Indian history and culture from Indus Valley civilization to modern times including topics such as religions, philosophy, art, architecture, society, and family. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or HIST 1112.
Russia from the late nineteenth century to the present. Origins, development, and collapse of the Soviet state. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of the origins and development of England politically, economically, socially, and culturally from the earliest settlements through the Revolution of 1688 establishing constitutional monarchy. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or permission of instructor.
A study of the constitutional developments, rise of parliamentary supremacy, impact of the Industrial Revolution, and institutional and social reforms in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the British Empire and Commonwealth. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Origins and cultures of native peoples of America north of Mexico. Discusses impact of arrival of Europeans in North America. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the origins of man; the kingdoms of West Africa; African political, economic, and social systems; the slave trade; slavery in the Americas; and the experiences of African Americans through the presidential election of 1876.
An examination of the lives of black Americans in their search for freedom in the South, North, and West following the presidential election of 1876 and into the twentieth century.
A study of some of the major social developments and political and cultural ideas that have shaped American history since the Revolutionary era. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.
Overview of American military history from colonization to the present, including major wars, campaigns, battles, institutional and organizational development, and strategy.
A survey of the pre-Columbian era and of the Iberian backgrounds, explorations, conquests, and institutions in Latin America through the wars of independence. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A survey of the national histories of the Latin American states since the wars of independence. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
An examination of Mexico’s history. Topics include: indigenous civilizations prior to European contact, Spanish conquest, colonial society, the independence period, and a social, political, and economic survey of the turbulent modern era. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of the cultural, commercial, and diplomatic relations among the American republics. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of the history of Georgia that focuses on state and local history and shows the connections with national and world events. This course fulfills the legislative requirement for Georgia history. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the predominantly Muslim-populated regions in the Eastern Hemisphere from the seventh century to the present. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Examines theories, methods, and techniques used by modern archaeologists in an integrated scientific approach to investigate and understand historic and prehistoric cultures. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.
Warfare in the western world from ancient times through the eighteenth century. Attention will be given to military doctrine, technology, and style, and the effect of war on the development of the west. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
An examination of the great traditions of classic architecture from Greece and Rome through their revivals in England and the United States, contrasting them with the Gothic tradition, and concluding with a survey of contemporary styles. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
This course will examine the history of women in either a geographical or topical approach. It will examine the female role of mother, daughter, sister, and leader in a particular society, such as America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, etc. Or, the course will be centered on a particular cross-cultural topic, such as suffrage, family roles, leaders, religion, etc. In all cases, this course is intended to explore the paradox between the ideal woman and actual treatment of women in a given era, society, culture, or movement. Students taking the graduate level course will be required to complete additional work. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or 1112 or permission of instructor.
This is an in-depth look at the relationship between men and women with particular emphasis on their roles in the family. The course will look at childhood, marriage, work, and cultural practices in a particular period from antiquity to modernity. Primary and secondary sources will provide comparisons between men and women in both the elite and common sectors of society. Students taking the graduate level course will be required to complete additional work. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or 1112 or permission of instructor.
This is a survey course introducing the study of religion. The students will define what “religion” is, examine why so many people in the history of the world find religion important, and try to understand some of the major tenets of the religions of the world. This course is designed with the theme of ethics and morals as defined by cultures and religions around which many of the readings and discussions will take place. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the Middle East from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire’s entry into the First World War. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the Middle East from the First World War to the present including such subjects as Western imperialism, Arab nationalism, and the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A examination of the political, economic, social and intellectual history of Israel and the Palestinian territories since 1948 with background provided on Palestine since the 19th century under Ottoman and later British rule as well as the origins of Zionism and Palestinian Arab nationalism. Students taking this course as HIST 6231 will complete additional work not required for HIST 4231. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
This course will look at the history of the cultures and practices of the societies that laid the foundation for civilization in Europe and the Middle East. This is a survey of the civilizations of the Mediterranean region examining the cultural, political, legal, philosophical, and artistic elements of these societies, focusing on Egypt, Greece and Rome. It also will include discussions on the lasting effects of classical ideas and institutions. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or permission of instructor.
A survey of the institutions and communities of the medieval world from dissolution of the Roman Empire until the Renaissance reaches northern Europe. This course will include information on the aristocracy and the peasantry, marriage and family, feudal politics, and the development of law and technology. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of social and religious attitudes and conflicts, the significant changes in political theory, and the evolution of capitalism in the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1111 or permission of instructor.
A study of European institutions and ideas in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with special attention to the growth of absolute monarchies, to discoveries in the sciences, and to the application of reason to the progress of human development. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.
A study of causation, methodology, and effectiveness of revolutions as they occurred in Europe and America from the 1600s through 1917. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the transition of the European states from agricultural, semi-feudal monarchies to industrialized great powers. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Major trends in European history from the Russian Revolution of 1905 to the present. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of the colonization of North America by Europeans; the interaction of native peoples with the colonizers; the political, economic, social, and cultural growth of the colonies; the relationship between England and her colonies; and the American Revolution. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.
