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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Graduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 576 - Contemporary Fisheries


    Biological concepts and alternative management practices involved in the protection, conservation, restoration, augmentation, and cultivation of fisheries resources. 3 Lecture 3 Lab.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 589 - Cooperative Education in Biology


    S/U grading. Only 3 hours apply toward degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Minimum of 9 hours of graduate courses with at least a B average and approval of department head, advisor, and cooperative education coordinator.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • BIOL 593 - Advanced Studies in Biology


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-6, R12
  
  • BIOL 612 - Principles of Chemical Ecology


    Biochemistry, physiology, and function of secondary compounds stressing alkaloids, phenolics, and terpenoids.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 613 - Molecular Biology


    Principles of molecular/cellular biology for secondary teachers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 614 - Principles of Chemical Ecology Laboratory


    Techniques for isolating, identifying, and studying biological functions of alkaloids, phenolics, and terpenoids. 6 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 612.

    Credits: 2
  
  • BIOL 632 - Biogeography


    Plant and animal distribution; ecological and historical factors contributing to distribution of the earth’s biota.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOL 672 - Ichthyology


    Systematics, life history, ecology, and identification of groups of fishes; collection of local fishes. 2 Lecture 6 Lab/Field.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOL 693 - Topics in Biology


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-6, R12
  
  • BIOL 694 - Topics in Biology


    S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-6, R12
  
  • BIOL 697 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology


    An introduction to teaching methods, experimental design, and methods of computer literature searching and Internet access.

    Credits: 2
  
  • BIOL 699 - Thesis


    Only 6 semester hours may be applied toward degree.

    Credits: 1-6, R12
  
  • BIOL 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 1, R10
  
  • BIOL 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 2, R24

Birth-Kindergarten

  
  • BK 513 - Literacy


    Advanced study of emergent literacy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PSY 624.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BK 514 - Numeracy


    Advanced study of emergent numeracy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PSY 624.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BK 566 - Infant Development


    Genetics, prenatal development, health, learning, perception, cognition, language, attachment, social development, environmental influences, family, culture, intervention programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PSY 624.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BK 570 - Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum


    Critical analysis and discussion of the works of various scholars and theorists, past and present, who have created early childhood curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PSY 624.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BK 588 - Internship/Field Experiences


    Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. 5 days/week, full-time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDCI 602, PSY 624, BK 570.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BK 603 - Current Family Theory and Research


    Professional family theory and research; sources of research data and information.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDCI 602.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BK 607 - Action Research in Early Childhood


    Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDCI 602, PSY 624, BK 570.

    Credits: 3

Business Administration

  
  • BA 589 - Cooperative Education Experience


    An elective in addition to existing program requirements. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Minimum of 9 hours at the 600 level with at least a B average.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BA 593 - Current Topics in Business Administration


    New or innovative approaches to solving business problems. Not available for credit toward graduate degrees in the College of Business.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor and director of graduate programs in business.

    Credits: 1-3, R4
  
  • BA 682 - Independent Research Project


    Supervised, student initiated research project. Three supervised contact hours with instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head and Director of Graduate Program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BA 693 - Topics in Business Administration


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head and director of graduate programs in business.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • BA 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 1, R10

Business Law

  
  • LAW 630 - International Law


    Its practice, sources, sphere of operation, questions determined by it, applicable courts, and extent to which it is observed and enforced.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LAW 640 - Public Accounting Regulatory Environment


    Study of “Code of Ethics” of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Business Law as it impacts the practice of public accounting.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LAW 693 - Topics in Business Law


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head and director of graduate programs in business.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • LAW 695 - Seminar in Business Law


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 532 - Instrumental Analysis II


    Advanced environmental, biological, and materials applications of modern chemical instrumentation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 541 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Synthetic methods and mechanistic study to include selected topics emphasizing relationships between structure and reactivity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 242 and 370.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 542 - Introduction to Organic Polymers


