MATH 3243 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers III
This course is a study of measurement, data analysis, and probability relevant to elementary teachers. Topics include the measurement process, units of measure, measurable attributes including length, perimeter, area, and volume, data collection, statistical graphs, measures of center, and experimental and theoretical probabilities. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.)
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-EARLY-BSED-Early Childhood Education
MATH 3250 - Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
This course interweaves traditional topics in statistics with elements of data analysis using popular statistical software packages. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference for means and proportions, categorical analysis, and simple regression, including multiple and non-linear regression. Elementary programming in a statistics environment (generally R or SAS) will be used to perform statistical analyses, make graphics, and perform simulations.
MATH 3261 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers I
A study of the real number system including multiple representations of numbers, relationships between numbers, operations, properties, and estimation. Additional topics include proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and elementary number theory. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
MATH 3262 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers II
A study of geometric concepts and measurement using nonstandard, English, and metric units. Topics include coordinate geometry, inductive and deductive reasoning, and concepts related to two- and three-dimensional objects including similarity, congruence, and transformations. (This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
MATH 3263 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers III
A study of functions, data analysis, and probability. Topics include understanding and representing functions, families of functions, applications of functions, methods of data collection, statistical graphs, measures of center and variation, basic inferential statistics, and experimental and theoretical probabilities. (This course will not count towards a major or minor in mathematics.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and Permission of Instructor.
A study of vector spaces including finite-dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, linear equations and determinants. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2012.
A first course in enumeration. Topics include permutations and combinations of finite sets and multisets, properties of the binomial coefficients, the inclusion-exclusion formula, recurrences, generating functions, the Fibonacci sequence, and properties of the difference operator. The idea of the combinatorial proof is emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2012 or 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): MATH 2013 and MATH 4011.
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Prerequisites: (MATH4011 >= D or MAT401 >= D) and MATH2013 >= D
Continuous and discrete population models for single species and for interacting species (predator-prey, species in competition, symbiosis); epidemiological models (influenza, childhood diseases, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases); immunological models (tuberculosis, HIV); drug use models, marriage models (divorce prediction and marriage repair, two-sex models); parasite-host models; stochastic models and agent-based simulations.
A study of abstract algebraic structure. Topics include groups, subgroups, permutation groups, homomorphisms, and quotient groups. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2030 or MATH 3280 or permission of instructor.
A continuation of the study of abstract algebraic structure. Topics include rings, ideals, integral domains, fields, and rings of polynomials. Prerequisite(s): MATH 4211.
A study of combinatorics, probability, mathematical expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, bivariate and multivariate distributions, moment-generating functions, the central limit theorem, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2012 (Grade of C or better).
A study of game theory and decision criteria, point and interval estimation, theory and applications of hypothesis testing, non-parametric tests, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and a general introduction to experimental design. Prerequisite(s): MATH 4251 (Grade of C or better).
A modern treatment of geometry primarily from the metric approach, but with some reference to the Euclidean Synthetic approach. Topics include parallelism, similarity, area, constructions, non-Euclidean and finite geometries. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2030 or permission of instructor.
A study of the positive integers including divisibility, prime numbers and the theory of congruences. Additional topics may include Fermat’s theorem, the law of quadratic reciprocity, and perfect numbers. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2012 or MATH 2030.
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Prerequisites: MATH2012 >= D or MATH2030 >= D or MATH3030 >= D
A study of non-linear equations, numerical integration and differentiation and numerical solution of initial value problems in ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3020 and MATH 3280 and either CSCI 1301 or CSCI 2060, or permission of instructor.
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Prerequisites: (CSCI1301 >= D or CSCI2060 >= D) and MATH3020 >= D and MATH3280 >= D
A study of the nature and historical origin of mathematics including analysis of the concepts of algebra, trigonometry and calculus and solution of problems pointed toward appreciation of early mathematical developments. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2012 or MATH 2030.
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Prerequisites: MATH2012 >= D or MATH2030 >= D or MATH3030 >= D
MATH 4430 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics
An exploration of topics relevant to the secondary mathematics curriculum using materials, technology, and teaching methods that model current best practices. Teaching and learning strategies will be examined in the context of national, state, and local curriculum standards. A field experience of 45 clock hours is a required component. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, MATH 4211, and permission of the instructor.
A study of the field of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, limits, derivatives, analytic functions, mapping by elementary functions, integrals, power series, residues and poles. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2012 or permission of instructor.
A study of general topology including applications to Euclidean spaces, surfaces, topological invariants, continuous functions, and homeomorphisms. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2013 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to mathematical techniques used in advanced physics. Topics include Fourier series, special functions, integral transforms, boundary value problems, and partial differential equations. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 (C or better) and MATH 3020.
