Jun 22, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Statistics (STAT)

  
  • STAT 537 - Statistics for Research I

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles and application of statistical methodology, integrated with considerable use of major statistical computing system. Probability and probability distributions, forming and testing hypotheses using parametric and nonparametric inference methods. Matrix-based simple linear regression and correlation.
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 537 and 531.
    Recommended Background: 1 year of undergraduate mathematics and 1 undergraduate statistics course.
  
  • STAT 538 - Statistics for Research II

    3 Credit Hours
    General linear model as applied to multiple regression and analysis of variance. Diagnostic and influence techniques. One-way, factorial, blocking, and nested designs, preplanned versus post-hoc contrasts. Random factors and repeated measures.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 537 or 532.
  
  • STAT 560 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Probability, probability distributions, simulation of random variables, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, testing of hypotheses, confidence intervals, maximum likelihood methods, Bayesian methods.
    Credit Restriction: Not for credit for MS with a major in statistics or management science.
    Recommended Background: Mathematics 241.
    Comment(s): A course equivalent to Mathematics 241 also is acceptable.
  
  • STAT 563 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to probability and probabilistic reasoning, Bayes theorem, discrete and continuous random variables and their probability distributions, functions and transformations of random variables, distributions of random vectors, the multivariate normal distribution, order statistics, expectations and moments of random variables, sampling distributions of key statistics, introduction to the likelihood function and maximum likelihood estimation, and introduction to prior and posterior distributions.
    Recommended Background: Mathematics 241.
    Registration Permission: Prerequisite (s) or consent of instructor required.
  
  • STAT 564 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II

    3 Credit Hours
    Maximum likelihood and method of moments estimation; large sample theory including convergence in probability, distribution and the Central Limit Theorem; properties of point estimators including efficiency; the exponential family of distributions, sufficiency, and the Cramer-Rao bound; confidence intervals based on exact, asymptotic, and bootstrap calculation; hypothesis testing using the likelihood ratio statistic; large sample properties of MLEs and likelihood ratio statistics; Bayesian inference; estimation and testing in generalized linear models (GLM).
    Recommended Background: 563 or equivalent.
    Registration Permission: 563 or consent of instructor required.
  
  • STAT 567 - Survival Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Statistical Analysis of time-to-event data with censored observations. Nonparametric methods as well as parametric regression models and the Cox proportional hazards model are explored. Case studies from both engineering and business analytics are used.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Statistics 563 or Business Analytics 533, or equivalent.
  
  • STAT 573 - Design of Experiments

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 553.)

  
  • STAT 575 - Applied Time Series

    3 Credit Hours
    Fundamental concepts of time series analysis: Box-Jenkins approach, stationary and nonstationary models, forecasting model identification, seasonal models, transfer function models, and spectral theory.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 538 or 572 or consent of instructor.
  
  • STAT 576 - Multivariate and Data Mining Techniques

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 552.)

  
  • STAT 577 - Data Mining Methods and Applications

    3 Credit Hours
    Understanding and application of data mining methods. Data preparation; exploratory data analysis and data visualization; predictive modeling using generalized linear models, decision trees, neural networks; model assessment; cluster analysis; association analysis; and other topics. Use of standard computer packages.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • STAT 578 - Categorical Data Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Log-linear analysis of multidimensional contingency tables. Logistic regression. Theory, applications, and use of statistical software.
    Recommended Background: 1 year of graduate-level statistics and regression analysis and analysis of variance or consent of instructor.
  
  • STAT 579 - Applied Multivariate Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Multivariate techniques: Hotellings T-sq. MANOVA, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation, principal component analysis, and factor analysis. Computer oriented approach: analysis and interpretation. Knowledge of basic matrices and SAS essential.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 538 or knowledge of regression and analysis of variance.
  
  • STAT 583 - Special Topics in Applied Statistics

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • STAT 592 - Internship

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Supervised off-campus experience in application of statistical principles and methods in business, industry, or government. Written and oral report required.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Recommended Background: 4 courses in graduate-level statistics or consent of departmental director of graduate studies.
  
  • STAT 593 - Independent Study

    2-6 Credit Hours
    Faculty directed readings and investigation of specified topic in probability or statistics. Written report and oral presentation required.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Recommended Background: 2 courses in statistics.
    Registration Permission: Consent of the departmental director of graduate studies.
  
  • STAT 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation

    3-15 Credit Hours
    Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • STAT 610 - Probability and Stochastic Processes

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 610.)

  
  • STAT 615 - Statistical Inference

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 615.)

  
  • STAT 625 - Bayesian Modeling and Computations

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 625.)

  
  • STAT 645 - Advanced Topics in Data Mining

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 645.)

