Open to doctoral students who have the necessary training and ability to work independently at an advanced level. Students will work under the supervision of a gerontology faculty member to identify readings appropriate for the student's chosen topic, establish timelines for completion, and determine grading criteria. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Approval of the Director of Graduate Studies required.
Among the issues facing humankind, providing adequate amounts of food to a growing population, developing CO2-neutral sustainable sources of energy, and managing water resources represent three key challenges. This course will provide the background for understanding these issues, especially as applied to the Appalachian region of the US.
An interdisciplinary, topical or experimental course to be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. A particular course can be offered no more than twice under the number GS 600. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
An interdisciplinary, topical or experimental course to be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. A particular course can be offered no more than twice under the number GS 600. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
This one-credit-hour seminar addresses teaching and learning issues in the college classroom. It is intended for graduate students who want to prepare for future academic careers and enhance current teaching activities. The seminar will examine pedagogical issues in a general format with opportunity for discipline-specific applications. This course can serve to augment any department- based programs.
This seminar, part of the Preparing Future Faculty program, is a rotating series of 1-2 credit hour courses on various aspects of life in institutions of higher education. Participating graduate students from a range of disciplines will have the opportunity for an in-depth exploration of the research and practice surrounding a special topic in college teaching and learning. The seminars will involve both classroom activities and experience- based learning.
This course prepares graduate students to be PI on a state, federal, other large competitive grant. Students prepare and critique proposal.
Preparing Future Faculty is designed to introduce graduate students to the roles and responsibilities of the college teacher and to assist them in understanding the variety of institutions in which effective teaching takes place. Students will focus on the academic expectations, institutional identities, and particular policies and procedures which characterize different types of institutions of higher learning. Skills to help students apply for positions and achieve success in their appointments will also be addressed. Lecture, two hours per week.
A multi-disciplinary seminar in Sensors and Sensing Architectures. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
This zero-credit course is intended for graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program at another university and are visiting the University of Kentucky for a period of time no longer than one semester. Students enrolled in this course will typically engage in research activity during their time at UK.
