May 15, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • KHMR 5900 - Special Topics in Khmer


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Khmer.
  
  • KIKU 5110 - Elementary Kikuyu I


    Culture based approach to increased language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Kikuyu speakers.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • The students will learn greetings in Kikuyu.
    • Learn common verbs in Kikuyu.
    • Learn some common verbs in Kikuyu.
    • Learn leave taking in Kikuyu.
    • Learn self introduction and expression in Kikuyu.
    • Learn to ask questions and make requests in Kikuyu.
    • Learn to count in Kikuyu.
    • Talking about everyday events in Kikuyu.
  
  • KIKU 5120 - Elementary Kikuyu II


    Culture based approach to increased language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Kikuyy speakers.

    Requisites: KIKU 5110
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will learn how to carry out simple conversation in Kikuyu.
    • Learn how to bargain in Kikuyu.
    • Learn Kikuyu grammatical agreement in Kikuyu.
    • Learn how to describe things in Kikuyu.
    • Learn how to express regrets and give out simple commands in Kikuyu.
    • Learn how to order food in a restaurant in Kikuyu.
    • Learn various verbal derivations in Kikuyu.
  
  • KIKU 5210 - Intermediate Kikuyu I


    Culture based approach to increased language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Kikuyu speakers.

    Requisites: KIKU 5120
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • The students will learn how to engage in abstract and practical discourse in Kikuyu.
    • They will also learn to write as well as read and listen to authentic Kikuyu texts.
    • They will learn to discuss and creatively use the language.
  
  • KIKU 5220 - Intermediate Kikuyu II


    Culture based approach to increased language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Kikuyu speakers.

    Requisites: KIKU 5210
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will learn to make comparison between Kikuyu and American culture.
    • Students will understand different varieties and registers of Kikuyu.
    • Students will discuss contemporary issues in Kikuyu.
    • Students will learn improve their grammatical and cultural knowledge by reading and listening to Kikuyu texts.
  
  • KIKU 5900 - Special Topics in Kikuyu


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Kikuyu.
  
  • LAT 5010 - Beginning Latin I


    First of a year-long sequence that introduce the fundamentals of Latin grammar, syntax, and morphology. Emphasis on reading continuous passages of Latin prose written by or adapted from ancient authors. (Credit does not count toward degree.)

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Acquisition of classical Latin vocabulary and morphology.
    • Building knowledge of English grammar and etymology.
    • Comprehension of grammatical concepts.
    • Developing an appreciation of the sounds of Latin.
    • Development of skills in reading and writing classical Latin.
    • Introducing the basics of Roman culture.
  
  • LAT 5020 - Beginning Latin II


    Second in a year-long sequence that introduce the fundamentals of Latin grammar, syntax, and morphology. Emphasis on reading continuous passages of Latin prose written by or adapted from ancient authors. (Credit does not count toward degree.)

    Requisites: LAT 5010
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Acquisition of classical Latin vocabulary and morphology.
    • Building knowledge of English grammar and etymology.
    • Comprehension of grammatical concepts.
    • Developing an appreciation of the sounds of Latin.
    • Development of skills in reading and writing classical Latin.
    • Introducing the basics of Roman culture.
  
  • LAT 5110 - Studies in Latin Literature of the Republic I


    Extensive reading or study of special topics in period.

    Requisites: LAT 5020 or 4 courses undergraduate Latin
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyzing selected political and cultural aspects of ancient Roman society.
    • Becoming acquainted with styles of different authors.
    • Mastering basic aspects of Roman poetry and prose.
    • Refining and expanding comprehension of grammatical concepts.
  
  • LAT 5120 - Studies in Latin Literature of the Republic II


    Continuation of 5110. Extensive reading or study of special topics in period.

    Requisites: LAT 5110
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Greater recognition of different writing styles and genres.
    • Refining and expanding comprehension of grammatical concepts.
  
  • LAT 5210 - Studies in Latin Literature of the Early Empire I


    Advanced study of one or two classical Roman authors. Training in close reading and rigorous textual analysis. Examines variety of recent scholarly approaches to Roman literature. work. Translation and essay exams, oral reports, and individualized research projects.

    Requisites: LAT 5120
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Communicating an individual research topic through sophisticated written and oral arguments.
    • Constructing a detailed interpretation of an aspect of the author’s work.
    • Developing further understanding of the author’s social and cultural contexts.
    • Introduction to multiple analytical methods drawn from several humanistic and social-science disciplines.
    • Training in close reading and rigorous textual analysis.
  
  • LAT 5220 - Studies in Latin Literature of the Early Empire II


    Continuation of 5210. Extensive reading of selected authors and/or study of special topics in period.

