout courses in the major and will form the basis of the business plan in ENT 487. In addition to a historical review of entrepreneurship, students assess the value of a concept and explore opportunity recognition, innovation and creativity, pro forma financial statement development, the legal structures of business, risk analysis and types of entrepreneurial ventures.

Major sources of funding for new ventures - including family and friends funding, angels, venture capitalists, informal investors, banks, investment banks, suppliers, buyers and the government - are reviewed and evaluated in this course. Some topics for this course include debt and equity capital markets, valuation, bootstrapping, joint ventures, strategic alliances, private placements, IPOs and management buyouts. Student will create pro formas and develop a funding plan for a new venture.

This course begins with an overview of the basic business principles as they apply to multi-generational businesses. The course covers the vital importance of family businesses to communities and national economies, and the unique problems and opportunities they face. A systems perspective is used to understand the dynamics among family members, the ownership and the management of the business. The course uses speakers, case studies and assessment tools to develop understanding and strategies for managing those dynamics. It is designed for majors and non-majors either from or interested in family businesses.

This course includes the study of cross-national comparisons of entrepreneurial activity and examines the formation and functioning of innovative, proactive and risk-taking organizations that cross national borders. Attention is given to understanding the skills necessary to successfully launch a new venture in the global economy.

This course draws on a broad range of business disciplines including management, marketing, finance and accounting to develop the business plan. Critical elements of the plan include industry/market analysis, clear opportunity and concept definition, target market analysis, a comprehensive human resource plan, financial pro forma analysis, as well as statements of sources and uses of funds, and an assessment of critical risks. Semester-long work on the business plan culminates with a business plan competition.

Topics vary and focus on emerging ideas and the latest research in areas of entrepreneurship that are not covered by the current curriculum. Sample topics include creativity and problem-solving, innovation and technology entrepreneurship, legal issues for entrepreneurs, corporate entrepreneurship, real estate venturing and social entrepreneurship.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on developing the skills necessary for successful entrepreneurship. Students will develop a business concept, define a new venture and market the concept, research the market and determine the commercial viability of the business concept, forecast sales and production, prepare financial pro formas, develop a marketing and funding plan, and prepare and present a business plan for the new venture. Students will have the opportunity to enter their work in a business plan competition.

For graduate students only. This course broadly surveys the legal issues common to entrepreneurial ventures, including selecting and working with an attorney, business entity selection, corporate governance, contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, operational liabilities, insurance, debtor-creditor relations, bankruptcy, human resources and buying and selling a business.

For graduate students only. This course provides an understanding of international entrepreneurship, including the development of managerial and knowledge-based skills that underlie the successful launch of a new venture or existing business in the global economy.

For graduate students only. Topics vary and will focus on emerging ideas and the latest research in areas of entrepreneurship that are not covered by the current curriculum. Though not limited to these, example topics include creativity and problem-solving, innovation and technology entrepreneurship, legal issues for entrepreneurs, corporate entrepreneurship, real estate venturing and social entrepreneurship.

Involves testing, designing and implementing a personal physical fitness program. Emphasis is on developing and implementing personal fitness programs that include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.

An introduction to the exercise science profession, including the objectives, structure, history, philosophy and biological aspects of physical education and their field applications.

A standard course leading to Red Cross certification in first aid and in personal safety and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course prepares students to act as citizen responders.

Develops fundamental skills and methods for teaching swimming and water safety.

Covers methods and procedures for teaching tennis. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

An interdisciplinary approach to education in the outdoors, combining lectures, observations, field investigations and practical experiences in camping, canoeing, fish and wildlife management, environmental control and other concomitants of the outdoors. Two hours may be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

Covers methods of teaching the recreational sports of archery, badminton and golf. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

Prepares students for teaching educational gymnastics, tumbling and apparatus. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

Familiarization with the field of athletic training and the basic techniques, principles and theories underlying the prevention and care of a variety of athletic injuries and conditions.

A comprehensive discussion of corporate fitness that stresses fitness testing, prescriptive fitness programs and the role of fitness centers in the corporate/community structure.

A comprehensive discussion of movement education, stressing an individual approach to teaching basic movement skills, games and sports.

Prepares students for teaching creative rhythmics, folk and square dancing, and aerobic dancing.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants, as well as officiating in football and wrestling, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants, as well as officiating in baseball, basketball and softball, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants of volleyball and track and field, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

Focusing on developing and testing skills in participants of soccer and field hockey, and examining the psychology of coaching. May be used toward professional activities requirement of adult fitness concentration.

A comprehensive approach to coaching athletics, including planning, values, psychology, roles and goals.

A study of motor development through the life cycle, with emphasis on physical growth, the effects of exercise, fundamental motor patterns and developmental skill acquisition.

A study of bone-muscle relationships and problems of analysis in human motion as related to the muscular skills in body mechanics and athletics.

In addition, EDU 200 or equivalent EDU course for teaching majors and ESC 280 for adult fitness majors. This course will provide ESC adult fitness and teaching majors with the proper form, mechanics and cues to perform and present fundamental movement skills safely. In addition, majors will learn proper execution. They will also identify and analyze movement errors, and develop appropriate correction and cueing. The basics of assessment, presentation, observation and correction will be applied as students work with individuals and lead groups with the intent of developing motor and fitness skills and routines.

Studies trends in exercise habits, exercise evaluations and the process for clients developing a total wellness approach to living. Students will learn to apply principles of developing a fitness program. Lab fees for personal trainer certification examination required. Current First Aid/CPR certification required for certification examination.

Pre- or corequisite: NUR 318 and NUR 322 (RN to BSN). All students must have permission of instructor. This course allows students to travel to a selected Latin American country to apply community health promotion and disease prevention concepts in a transcultural environment.

Examines the special physical education and physical fitness needs of individuals with chronic or functional handicaps.

A study of the organizational patterns and administrative processes involved in leisure-oriented organizations.

Studies the procedures for organizing and managing physical education, fitness and sports programs, and analyzes the administrative concepts.

An analysis of sports from a sociological perspective. Investigates sport theory from historical to modern contexts. Includes a critical appraisal of the expanding literature on the origins, functions and effects of sports in society.

Open only to junior and senior exercise science majors whose concentration is teaching physical education, and exercise science students whose concentration is adult fitness. A study of the available tests, measurement and assessment procedures for the physical education or fitness instructor.

Develops knowledge and understanding of the function and limitations of the organism during exercise.

An instructional program that includes supervised pre-professional practice in approved recreational service agencies. Involves observation and participation in planning, conducting and evaluating at the face-to-face supervisory and executive levels of leadership. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Offers practical experience in health and fitness center programming. Admission by application to the department chair. Students must provide proof of current CPR certification, and may be required to provide individual liability insurance. Graded on a pass/fail basis. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

A seminar and/or independent study incorporating special issues in the field of physical education. May be repeated for credit.

A study of the processes, institutional framework and decisions faced by firms in the acquisition and use of funds. Practical emphasis is on corporate entities, including their utilization of capital budgeting in a world of taxes, law and risks. A traditional first course in corporate finance.

An in-depth study of financial decision-making primarily in the corporate environment. This course builds and expands on the skills developed in the managerial finance course. Topics include financial statement analysis, the capital budgeting process, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, working capital management and short- and long-term financial planning. The course will include both theory and practice, and students will make extensive use of Excel.

Admission by permission of instructor. This course provides an opportunity for students to blend the theory of investments with the practical demands of hands-on investment management. Hands-on management of a real portfolio achieves the practical objectives. Periodically, security analysts and portfolio managers are invited as guest speakers to share practical insights on the investment management process. Bloomberg training is provided.

The course examines the role of the multinational firm as a catalyst and facilitator of international business. Examines and explores the management of international financial risk, foreign exchange, corporate financing from a global perspective, direct foreign investment decisions and international portfolio allocation.

An introductory investment analysis class. Covers common stocks, options, government and corporate bonds, mutual funds and portfolio management.

A survey of the global financial environment, including major financial institutions, securities markets and other financial markets. Topics include money and banking, the determination of interest rates, monetary policy, market efficiency, investment banking, hedging, risk management and derivatives. The course emphasizes current and recent economic trends and financial innovations.

This internship exposes the student to a real-life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. May not be used to satisfy major requirements. Approval of the department chair required.

Senior seminar course for finance majors. An advanced, in-depth course in finance with heavy use of cases that explore timely topics in-depth, such as forecasting and financial modeling, financial statement analysis and working- capital management. Not open to graduate students.

A course offered at the discretion of the finance department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings or independent study course taken under faculty guidance for variable credit.

For graduate students only. This course is concerned with the theory and the practice of managerial finance, especially in the context of the publicly held corporation in a competitive global environment. The course includes analysis of current and historical financial position and short-term financial decisions. The course emphasizes long-term strategic decisions such as major investments, acquisitions and capital structure decisions. The principles of cost-benefit analysis, value creation, risk and return, and time value of money are demonstrated in a variety of business case examples. The course includes an introduction to portfolio theory, international finance and financial derivatives. (CFA(r))

This course uses real business case studies to examine practical corporate financial management, policy and strategy. Students perform financial analysis and forecasting, examine complex financial transactions, and evaluate alternatives under uncertainty. Case topics include sustainable growth, financial distress, capital budgeting, economic value added, cost of capital and capital structure.

Course applies no-arbitrage theory to multinational financial management. Topics include international financial markets, international parity conditions, hedging foreign cash flows, arbitrage portfolios, international capital budgeting, international portfolio allocation and international cost of capital. (CFA(r))

Encompasses portfolio management at both introductory and intermediate levels. Topic areas include: quantitative analysis, the portfolio management process and investor policy statements, portfolio construction and types of securities, portfolio performance measures and the option strategies for equity portfolios. The course also includes detailed analysis of fixed income securities, macroeconomics, industries and individual firms. (CFA(r))

This course deals with the theory and practice of portfolio management and investment analysis at an advanced level. The emphasis is on strategic investment management topics and applications including portfolio optimization, performance attribution techniques, fixed income analysis and portfolio risk management. Students will learn to critically evaluate and implement existing and recently developed portfolio management models. Much of the material covered in this class is also part of the Level 2 and Level 3 CFA(r) curriculum.

This course describes the common types of alternative investments, methods for their valuation, unique risks and opportunities associated with them, and the relationships that alternatives have to more traditional investments. The course covers material from the CFA(r) Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK).