  
  • STAT 648 - Advanced Topics in Design of Experiments and Linear Models

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 648.)

  
  • STAT 671 - Independent Study

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Business Analytics 671.)

  
  • STAT 673 - Advanced Topics in Design of Experiments and Linear Models

    3 Credit Hours
    Experimentation for product and process improvement: response surface methodology and robust design methods; mixture experiments; optimal design topics; distribution theory and inference for linear models.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 573 or consent of instructor.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • STAT 683 - Special Topics in Statistics

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Presentation of specialized topics in statistics.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • STAT 691 - Graduate Seminar in Applied Statistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Reading of literature and discussion of open problems of importance to industry: design of experiments, modeling, process control, regression, and reliability.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

  
  • SCM 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
    Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 505 - Supply Chain Management I: Strategic Issues in Supply Side Supply Chain Management

    1.5 Credit Hours
    Strategic logistics-related management issues and frameworks associated with managing the supply side of contemporary supply chains. Topics such as procurement, strategic sourcing, inbound logistics, MRP and inventory management will be discussed.
    Comment(s): Consent of instructor.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Business Administration admission. Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 506 - Supply Chain Management II: Strategic Issues in Demand Side Supply Chain Management

    1.5 Credit Hours
    Logistics-related issues associated with strategically managing the demand side of contemporary supply chains. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as warehousing, transportation, logistics customer service and service quality, information systems, DRP, and logistics networks.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 505.
    Comment(s): Or consent of instructor.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Business Administration admission. Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 520 - Manufacturing/Services Operations and Procurement

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduces the processes, creation, and management of value added transactions and relationships between suppliers, and internal and external customer relationships within an organization, channel, supply chain, and integrated value system context. Manufacturing/Service Operations Management focuses on the concepts, methods and tools that are useful in understanding the management of a firm’s operations in manufacturing and service firms. Includes the systematic planning, design, and operation of all processes required for the production and delivery of goods and services. Procurement and strategic sourcing addresses the processes, methods and tools useful in understanding the management of the supply of materials and services to the organization. This includes planning, design and management of supplier relationships, the decision to make or to buy, cost and pricing management for purchased goods and services.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 518.
  
  • SCM 546 - Logistics Operations

    3 Credit Hours
    Analysis of logistics and transportation operations and management techniques applied to warehousing / distribution center operations, operation of transportation services, and logistics personnel management.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 518.
  
  • SCM 547 - Supply Chain Planning and Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Development of plans for executing supply chain processes to support integration of the supply chain across major functional areas of the business including logistics, marketing, manufacturing, and procurement. To facilitate achievement of these objectives, the course introduces analytical tools and techniques that provide a cause and effect understanding linking operational plans with corporate objectives.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 518 and Supply Chain Management 505.
  
  • SCM 551 - MS-SCM Core I

    9 Credit Hours
    Core module includes coverage of Business Strategy, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Business Logistics, Demand Planning and Inventory Management or Strategic SCM Issues, and SCM in European markets. Taught in Germany by KLU faculty.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 552 - Supply Chain Simulation

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to the integrated nature of supply chains via a complex supply chain simulation. Students will operate virtual supply chains and learn the impact that decisions in one area have on the system. Particular emphasis will be given to planning functions including demand planning, sales and operations planning, and inventory and supply planning. Will learn to build operational plans that support their respective supply chain strategies.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 553 - Applied Research Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduces the process of quantitative research. To this end, the module covers research idea development, critical thinking, critical reading and writing a literature review, review of quantitative methodologies, and scientific writing skills. The lectures are designed to be interactive with in-class exercises and workshops. The module includes an interactive workshop spanning over the course duration aimed at identifying and developing interesting and valuable research opportunities.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 554 - Transportation and Distribution

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides an introduction to transportation and distribution management including transportation modes, infrastructure, pricing and costing, mathematical transportation models, carbon footprint, distribution strategies, urban distribution, reverse logistics, and basic facility location models. Serves as foundation preparation for SCM 573.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 561 - MS-SCM Core II