    Requisites: LAT 5120
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Communicating an individual research topic through sophisticated written and oral arguments.
    • Constructing detailed interpretations of several aspects of the author’s work.
    • Further use of multiple analytical methods drawn from several humanistic and social-science disciplines.
    • Training in close reading and rigorous textual analysis.
  
  • LAT 5310 - Graduate Readings in Latin Literature I


    Advanced study of one or two classical Roman authors. Training in close reading and rigorous textual analysis. Examines variety of recent scholarly approaches to Roman literature. Translation and essay exams, oral reports, and individualized research projects.

    Requisites: LAT 5120
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Communicating an individual research topic through sophisticated written and oral arguments.
    • Employment of multiple analytical methods drawn from several humanistic and social-science disciplines.
    • Gaining an appreciation of aspects of an author’s prose or poetic style.
    • Refining comprehension of grammatical concepts and acquiring a richer Latin vocabulary.
    • Training in close reading and rigorous textual analysis.
  
  • LAT 5320 - Graduate Readings in Latin Literature II


    Continuation of 5310. Advanced study of one or two classical Roman authors. Emphasis on rigorous textual analysis, research and scholarly approaches.

    Requisites: LAT 5120
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Communicating an individual research topic through sophisticated written and oral arguments.
    • Employment of multiple analytical methods drawn from several humanistic and social-science disciplines.
    • Gaining an appreciation of aspects of an author’s prose or poetic style.
    • Refining comprehension of grammatical concepts and acquiring a richer Latin vocabulary.
    • Training in close reading and rigorous textual analysis.
  
  • LAT 5900 - Special Topics in Latin Literature


    Special topics in Latin literature, authors and genres.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Latin.
  
  • LAT 5930 - Independent Study in Latin


    Intensive individual reading, research, and written analysis on topics in Latin literature selected by the student in negotiation with a faculty member and supervised by that faculty member.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Develop ability to organize complex materials.
    • Become familiar with current scholarship in these genres.
    • Become familiar with genres of Latin literature.
  
  • LET 5500 - Criminalistics and Criminal Investigation for Forensic Chemists


    Examines the fundamental principles of criminalistics, forensic science, role of the laboratory and their relationship to the criminal investigation process; crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence; scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, investigative follow-up and case preparation which represent a partial list of topics. Instructional goals are teacher directed and learner centered.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Articulate the principles of interviewing and interrogation.
    • Conduct research into a contemporary criminal investigation topic.
    • Define the evolution of criminal investigation and criminalistics.
    • Define the importance of maintaining the integrity of physical evidence, quantities required to conduct analyses, the use of quality controls, and the importance of safety and cross contamination issues.
    • Demonstrate the principles of crime scene reconstruction for the crimes of homicide, burglary, rape, arson, and specialized investigations such as arson.
    • Demonstrate the principles of laboratory analyses performed on physical evidence submitted to crime laboratories and medical examiner (coroner’s) offices.
    • Describe the legal aspects of investigation.
    • Describe the systematic process of developing, interpreting, collecting, and transmitting physical evidence.
    • Recognize physical evidence.
    • Understand the systematic collection and analysis of evidence in selected forensic science disciplines.
  
  • LET 5600 - Chemistry and the Law


    Examines the role of chemistry in the courtroom. Rules of evidence, admissibility and expert testimony extensively examined. Explores the relationship of logic, ethics, and wrongful convictions from the perspective of a forensic chemist. Particular emphasis given to forensic chemistry related to the disciplines of latent fingerprints, fire debris and explosives, DNA, controlled substances and toxicology. Application of course content in a mock trial involving testimony as an expert witness required.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze contemporary case studies of forensic testimony including wrongful convictions.
    • Apply course content to a mock trial.
    • Define the role of chemistry in the courtroom.
    • Demonstrate testimony involving latent fingerprints, fire debris and explosives, DNA, controlled substances and toxicology.
    • Understand the rules of evidence, procedures, admissibility, and relevance of expert testimony.
  
  • LING 5010 - Grammar in Language Learning and Teaching


    An online self-paced introduction to grammar.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to recognize the basic word order patterns in English.
    • Students will be familiar with the system of nouns in English especially count v. non-count nouns.
    • Students will be familiar with the use of pronouns in English.
    • Students will be familiar with use of prepositions and prepositional phrases in English.
    • Students will become familiar with the structure of English words, phrases, clauses, and sentences..
    • Students will have a basic understanding of verb tenses in English.
    • Students will understand how adjectives and adverbs function in English grammar.
    • Students will understand the structure and components of verb phrases including auxiliaries and participles.
  