This course deals with the theory and practice of evaluating commercial real estate. The emphasis is on real estate valuation, cash flow analysis, financing, and partnership structures. ARGUS software is utilized to apply the lecture material and is an integral part of the course. Students perform scenario analysis and generate reports at introductory and intermediate levels using ARGUS in a series of case studies. The course features analysis of actual commercial real estate ventures in the Tampa area.

This course covers the array of financial markets and financial institutions that make up our global financial system. Topics include financial intermediation, the determination of interest rates, money and banking, monetary policy, investment banking, hedging with derivatives and market efficiency. Students learn to use financial computations involving interest rates, security prices, currency rates and other financial data. The course emphasizes current and recent trends and financial innovations. (CFA(r))

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

A course offered at the discretion of the finance department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. Contemporary topics in finance.

Not open to native speakers of French. FRE 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for FRE 102. Beginning French with an emphasis on French culture, as well as understanding and speaking French in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of French in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in French 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of French. FRE 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for FRE 102. Beginning French with an emphasis on French culture, as well as understanding and speaking French in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of French in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in French 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of French. May not be taken after FRE 101. Review of French for students who have studied the language in high school for at least two years. Emphasis on accelerated grammar and on speaking. Listening comprehension, reading and writing are included. Credit may not be earned for both French 102 and 105.

Not open to native speakers of French. French 201 or three or more years of high school French, or equivalent skills is required for FRE 202. Develops a greater understanding of French culture and everyday French, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Not open to native speakers of French. French 201 or three or more years of high school French, or equivalent skills is required for FRE 202. Develops a greater understanding of French culture and everyday French, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Not open to students who received their secondary education in the French language. Emphases in Advanced French I are on oral expression, reading and vocabulary building. Emphases in Advanced French II are on writing, vocabulary building and grammar.

Not open to students who received their secondary education in the French language. Emphases in Advanced French I are on oral expression, reading and vocabulary building. Emphases in Advanced French II are on writing, vocabulary building and grammar.

This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of French in a business setting. It provides a basis from which students will learn about culturally appropriate business practices in France and in the Francophone world.

A broad survey of French cinema from the silent era through the present covering the history and evolution of French filmmaking through the viewing and analysis of its masterworks.

A reading and discussion of selections by master writers of French literature.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

An integrated picture of the political, economic, social, geographical and cultural forces that have shaped France and the Francophone world.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

A study of great themes and values expressed by selected authors and movements in French literature. Course and readings are in English.

An intensive review of basic writing strategies and English usage offered as preparation for First Year Writing 101 and 102. The course emphasizes clarity, organization and purpose in the writing process. FYW 100 does not fulfill general distribution requirements, nor does it replace FYW 101 or 102 or count toward the English major or minor. Students who have earned credit for FYW 101 or 102 may take this course only by written permission of the department chair. Students must complete FYW 100 with a grade of "C" or better to register for FYW 101.

Writing and Inquiry invites students to explore questions and think of themselves as writers, constructing answers rhetorically in academic and community contexts. During the writing process, students will consider their own and others' perspectives on a variety of vital personal, historical, philosophical, and social issues. Taking their own experiences and their peers' perspectives as credible sources of knowledge, students will expand their inquiries beyond the personal into complex discussions in academic, literary and public textual forms. Students will also practice appropriate use and critique of technology, using digital sources as support for their arguments and grounds for further inquiry. Students must complete FYW 101 with a grade of "C" or better to register for FYW 102. May not count for the English or writing major or minor.

Teaches the process of writing effective expository essays. FYW 102 includes extensive instruction and practice in research writing. May not count for the English or writing major or minor.

Designed to develop and improve skills for students for whom English is a second language. Non-native or bilingual students with English-language difficulties must take FYW 110 before taking FYW 101 and 102. (See statement on placement testing in English in the Academic Programs chapter.) The professor also may recommend that a student take FYW 111 before taking FYW 101 and 102. Neither FYW 110 nor FYW 111 meets the requirements for FYW 101 or 102, or any other requirement of the general curriculum distribution. Neither of the courses counts toward the English major or minor. Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to register for FYW 101.

Designed to develop and improve skills for students for whom English is a second language. Non-native or bilingual students with English-language difficulties must take FYW 110 before taking FYW 101 and 102. (See statement on placement testing in English in the Academic Programs chapter.) The professor also may recommend that a student take FYW 111 before taking FYW 101 and 102. Neither FYW 110 nor FYW 111 meets the requirements for FYW 101 or 102, or any other requirement of the general curriculum distribution. Neither of the courses counts toward the English major or minor. Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to register for FYW 101.

An introductory study with major attention to the principles and concepts of the subject.

Landforms, soil, flora, fauna, climate, water, minerals and the forces that shape earth's physical geography. Understanding latitude, longitude and the use of maps in the study of physical geography.

Preservation, conservation and exploitation of natural resources. Survey of global resources and their influence on society.

A survey of the resources, industry and commerce of the United States and foreign countries.

This course is aimed at teaching the applications of geographic information systems technology to a variety of biological issues including delimiting species and habitat distribution, identifying landscape-level relationships between abiotic and biotic factors and their spatial effects on populations, identifying potential effects of human activity on natural areas and populations, and developing management and regulatory policies including defining potential protected areas.

Not open to native speakers of German. German 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for German 102. Beginning German with an emphasis on German culture, as well as understanding and speaking German in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of German in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in German 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of German. German 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for German 102. Beginning German with an emphasis on German culture, as well as understanding and speaking German in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of German in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in German 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of German. German 201 or three or more years of high school German, or equivalent skills required for GER 202. Develops a greater understanding of German culture and everyday German, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Not open to native speakers of German. German 201 or three or more years of high school German, or equivalent skills required for GER 202. Develops a greater understanding of German culture and everyday German, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Gateways is a required course for all incoming first-year students. Students learn the necessary skills for college success, including course planning, time management, study skills, personal and relationship issues, and student organization involvement. Grades in Gateways classes are awarded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Gateways II is a required course for all second-semester freshmen. The course emphasizes career and major decision-making, as well as career exploration activities, preparing students for a future beyond college. Grades in Gateways classes are awarded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

An elective course for all first semester transfer students regardless of age or previous college level course work. The fundamental goal of this course is to help transfer students (1) make a successful transition from another institution of higher learning to UT, (2) make the transition more meaningful and successful, and (3) integrate the student into the UT community of learners. Students learn the necessary skills for successful transition to college life at UT, including college success strategies, schedule and degree planning, student involvement, as well as career and major decision-making. Grades in Gateways classes are awarded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Academic Development and Leadership for Veterans is a course for all first semester, undergraduate military veterans regardless of age or previous college level course work. The fundamental goal of this course is to help make the transition from being a military veteran to college student more meaningful and successful, as well as to integrate the student into the UT community. Students learn the necessary skills for successful transition to college life at UT, including course planning and student organization involvement, as well as career and major decision-making. Grades in Gateways classes are awarded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Covers the essential elements of political science from a national and international perspective.

Covers the political processes, institutions and policies of the national political system of the United States.

An exploration of the political, economic and social processes between and among actors in the global community.

Introduces the contours of the international economic system, including issues of dependency, aid, trade, multinational corporations and the politics of economic exchange.

Studies the organization and functions of political parties and interest groups, primarily in the political system of the United States.

An examination of the role of laws in society, the fundamental sources of law, and the legal system and its procedures. Develops the skills for legal research, writing and analysis. Introduces the substantive areas of constitutional, contract and criminal law and torts.

This course analyzes the cultural, economic and political spheres of Europe in the wake of the European Union, the demise of the Cold War and broad globalization trends.

This course analyzes the cultural, economic, social and political dimensions of Latin America. Focuses primarily on how several broad issues shape contemporary Latin America.

An overview of the courses and consequences of urbanization in the United States, Western Europe and developing countries, integrating economic, geographical, political and sociological perspectives.

Covers political processes, institutions and policies of urban political systems in the United States.

Studies legislative and executive roles and interactions in the national government of the United States.

This course examines Western imperialism and the nationalistic responses of colonized peoples in order to understand the past and relate it to the present. It examines the British Raj or rule in India as a case study of how imperial rule is imposed and maintained, and the Indian independence movement (especially but not exclusively as led by Mahatma Gandhi) as a model of colonial resistance. The course then examines the different imperial systems Europe imposed on Africa, the struggle by African colonies for self-determination, and the search for identity and stability by newly independent African nations. Included in this last discussion is an exploration of democratic systems as a political solution for countries dealing with the legacy of imperialism.

Trains students in the methods of research relevant to the field of government and world affairs. Examines the entire research process from initial conception to final production.

An introduction to peace studies with a focus on the meanings and nature of peace and non-peace, the origins and causes of conflict and war, and the quest for achieving peace.

An examination and analysis of America's role in the Vietnam conflict.

Special courses are offered each year.

Studies the major political and legal ideas that have shaped the contemporary world, including democracy, fascism, conservatism, classical and reform liberalism, socialism, communism, feminism and environmentalism.

This course explores the development of political, social and economic structures of the city of Tampa since the 19th century.

Studies the formulation, implementation and evaluation of public policies.

Examines the origins of the drive for nuclear weapons, the history of the nuclear nonproliferation regime, and incentives and disincentives for nuclear proliferation and nonproliferation. Analyzes current nuclear weapons states, "threshold" states, and states that purposefully chose to forgo nuclear weapons development.

What is democracy? How is it tied to justice? Is liberal democracy the only legitimate form of democracy? Can we make democracy better? How should democracy be shaped by culture and context? This course will focus on contemporary philosophical debates about democracy, but readings also will include texts in political theory and political philosophy. Specific topics may include democratic representation; minimalism/realism about democracy; liberal democracy; classical pluralism; social choice theory; difference democracy and issues of gender, race, and class; deliberative democracy; green/environmental democracy; globalization and cross-cultural issues as they relate to democracy.

Examines the process and substance of U.S. national security policy, including institutional settings and specific policy problems.

The course focuses on persuasive writing and oral advocacy. Specifically, students will write an appellate brief and make oral arguments using the American Collegiate Moot Court Association case. Students will be chosen to participate in regional and national moot court competitions.

The course will focus on trial advocacy, process and evidence. A case problem developed by the American Mock Trial Association will be used as the foundation of the course. Students will be chosen to participate in regional and national mock trial competitions.

An exploration of the electoral process, particularly in the United States, with emphasis on the role of communication in political campaigns.