An in-depth study of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of America during the Confederation, Federalist, Jeffersonian, and Jacksonian periods. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.
A study of the causes of the American Civil War, the major military campaigns and engagements, and the problems of the nation after the war. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.
An in-depth study of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of America and of American foreign relations during the Gilded Age, Progressive Era, World War I, and the 1920s. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.
A study of the United States from the beginning of the Great Depression to the present with emphasis on political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.
The emergence of the United States as a world power, the origins and impact of the Cold War, and the forces that have shaped America’s relationship with the world. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of the American South from the beginnings of European settlement to the Civil War with emphasis on slavery, the development of southern culture, and other topics. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.
A study of the American South since Reconstruction with emphasis on race relations, the evolution of southern culture, and other topics. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the westward movement and those factors that defined the West as a land of opportunity; the significance of race, ethnicity, and gender in the West’s creation; and the role of the West in shaping the identity and image of the United States. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 or permission of instructor.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Biochemistry & Molecular Biol Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BCMB-Biochemistry & Molecular Bio Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Examines the issues of information technology, operations, competitive advantage, and leadership from management’s perspective. Includes cross-functional issues, relationships with vendors and consultants, RFP’s, contracts, hardware, software, communications, and ethics. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status.
A variable content course individually designed to meet the needs, interests, and professional objectives in business administration. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) student status.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Laboratory, Seminar, Supervised Laboratory, Unsupervised Laboratory, Independent Study (Correspond), Directed Study (one-to-one)
This course examines physical activity as a health behavior and health-related dimension of physical fitness. Associations between physical activity and fitness with health habits, chronic diseases, the behavior physiology of stress, and mental health are examined.
This course will deal specifically with the cardiovascular function of the human body during physical exertion. Concepts will be reinforced through laboratory experiences.
This course examines the principles of strength training. Included topics are the physiological responses to training as well as the practical considerations for developing a strength training program.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the basic biomechanical principles of movement and their application to sports and human performance.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: BIOL2111, BIOL2112, KNHS3220, PHYS1111, PHYS2211 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C, C, C
This course will provide the student with an understanding of personnel administration, physical education and athletic objectives, and program administration.
This course is intended to provide the knowledge necessary for guiding the development, maintenance, and improvement of the framework for instruction and learning in the school–the curriculum. This course will seek to identify and apply principles underlying curriculum improvement for grades K-12.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: Kinesiology Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
The purpose of this course is to examine and understand systematic methods to improve teaching skills. Two critical subject areas of this course will be the creation of conditions for effective teaching and a review of the literature on effective teaching in physical education.
This course will critically evaluate common teaching practices that will empower students to combine best teaching practices in a physical education setting. In addition, it will include advanced pedagogical methods for integrating cross-curricular activities and technology into the physical education curriculum. This will be a dynamic course that will introduce students to new methodologies that enhance the delivery of high quality physical education in today’s schools.
The purpose of the course is to offer the graduate student an exploration of kinesiology and health science topics which, during the offering of the course, is under great discussion and contemplation within the professional community. Topics may differ between semesters.
This experience is designed to offer the graduate student a pragmatic and experiential exposure to the fields of kinesiology and/or health science. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on theory and application of motor skill development and the behavioral characteristics of participants in motor activities will be discussed. Topics include performance and skill, attentional factors, motivational factors, stress, and perceptual motor learning and classical research in motor learning.
This course is designed to provide the student with a knowledge base in the study of change in motor behavior across the lifespan. Topics include: reviews of cognitive, social, and perceptual development as they apply to motor development and factors that affect development.
A study of basic statistics and other issues applied to the reliability and validity of cognitive, psychological, and physiological assessments of human movement.
This purpose of this course is to offer the graduate student an in-depth survey of health science. Six content areas will be reviewed: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, and environmental health. Current trends and issues specific to the discipline will also be explored.
This course will provide essential updates to current standards related to nutrition in health, disease and human performance. Special emphasis on applying principles to athletes in specific environments.
This course is designed to allow the student to conduct an applied research project under the supervision of a faculty member. After conducting the study, the student will prepare a written research report in the form of a manuscript. This course may be repeated as necessary.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: Kinesiology Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
The content of this course is intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of Kinesiology and Health Science. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Contact Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3
Major Restrictions: Kinesiology Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
The advanced study of major aspects of international business including, but not limited to, how and why the world’s countries differ, the economics and politics of international trade and investment, the functions and form of the global monetary system, and the organizational strategies and structures of international businesses. The course covers the international perspective of organizational functions including manufacturing and materials management, marketing, research and development, human resource management, accounting and finance issues. The course also relates theoretical international business concepts to current international issues. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status and completion of all MBA prerequisite courses.