  • LING 5150 - Distributed Learning Courseware - Basics


    First course in a sequence designed to provide training in developing instructional courseware. Investigation into language teaching related to use of media, focusing on media integration and portability. Video, audio, and multimedia, including audio and video recording, editing, integration into web pages, animations, and other means of distribution, including synchronous and asynchronous audio, video-conferencing, streaming, and experimentation with audio and video related portable devices.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To create new video and audio instructional materials
    • To expand ability to create CALL materials, particularly those utilizing extant and self-produced audio and video materials
    • To integrate video and audio instructional materials into lessons, courses and curricula
    • To use a variety of instructional courseware
    • To utilize varied approaches to distributing video and audio materials
  
  • LING 5160 - Distributed Learning Courseware - Interactive Design


    Second course in a sequence designed to provide training in developing instructional courseware. Investigation into language teaching related to interactive technologies, targeting each of the various language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Each of these skills will be addressed through use of CMC, such as weblogs, chat, virtual audio boards, textual discussion boards, as well as web-based materials, course management systems, video-conferencing, telephony, portable devices, and other related technologies as appropriate.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will learn how to use current technology tools for teaching integrated language skills.
    • Students will learn to utilize tools for teaching grammar.
    • Students will learn to utilize tools for teaching listening.
    • Students will learn to utilize tools for teaching reading.
    • Students will learn to utilize tools for teaching speaking.
    • Students will learn to utilize tools for teaching writing.
  
  • LING 5400 - Forensic Linguistics


    This course is an overview of the field of Forensic Linguistics, or linguistic science applied in legal settings. The class covers various topics including the language of police and suspects, language crimes, and linguistics as evidence in speaker/author identification.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify language as a tool in society
    • Students will be able to discuss legal implications of language use and language form
    • Students will be able to describe language crimes
    • Students will be able to critically analzye case studies involving legal cases affected by use/misuse of language
    • Students will be able to make a professional presentation based on scholarly research
  
  • LING 5500 - Introduction to Linguistics


    Technical introduction to linguistics, devices of language description, and methods of linguistic analysis.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will have a basic understanding of the principles of linguistics.
  
  • LING 5510 - Computers in Language Teaching I


    First class of the CALL Series and is the required class for all master’s linguistics students. Provides background on the history of CALL, as well as current trends in the field. Students will explore a variety of theoretical and practical topics related to CALL. They will also learn to create, edit, and distribute instructional materials.

    Requisites: LING 5500 or concurrent or Linguistics major
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will also learn to distribute instructional materials.
    • Students will also learn to edit instructional materials.
    • Students will learn how to use current technology tools for teaching integrated language skills.
    • Students will understand the basic principles of CALL.
    • Students will understand CALL pedagogical concepts.
    • Students will understand theory and practice in CALL.
  
  • LING 5520 - Computers in Language Teaching II


    Second class expands upon the theory and materials creation of 5510. Primary focus is placed upon the creation, use, and distribution of current technologies for language teaching. Among the topics in this class are Javascript, Hot Potatoes, Multimedia, and Course Management Systems. Students will create, edit, and distribute instructional materials. They will also each create a customized course using a CMS (Course Management System), such as Moodle.

    Requisites: LING 5510
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the current research trends in CALL.
    • Students will also develop a better understanding of classroom research practices.
    • Students will learn to create a customized course using a CMS (Course Management System), such as Moodle.
    • Students will learn to develop a solid understanding of the use of technology for language teaching.
    • Students will learn to expand ability to make decisions about selection and use of CALL materials.
    • Students will learn to learn to design, manage and implement an entire ESL/EFL course curriculum that effectively utilizes CALL materials.
  
  • LING 5600 - Introduction to Phonetics


    Phonetics is the study of the sounds of language. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the theoretical principles of this field and the methods by which it is studied. With the presence of computers containing sound cards and free software for acoustic analysis, it is now possible for students to become active participants in their acquisition of phonetic concepts. Therefore, in addition to learning from readings, lectures, discussions, and assignments, students will have several opportunities to analyze the speech of themselves and others.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe the concepts of acoustic, articulatory, and sociophonetics and define the terminology relevant to each.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate the effect of social and linguistic constraints on sound production.
  
  • LING 5610 - Introduction to Phonology and Morphology


    Introductory course in analysis of sound systems of natural languages.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the basic phonological system of English.
  
  • LING 5700 - Syntactic Description of English


    Focuses on the prominent structural patterns observed in various phrases and sentences in English. The approach is descriptive rather than explanatory. The students learn how to analyze syntactic patterns of English objectively and how to express them in grammatical terminology.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will will be able to name the major syntactic components in English.
  