    Linear and cross-linked polymers; selected topics emphasizing relationships between structure and properties.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 370.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 553 - Physical Chemistry II


    Quantum mechanics; introduction to molecular spectroscopy; applications of thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 352, MATH 255, and PHYS 230.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 554 - Computer Interfacing


    Digital logic, computer design; interfacing computers to laboratory instruments. 2 Lecture 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 561 - Environmental Chemistry


    Sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 352.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 562 - Molecular Bioinformatics


    Provides experience in the computer analysis of DNA and protein sequences, interrogating gene bank databases, and predicting protein structures and functions. 2 Lecture 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 361 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 563 - Molecular Biotechnology


    Overview of modern biotechnology from a molecular perspective.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 564 - Genomics


    Molecular aspects of cellular genomes.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 565 - Forensic Chemistry


    Introduction to modern forensic chemistry with emphasis on the use of instrumental methods of analysis.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 570 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory


    Practical environmental, biological, and materials applications of modern chemical instrumentation.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 589 - Cooperative Education in Chemistry


    S/U grading. Only 3 semester hours may be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Minimum of 9 hours of graduate courses, minimum B average in graduate work, and approval of department head, advisor, and cooperative education coordinator.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • CHEM 593 - Topics in Chemistry


    Lecture, Lecture/Lab, Lab or Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-3 Lecture, 0-3 Lab or seminar
  
  • CHEM 621 - Graduate Inorganic Chemistry


    Structure and bonding in inorganic compounds; acid-base theory; coordination complexes of transition metals; introduction to crystal-field and ligand-field theory.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 652 - Graduate Physical Chemistry


    Overview of chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 691 - Topics in Chemical Education


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: High school chemistry teaching experience; permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-3, R9
  
  • CHEM 692 - Topics in Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • CHEM 693 - Topics in Analytical Chemistry


    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • CHEM 694 - Topics in Organic Chemistry


    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • CHEM 695 - Topics in Physical Chemistry


    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • CHEM 696 - Seminar in Chemistry


    Credits: 1, R3
  
  • CHEM 698 - Research in Chemistry


    Only 9 semester hours may be counted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of Thesis Research Advisory Committee.

    Credits: 3, R15
  
  • CHEM 699 - Thesis


    Only 3 semester hours may be counted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: CHEM 698 and permission of Thesis Research Advisory Committee.

    Credits: 3, R9
  
  • CHEM 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 1, R10
  
  • CHEM 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 2, R24

College Student Personnel

  
  • CSP 530 - College Student Subcultures and Student Characteristics


    Overview of various college student subcultures and characteristics of today’s college students; examination of professional approaches to development of the students within each culture.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSP 593 - Topics in College Student Personnel


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3, R9
  
  • CSP 605 - Introduction to College Student Personnel


    Introduction to student affairs in higher education focusing on the foundations of the profession, theoretical bases, models of practice, and employment competencies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSP 611 - Organization and Administration of College Student Personnel Services


    An analysis of organizational structures used in college student affairs. Administrative responsibilities of college student affairs professionals including planning, budgeting, and working with other units.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSP 621 - Theories of College Student Development


    Overview of theories of student development most widely accepted in student affairs professional circles.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSP 630 - Legal Issues for College Student Personnel


    Examination of the regulatory, statutory and case law that governs the operation of institutions of higher education with particular emphasis on student affairs issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSP 683 - Internship I


    Supervised practicum in college student personnel programs. Three-four hours of field-based practica per week per one credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 605 and permission of advisor.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • CSP 684 - Internship II


    Advanced supervised practicum in college student personnel programs. Three-four hours of field-based practica per week per one credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of advisor.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • CSP 685 - Internship III


    Advanced supervised practicum in college student personnel programs. Three-four hours of field-based practica per week per one credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of advisor.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • CSP 693 - Topics in College Student Personnel


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3, R9
  
  • CSP 695 - Seminar in College Student Personnel


    This seminar is the capstone course for the program, integrating theory with practice. It includes in-depth discussion of current trends and issues through case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of advisor.