MATH 4800 - Secondary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective
This course is designed so that prospective teachers can gain a deeper understanding of the key ideas of secondary school mathematics in the areas of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 4211 (Modem Abstract Algebra I) and permission of department chair.
A study of modern concepts in special areas of mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and approval by Mathematics Curriculum Committee.
An internship in a service-learning experience based in an institution or agency, emphasizing the completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of the university and the cooperating institution or agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
Individual mathematics research, a minimum of three hours per week for each semester hour credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and senior standing.
This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis is on applications of these methods, with graphical statistics (estimation and hypothesis testing) for numeric and categorical data, nonparametric methods, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2013 (Grade of C or better).
This course is a study of the general linear statistical model and the linear hypothesis. Topics include the multivariate normal distributions of quadratic forms, and parameter estimation and hypothesis testing for full-rand regression models. Regression diagnostics and “dummy” variable coding will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3280 and MATH 5110.
Introduction to the theoretical properties of point estimators and tests of hypotheses, sufficient statistics, likelihood, best linear unbiased estimates, elements of statistical tests, the Neyman Pearson Lemma, UMP tests, univariate normal inference, decision theory and multivariate distributions are covered. Prerequisite(s): MATH 4251 (Grade of C or better) and MATH 5110 (Grade of C or better).
This course serves as an introduction to time-to-event (survival) data analysis. Both theory and applications are covered and methods include non-parametric, parametric, and semi-parametric (Cox model) approaches. Prerequisite(s): MATH 5220.
Fundamentals of random variables and probability theory, discrete, and continuous distributions, exponential families, joint, marginal, and conditional distributions, functions of random variables, transformation and change of variables, order statistics, convergence concepts, central limit theorem, sampling distributions.
Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, maximum likelihood and moment estimators, Bayes estimators, unbiased estimators, sufficiency and completeness, Fisher information, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests, asymptotic inference, introduction to Bayesian inference.
Presentation of fundamental patient care skills and medical terminology needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Content includes essential patient care concepts including medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies.
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Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
MLIR 3105 - Introduction to Patient Care Laboratory
Prerequisite: Admission to program along with Concurrent enrollment in MLIR 3100
Laboratories include fundamental patient care skills needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Included are medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies.
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Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences, BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
Introduces principles of educational design with application to student education, patient education, staff development, continuing education and clinical education.
Prerequisites: BS program enrollment.
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Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
Prerequisite: BS program enrollment.
Provides an overview of management theory, management of human and financial resources, operations, and communication skills using the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Includes application of principles of administration, personnel management, design, equipment purchasing, information systems and concepts of quality management.
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
Prerequisites: College Algebra, BS Program enrollment.
This course offers an introduction to the basic statistical techniques used to analyze and interpret data in the health sciences and related fields. Emphasis will be placed on the application of these methods through qualitative, quantitative, and evidence-based research methods for clinical and professional studies. The ethical and procedural requirements for responsible research/scholarship will also be covered.
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Sciences Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
This course is an introduction to ACLS and provides a basis for responding to a critical care event. The primary emphasis prepares students to take and pass the ACLS training course. The topics covered include patient assessment, treatment protocols, ECG monitoring and interpretation, implementing critical care algorithms, pharmacological agents and airway management. ACLS certification is required at the conclusion of the course.
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Prerequisites: MLIR3100
Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
The course is designed as an overview of pathological disease processes with a focus on specific diseases radiologic students are likely to encounter in the practice of their profession. Emphasis is on relatively common pathologies, their epidemiology, symptomology, diagnosis, and treatment. Each pathological entity is examined in the context of its impact upon the patient, typical course, and distinguishing diagnostic characteristics.
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Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: BSRS_DIMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
MLIR 4620 - Research Designs and Statistical Methods in Radiologic Sciences
Prerequisite: Elementary statistics or permission of instructor.
Introduction to fundamentals of designing research and statistical methods appropriate for allied health and radiological sciences. Teaches working knowledge of basic descriptive and inferential statistics in order to analyze relationships and differences among groups, and differentiation between experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. Students design a project and develop it into a research proposal.
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
MGED 3100 - The Nature and Needs of the Middle Grades Learner
This course is designed to enable teacher candidates to analyze and examine the nature of the middle grades student. The developmental needs and characteristics of students as adolescents and as individuals will be studied. A special focus on involving parents and the community in meeting the unique needs of middle grades students will be addressed. a 15 hour lab experience is required in a local school setting.
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-MIDDLE-BSED-Middle Grades Education
MGED 3200 - Active Learning in the Middle Grades Classroom
Students will examine the elements of middle grades curriculum and instruction that is challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant. An emphasis will be placed on learner-centered pedagogy that engages young adloescents in active learning. Strategies to incorporate technology into instruction in the middle grades classroom will also be addressed. A 15 hour lab experience is required in a local school setting.