  • LING 5701 - Grammar and Syntax


    Familiarizes students with philosophical foundations and theoretical argumentation of Chomskyan generative grammar known as the Principles and Parameters Approach. The approach is explanatory as well as descriptive. Students learn how to develop theoretical hypotheses to account for syntactic phenomena and how to improve the accounts by continuous testing and revision of the hypotheses.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to understand and apply Binding Theory.
    • Students will be able to understand and apply X-Bar Theory.
    • Students will be familiar with and able to apply the principles of Head-to-Head, DP and Wh-Movement.
    • Students will understand the basic principles of syntax as a cognitive science.
    • Students will understand the structural relations domination and c-command.
  
  • LING 5750 - Language Learning


    Introduction to theories of first and second language acquisition and their implications for language teaching methodology.

    Requisites: LING 5500 or Linguistics major
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the major features that affect both first and second language acquisition.
  
  • LING 5760 - Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory


    Research and theories of second language acquisition.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand and be able to articulate the difference between implicit language competence and explicit language knowledge.
    • Students will understand and be able to articulate the difference between monolingualism and multi-competence.
    • Students will understand and be able to articulate the necessary conditions for successful second language acquisition, including the necessary types and amounts of language input and interaction.
    • Students will understand and be able to articulate the primary factors that affect the rate, route, and ultimate success of second language acquisition, including language transfer, acquisitional universals, age, aptitude, motivation, and strategy use.
    • Students will understand and be able to exemplify the differences between learning strategies and communication strategies.
    • Students will understand the concept of Interlanguage and recognize how it differs from the language knowledge of a monolingual native speaker.
  
  • LING 5780 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics


    Study of linguistic behavior and psychological mechanisms responsible for it.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the basic cognitive effects on language
  
  • LING 5800 - Methods and Materials in TEFL


    Second language teaching theory and methodology, with emphasis on teaching English as foreign language and language materials and course design.

    Requisites: LING 5750 or concurrent or Linguistics majors
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will critically evaluate the principles upon which these materials are based.
    • Students will be able to elucidate and evaluate the methodological options available to the teacher of English to speakers of other languages in a particular teaching context.
    • Students will learn to assess the relevance and potential of materials for particular teaching.
    • Students will produce a set of materials that can be used in the ESOL classroom.
    • Students will understand the most common design principles for ESOL teaching materials.
  
  • LING 5820 - Introduction to English for Specific Purposes


    This course surveys the literature that has contributed to the growth of the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). ESP refers to the branch of language teaching and research in which English-language course content and teaching approaches are derived from an analysis of language use in a specific context. The course examines the key theories, principles, and ideas that form the basis of current approaches to ESP. Included in the course are more practical questions of needs analysis, curriculum design, materials development, and assessment.

    Requisites: LING 5800 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to analyze and critique the research and pedagogical practices of ESP.
    • Students will be able to discuss the implications of ESP and the global spread of English.
    • Students will be able to discuss the process of evaluating, adapting, and designing materials and assessment tools, including technology-based ones, for the ESP curriculum.
    • Students will be able to identify and explore the main contexts of ESP work in academic, professional, and workplace contexts.
    • Students will be able to summarize and illustrate key concepts in ESP.
  
  • LING 5830 - Assesing Language Abilities: Proseminar in TEFL Testing


    Advanced research in special problems in testing English as a second or foreign language.

    Requisites: LING 5800 or concurrent or Linguistics majors
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will learn how to construct their own tests to assess language abilities.
  
  • LING 5850 - Historical Linguistics


    Study of genealogical and typological classification of languages, methods of historical analysis, and change in language systems.

    Requisites: LING 5610 or 560
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the basic principles of language evolution and diffusion.
  
  • LING 5860 - Semantics and Pragmatics


    Introduction to semantics and pragmatics and their interface.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will develop an understanding of the basic principles of Semantics and Pragmatics.
    • Students will learn how to construct corpora.
    • Students will learn how to solve semantic and pragmatic problems using raw language data.
    • Students will learn how to transcribe conversation according to the conventions of Conversation Analysis and to interpret the resulting transcription.
    • Students will learn how to use a concordancer and how to interpret the results of concordance information.
  
  • LING 5870 - Introduction to Research Methods in Applied Linguistics


    This course focuses on research methods in applied linguistics with emphasis on second language research. The course covers several stages of conceptualizing and conducting research: IRB permission, research questions development, selection of data collection measures, data collection, data analysis, and the process of writing up research. Students are introduced to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs.