Examines political cultures, processes, institutions and policies in the European Union, Britain, France, Germany and selected other Western European systems.

Examines political cultures, processes, institutions and policies in selected Latin American political systems.

Examines the political and economic problems facing developing Third World states.

Examines the political and economic problems and opportunities facing the continent of Africa; the African colonial experience and its impact on modern African development; and how the continent has struggled with political and economic trends over the past 40 years.

Examines the politics of this diverse region straddling the nexus of Africa, Europe and Asia. Topics explored include Islam and politics, governance, the oil economy, war and peace in a volatile region, and prospects for the future in a globalizing world.

Examines the roles identities like nationality, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, class, culture and species have played historically and contemporaneously in domestic and international politics. The course addresses these topics both through canonical theories and through case studies that span the globe. We explore various understandings of these identities ranging from those that assume them to be fixed and primordial to those that view them as socially constructed and contestable.

This course offers an overview of how nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and other non-state actors in the international arena communicate, organize and advocate on behalf of individuals and interests that are overlooked by states, or run counter to national interests. The course will focus on how issues are framed and campaigns are waged by NGOs and advocacy networks in order to compel states or intergovernmental institutions to change behavior or policies.

Examines post-1950 politics of China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, focusing on common themes of democratization, economic development, elite politics, political culture, foreign policy and human rights. Analytical writing is the primary form of course evaluation.

A study of the federal judiciary system and federal courts, their roles in relation to the executive and legislative branches of government, and the constitutional aspects of discrimination, privacy and procedural due process.

An overview of the U.S. constitutional and statutory law concerning gender and sexuality. Topics including the right of privacy, legal theories of sexuality and gender, sexual speech and identity speech are analyzed in detail. In addition, the course considers gender and sexuality in education, family law and the nontraditional family, and sexuality and gender in the workplace.

An examination of the evolution of race relations and civil rights within the United States through the prism of American constitutional law.

A critical examination of law and policy relating to the issues of free press versus fair trial, defamation, national security, obscenity and compelled communication.

A comparative examination of the institutions, structure and sources of law in the Continental and Anglo-American legal systems, as well as in the European Union.

Concentrates on public international law, examining the legal and political framework by which international legal instruments are created, litigated and enforced across national boundaries. Makes limited reference to private international law.

Examines public opinion from a variety of perspectives, providing students with the ability to be intelligent consumers of public opinion research and effective users of public opinion research tools. Explores the interaction between the media and public opinion, as well as public opinion's effects on contemporary society and politics.

Involves practical experience in government or politics at the local, state or national level. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Involves guided readings, research and criticism. Independent studies must be under the direction of a full-time GWA professor.

A substantial research and writing project. Independent studies must be under the direction of a full-time GWA professor.

Through class readings, films, discussions and a travel component, this course focuses on development as part of an academic discourse and as an underlying assumption behind applied service projects. Students begin by questioning what development is and who defines it, and they explore who benefits from it. They then read about a wide range of development projects and evaluate them for effectiveness. Finally students and residents of the poor and rural villages of Nabdam, Ghana, put together developmentally oriented service projects and implement them during a trip to Ghana.

Involves selected topics in political science. Content varies; may be repeated for credit if subject matter is not repeated.

The course surveys the development of agriculture and urban settlements; the several major civilizations of the ancient world; the emergence of the great religions; the medieval periods in a number of cultures; the history of Africa and the Americas before the European onslaught; the European Renaissance and Reformation; and the impact of Western technological progress and explorations on the rest of the world.

The course surveys Western absolutism and the age of reason; the scientific, political and industrial revolutions; the development and spread of capitalism, socialism, nationalism and imperialism; the two world wars; fascism and communism; the resurgence around the world of ethnic strife and neo-nationalism; the nuclear age and the cold war; and the collapse of the Soviet empire.

Surveys the cultural, political, social and economic developments in this country from the discovery of America through Reconstruction.

Surveys the urbanization and industrialization of the nation and its rise to world power.

A study of North American Indian history and culture from pre-contact times to the present. Covers Native American contributions to civilization; wars, removals and forced assimilation; and modern political activism.

A study of the development of slavery and relations between European Americans and African Americans in British, Spanish, and Portuguese America from the beginning of European settlement in the New World until the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century.

A study of the development of American military institutions, policies, experience and traditions in peace and war from colonial times to the present.

A study of the development of witchcraft accusations, beginning with continental Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and continuing with the later scares in England and New England. Particular emphasis will be given to international comparisons and to the changing social, cultural and economic positions of women.

This course surveys the political, economic, social, intellectual, cultural and diplomatic history of Russia in the Imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet periods.

A survey of women's accomplishments, lifestyles, changing image and struggle for equality and recognition from colonial times to the present.

A study of American economic developments and their impact on social and political conditions.

This course surveys the interplay between China and the outside world from before the Opium War through the late Imperial period, early Republic, Nationalist regime, Japanese invasion, Nationalist-Communist civil war, and the People's Republic, to the present.

A study of Muslims in world history from the 7th to the 21st centuries. This course explores the history of Islamic societies and of Muslims in local and global contexts, including the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Asia, and the West. The course addresses selected topics such as politics and statecraft; religious and cultural traditions and varieties; gender roles; and the challenges and choices that Muslim societies and individuals have faced in classical, early modern, and modern times. Materials include film, fiction and political writing as well as primary historical documents and secondary history textbooks.

This course surveys Japanese history from the coming of the Western gunboats in the 1850s through the Meiji restoration, the early development of international trade and democracy, the rise of militarism in the 1930s, World War II, the American Occupation, the economic "miracle" and the troubled 2000s.

A study of the rise and fall of the Third Reich and the legacy of Hitlerism.

A study of mid-19th century America, with particular emphases on the political developments, changing regional economies, patterns of interracial, interethnic and interclass relationships, as well as the course of military events during the Civil War.

This course covers an examination and analysis of traditional Chinese history.

This course examines Western imperialism and the nationalistic responses of colonized peoples in order to understand the past and relate it to the present. It examines the British Raj or rule in India as a case study of how imperial rule is imposed and maintained, and the Indian independence movement (especially but not exclusively as led by Mahatma Gandhi) as a model of colonial resistance. The course then examines the different imperial systems Europe imposed on Africa, the struggle by African colonies for self-determination, and the search for identity and stability by newly independent African nations. Included in this last discussion is an exploration of democratic systems as a political solution for countries dealing with the legacy of imperialism.

This course covers the abuse and systematic extermination by the Nazis and their collaborators of millions of Jews, Gypsies, Slavs and other peoples of Europe. It deals with Germany and other parts of Europe under Nazi domination.

This course focuses on the struggle for racial equality and freedom in the American South after World War II. It also helps students comprehend this struggle within the broader context of post-Civil War American race relations.

An examination and analysis of America's role in the Vietnam Conflict. Equivalent to GWA 296

Special courses are offered each year.

A study of Islamic tradition and the challenge of modernization. Covers Arab nationalism, Zionism, Pan-Arabism, Imperialism and the development of OPEC from its origin to the present. Also examines Middle Eastern lifestyles, values and economic relations.

A study of Western culture in the ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman world.

A study of European society from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance.

A study of the origins, progress, interrelationships and impact of new forms and ideas that characterized the Renaissance and the Reformation in Europe from 1400 to 1650.

A survey of English political, cultural and economic development, with emphases on the Tudor-Stuart era and the British Empire.

A study of European nationalism, industrialization and other developments since the mid-19th century.

A study of Latin American history from the colonial period to the present.

A study of the history of the United States before, during and after the Revolutionary War. Focuses on the role of ideology and the patterns of change in religion, racial relations and the status of women.

This course explores the history of narcotic drugs and modern society, focusing on America. The course also examines the history of U.S. drug policy.

Studies the formulation of American foreign policy and issues in American diplomatic history.

This course covers the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban missile crisis, the war in Vietnam, the concern about nuclear warfare, the civil rights movement, and the student movement of the late 1960s.

Involves practical work in museums, historical preservation and historical archives. Requires permission of area coordinator. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

The course traces the diplomatic and economic events leading to the outbreak of war in 1914 and follows the progress of the war, revolution and peace.

The course traces the political, economic, social and diplomatic events leading to the outbreak of hostilities and the military and diplomatic aspects of the war itself. It concludes with the Nuremburg Trials.

Involves guided readings, research and criticism. May be repeated for credit if subject matter varies.

A substantial research and writing project.

Introduces the student to the Honors Program and to the Excellence in Leadership and Service (EXCELS) program. EXCELS is designed to develop leadership skills and a commitment to community service among Honors Program students. Focus is on active learning through outside-the-classroom experiences, such as community outreach and the Honors Symposia series. Graded.

Introduces the student to the philosophical underpinnings of the Honors Program: "Challenging Mindsets." Encourages students to explore Honors Program offerings and to continue their pursuit of experiential learning and their development of leadership skills. Graded.

A study of wellness and concepts for developing healthy lifestyles. Covers lifestyle risk factors associated with chronic and communicable diseases.

This course introduces the student to common word roots, prefixes and suffixes used by the medical and allied health professions. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to define common medical terminology by deciphering its parts.

This course provides cognitive and practical training for those working in and around the allied health professions. Skill sets include advanced first aid, one-and two-responder CPR with AED training, administering supplemental oxygen, and prevention of infectious disease transmission. This course is required of those accepted into the athletic training education or pre-professional allied health program. Red Cross certification(s) in First Responder may be earned. Permission is required to enroll in this course. Lab fees for durable equipment and certification required.

This course is required of all students enrolled in the pre-professional allied health concentration. This is an introductory course examining the various career opportunities (as recognized by the American Medical Association) within allied health. Content includes professional foci, educational requirements and career outlook, and philosophical issues in allied health,. Field experiences are integrated into the course content on the observational level. Students are required to provide documentation of current immunizations and health screenings, and to provide transportation to and from external field sites. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.

A study of nutritional status and the effect of eating habits and food consumption on society, families and individuals.

This is a one-semester course without lab that covers the structure and function of the human body on the cellular, systemic and organismal levels. Special emphasis is given to the skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

A study of the structures and functions of the body, with special emphases on histology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.

A study of the structure and functions of the body, with special emphases on the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiration, urinary and reproductive systems.

This laboratory course introduces the students to hands-on exercises related to the structure and function of tissues, and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems (including dissections of cats and brains as well as physiological concepts).

