This course focuses on the foundations of nursing science and on approaches to developing knowledge for use in nursing research and practice. Concepts and theories from philosophy of science and methods of theory development are used to critically examine the process of knowledge development in nursing. Emphasis is placed on the role of logical analysis and critical thinking in the development of theory for nursing practice. Verbal communication and active engagement are critical in this course.

This course will offer an opportunity for students to learn big data techniques and apply them to tackle real-world data science challenges (e.g., processing, storing, querying, exploring, and mining big data). Topics include big data systems and programming models, parallel computing framework, scalable data management and processing solutions, scalable data mining techniques for large datasets, and advanced applications.

Reading Recovery is dependent on the level of expertise of Reading Recovery teachers. Students will learn to use the Reading Recovery procedures in order to help accelerate the learning of Reading Recovery children. Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders provide clinical supervision and guidance as teachers learn how to problem solve the particular challenges of children who are not making accelerated progress. Additionally, students will study the theoretical underpinnings of Reading Recovery.

Special topics or experimental courses in Entomology for undergraduate and graduate students. Special title is required and must be approved by the chairperson of the Department of Entomology. A particular title may be offered twice at most under ENT 595. Students may not repeat under the same subtitle. Prereq: Will be set by instructor. (Offered in fall and spring)

This course focuses on the systematic critical evaluation of quantitative research studies in a focused area using established publications guidelines (e.g. PRISMA) to ensure quality. Students will conduct a systematic review in their area, evaluate the relevant literature and write a systematic review paper suitable for publication.

Foundations in Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resource Sciences is a 3- credit, graduate level, seminar-style course focused on evaluating, discussing, and tracking the progression of the science and philosophy behind select topics in forestry, wildlife and other natural resource sciences, as well as environmental management and policy.

An introduction to digital and hand media utilized as a tool for design communication and ideation. Fundamentals of visual and graphic representation of design language. Emphasis on sketching, orthographic, axonometric and perspective drawings and renderings. Students are introduced to the value and skill of hand sketching, hand lettering, foundations of architectural drawings (plan, section, elevation), perspective, parti development & hand rendering. Introduction to 2D and 3D drafting and modeling software.

Students investigate the profession and the business of interior design, and the process of design as it relates to social, cultural, political, environmental and demographic issues.

This course is designed to prepare students to practice with individuals and families affected by child sexual abuse. Theory, process models, and evidence based practices relevant to child sexual abuse will be presented. The course will focus on developing practice behaviors necessary to assess and provide case management for children, families, and offenders in child sexual abuse cases.

Students will study peer reviewed publications about hereditary traits in horses, critically assess the discoveries and compare the results to entries in public databases such as the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA). Students will choose a hereditary trait of horses, with guidance from the course faculty, review the published literature and, under the guidance of faculty members, prepare an annotated bibliography, write a short critical review of the state of knowledge and, if appropriate, provide curation for the public databases.