    Requisites: LING 5500
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to define research terminology and concepts and identify quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to research.
    • Students will be able to apply ethical principles underlying research.
    • Students will be able to develop research questions and select the appropriate methods to address those questions.
    • Students will be able to communicate research results to the appropriate audience.
    • Students will be able to critically evaluate research in applied linguistics.
    • Students will be able to identify practical implications and the impact of applied linguistics research.
    • Students will be able to effectively write research-oriented papers.
  
  • LING 5880 - Special Topics in Applied Linguistics


    Critical examination of basic assumptions, approaches, and methods of particular subfields of applied linguistics.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge of particular sub-fields of applied linguistics.
  
  • LING 5900 - Special Topics in Linguistics


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Linguistics.
  
  • LING 5901 - Sociolinguistics and Bilingualism


    Examines language varieties and their social functions with implications for educational policy and national language planning. The course introduces students to different approcahes to sociolinguistic research and the application of sociolinguistic theories and research in addressing contemporary issues. The course also intruduces students to the basic aspects of bilingual education from the historical legal, sociological, linguistic, and educational perspectives.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will learn the basic concepts in sociolinguistics and bilingualism.
    • Students will understand the background issues in bilingualism and bilingual education.
    • Students will use their knowledge of bilingualism studies to address contemporary social and educational challenges.
    • students will explore different theories used in sociolinguistic research.
    • students will use their sociolinguistic knowledge to conduct a sociolinguistic research.
  
  • LING 5912 - Internship in TESOL


    Practice in ESL teaching, instructional support, and/or program administration.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 field experience/internship
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will gain experience in an area of ESL teaching, administration, materials production, or support services.
  
  • LING 5920 - Language Teaching Practicum


    Supervised graduate student teaching. Required twice for all M.A.–TESOL majors and all teaching associates.

    Requisites: LING 5800 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 practicum
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to implement their own teaching material in a classroom context.
  
  • LING 5921 - CALL Teaching Practicum


    Provides students with supervised opportunities to teach English online to students at Ohio University affiliated institutions, including Chubu University, Hong Kong Baptist University, Al-Baha University and others. Students will apply practices related to language teaching methods, materials design and computer assisted language learning. They will also be responsible for creating instructional materials and environments used in the practicum. Students will have opportunities to focus on general English as well as specific language skills, including writing for academic purposes, pronunciation, business English, and other foci as appropriate.

    Requisites: LING 5510
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 practicum
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Design aspects of virtual learning environments.
    • Manage aspects of virtual learning environments.
    • Monitor student performance in virtual learning environments.
    • Perform assessment in virtual learning environments.
    • Prepare materials to address students needs.
    • Provide feedback in virtual learning environments.
    • Students will identify curricular goals and evaluate their ability to meet these goals.
    • Students will integrate technology into the teaching of language skills and culture.
    • Students will learn how to apply their CALL understanding to a teaching situation.
    • Students will learn to perform a needs assessment.
    • Students will teach in a technology intensive environment.
  
  • LING 5922 - Practicum in Teaching Foreign Languages


    Provides pedagogical support to Linguistics TAs teaching Chinese, Japanese, Swahili, Arabic, English as a Second language and other languages taught in the Linguistics department.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 practicum
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will enhance their meta-linguistic knowledge of the languages they are teaching.
    • Students will learn new techniques and methods for solving classroom problems.
    • Students will learn techniques for better reflecting upon their foreign language teaching experience.
  
  • LING 5923 - Teaching Linguistics


    Provides pedagogical support to Linguistics TAs teaching Linguistics courses especially LING2700 and LING3500

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 practicum
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will enhance their meta-linguistic knowledge of linguistic content they are teaching
    • Students will learn new techniques and methods for solving classroom problems
    • Students will learn techniques for better reflecting upon their linguistics teaching experience
  
  • LING 5940 - Research Experience in Linguistics


    Students will have an opportunity to gain research experience by working with faculty on their research areas.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will gain knowledge of what research in linguistics consists of.
    • Students will learn about the research agenda and the research techniques of the faculty member they will be working with.
    • Students will learn how to read previous research articles and how to extract relevant information.
  
  • LING 6000 - Studies in Linguistics


    Directed individual investigation of particular area of interest in linguistics.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will develop their individual interests under the direction of a faculty advisor.
  
  • LING 6090 - Colloquium in Linguistics


    Regularly scheduled lectures on topics related to theoretical and applied linguistics.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will become aware of current research in Linguistics.
  