This laboratory course introduces students to hands-on exercises related to structure and function of the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems (including dissections of cats, hearts, and kidneys as well as physiological concepts).

This course provides the student with a clear understanding of public health: the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health.

This course provides the student with an overview of health science research and data analysis, the organization and summarization of data, and drawing inferences about the characteristics of sample data. Conceptual topics include study design, descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, power and sample size, inferential statistics, and decision-making. Statistical techniques include prevalence, incidence, odds ratio, relative risk, sensitivity, specificity, measures of central tendency, dispersion, and variability, measures of bivariate association (Pearson, Spearman, Chi-square), independent samples and paired samples (t-tests), between groups design and repeated measures factor (one-way and two-way ANOVA), and linear and multiple regression.

This course provides the student with an overview of morbidity and mortality surveillance by understanding disease etiology, distribution, and control. The course focuses on disease surveillance related to exercise, rehabilitation, public and community health through both descriptive and analytical methods. Cohort, case and experimental studies will be examined in relation to prevalence, outbreak, rate adjustment and study design.

Lecture/discussion course emphasizing an understanding of the basic principles of pharmacology specifically aimed at the needs of allied health professionals. The application of these principles to drug categories commonly encountered by allied health professionals is covered.

This course provides a strong social and behavioral theoretical foundation within the context of public health. The course will focus on critical thinking about public health issues, social determinants of health, health risk behaviors and intervention strategies. The course includes long-term trends in morbidity and mortality, social factors that correlate with these trends, and theories that attempt to explain disparities in health and status across sub-populations. The course introduces data on health risks associated with specific behaviors such as smoking, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and substance abuse and introduce various strategic approaches for developing individual-, group- and community-based behavioral interventions.

This course addresses contemporary issues in the usage of dietary supplements and sports performance aids, including vitamin and mineral supplements, herbs and botanicals promoted to the general public and to the athlete. The focus is to use the scientific method to evaluate product and research literature and health claims, when it is known that data are often likely to be incomplete or inconclusive. The course also reviews safety data, adverse event reports, and legal issues involving dietary supplements.

This course provides key concepts and knowledge regarding how health policy is formulated, enacted, and implemented. The course analyzes health policy by focusing on how and why health policy is developed at the federal, state and local levels. The course begins with a brief overview of the concepts and theories associated with public policy development in the health sector. The main emphasis will be upon providing the tools with which to understand how both public and private institutions produce health policy in its various forms. This course should provide a practical background to the study of health policy.

This course will introduce students to the development, implementation and evaluation strategies that address health promotion issues at multiple levels. The course will provide a strong foundation of theories and conceptual frameworks used to develop, implement and evaluate health promotion from an ecological perspective - encompassing the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, social and policy levels.

This course develops the student's ability to: 1) work with organizations and communities; 2) develop skills to mobilize resources and the organizational and community capacity to address public health challenges and achieve the national health objectives; and 3) enable participation and leadership in a network that fosters the future of public health. The course exposes students to concepts and theories of leadership, performance improvement, organizational behavior, marketing, operations, organizational strategy and continuous quality improvement. The general management perspective is emphasized.

This is an instructional, field-based experience in the allied health occupations for the pre-professionals. Both directed and self-directed experiences are required under the supervision of a certified/licensed allied health care practitioner in an approved health care setting. Students must earn program coordinator approval, provide documentation of current immunizations, health screening and CPR certification, and make provisions for transportation to the clinical affiliation site. Minimum allowable number of clinical contact hours is 120. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 semester hours.

This course integrates public health theory and practice in a professional setting. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts from core and concentration courses, conduct projects and interact with a range of health professionals. The student works with both faculty adviser and an academically and professionally qualified preceptor. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 semester hours.

This course encompasses professional topics and current issues in the allied health professions. A seminar style class including discussions, reviews of current literature, case studies, and journal article critiques will be conducted.

A course offered at the discretion of the Health Science and Human Performance Department. Subjects may focus on topics of current interest in the field or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction and overview of development economics. The course will focus on the economies of countries other than the United States, explore the interaction between the developed and the less developed economies of the world, and examine international trade and environmental issues in developing countries.

This course examines the influence of individual differences and ethnic and national culture on behaviors in organizations. It addresses the questions of when and how to be sensitive to these issues, and develops skills required to effectively manage in the diverse environment of the 21st century. Within this context, the course focuses on six essential skill-building areas: managing diversity, team building, communicating, motivating, negotiating and conflict management, and creativity and critical thinking.

This course covers a broad range of international business topics that impact the strategic operations of global enterprises. It offers a managerial perspective of the practices and principles involved in conducting business across national boundaries. The course content explores the interaction between the macro global dimensions (economic, political, and socio-cultural) and the functional operations of business (i.e., international finance, management and marketing.)

This course focuses on the development of problem-solving and communication competencies relevant to a broad spectrum of negotiation settings from personal relationships to the global business environment. Students learn useful analytical frameworks to understand the effect of content and communication skills on the negotiation process and outcomes. Through the use of extensive role-playing, students have the opportunity to practice an array of negotiation techniques and to develop their communication and problem-solving skills.

This course provides a pragmatic study on international accounting and reporting issues facing multinational corporations. This course includes topics on worldwide accounting diversity, the international financial reporting standards (IFRS), foreign currency transactions and hedging exchange risks, translation of foreign currency financial statements and international transfer pricing.

This course covers the core concepts of international trade and international finance. The first half of the semester is devoted to international trade including the basis for trade, gains from trade, trade policy and factor mobility. The second half of the semester is dedicated to international macroeconomics-finance, including balance of payments, foreign exchange rates, and international capital flows. Current events will be a continual focus throughout the semester.

Not open to graduate students. The course examines the role of the multinational firm as a catalyst and facilitator of international business. Explores the management of international financial risk, foreign exchange, corporate financing from a global perspective, direct foreign investment decisions, and the management of ongoing operations.

Not open to graduate students. Prepares students for the global marketing environment by examining marketing in other countries, the marketing implications of cultural and environmental differences, international marketing research, and adaptation of product, price, promotion and distribution decisions to the foreign environment.

This course includes the study of cross-national comparisons of entrepreneurial activity and examines the formation and functioning of innovative, proactive and risk-taking organizations that cross national borders. Attention is given to understanding the skills necessary to successfully launch a new venture in the global economy.

This internship exposes the student to a real life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. Completion of this internship helps students partially attain the following goals of the College of Business. May be used to satisfy the cross-cultural experience requirement of the IB major. Approval of the international business coordinator required.

Examines select economic, political and cultural aspects of specific countries through readings, lectures, research and travel abroad. Country selection varies with instructor. Travel abroad includes visits to foreign stock exchanges, universities, corporations and international organizations. The trip is required for course credit, and the cost of the trip is not included in tuition. May require class meetings during the last seven weeks of the spring semester.

A course offered at the discretion of the Department of International Business. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings or independent study course taken under faculty guidance for variable credit.

For graduate students only. Course applies no-arbitrage theory to multinational financial management. Topics include international financial markets, international parity conditions, hedging foreign cash flows, arbitrage portfolios, international capital budgeting, international portfolio allocation, and international cost of capital. (CFA(r))

For graduate students only. This course examines the challenges associated with managing a multinational enterprise that competes in today's dynamic global business environment. Through extensive readings, class projects and case analyses, students obtain a fundamental understanding of the cultural, economic, political and legal factors in the global environment that affect doing business internationally as well as the strategic, operational and ethical choices global managers make in response to those factors.

For graduate students only. This course prepares students for the global marketing environment by examining marketing in other countries; the marketing implications of cultural and environmental differences; international marketing research; and adaptation of product, price, promotion and distribution decisions to the foreign environment.

For graduate students only. This course provides an understanding of international entrepreneurship, including the development of managerial and knowledge-based skills that underlie the successful launch of a new venture or existing business in the global economy.

A course offered at the discretion of the Department of International Business. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. Contemporary topics in international business.

This course analyzes the cultural, economic and political spheres of Europe in the wake of the European Union, the demise of the Cold War and broad globalization trends.

This course analyzes the cultural, economic, social and political dimensions of Latin America. Primary focus is on the ways in which several broad issues have shaped contemporary Latin America.

Introduces students to the political, economic, social and cultural evolution as well as contemporary aspects of Thailand. Course concludes with two-week travel to Thailand.

Introduction to essential skills and critical issues in international studies research.

Special courses are offered each year, including travel abroad experience. Check descriptions published annually.

A capstone course for international and cultural studies majors that focuses on the analysis of proposed solutions to contemporary global issues.

Not open to native speakers of Italian. ITA 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for Italian 102. Beginning Italian with an emphasis on Italian culture, as well as understanding and speaking Italian in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Italian in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Italian 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Italian. ITA 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for Italian 102. Beginning Italian with an emphasis on Italian culture, as well as understanding and speaking Italian in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Italian in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Italian 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Italian. Italian 201, or three or more years of high school Italian, or equivalent skills required for ITA 202. Develops a greater understanding of Italian culture and everyday Italian, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Not open to native speakers of Italian. Develops a greater understanding of Italian culture and everyday Italian, as well as speaking, reading and writing skills.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Introduction to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel computer applications. Delivered through lectures and computer-based modules, and designed to take students to an intermediate skill level. Requires no previous experience with computers. This course must be taken in the first year.

An introductory course in business statistics. Topics include sampling techniques, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and probability distributions, normal distribution, sampling distributions, interval estimation, one-sample and two-sample tests, simple and multiple linear regression, forecasting and statistical applications in quality management. A statistical software package is used to illustrate all methods and techniques.

This course studies the integration of information systems solutions and business processes. Topics include how information and information systems relate to business processes; how organizations use information systems for competitive strategy, supply chain and resource management; and how information systems are developed and managed. The ethical implications of information systems and international dimensions of information systems use are also covered. Students apply knowledge acquired in this course to use contemporary software applications and an enterprise resource planning simulation to run their own simulated company.

Studies the fundamental concepts of designing and writing computer programs to solve problems. Emphasizes structured programming and object-oriented methods in the .NET environment. Includes Web-based client-server application development using contemporary programming tools.

This course provides an introduction to IT infrastructure for students majoring in management information systems. Topics covered include computer and systems architecture, communication networks and the services and capabilities enabled by IT infrastructure solutions in an organization. It gives students the knowledge and skills they need for communicating effectively with professionals whose special focus is on hardware and systems software technology, and for designing organizational processes and software solutions that require in-depth understanding of the IT infrastructure capabilities and limitations. The course focuses on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.