An analysis of the determinants and consequences of human behavior in organizations with attention to motivation, leadership, and group dynamics. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status and completion of MGMT 3500.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MGMT3500, MGT363, MGT563 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C
Examines the interrelationships between business and society from a managerial perspective. Decision implications of ethics, the natural environment, stakeholder diversity and business regulation are addressed from an application standpoint. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status and MGMT 3500 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MGMT3500, MGT363, MGT563 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C
A comprehensive survey of the typical personnel management decisions faced by managers, including accepted contemporary practice relative to job analysis, EEO regulations, selection, development, discipline, discharge, appraisal, compensation, benefits, and global human resource issues. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status and MGMT 3500 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MGMT3500, MGT363 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
A graduate level survey of organized labor, major labor legislation, and the collective bargaining process. Arbitration, negotiation, and unfair labor practices will be studied within an applications framework. Major focus is upon managing in a unionized environment. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3500.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MGMT3500 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
Gives the student an opportunity to develop and appreciate conceptual skills as needed by higher level managers in all types of organizations. Emphasis is on the integration of subject matter from all courses in the discussion and analysis of organizational problems. Comprehensive analyses of organizations are conducted. To be taken within the last two semesters. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) student status, successful completion of at least eight 6000-level MBA courses (including ACCT 6300, FINC 6400, MGMT 6520, MKTG 6700, QUAN 6600, and QUAN 6610), and permission of the MBA program director.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: ACCT6300, FINC6400, MGMT6520, MKTG6700, QUAN6600, QUAN6610 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C, C, C, C
A variable content course individually designed to meet the needs, interests, and professional objectives in business administration. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) student status and MGMT 3500 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MGMT3500 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
This course will help students sharpen critical thinking skills by applying scientific methods to help them make informed business decisions. Topics include research design; sampling; data collection, analysis and interpretation; report preparation; and ethics of business research. To be taken early in the program. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status and MATH 3110 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MAT311, MATH3110 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
This course provides students with quantitative tools to solve business problems. They will learn how to use the best available data to generate optimum solutions. Optimization, experiment design, and statistical quality control are covered. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) status and MATH 3110 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MAT311, MATH3110 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
A variable content course individually designed to meet the needs, interests, and professional objectives in business administration. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) student status and MATH 3110 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
Advanced study of the rationale for the marketing functions and the application of the managerial functions to marketing problems and opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) student status and MKTG 3700 or equivalent.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MKT353, MKTG3700 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques related to numbers, numerations systems, and numerical operations. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts related to spatial sense, geometry and measurement. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 5241 (C or better) and permission of instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MATH5241 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
Designed for students in the MAT program seeking initial certification in early childhood or middle grades, this course focuses on developing a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques related to algebraic thinking, probability, and making predictions and decisions through collecting, representing and analyzing data. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, and technological tools will be used. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 5241 (C or better) and permission of instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MATH5241 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
A study of the real number system and functions. Topics include sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of differentiation and integration of functions on n-dimensional Euclidian space. Other topics include the elementary theory of metric spaces, infinite sequences and series, and Fourier series. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of the fundamental concepts of plane geometry, both metric and non-metric and an introduction to finite, coordinate, non-Euclidean and projective geometries. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Further study of advanced ring theory. An advanced study of field theory including extension fields and Galois theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 6211 or permission of instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MAT621, MATH6211 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
A detailed study of combinatorics, probability, mathematical expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, bivariate, multivariate and conditional distributions, moment generating functions, functions of random variables, transformation and change of variables, order statistics, convergence concepts, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A brief survey of divisibility and primes followed by in-depth study of congruences, residues, Diophantine equations, number theoretic functions, Farey and continued fractions, Pell’s equation, and algebraic numbers. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
The first mathematics course required to receive the mathematics endorsement. Designed for individuals teaching mathematics in grades K-5, the course focuses on enhancing understanding of the concepts and techniques related to numbers, numeration, numerical operations, and algebraic thinking. Collaboration, critical thinking, hands-on explorations using manipulatives, problem-based inquiry, technological tools, and a variety of print and electronic resources will be used. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
The second mathematics course required to receive the mathematics endorsement. Designed for individuals teaching mathematics in grades K-5, the course focuses on strengthening and enhancing educator content competency in the areas of geometry, measurement and data analysis. A variety of physical and visual materials for exploration and development of geometric concepts and spatial visualization, measurement concepts and procedures, and concepts of probability and elementary data analysis will be used. Collaboration, critical thinking, problem-based inquiry, technological tools, and a variety of print and electronic resources will be used.Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 6341 (C or better).
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MATH6341 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
Further study of numerical approximations and algorithms, including the solution of non-linear equations and systems of equations, numerical differentiation and integration, interpolation and approximation, and the numerical solution of initial value problems. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
The study of the mathematics curriculum in the secondary school and the effects of research and technology on this curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of the historical origin of mathematics. Analysis of the concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Solution of problems pointed toward appreciation of early mathematical developments. Emphasis is placed on the development of differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of contemporary learning theories as they relate to secondary mathematics and teaching strategies including technology and other aids. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A study of elementary functions of a complex variable, limits, derivatives, analytic functions, mapping by elementary functions, integrals, power series, poles, residues, applications of residues and conformal mapping. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Further study of general topology including applications to Euclidean spaces, surfaces, topological invariants, continuous functions and homeomorphisms. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
This course is designed so that teachers can gain a deeper and broader understanding of key ideas of secondary school mathematics in the areas of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Contact Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3