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-MIDDLE-BSED-Middle Grades Education
Students will develop instructional skills to effectively teach Language Arts in the Middle Grades classroom. They will develop an understanding of Language Arts philosophies and best practices in the Middle Grades. They will explore areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening as the context for skill development in students.
Students will develop strategies to effectively engage Middle Grade students in reading across content areas. Students will develop approaches which emphasize reading as a means to learn. Students will also develop strategies to enable students to deal with reading deficiencies and other challenges students may face as readers in the Middle Grades. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education and MGED 3213.
This course focuses on the curriculum and evaluation standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Emphasis is on problem‑solving, measurement, computation, hypothesis posing, and hypothesis testing. Teaching and learning strategies are examined.
MGED 3241 - Social Studies Education for Middle Grades
This course will emphasize how the conceptual themes and modes of inquiry represented in the national social studies standards are to be applied when formulating instruction and assessment activities that are appropriate to middle grade students. Special emphasis will be placed on concept formulation, thematic problem solving, strategic learning, complex skill development, performance assessment.
This course emphasizes approaches to teaching science content that reflect understanding of the distinct characteristics of middle school students, the importance of inquiry and discovery in the process of coming to understand science content, and the framework provided by national and state science standards.
Students will examine the origins and principles of the middle school movement, along with the current structure of middle level schools and programs. Principles of professionalism and professional learning communities will be explored, as well as the core principles of interdisciplinary instruction and teaming. A 15 hour lab experience is required in a local school setting.
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Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-MIDDLE-BSED-Middle Grades Education
MGED 4100 - Assessment and Differentiation in the Middle Grades
This course will examine prinicples and strategies of effective classroom assessment techniques as well as methods for using assessment to inform instruction in a differentiated middle grades classroom setting. A special focus will be placed on meeting the needs of the diverse learners found in today’s schools. A 15 hour lab experience is required in a local school setting.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-MIDDLE-BSED-Middle Grades Education
MGED 4111 - Integrated Instruction in Middle School
Students will engage in collaborative planning of an interdisciplinary unit of instruction for implementation in the field. Students will work with a team of teachers to pre-plan, implement and evaluate the interdisciplinary unit of instruction. Prerequisite(s): MGED 3111, MGED 3112.
This course is designed to examine a variety of approaches for effective classroom management in the middle grades classroom. A special emphasis will be placed on current issues in contemporary middle schools. A 15 hour lab experience is required in a local school setting.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Program Restrictions: 1BSED-MIDDLE-BSED-Middle Grades Education
Students are placed with selected master teachers for an entire semester during which time they are teaching in the curriculum areas for which they are seeking certification. During the semester the apprentice teacher, under the supervision of the master teacher, assumes the responsibilities of professional teaching practice. During this semester apprentices meet regularly with the master teachers and university coordinators in seminar to examine issues and problems of practice. Students reflect on and synthesize the conceptual and theoretical constructs of pedagogy with the complexity of practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of middle grades sequence.
petencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Establishes framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values followed by “life skills” such as physical fitness and time management. This course is designed to give the cadet insight into the Army profession and the officer’s role within the Army. Open to all students. Prerequisite(s): None.
Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and an introduction to counseling.
A study of a leader of a small organization. A practical exercise for the student to learn how to plan, organize, execute tasks, manage time and make sound decisions. Enrolled/contracted ROTC cadets can participate in a weekend exercise to put all skills to practice.
Study examines how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process, and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback.
Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop a personal fitness regimen, and learn to plan and conduct individual/small group tactical training while testing reasoning and problem-solving techniques. Students will receive direct feedback on leadership abilities. Students will also receive an introduction to the basic fundamentals of military map reading and land navigation. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
Examines the role of communications, values, and ethics in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and a survey of Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities and improving land navigation as applied with the military small unit leader. Includes further development of small unit tactics, leadership skills, and physical conditioning. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
MILS 3060 - Leadership Training Course Summer Internship
A five week summer internship conducted at Fort Knox, KY. Students participate in physical training, land navigation, weapons and tactics, and leadership development. Successful completion qualifies individuals to validate or compete for a two year scholarship. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair. 2.5 GPA for scholarship.
Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling techniques. Prerequisite(s): MILS 3021.
Focuses on completing the transition from cadet to Lieutenant. Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze, and demonstrate their leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): MILS 4011.
A five week summer internship conducted at Fort Lewis, WA. Students participate in physical training, land navigation, weapons and tactics, and leadership development. The final camp score is part of the student’s accessions packet for service in the Army. Prerequisite(s): MILS 3021.
An intensive/detailed study of an Army military battle. Study involves current Army doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures and how commanders won or lost the battle. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.