This course introduces students to analysis and design of business information systems. The course addresses the key concepts of user requirements, modeling and information systems project management. The course covers structured and object-oriented requirements modeling approaches. A semester-long project provides students with the opportunity to integrate concepts in analyzing and designing an information system. The project management component of the course exposes students to project feasibility analysis, project tracking, developing service requests and reporting minutes of weekly meetings. To facilitate understanding of strategic IT issues, concepts of IT governance, IT service management and strategic IT planning are introduced.

This course focuses on integration of business processes across different functional areas in an organization. Students will learn about enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and their role in integrating business processes within and across organizations. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn how to configure business processes within an organization using a contemporary ERP system, SAP. The course provides students an opportunity to study and compare integration of business processes using ERP systems in two organizations which culminates in a research paper and presentation to the class. Case studies, business simulation, and business process modeling are used to enhance student understanding.

This course introduces students to the concepts of Information Systems (IS) security and development of organizational policies to implement IS security controls. IS security architecture and design, network, application and information security are examined. Security threats and vulnerabilities that affect different IS are identified and methods for controlling those threats are discussed. The students learn how IS security risk can be measured and subsequently managed through the process of business continuity planning and disaster preparedness. The course concludes by examining the standards in IS security and current regulatory and ethical considerations pertaining to IS security and risk management.

This course emphasizes advanced programming concepts, development of web-based client server applications and integration of applications with enterprise systems. Topics include contemporary languages and methodologies used in the business community to support interoperable computer-to-computer interaction over a network. Students complete hands-on exercises, expand their personal e-portfolio of professional skills, and participate in an experiential learning project with an outside organization.

This course examines the short- and long-term decisions that are made in manufacturing and service systems relating to the operations function. Emphasis is placed on maximizing productivity and competitiveness, improving quality, production planning, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management and understanding global competition. The course also covers the strategic use of information systems in operations and provides hands-on experience using enterprise systems.

Studies fundamental concepts of data and information management with primary focus on database systems, including identifying organizational requirements, conceptual data modeling, logical and physical database design, SQL and database administration tasks. Other topics include business intelligence technologies, data quality management and emerging trends. This course requires completion of an application prototype on a currently popular DBMS.

An in-depth study of IT infrastructure, network design and management. Additional topics include network security, virtualization, cloud computing and emerging IT technologies. Course includes hands-on experience designing and installing a small network.

This is the capstone course for MIS majors. This course continues the design of a business system started in ITM 318 and introduces systems development in an enterprise systems environment. The course focuses on enterprise architecture, designing the system processes, developing a database, using data and processes residing within enterprise systems, designing user interfaces, designing the network (if applicable), designing and developing user documentation and training, implementing the system, testing the system and preparing for conversion to the system.

The premise of IT governance is that IT capability can no longer be a black box. IT governance implies that all stakeholders have input into the decision-making process. Using case examples from global companies, the course covers business/IT alignment, strategic planning, demand management, IT governance frameworks, IT service management (ITSM), ITIL, COBIT, the Balanced Scorecard, and other metrics and controls to enable technologies

The course focuses on the use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, and explanatory and predictive models to generate data-driven insight for decision-making and competitive strategy. Students gain knowledge and skills to manipulate and analyze large data sets. Topics include the strategic value of business intelligence and analytics, relevant concepts related to databases and data warehouses, data and text mining techniques, and business applications of data mining and analytics. Students use software tools to analyze large data sets.

This internship exposes the student to a real life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. Completion of this internship helps students partially attain the following goals of the College of Business. May not be used to satisfy major requirements. Approval of the department chair required.

A course offered at the discretion of the ITM department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings or independent study course taken under faculty guidance for variable credit.

For graduate students only. This is an introductory course in statistical analysis as it applies to managerial decision-making. Topics include sampling techniques, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, interval estimation, one-sample and two-sample tests, simple and multiple linear regression, forecasting and statistical applications in quality management. A statistical software package is used to illustrate all methods and techniques. (CFA(r))

For graduate students only. This course is an introduction to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Delivered through hands-on computer-based modules, and designed to take students to an intermediate skill level (test out or take until pass).

For graduate students only. This course provides an integrated view of managing information systems and operations. Case studies and the SAP enterprise system are used to address key concepts. The course covers the strategic use and development of information systems as well as providing hands-on experience with enterprise systems. Emphasis is placed on managing the supply chain and its impact on strategic planning. The course addresses each element in the operation of a successful supply chain including having the right quantity, quality, location, time, price and information at each stage of the supply chain process. Both classroom and alternative instructional methods may be employed.

For graduate students only. This course is a survey of quantitative techniques used in business decision-making, including linear programming, forecasting, decision analysis and queuing analysis. Students will develop spreadsheet models that enable these techniques to utilize the data available to them and apply the results to business decisions.

For graduate students only. This course is a study of project management using the systems approach to problem solving. This course covers the nine project management knowledge areas. Contemporary project management software is used to illustrate all concepts. The course covers management of multiple projects, new product development, and large technology programs. Information-processing methods such as the Design Structure Matrix are used to analyze task dependencies. Methods for managing uncertainty in project management are covered. Students use case studies, readings and software applications to learn the sophisticated techniques and management designs used to effectively manage risk and uncertainty, financial exposure and human constraints.

For graduate students only. Leading companies compete on analytics. This course focuses on using data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive models, and data-driven insight to support decision-making and actions. Students gain knowledge and skills to manipulate and analyze large data sets for the purpose of business intelligence and decision-making. Topics include the strategic value of analytics and building analytical capabilities, relevant concepts related to databases and data warehouses, data and text mining techniques, and business applications of data mining and analytics. Students apply analytic technologies to explore and analyze large data sets.

For graduate students only. This course examines enterprise system concepts with a focus on understanding how enterprise systems integrate information across business functional areas. Students will learn the fundamentals of a current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application (SAP). The use of enterprise systems at both the transaction processing level and the managerial level is covered. Case studies, business simulation, and hands-on exercises with an enterprise system are used to enhance student understanding. Configuration of an enterprise system for business processes is covered. Students will prepare a comparative analysis of two enterprise systems.

For graduate students only. The course presents an integrated approach to managing IT organization by guiding the participant though a process of effectively aligning, investing, measuring, deploying and sustaining the strategic and tactical direction of IT organizations in 21st-century businesses. The course leverages and integrates current and emerging industry best practices, standards guidelines and leading company case studies. Students will learn how to develop and evaluate an IT management plan by studying an IT organization in a contemporary business as part of the semester-long project.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on innovation's role in 21st-century organizations. It addresses the need for a systemic approach to building innovation capabilities and the challenges of integrating the many facets of innovation management. Leading innovators and building innovative organizations are covered from both a theoretical and applied approach. Topics addressed include fundamental theories of innovation; developing an innovation strategy; innovation as a business process; the role of the innovation context including leadership and organization, culture and values, people and skills, and processes and tools; and assessing and improving innovation performance.

For graduate students only. Most business planning begins with a forecast. We cover the most helpful forecasting models, whether you are a financial analyst, an operations manager, an accountant, a marketer, a human resources manager or an entrepreneur. We use actual historical data much like the data you encounter in practice. The models are explained as procedures that you may replicate with your own data. In particular, we study moving-average, exponential smoothing, regression (simple and multiple), time-series decomposition and ARIMA models, as well as techniques for combining forecasts and data mining. We use Excel-based ForecastX, one of the most widely used forecasting software in practice.

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy up to two hours of practicum requirements.

A course offered at the discretion of the ITM department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. Contemporary topics in information systems and technology management.

This course will explore the role and function of journalism, its evolution throughout history, its depiction in popular culture, and how it is practiced in different media and in different parts of the world. The basic principles, related legal issues and ethics of journalism will also be examined, and journalism's transition in the new media age will be discussed and debated.

In this course students both study and practice the literary genre of memoir/autobiography. Students will read and analyze outstanding examples of this genre, learn narrative techniques and then write their own substantial autobiographical narratives.

This course is primarily intended to introduce students to basic publication and editing techniques used in print and online publications. Course content will cover publication design, editing, following a style guide, use of images and text, ethical issues, publication management and various technologies used in the publishing industry.

This course provides a hands-on practice of journalism, enabling students to gain an understanding of reporting and information-gathering techniques, develop interviewing skills, familiarize themselves with elements of the news and learn to write news stories. To do that, students will need to write clearly, purposefully and engagingly with the right organization and appropriate tone. Students will also learn to be fair and objective in their reporting.

A special topics course at the 200 level. The course will incorporate specialized study of a topic and/or area of journalism. The course may be repeated if content varies.

This course examines the art of telling nonfiction stories set in the past with a special emphasis on biography. Students read a wide variety of successful examples, learn historical research skills, and practice literary and narrative techniques to create their own biographical/historical work.

This course combines training in Web-based multimedia technologies with instruction in journalism. Students will learn to plan online multimedia projects; to think as professional communicators when gathering information; to capture still images, audio and video; and to publish materials they collect in interactive packages designed for the Web.

An advanced journalism class that focuses on writing longer feature stories of greater complexity. Involves extensive writing assignments of the kind that appears in print or online magazines. Students will study some of the important genres in those publication and learn how to complement their own stories with additional elements such as sidebars and forming editorial packages. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

A special topics course at the 300 level. The course will incorporate advanced study of a topic and/or area of journalism. The course may be repeated if content varies.

Students will collaborate on a multimedia news project, utilizing the journalism skills and knowledge base gleaned from past classes, internships and practicum experience. They will construct an online journalism outlet from scratch and produce original content available for public consumption or pick-up by the professional press. Students will determine the outlet's focus area; construct an editorial hierarchy to ensure its completion; develop a related website; create multimedia story packages; edit copy; and market the final product via social media.

An internship program is meant to acquaint students with careers and professions in their major and to demonstrate to students how their special skills can be used in these environments. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours, 4 of which may count toward the journalism major. Students must apply for the internship one semester in advance. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

This course, a requirement for journalism majors, prepares students for the post-graduation opportunities and challenges of a journalism craft and industry in transition. Students will examine journalism's emerging issues and technological transformations, in part through lectures and seminars led by visiting professionals and scholars. In addition, students will prepare, review and improve a portfolio of their journalism work - written and in other media - and engage in pre-professional development workshops and critiques.