  • LING 6610 - Phonological Structures of English


    Introduction to pedagogical issues related to the teaching of listening and speaking in ESL/EFL settings.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply phonological knowledge to help improve learners’ pronunciation.
  
  • LING 6710 - Grammar in use


    Introduction to pedagogical issues related to the teaching of English grammar in ESL/EFL settings.

    Requisites: LING 5701
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand the basic principles of pedagogical grammar.
  
  • LING 6850 - An Introduction to the Teaching of Second Language Reading and Writing


    Theories and applications of reading and writing research.

    Requisites: LING 5800
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will have an understanding of current theory and practice in L2 reading and writing.
  
  • LING 6900 - Special Topics in Linguistics


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Linguistics.
  
  • LING 6950 - Thesis


    Advanced research culminating in thesis.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 thesis/dissertation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will complete a piece of empirical research.
  
  • LING 6970 - Linguistics Graduate Capstone: Culminating Experience Professional Portfolio Seminar


    As a culminating experience, this course provides students with the opportunity to reflect on and synthesize the knowledge and skills they have obtained throughout the graduate program in a way both meaningful and relevant to their professional goals. Students develop an electronic portfolio consisting of various documents and materials and learn strategies for effective presentations of their professional and scholarly expertise. Flexibility in the format is available depending on the student’s degree goals.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to develop and articulate a clear and coherent personal teaching philosophy.
    • Students will be able to create and use effective visual and audio-visual materials for professional and scholarly presentations.
    • Students will be able to effectively select, design, organize and display most suitable contents for their individual portfolios.
    • Students will be able to critique and give constructive feedback on others’ portfolios.
    • Students will be able to create an effectively organized and displayed electronic portfolio.
    • Students will be able to continuously update and revise their portfolios.
  
  • LJC 6000 - Proseminar in Law, Justice & Culture


    This proseminar exposes students to sociolegal study from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students learn the theoretical and methodological traditions of law and society scholarship through readings from anthropology, criminology, history, political science, and sociology, among others. The wide range of readings provides students with knowledge of varied approaches to the study of law while demonstrating a common appreciation of the mutually constitutive relation of law and society.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to explain the different approaches to the study of law.
    • Students will be able to explain the structure and functioning of legal institutions.
    • Students will be able to analyze the ways in which legal institutions and processes constitute and are constituted by politics, culture, and society.
    • Students will be able to describe the ways in which race, ethnicity, class, and gender shape perceptions and experiences of legal systems.
    • Students will be able to recognize the relationships among law, justice, and society in the United States and global contexts.
  
  • LJC 6500 - Research Methods in Law, Justice & Culture


    This course introduces students to the possible forms of interdisciplinary law and society research and the methodological tools that can be deployed in conducting such research. It considers the sociological, anthropological, historical, and political methodologies applied to law, regulation, justice, and social order. The course focuses primarily on empirical research and qualitative methods, with special attention to issues of interpretation, context, meaning, culture, and narrative.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe and discuss key research designs and methodologies involved in doing interdisciplinary law and society research.
    • Students will be able to critically assess and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the research designs and methodologies of interdisciplinary law and society research.
    • Students will be able to construct an effective research proposal that will serve as the foundation for future research.
    • Students will be able to integrate research ethics into the research process.
  
  • LJC 6700X - Legal Research & Writing


    This course introduces the research, writing, and analytical skills that legal professionals need in their legal practice, including basic research and legal reference for a variety of print and electronic media

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • LJC 6800 - Research Capstone in Law, Justice & Culture


    This research capstone seminar guides students through the process of independent empirical research in law and society studies. The course culminates in a significant research paper focusing on a topic of interest relating to law, legal actors, legal mobilizations, and/or legal institutions.

    Requisites: LJC 6500
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to analyze scholarly arguments for evidence, context, strength, and credibility.
    • Students will be able to situate their own work within existing scholarship.
    • Students will be able to generate original research questions regarding the relationship of law and society.
    • Students will be able to make clearly written and organized arguments that are well supported by primary sources.
    • Students will be able to collect, organize, and analyze data with reference to larger scholarly arguments.
    • Students will be able to produce an original research paper in accordance with the style and reference guidelines associated with a potential journal publication outlet.
  