    9 Credit Hours
    Core module includes applied statistics, operations research, operations management, information systems, case studies to build on these operations topics, and supply chain management in the Chinese market. Taught in China by Tongji University faculty.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 571 - Strategic Supply and Cost Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Addresses the processes that facilitate the structure, creation, and management of value added transactions and relationships between supplier and customer organizations in a channel, supply chain, and integrated value system context with a particular focus on financial techniques to better manage supply chain costs. Will help you learn to apply financial measures to supply chain decision-making problems and also to become an effective and efficient supply chain manager. This is a highly interactive class using cases, simulations and in-class exercises to better align with “real-world” thinking while focusing on foundations of the supply chain and the interactive role of supply management within an organization and as a boundary spanner.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 572 - Innovation and Risk Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Explores the ways firms seek to create new and relevant value in the supply chain, and to address the potential risks inherent to innovation and operations in the multi-firm supply chain setting. Will help students identify opportunities to better serve customers, work with suppliers, and collaborate with partners on projects that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness, while at the same time protecting themselves from environmental and internal threats to business performance. Will use realistic case studies to engage students in active learning via discussion, in order to simulate the complexities of real-world decision-making.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 573 - Distribution, Logistics and Network Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Addresses strategic decision making related to the physical network design and operation of the supply chain, including the location and capacity of suppliers, plants and warehouses in a logistics network that delivers products and services to end customers. The content in this course will explore the tradeoffs inherent to physical network decision making with special emphasis on managing demand and lead time variability, matching capacity to demand, centralization and pooling of inventory, and achieving a total value solution. Will apply analytic methods learned in other courses to the problems of supply chain network design and strategic inventory positioning, in order to explore theoretical relationships and to provide students with decision making skills needed in practice.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 574 - Integrated Global Supply Chain Management

    3 Credit Hours
    A capstone seminar course, enabling students to synthesize their learning from all previous courses. The global context within which firms operate will provide the foundation for understanding global supply chain strategy, from market entry through to the integration of demand management and supply management processes to meet corporate objectives. Will be primarily case-based, to allow students the opportunity to analyze, synthesize and present their ideas and recommendations as managers.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 575 - MS-SCM Capstone Integrative Project

    6-9 Credit Hours
    Students will apply the theoretical foundations and methods learned during the program to real world business problems.
    Repeatability: Not repeatable. May be taken once for 6 – 9 hours.
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science, supply chain management major or requires permission of the instructor.
  
  • SCM 593 - Independent Study

    3-6 Credit Hours
    Directed research and study.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SCM 599 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management

    3-6 Credit Hours
    Seminar designed to study specific current problem areas in supply chain management. Topic announced prior to offering.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • SCM 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation

    3-15 Credit Hours
    Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 611 - Research Foundations

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Marketing 611.)

  
  • SCM 612 - Quantitative Research Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Marketing 612.)

  
  • SCM 613 - Qualitative Research Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross-listed: (See Marketing 613.)

  
  • SCM 620 - Logistics and Inventory Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of concepts, frameworks, theory, research issues, and empirical research in content areas related to logistics and inventory management. Conceptual foundations, issue controversies, and future directions.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 621 - Operations and Purchasing Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of concepts, frameworks, theory, research issues, and empirical research in content areas related to manufacturing and service operations management and purchasing. Conceptual foundations, issue controversies, and future directions.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 622 - Supply Chain Management Thought

    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of concepts and research methods of interorganizational systems. Supply chains will be studied from multiple perspectives including the following: institutional design and structure, transaction cost economics, operations and logistics cost economics, exchange behaviors and strategies, supply chain relationship types, and evaluation of supply chain performance.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 623 - Analytical Research Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of analytical modeling methodologies used in supply chain management. The course will cover the use of optimization, heuristic and simulation modeling methods to make contributions to theory and practice in the field of supply chain management. Other methods will be included at the discretion of the instructor.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • SCM 693 - Independent Study

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Directed research on subject of mutual interest to student and staff member.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Theatre (THEA)

  
  • THEA 420 - Special Studies in Acting

    3 Credit Hours
    Exercises in selected concentrated areas such as styles, techniques, approaches, e.g., Shakespeare, movement, humor. Content varies.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320.
  
  • THEA 425 - Advanced Musical Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Study and practice of musical theatre material, including dance and vocal work.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 325.
  
  • THEA 430 - Directing for the Stage

    3 Credit Hours
    The stage director’s craft: principles of staging, textual integrity, conceptualization, visualization, collaboration and process from pre-production to opening.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220 and 300.
  
  • THEA 446 - Costume Patterning

    3 Credit Hours
    Techniques in making patterns for theatrical costume.
  
  • THEA 450 - Special Topics in Design and Technology

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Content varies.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 464 - Computer Aided Drafting for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to entertainment drafting. Emphasis on 2-D graphical standards, drafting techniques, and drawing layout and presentation.
  
  • THEA 473 - Advanced Sound Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced application of theatrical sound design practice, principles, and technology.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 373 or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 475 - Projection and Media Design

    3 Credit Hours
    The creation and execution of digital media for theatrical projection and multimedia/performance integration.
  
  • THEA 484 - Photography for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Digital photography techniques for shooting live performance events under challenging lighting environments.
  
  • THEA 491 - Foreign Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
  
  • THEA 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
  
  • THEA 493 - Independent Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
  
  • THEA 501 - Introduction to Graduate Research in Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Research tools and methods for theatre artist and scholar.
  