This course involves advanced training in journalism, which could include advanced study in reporting, feature writing and/or multimedia, with emphasis on flexibility and practicality of topic and focus. Reading and writing assignments will be agreed upon by the individual student and professor. May be repeated if content varies. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. JPN 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for JPN 102. Beginning Japanese with an emphasis on Japanese culture, as well as understanding and speaking Japanese in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Japanese in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Japanese 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. JPN 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for JPN 102. Beginning Japanese with an emphasis on Japanese culture, as well as understanding and speaking Japanese in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Japanese in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Japanese 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. JPN 201 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for JPN 202. Beginning Japanese with an emphasis on Japanese culture, as well as understanding and speaking Japanese in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Japanese in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Japanese 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Not open to native speakers of Japanese. JPN 201 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for JPN 202. Beginning Japanese with an emphasis on Japanese culture, as well as understanding and speaking Japanese in practical situations. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Japanese in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Japanese 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Not open to native speakers of the language being studied. An introduction to the language and culture of the different ethnic groups in the United States. Content and emphasis vary. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Equivalent to CST 100. May be repeated when content varies.

Designed to give students the ability to communicate on a basic level in a given language. Materials facilitate the practice of speaking and listening skills, emphasizing the situations one would encounter while traveling. Includes information about cross-cultural communication. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Not open to students with previous experience in the language being offered.

Beginning American sign language with emphases on structure, basic vocabulary and an introduction to manual communication systems. Includes the psychology, socioeconomics and philosophies of education of the deaf in the United States, as well as an explanation of the field of interpreting and historical notes on sign languages worldwide. LAN 111 is a continuation of the skills learned in LAN 110 as used in the deaf community.

Beginning American sign language with emphases on structure, basic vocabulary and an introduction to manual communication systems. Includes the psychology, socioeconomics and philosophies of education of the deaf in the United States, as well as an explanation of the field of interpreting and historical notes on sign languages worldwide. LAN 111 is a continuation of the skills learned in LAN 110 as used in the deaf community.

May be repeated for additional credit if content varies. (IG/NW when appropriate.)

Directed, independent study of a subject chosen from a language such as Latin or another Romance language or dialect. Materials covered must be different from those in current courses. May be repeated for additional credit if content varies.

May be repeated for additional credit if content varies.

LAT 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for LAT 102. Beginning Latin with an emphasis on ancient Roman culture. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Latin in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Latin 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

LAT 101 (or equivalent skills) is a prerequisite for LAT 102. Beginning Latin with an emphasis on ancient Roman culture. Includes practice in reading and writing. Students who have successfully completed two or more years of Latin in secondary school within the previous eight years may not enroll in Latin 101 for credit, except by written permission of the instructor.

LAT 201 or three or more years of high school Latin or equivalent skills are required for LAT 202.

LAT 201 or three or more years of high school Latin or equivalent skills are required for LAT 202.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

LED 099 is designed to provide academic structure for students completing their experiential requirements to fulfill their leadership development plan. In consultation with their leadership adviser, LED 099 designates students who are pursuing the Leadership Studies minor. It also provides a record of progress toward completing their experiential activities requirements.

This course is designed for students interested in learning more about the nature of leadership. Over the course of the semester, we will look at leadership from the individual, group, organizational and global perspectives. The course will demonstrate the interrelatedness of an individual with the community/organization and the skills necessary for leading in a global society.

Provides an in-depth understanding of how leaders ethically mobilize resources to be effective in their roles. This course examines how power and influence are acquired, retained and used in organizations. In addition, the course explores the effect of power followers and the overall performance of the organization. Students learn through a variety of experiential exercises and case studies.

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This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers at the undergraduate level with a knowledge base in applied linguistics; a broad understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the field of second language acquisition; and familiarity with issues in culture, cross-cultural communication, language instruction, and assessment in order to meet the educational, linguistic, and cultural needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) as mandated by the ESOL Consent Decree in the state of Florida. The course will address theoretical constructs of the field as well as exemplify research-based practical applications in the classroom for meeting the academic and communication needs of English Language Learners.

This course deals with principles of linguistics, methodologies employed by linguists working in linguistic variation in diverse contexts significant across social/ethnic/cultural strata and domains of interaction, and application in the professional setting. Includes, language acquisition, learning and teaching, and the psychology of language.

This course focuses on methods and approaches to teaching second and foreign languages. It will also incorporate theories of second/foreign language teaching and learning as well as essential concepts from applied linguistics. This course is intended for non-education majors who may pursue graduate studies in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), applied linguistics or foreign languages, or for students who may have interest in teaching/tutoring English to non-native speakers in the U.S. or abroad.

Any student under medical care or on prescription medication must see the instructor before registering for this course. This is a PADI Open Water SCUBA course that teaches safe diving procedures and the use of diving equipment. The course involves lectures, pool sessions and two weekend days for the certification dives. Use of the equipment is provided, except for snorkeling equipment. Transportation is not provided for the student for the weekend dives. Laboratory fee: $150.

Any student under medical care or on prescription medication must see the instructor before registering for this course. This is a PADI Advanced SCUBA course covering topics on navigation, deep diving (60-100 feet), boat diving and drift diving. The course involves lectures and three weekend days for the certification dives. Use of the equipment is provided, except for snorkeling equipment. Transportation is not provided for the student for the weekend dives. Laboratory fee: $260.

Student must be current in first aid and CPR by the first week of this course. Course topics cover SCUBA-related rescue techniques and emergency procedures. The course involves lectures, pool sessions, and a one-day weekend dive trip for the certification dives. Use of the equipment is provided, except for snorkeling equipment. This course is only offered during the second seven weeks of the fall semester. Laboratory fee: $175.

Course description: Students learn how to organize and plan safe and successful dives for dive groups, and supervise students in training. PADI Divemaster certification may be applied for through PADI Headquarters after successful completion of the course requirements. The course involves lectures, pool sessions, and a minimum of two weekends of diving. Some SCUBA equipment is provided for use. It is recommended that students have all of their own diving equipment except air tanks. Course offered only during the spring semester. Laboratory fee: $200.

Designed for non-science majors. A survey of marine biology including a discussion of the basic marine environments, natural history of marine animals, special adaptations of marine mammals, elementary marine chemistry, marine plants and their economic importance, and the impact of pollution on marine ecosystems. Satisfies general distribution requirements, but is not applicable toward a marine science or biology major or minor. Lecture only.

A broad survey of the geological processes at work on and within the earth. Topics include the origin and composition of rocks, as well as the origin, location and characteristics of volcanoes, earthquakes and mountain belts, within the framework of plate tectonics. Also covers the modification of the earth's surface by wind, rivers, glaciers, groundwater, waves and currents, and the evolution of continents and ocean basins. Lecture and laboratory.

This PADI diving course covers three specialty dive certifications: Enriched Air Nitrox, Peak Buoyancy and Equipment Specialist. The course involves lectures and one weekend day for the certification dives. Use of the equipment is provided, except for snorkeling equipment. This course is offered only during the first seven weeks of the spring semester. Note: Specialty Diver, part 2, may be taken before Specialty Diver part 1. Laboratory fee: $200.

During this course, the student completes two specific PADI specialty diver certifications: Boat Diver and Drift Diver Specialist. The course involves lectures and a two-day weekend dive trip for the certification dives. Use of the equipment is provided, except for snorkeling equipment. This course is offered only during the second seven weeks of the spring semester. Note: Specialty Diver, part 2, may be taken before Specialty Diver, part 1. Laboratory fee: $260.

This course is intended as a broad introduction to marine science that will serve as a foundation for more advanced coursework in one or more of the disciplines introduced in this course. Topics covered in this course will include: 1) the physical geology of the earth with special emphasis on ocean basins; 2) the physical properties of water as they relate to tides, currents, waves and climate modulation; 3) the chemistry of seawater with regard to dissolved elements and gasses; and 4) a broad overview of life in the oceans. May only be used to satisfy major requirements in marine-science biology. Lecture only.

Studies the interactions between marine organisms and their biotic and abiotic ocean environment, including an investigation of the distribution, abundance and diversity of organisms in the sea, the causes of these patterns, and the roles of these species in marine ecosystems. The course and its companion laboratory address marine systems from an experimental perspective with an emphasis on experimental design, statistical data analysis, quantitative skills, and techniques in scientific writing. Two weekend field trips are required.

A study of the taxonomy, ecology and behavior of marine invertebrates. Examines local fauna and habitats through field-oriented studies. Requires some Saturday field trips.

A study of the physical properties of seawater, global heat balance, hydrodynamics, ocean currents, waves, tides, and underwater sound and optics. Lecture only.

Studies the ecology, physiology and communities of marine primary producers with emphases on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Topics explored are phytoplankton, benthic macroalgae, mangroves, seagrass and saltmarsh communities.

A study of the basic concepts of algebra such as first-degree equations, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, quadratic equations, exponents and radicals. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements of the Baccalaureate Experience.

Appropriate as a general distribution requirement for liberal arts students. Topics include graph theory, planning and scheduling, data collection, descriptive statistics, social choices and voting, the problem of fair division, and the study of size and shape.

Topics include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices.

Covers exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometric functions, polar coordinates and vectors.

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, with applications in various disciplines using statistical computer software.

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental components of differential and integral calculus, with a particular emphasis on those aspects of calculus that have applications to business. The course covers exponential and logarithmic functions, limits, differentiation and differentiation techniques, applications of the derivative (e.g., marginal cost, marginal revenue, rate of growth), anti-derivatives, the integral as an area, functions of several variables, and partial derivatives.

Covers limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, and integration by substitution.

Covers integration techniques and applications, parametric and polar curves, sequences and infinite series.

Covers vectors in two and three dimensional space, partial derivatives, multiple integration and vector calculus.

Covers proof techniques, basic set theory, relations and partitions, functions and cardinality.

Covers first-order differential equations with applications, higher-order differential equations with applications, systems of differential equations and numerical solutions of differential equations.

Covers sets, induction, algorithms, recursion, matrices, relations, functions, digraphs, partially ordered sets, lattices, Boolean algebra, switching circuits, trees and combinatorial analysis.

Covers systems of equations, matrices, vectors spaces and subspaces, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Covers probability, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Covers the theory of limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.

Covers complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, integrals, series, residues and poles.

Covers the theory of groups, rings and fields.

An in-depth study of a topic in mathematics or mathematical programming. Requires consultation with a faculty member, personal research, library research and an oral presentation.

