Advanced study of the concepts and principles associated with the science of behavior analysis. Specific attention and instruction will focus on respondent and operant constructs, with emphasis on behavioral foundations for improving the socially significant behavior of individuals with and without disabilities.
Special research and problems for individual students who are capable of pursuing independent investigations. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Apply advanced training in electrical/computer engineering to solve complex practical problems through analysis, design, implementation, experiments, and/or developments subject to approval of the course instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in combination with EE 783.
Problems of measurement with emphasis on standardized tests. General principles of test construction and evaluation, for standardized assessments and/or teacher-made tests, examinations, criteria for evaluation and marking and other rating systems.
A study of all phases of instruction at the college level. The course will include methods and principles of teaching, utilization of materials in teaching, a consideration of the teaching-learning process as it relates to the individual student, and the evaluation of student progress. A comprehensive course for prospective college teachers.
Domestic or foreign tour for intensive study of the arts in major cultural centers. Seminars, tours, and performances are planned according to specific itineraries. Attendance at all scheduled seminars on campus and arts events during the tour plus maintenance of a journal and completion of a substantial course project is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
An introductory survey of human sexuality, including gender, love and intimacy, sexual expression and variation, sexual orientation, contraception, pregnancy and birth, sexually transmitted infections, sexual coercion, and sex in society.
An in-depth study of consumer issues, rights, and responsibilities. An examination of how individual and societal decisions affect quality of life, including consumer safety, and the interactions of consumption, health, law, government regulations, and the economy. Consumer education and financial literacy will also be emphasized.
Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of family sciences taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Interdisciplinary, topical or experimental course to be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and by the Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences. Open to all University students, subject to limits or prerequisites set by the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