  • LJC 6940 - Independent Research in Law, Justice & Culture


    This independent research course is designed for research in interdisciplinary law and society studies under faculty supervision. Students select research topics or are directed to possible research topics of interest to both the student and faculty member.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to formulate an original, meaningful, and substantive thesis or hypothesis
    • Students will be able to critically examine a body of scholarly literature relevant to a research topic
    • Students will be able to provide evidence of prolonged engagement with appropriate sources in order to support their argument.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to place their own project in conversation with broader scholarship.
    • Students will be able to communicate their findings to a broader audience through a public forum
  
  • LJC 6950 - Thesis in Law, Justice & Culture


    This course is designed for students who are developing, conducting, and writing thesis research in interdisciplinary law and society studies.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 thesis/dissertation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to contribute original research to the body of scholarship in law and society studies
    • Students will be able to identify, formulate and deal with complex issues in a critical, independent, and creative way
    • Students will be able to critically and systematically integrate theory and data
    • Students will be able to clearly present and discuss the conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these findings in written and spoken communication.
    • Students will be able to assess the ethical aspects of empirical research in a reflective and thoughtful manner in accordance with professional standards.
  
  • LJC 6965 - Legal Practice Workshop


    This course introduces the research, writing, and analytical skills that legal professionals need in their legal practice, including the basics of legal research and legal reference for a variety of print and electronic media.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to research legal cases and questions.
    • Students will be able to analyze legal texts.
    • Students will be able to research the broad outlines of legal questions.
    • Students will be able to communicate the interpretive understanding of a case or statute, both orally and in writing.
  
  • LPA 5640 - Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution in Public and Nonprofit organizations


    Will introduce you to the concepts of conflict management and the field of Dispute Resolution in general and interpersonal dispute mediation in particular. We will examine how non-adversarial, collaborative dispute resolution approaches can be used to address complex issues. You will learn new perspectives on conflict, evaluate conflict resolution approaches, and practice mediation skills.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Ability to critically analyze a conflict situation and propose appropriate resolution strategies.
    • Build skills in active listening, principled negotiation and mediation.
    • Develop knowledge about the nature of conflict, the growing field of conflict management and various ways to constructively approach conflict.
    • Review three approaches to resolving disputes.
  
  • LPA 5660 - Theories and Practices in Collaboration


    This seminar focuses on theories and practices in collaboration.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze the relationship between collaboration and performance.
    • Characterize the sociological and economic foundations related to collaboration.
    • Differentiate between the various levels of collaboration.
    • Discuss how and why collaborative relationships emerge between/among organizations.
    • Evaluate organizational collaboration.
    • Examine the role of leadership in collaborative networks.
    • Read, assess, and discuss the literature pertaining to collaboration.
    • Summarize the historical perspectives and theoretical foundations concerning collaboration.
  
  • LPA 5840 - Entrepreneurial Consulting for Public and Non-Profit Organizations


    Designed to initially overview the consulting profession with a subsequent emphasis on entrepreneurial consulting issues as well as to introduce students to the entrepreneurial business enterprise in the public and non-profit sectors, its functional areas, challenges and success factors. Effort will be placed on developing proficiencies in a range of skills required to practice consulting as well as start, scale and run a successful organization. The course is relevant to those 1) who are specifically interested in consulting careers and / or 2) whose area of interest involves entrepreneurship, starting, scaling, managing and leading organizations in the public/non-profit sectors.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Develop strategies and recommendations for entrepreneurial issues.
    • Gain knowledge of consulting practices.
    • Gain practice in conducting a field-consulting project.
    • Improve your ability to define key factors and issues relevant to a consulting engagement and examine their inter-relationships and learn to “massage” them conceptually.
    • Improve your ability to present analyses of entrepreneurial and organizational issues and problems in a concise, accurate, clear and interesting manner from the perspective of a consultant.
  
  • LPA 5850 - Technology Transfer and Commercialization


    Entrepreneurship education, in the sense of focusing on the creation of new economic entities centered on a novel product/service, has been, until recently, relatively rare. At Ohio University, a pedagogy has been developed focused on inter-disciplinary team-based projects that result in new venture formation and long-term success for the newly-founded companies and the University that developed the research and technologies which are the basis for many of the companies. The curriculum is structured such that students from the disciplines of science, medicine, engineering, communication, and business can be engaged and participate.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Acquire skills and techniques necessary for the creation and development of successful entrepreneurship in technological fields.
    • Know how to recognize opportunities, assess technologies and markets, and execute commercialization analysis.
    • Understand the world of technology entrepreneurship.
  
  • LPA 5900 - Special Topics in Leadership and Public Affairs


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Leadership and Public Affairs.
  
  • MALA 5120 - Elementary Malaysian II


    Second course of two semester, elementary-level sequence.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to ask questions (such as who, what, when, where, why, and how?).
    • Students will be able to converse in basic Bahasa Malaysia.
    • Students will be able to develop the ability to use Bahasa Malaysia effectively for purposes of practical communication within the country of residence.
    • Students will be able to form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure.
    • Students will be able to offer insights into the culture and civilization of countries where Bahasa Malaysia is spoken.
    • Students will be able to read a story in Bahasa Malaysia.
    • Students will be able to understand Malaysian customs and traditions.
    • Students will be able to write a short story in Bahasa Malaysia.
  