Subject may be chosen from point-set topology, partial differential equations, combinatorics, graph theory or other topics.

This course studies the evolution and practice of the core management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. A strong emphasis on leadership skills is integrated into the course content to provide the student with a framework with which to translate classroom theory and practice into individual and team performance in the accomplishment of organizational objectives.

This course analyzes the acquisition, development and retention of human resources to accomplish the organization's strategic objectives appropriately, efficiently and economically. This course provides an overview of the functional areas within HRM and further examines the ethical and legal environment relevant to HRM, contemporary health and safety responsibilities and trends, and labor unions. Additionally, the course surveys social, legal, and ethical international HRM issues.

This course examines the influence of individual differences and ethnic cultures and national cultures on behaviors in organizations. It addresses the questions of when and how to be sensitive to these issues, and develops skills required to manage effectively in the diverse environment of the 21st century. Within this context, the course focuses on six essential skill-building areas: managing diversity, team building, communicating, motivating, conflict management and negotiations, and creativity and critical thinking.

This course covers a broad range of international business topics that impact the strategic operations of global enterprises. It offers a managerial perspective of the practices and principles involved in conducting business across national boundaries. The course content explores the interaction between the macro global dimensions (economic, political, and socio-cultural) and the functional operations of business (i.e., international finance, management and marketing).

This course focuses on the development of problem-solving and communication competencies relevant to a broad spectrum of negotiation settings from personal relationships to the global business environment. Students learn useful analytical frameworks to understand the effect of content and communication skills on the negotiation process and outcomes. Through the use of extensive role-playing, students have the opportunity to practice an array of negotiation techniques and to develop their communication and problem-solving skills.

In a world of exploding population growth, diminishing natural resources, changing climate and instantaneous worldwide communications, businesses are being held to increasingly higher performance standards by increasingly larger numbers of stakeholders. Today's business leaders are responsible for the firms' financial, social, and environmental performance - the "triple-bottom line." Using management tools in sustainability and sustainable development, students will be able to analyze business environments and develop corporate strategies that are responsive to the multiple stakeholders of the firm. Students will analyze sustainable business practices and identify best practices in the field.

Emerging and bottom of the pyramid (BOP) markets represent almost 90 percent of the world's population and offer great opportunities for businesses, and even greater challenges. This course describes the nature of emerging and BOP markets. Students will examine case studies that describe the innovation required of companies as they enter these marketplaces as well as the institutional voids inherent in these markets, voids that must be recognized and overcome in order for companies to be successful. Strategies for emerging and BOP markets will also be discussed and analyzed by students during the course of the semester.

Not open to graduate students. This course focuses on the application of strategic management skills and the knowledge gained from prior coursework. Students analyze an organization's situation, recognize strategic issues and make recommendations. The course utilizes a group project to challenge students' skills in critical thinking, speaking, writing, teamwork, and the ability to apply theory to real-world situations. This integrative capstone experience is required for all undergraduate business majors.

This internship exposes the student to a real life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. Completion of this internship helps students partially attain the following goals of the College of Business. May not be used to satisfy major requirements. Approval of the department chair required.

A course offered at the discretion of the management department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings or independent studies course taken for variable credit. May not be used to satisfy major requirements.

This course teaches students the language, meaning and impact of the law as applied to financial decisions made by professionals in business. Informed, intelligent decision-makers are familiar with the legal, moral, and ethical ramifications of their decisions. This course is intended to provide the decision-maker with an overview of those ramifications as applied to business. Students successfully completing this course will have an understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, Employment Regulation, Securities Law Issues and Professional Liability.

For graduate students only. This course allows students to assess and develop their leadership skills as well as apply leadership concepts in personal and organizational environments. Students explore models related to behavioral aspects of leadership, including trust, power, diversity and ethics. Through experiential learning, readings and analyses, students develop an understanding of leadership concepts and how to utilize this body of knowledge to inspire others to achieve organizational goals. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to leadership success through work-life integration. This class begins with an intensive weekend workshop involving a comprehensive business simulation.

For graduate students only. This is the capstone course for the MBA. It focuses on business-unit and corporate-level strategy formulation and implementation. Through readings, case analyses and participation in the Strategic Analysis Program (SAP) field study project involving a local organization, students will apply the ideas, tools, concepts and knowledge gained from previous coursework to real-world problems.

For graduate students only. This course analyzes the principles applicable to managerial decisions, with a focus on the business ethics and social responsibility dimensions of these decisions. It is designed to provide an understanding of the rapidly evolving concepts, practices, and leadership techniques that facilitate the development of legal compliance, ethics and social responsibility initiatives. Particular focus will be made on the use of the "triple bottom line." This course draws on case analysis and is offered through an interactive and dynamic format involving leading ethics and compliance officers in the community.

For graduate students only. This course examines the challenges associated with managing a multinational enterprise that competes in today's dynamic global business environment. Through extensive readings, class projects and case analyses, students obtain a fundamental understanding of the cultural, economic, political and legal factors in the global environment that affect doing business internationally, as well as the strategic, operational and ethical choices global managers make in response to those factors.

For graduate students only. This course involves strategically analyzing human resource management by integrating the external environment and competition with the internal corporate strategies and HRM tasks of the firm. The course focuses on recruitment, selection, planning and information systems, equal employment opportunity, compensation and benefits, organization and job design, labor relations, training and development, performance appraisal, international HRM issues, and contemporary health and safety issues. Students will critically evaluate these HRM support subsystems from a cost-benefit and legal perspective and learn to align HRM solutions with business strategy and the realities of labor markets.

For graduate students only. This interactive seminar course investigates the role of leaders, using organizational design concepts to build systems and processes that align people in the organization with its vision, mission and goals. Students develop a realistic, applied understanding of how leaders use organizational design to lead their organizations, construct decision models, and develop processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Students gain insights into how to use design tools to analyze and solve complex business problems. Emphasis is on leadership through design, implementation and evaluation.

This course develops context for social enterprise and nonprofit strategic planning. It includes a historic overview of the innovative development of nonprofit organizations, a study of the environmental elements in society that affect nonprofit organizations, orientation and success, discussion of the role of boards in planning, the means for developing effective partnerships and a template for strategic planning. The course will include an application-oriented capstone exercise.

This course is the final in the four-week course sequence for the Nonprofit Management and Innovation certificate program. The week has two major segments: leadership and innovation. The leadership portion will help students to identify and assess their leadership potential and evaluate team roles and contributions. The second theme of the week, innovation, is designed to help students formulate an understanding of innovation and social entrepreneurship. The capstone project will tie together the two themes by requiring each group to conduct a feasibility study that identifies an innovative idea and develops an implementation plan that conceptualizes the role of strategic leadership.

For graduate students only. This course explores how organizations acquire, create, share and leverage what they know to create sustainable competitive advantage in their markets. Their stock of knowledge represents intellectual capital that must be effectively managed. Knowledge of management processes and systems are discussed based on case studies and research of best practices in leading companies. The course also covers the international and domestic laws governing intellectual property.

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

A course offered at the discretion of the management department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only.

Studies the interacting business activities designed to plan, price, promote and distribute want-satisfying products and services to present and potential customers. Incorporates current developments in marketing to acquaint students with the present-day challenges of marketing activities.

This course is designed to address the distinct needs and problems of service organizations in the area of marketing. Services management is also addressed, exposing students to the unique operations, human resources, and promotional elements implicit in running a service firm. New service development is the final step, as the class culminates in the conceptualization of a brand new service offering along with a completed service marketing plan.

A study of the behavioral science concepts applicable to the consumer decision-making process, such as personality, perception, and group and cultural influences. Emphasis is on how these concepts and characteristics can be used by marketers to develop more effective relationships and strategies.

A methodological approach to marketing and consumer research problems and opportunities, using both primary and secondary research. Examines the information needs of marketing managers and the use of information for making effective marketing decisions. Covers the marketing research process, including research design, analysis and interpretation, and reporting of findings.

Examines the personal selling process and the use of a professional, customer-oriented, problem-solving approach in selling situations. Studies the nature of the sales job, selection of salespeople, sales training programs, and issues in the compensation, supervision, motivation, and ethical challenges of salespeople.

Explores the dynamics of retailing and the range of firms that make up the retailing industry. Examines the functions, practices and organizations of various store types. Focuses, through current articles, on those retailers who hold leadership positions in key retailing disciplines such as customer service, operations management and TQM, market orientation, technology, research and development, human resources, e-commerce, and promotions. Examines the future of retailing, international retailing, future trends and their impact on retailers, and the impact of e-commerce.

Not open to graduate students. Prepares students for the global marketing environment by examining marketing in other countries, the marketing implications of cultural and environmental differences, international marketing research, and adaptation of product, price, promotion and distribution decisions to the foreign environment.

Focuses on integrated marketing communications and branding strategies, with coverage of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing, branding and social media. Studies the development of integrated communications plans for organizations. Also for students minoring in advertising.

Develops students' ability to use facts in the analysis of marketing strategy. A capstone course that serves as a vehicle for the application and integration of the concepts, analytical tools and problem-solving approaches taught in lower-level marketing courses.

This internship exposes the student to a real life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. Completion of this internship helps students partially attain the following goals of the College of Business. May not be used to satisfy major requirements. Approval of the department chair required.

A course offered at the discretion of the marketing department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

A readings and independent studies course taken for variable credit.

For graduate students only. Studies the interacting business activities designed to plan, price, promote, and distribute want-satisfying products and services to present and potential customers. Incorporates current development in marketing to acquaint students with the present-day challenges of marketing activities.

For graduate students only. Examines the development and evaluation of marketing, planning and strategy from a managerial perspective. Integrates the delivery of high levels of customer value (delighting customers), which enhances the "connection" between the firm and the customer, ultimately leading to more loyal, profitable customers. Measurement of marketing metrics, decision theory, pricing and promotion are also topics. Covers applicable research techniques, as well as contributions from other disciplines in the context of marketing management.

For graduate students only. Focuses on the rapidly evolving concepts and analytical techniques that facilitate strategic plan development using interactive simulations and real-world case studies. Topics include analytical prerequisites for planning, formal strategic planning methods, and business and marketing strategies.

For graduate students only. This course demonstrates a logical approach to marketing and business research by focusing on the process of research and examining information needs of marketing managers. Primary and secondary research tools, survey design and analysis techniques, and methods of interpreting and reporting results are examined.