  • THEA 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
    Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • THEA 503 - Elements of Design for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Analysis of the principles of design through visual, structural, and emotional relationships.
    Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • THEA 510 - Studies in Theatre History

    3 Credit Hours
    Intensive study of selected topics in theatre history.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • THEA 515 - Alexander Technique

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Individual tutorials in the use and practice of the Alexander Technique.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 18 hours.
    Comment(s): For graduate actors only.
  
  • THEA 520 - Master Class in Acting

    3 Credit Hours
    Master class in acting techniques.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 18 hours.
    Comment(s): Theatre MFA students only.
  
  • THEA 523 - Master Class in Movement

    3 Credit Hours
    Master class in movement techniques.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 18 hours.
    Comment(s): Theatre MFA students only.
  
  • THEA 524 - Master Class is Acting Shakespearean Text

    3 Credit Hours
    Tools for the analysis and performance of Shakespearean texts. Acting monologues and scenes are required.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Comment(s): Theatre MFA students only.
  
  • THEA 525 - Master Class in Voice

    3 Credit Hours
    Master class in voice and speech techniques.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 18 hours.
    Comment(s): Theatre MFA students only.
  
  • THEA 542 - The Social History of Costume

    3 Credit Hours
    Study and analysis of costume as related to society’s manners and mores, architecture and furniture.
  
  • THEA 543 - Projects in Costume Design

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Problems of play interpretation and theatrical costume design and production. Design costumes for complex plays for public performance.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of department.
  
  • THEA 545 - Millinery for the Stage

    3 Credit Hours
    Pattern making and construction techniques for hats from antiquity to present.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 547 - Painting and Dyeing for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Fibers, dyes and dye processes; color matching and distressing.
  
  • THEA 549 - Projects in Costume Technology

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Individualized studies in costume technology in theatre production.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 550 - Special Topics in Design and Technology

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 551 - Model Making

    3 Credit Hours
    Techniques and best practices for solutions to theatrical scale model making problems.
  
  • THEA 553 - Projects in Scenic Design

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Conception and completion of major projects, both hypothetical and actual, in scene design.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • THEA 554 - Advanced Drafting for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Computer Aided Drafting techniques and best practices for hand drafting in the theatre. Emphasis will be placed on page layout and graphic standards.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 464.
  
  • THEA 557 - Period Styles for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    The history of décor as it relates to theatrical design.
  
  • THEA 558 - Design Presentation Skills for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Techniques and best practices for all non-CAD design work product.
  
  • THEA 563 - Projects in Lighting Design

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Realized lighting design projects; from first read to opening night.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 18 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 580 - Design Seminar

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Analysis, research, interpretation, and design of plays in a cross-disciplinary environment.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 18 hours.
  
  • THEA 584 - Photography for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Photographic techniques for shooting live performance events under challenging lighting environments.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 585 - Production Workshops

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Directed experience in production collaborations.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 587 - Computer Aided Rendering for the Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Computer rendering programs and their use by theatrical designers.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 588 - Digital Portfolio

    3 Credit Hours
    Creating a digital theatrical design portfolio and supporting materials, and the exploration of presentation options and standards.
  
  • THEA 593 - Independent Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Individual or group projects.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Comment(s): Theatre MFA students only.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 599 - Project in Lieu of Thesis

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    Recommended Background: Minimum of 30 hours toward the MFA.
    Registration Permission: Consent of advisor.

Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE)

  
  • TPTE 500 - Thesis

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • TPTE 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
    Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • TPTE 503 - Problems in Lieu of Thesis

    2-3 Credit Hours
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
  
  • TPTE 517 - Trends and Issues in Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of contemporary trends and issues in education.
  
  • TPTE 518 - Educational Specialist Research and Thesis

    3 Credit Hours
    Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
  
  • TPTE 526 - Drama and Story Telling in Teaching

    3 Credit Hours
    Use of techniques of drama and storytelling to improve impact of teaching and to teach more effectively.
    Recommended Background: Classroom experience or admission to teacher education.
  
  • TPTE 540 - Topics in Improvement of Instruction

    3 Credit Hours
    Special conferences, workshops, and in-service programs.
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • TPTE 543 - Middle Grades: Concepts and Practices

    3 Credit Hours
    Designed as the introductory course for students pursuing middle-level teacher licensure. Attention is focused on the decline of the junior high and rise of the middle school (typically grades 6-8), the programmatic components that characterize exemplary middle schools, and the philosophy that forms the foundation for this movement. Looks at the theories, research, and exemplary practice concerning the components of middle schools. Helps to prepare middle school professionals who understand the rationale for and the role of teachers in interdisciplinary teams, teacher-based advisory, flexible scheduling and grouping, and working with colleagues, families, resource persons, and community groups.
 

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