    Credits: 3

Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 551 - Sign Language I


    Basic beginning sign-language skills, receptive and expressive; cultural issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 552 - Sign Language II


    Advanced sign-language skills, receptive and expressive; cultural issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 551 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 576 - Language Disorders in Children


    Analysis of childhood language disorders; evaluation and implementation of treatment approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 471 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 594 - Topics in Communication Disorders


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • CSD 595 - Seminar in School Practice


    Current issues in school practice; application of research to assessment and intervention. 1-3 Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CSD 620 - Infant Toddler Communication


    This course describes the acquisition of communication and language in the first 30 months of life.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 630 - Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Review and analysis of professional issues that impact services delivery in communication sciences and disorders and strategies for addressing the issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 640 - Voice Disorders


    The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of voice disorders. Current issues in the management of voice problems.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 642 - Research in Communication Disorders


    Study and application of research designs and statistics in communication disorders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 647 - Language Disorders


    Advanced study of current language assessment/intervention techniques.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 648 - Language Disorders - School Age


    Current issues in language and learning disabilities; application of research to assessment and intervention.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 660 - Psychology of the Hearing-Impaired


    Effects of congenital and acquired auditory-sensory deprivation on the development and maturation of the hearing-impaired; habilitation, counseling, and management is stressed.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 662 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders


    Current issues in articulation and phonology; application of research to assessment and intervention.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 663 - Communication Problems of Aging


    Survey of communication problems and their remediation in geriatric populations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 668 - Language Disorders–Preschool


    Analysis of language disorders among the preschool population: Evaluation and implementation of treatment approaches.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 670 - Fluency Disorders


    Theory, assessment, and treatment of stuttering and other fluency disorders in children and adults.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 672 - Language Disorders in Adults


    Theory, diagnosis, and treatment of adult language disorders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 673 - Neurogenic Speech Disorders


    Theory, diagnosis, and treatment of neurogenic speech disorders including apraxia, dysarthria, cerebral palsy, and dysphagia.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 674 - Diagnostics


    Clinical procedures used in evaluating communication disorders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 675 - Management of Communication Disorders


    Analysis of clinical methods proven useful in the treatment of communicatively handicapped individuals across the lifespan.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 676 - Management of Orofacial Anomalies


    Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders associated with orofacial anomalies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 677 - Dysphagia


    Diagnosis and treatment of persons with feeding and/or swallowing disorders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 678 - AAC Assessment and Intervention


    Study of augmentative/alternative communication systems and assessment/intervention strategies for persons with severe disabilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 681 - Independent Study—Master’s Project


    Directed Research Project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 683 - Clinical Practicum


    Supervised clinical experiences in varied settings. 3 Clinical experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3, R15
  
  • CSD 695 - Seminar in Articulation and Phonology


    Current issues in articulation and phonology; application of research to assessment and intervention. Seminar 1-3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3, R3
  
  • CSD 696 - Seminar in Language


    Current issues in language acquisition; application of research to assessment and intervention. Seminar 1-3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CSD 697 - Seminar in Fluency


    Current issues in fluency disorders; application of research to assessment and intervention. Seminar 1-3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CSD 698 - Seminar in Voice


    Current issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of functional-organic disorders; application of research to assessment and intervention.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3, R3
  
  • CSD 699 - Thesis


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 682 or EDCI 602 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • CSD 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 1, R10
  
  • CSD 793 - Topics in Severe Disabilities I


    Introductory graduate seminar addressing communicative abilities and needs of persons with severe disabilities and autism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the WCU Communication Disorders Program in Severe Disabilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 794 - Topics in Severe Disabilities II


    Second seminar addresses communication-based practice issues for persons with severe disabilities and autism.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 2, R24
 

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