For graduate students only. This course prepares students for the global marketing environment by examining marketing in other countries; the marketing implications of cultural and environmental differences; international marketing research; and adaptation of product, price, promotion, and distribution decisions to the foreign environment.

For graduate students only. Through lectures, student presentations, journal articles, and lab sessions, this course examines the personal selling process and the use of a professional, customer-oriented problem-solving approach in selling situations. Reviews the nature of a sales job and issues in the supervision and motivation of salespeople, and ethical challenges they face.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on the strategic concept of integrated marketing communications (IMC). IMC incorporates advertising, sales promotions, publicity, public relations, personal selling, social media and any other means by which marketing information is communicated to people. The course involves a synthesis of the theoretical, practical, and social considerations of IMC.

For graduate students only. This course consists of a variety of specialty, cutting-edge marketing topics that students would not usually be exposed to when taking a traditional sequence of marketing classes. The course is team taught as a series of independent lectures by experts in the specialty field.

The Nonprofit Management and Innovation certificate program was developed against a backdrop of increasing national concern over nonprofit executive succession. It fills a unique niche among area college and university programs and responds to interests expressed by Tampa Bay nonprofit and foundation leaders. This course covers marketing, development and communications.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on developing and managing the service encounter across different industries, including the nonprofit sector, in order to deliver service quality to the customer. In this course students learn the unique challenges of services and the different roles both employees and customers have in the creation and delivery of services. Students will be able to develop measures of service quality, research and anticipate customer expectations, design new services, and create service recovery strategies.

For graduate students only. Studies the important role of creating, building and managing an organization's branding strategy. The course integrates the theoretical foundation of brand strategy with contemporary readings on branding practice. Coursework involves discussion, case analysis and projects with a high level of student interaction.

For graduate students only. Explores the legal environment of marketing including a history of marketing law, legal implications in each strategic marketing area, and current legal cases in marketing.

For graduate students only. This course explores, from the strategic perspective, the unique marketing challenges and opportunities that electronic marketing presents. It requires a fundamental grounding in the principles of marketing. It explores the nexus between e-marketing and traditional marketing activities. The class also incorporates current developments in electronic marketing to acquaint students with the present day challenges and opportunities of e-marketing.

For graduate students only. The course introduces a wide range of behavioral concepts, and explores the strategic implications of customer behavior for marketers. The course challenges students to explore the realities and implications of buyer behavior in traditional and e-commerce markets. Key to the course is demonstrating how an understanding of buyer behavior can help to improve strategic decision making.

Sport Marketing addresses various marketing issues that are important to sport marketers. Primarily explored are 1) the marketing of sports events, teams, equipment, and sports service providers and 2) the use of sports to market goods and services. Sport marketers must understand business principles and understand how value is created through marketing programs tied to athletes, team, leagues, fans and organizations. Topics covered include licensing, sponsorship, distribution, services marketing, products bundling, consumer behavior and communication. The class consists of lectures, guest speakers, class discussions and individual assignments relevant with current industry practices and trends.

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

For graduate students only. This course is offered at the discretion of the marketing department. Subject will focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. Contemporary topics in marketing.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on a hands-on, comprehensive, team-based consulting project for a live client. The course is designed to be comprehensive in using marketing concepts and critical-thinking skills. The consulting project should focus on innovative and overarching solutions for the client.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on the rapidly evolving concepts and analytical techniques for strategically marketing innovations and high-tech offerings. The impact of technology modifies traditional marketing strategies, and these differences are explored. The course involves developing a comprehensive strategic marketing plan for a new technology client so that students can apply updated strategic planning methods to business and marketing strategies.

Introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness and stress management relate to leadership, officership and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining an overall understanding of the ROTC program and its advantages for the student. All cadets must take a Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements. Participation in MSL 101 does not include military obligation.

Discusses leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback and using effective writing skills. Students explore dimensions of leadership, values, attributes, skills and actions in the context of practical, hands-on and interactive exercises. All cadets must take a Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements. Participation in MSL 102 does not include military obligation.

Required of MSL I cadets (freshmen) enrolled in MSL 101. Involves practical exercises in the principles of military courtesy, discipline, self-confidence, drill and ceremonies, as well as introduction to basic soldier skills and tactics.

Required of MSL I cadets (freshmen) enrolled in MSL 102. Involves practical exercises in the development of leadership fundamentals and soldier skills including basic land navigation, troop-leading procedures and squad tactical operations.

Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and teambuilding in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure and duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). All cadets must take a Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements. Participation in MSL 201 does not include military obligation.

Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Continued study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. MSL 202 provides a smooth transition into MSL 301. Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team-building skills. All cadets must take a Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements. Participation in MSL 202 does not include military obligation.

A study of the development of American military institutions, policies, experience and traditions in peace and war from colonial times to the present. All cadets must complete MSL 203 to fulfill Army commissioning requirements. Participation in MSL 203 does not include military obligation.

Required of MSL II cadets (sophomores) enrolled in MSL 201. Involves practical exercises in the mission, organization and composition of military units, and continued development of soldier skills including basic land navigation, troop-leading procedures and squad tactical operations.

Required of MSL II cadets (sophomores) enrolled in MSL 202. Involves practical exercises at the military team/squad level, emphasizing the functions, duties and responsibilities of junior leaders. Students are evaluated for acceptance into the Army ROTC advanced course (MSL 300-and 400-level courses).

Challenges cadets to study, practice and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their tactical leadership. Based on such feedback, as well as self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is on developing cadets' tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at Army ROTC summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Cadets also participate in a physical training program. They must either meet the prerequisites (MSL 100/200-level courses), attend a summer leader's training course, or substitute past military experience with the approval of the professor of military science. All cadets must take the Advanced Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements.

Challenges cadets by utilizing increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading small units at the squad and platoon level. Skills in decision-making, persuading and motivating team members when "under fire" are explored, evaluated and developed. Aspects of military operations are reviewed as a means of preparing for the Army ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course. Cadets are expected to apply the Army leadership development model while leading teams; to apply tactical principles and doctrine to Army operations; and to conduct a self-assessment in personal development areas such as character, adaptability, and fitness in a garrison and field environment. Cadets also participate in a physical training program. They must either meet the prerequisites (MSL 100/200-level courses and MSL 301), attend a summer leader's training course, or substitute past military experience with the approval of the professor of military science. All cadets must take the Advanced Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements.

A four-week, continuous Army ROTC leadership course conducted at Fort Lewis, WA. The course environment is highly structured and demanding, stressing leadership at small-unit levels under challenging conditions. Topics include weapons applications, land navigation, small-unit tactics and various other military skills, as well as team-building and management techniques. The focus is on developing and assessing leadership, and individuals are continuously and formally assessed on their potential leadership ability. Attendance requires the permission of the professor of military science. Cadets receive pay, and the U.S. Army defrays travel, lodging and meal costs. Failure to attain course requirements at any time will result in immediate dismissal, return to campus, and potential disenrollment from Army ROTC. Each graduate receives a written Cadet Evaluation Report.

Required of MSL III cadets (juniors) enrolled in MSL 301. Involves practical exercises emphasizing the leader's role in directing and coordinating the efforts of individuals and small units in the execution of squad battle drills and offensive tactical missions.

Required of MSL III cadets (juniors) enrolled in MSL 302. Involves practical exercises that emphasize the duties and responsibilities of junior leaders in a garrison or field environment. Focuses on advanced individual skills and collective training in preparation for the four-week ROTC Leader Development and Assessment course. Particular emphasis is placed on the understanding of troop-leading procedures and the ability to develop and communicate a plan.

Develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow Army ROTC cadets. Both their classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare MSL 401 cadets for commissioned service as an officer. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train and develop subordinates. Cadets also participate in a physical training program. Cadets must either meet the prerequisites (MSL 100/200/300-level courses) or substitute past military experience with the approval of the professor of military science. All cadets must take the Advanced Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements.

Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and "What Now, Lieutenant?" exercises to prepare cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army. Cadets also participate in a physical training program. They must either meet the prerequisites (MSL 100-, 200- and 300-level courses) or substitute past military experience with the approval of the professor of military science. All cadets must take the Advanced Leadership Laboratory course to fulfill Army commissioning requirements.

Required of MSL IV cadets (seniors). Involves practical exercises in staff planning and coordination at the battalion level with emphasis on leadership and management of the Spartan Battalion.

Required of MSL IV cadets (seniors). A continuation of MSL 410 that involves practical exercises to prepare cadets for service as commissioned officers.

An independent study in military science and leadership (Army ROTC) that provides cadets with an opportunity to pursue a topic, project or tailored curriculum under the guidance of an MSL faculty member. Variable credit.

Covers basic music reading, theory and terminology, including beginning keyboard, vocal and aural skills.

A survey of Western musical thought and the history and evolution of musical forms and styles. Requires attendance at selected recitals on campus.

Surveys the historical style-periods of music, emphasizing musical style characteristics and the development of critical listening skills. Highlights exemplary works of master composers.

Elementary lessons in guitar, including music reading and basic instrument techniques.

Techniques for creating sound and music for electronic media. Emphasis is on software-based recording, synthesis, and sequencing. Course includes studio projects for developing aural perception and creativity, understanding principles of acoustics, and acquiring basic audio production skills. Background on electronic music history, aesthetics and literature is provided.

A continuing exploration of contemporary electronic music, multi-track recording techniques, and the convergence of electronic music with other media in the digital era. Focus is on creative work and studio recording. Survey of contemporary electronic music aesthetics and literature is provided.

Elementary group lessons in piano for the beginner, given in the electronic piano lab.

Post-elementary group lessons in piano. Scales, cadences and sight-reading skills are emphasized. Individualized piano study programs are designed for maximum growth using the electronic piano lab.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 122, this course is an elementary study of aural musical skills. Sight-singing and ear training are emphasized. Aural recognition of scale types, scale degrees, intervals and triad types is emphasized along with rhythm and melodic dictation.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 123, this course is a continuation of the study of aural musical skills. Sight-singing and ear training are emphasized along with melodic and rhythmic dictation.

Foundations of solo vocal technique and interpretation, song-learning and stage deportment. Taught in a group environment, lectures and discussions are combined with solo and group singing. Requires attendance at select recitals on campus.

Continuation of the solo vocal techniques and skills introduced in Voice Class I. Taught in a group environment, lecture/discussion sessions are combined with a strong emphasis on solo singing. Requires attendance at select recitals on campus. May be repeated for credit.