  • MALA 5310 - Advanced Malaysian I


    Culture based approach to increased language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Malaysian speakers.

    Requisites: INDO 5220 or (522 and 523)
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • The student should be able to identify different kinds of Malay authentic texts and formats of writing such as news articles, recipes, short stories, novels, songs, photo captions, and etc.
    • The student will be able to analyze Malaysian texts for content, meaning, and understanding.
    • The student will be able to improve his or her ability in communicating both orally and in writing when using formal and informal Malay.
  
  • MALA 5320 - Advanced Malaysian II


    Culture based approach to increased language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Malay speakers.

    Requisites: MALA 5310
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • The material also includes video clips and films. The student will be able to analyze texts for content, meaning, and understanding.
    • The student should be able to identify different kinds of Malay authentic texts and formats of writing such as news articles, recipes, short stories, novels, songs, photo captions, and so on.
    • The student will be able to improve his or her ability in communicating both orally and in writing when using formal and informal Malay.
  
  • MALA 5930 - Independent Study-Malaysian


    Independent study of topic of interest in Malaysian language or literature.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Varies by student.
  
  • MATH 5000 - History of Mathematics


    Main lines of mathematical development in terms of contributions made by great mathematicians: Euclid, Archimedes, Descartes, Newton, Gauss, etc..

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students should develop an understanding of instructional strategies that enhance student learning.
    • Students will be able to apply historical methods to mathematical histories and to critically analyze mathematical histories.
    • Students will demonstrate working knowledge of key moments and figures in mathematics history.
    • Students will see the development of mathematics beyond western mathematics and will understand the nature of mathematics as process and discipline.
    • Students will understand the role of histories of mathematics in their chosen field.
  
  • MATH 5070 - Introduction to Number Theory


    Investigation of properties of the natural numbers. Topics include mathematical induction, factorization, Euclidean algorithm, Diophantine equations, congruences, divisibility, multiplicative functions, and applications to cryptography.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students can construct proofs of fundatmental results in number theory.
    • Students understand how number theory is important in modern applications.
  
  • MATH 5100 - Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary School


    Selected topics related to teaching of mathematics in grades 7-12

    Requisites: MATH 5100L or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe the significance, content, philosophy, and impact on reform of national and state standards (including achievement testing, the High School Graduation Test, and implications of CORE).
    • Participate in programs for professional growth in mathematics education, including NCTM, OCTM, OUCTM, journals, ORC, and understand the need for continuous professional improvement.
    • Describe (and demonstrate in lesson planning) how to make the five mathematical processes - problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation - the focus of an AYA mathematics program.
    • Criteria for assessing the appropriateness of various technologies will be a focus of this objective (PPP2).
    • Identify, select, and use hardware and software technology resources to meet specific teaching and learning objectives (PPP4).
    • Write instructional objectives at the knowledge/skill, conceptual, and application levels.
    • Recognize the use of technology-enriched learning activities in the classroom and write lesson plans that make use of technology to address diverse student needs, as appropriate and available (PPP7, 17, 22).
    • Recognize that each student has individual needs and illustrate how a variety of teaching approaches, including the use of manipulatives and the use of technology, can be used to appeal to the learning style of each student (PPP1, 3, 6).
    • Exhibit facility with resources to gather field-tested ideas for use in one’s own clasroom, including electronic resources (PPP10).
    • Grow in his/her appreciation of the role of mathematics in the AYA curriculum.
    • Continue to develop a positive disposition toward the field of mathematics.
    • Describe credible theories of learning mathematics including constructivism and its variants.
    • Understand the role of community, place, and parents in mathematics education.
    • Explain how research in mathematics education is conducted, reported, and applied to teaching and learning practices.
    • Illustrate how to use technology (including graphing calculators, software, video, and the Internet while also identifying benefits and obstacles of technology to maximizing student learning (PPP1).
    • Give examples of questioning strategies for the classroom that promote mathematical thinking and dialogue (discourse).
    • Use multiple strategies to support mathematics instruction including differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
    • Recognize the essential parts of a lesson plan; prepare a lesson plan that includes outcomes, materials, structured sequence of experiences for students, a logical closure, a planned extension, and a plan for assessment.
    • Describe a variety of strategies that teachers can use to promote positive classroom management and the role that effective lesson planning has on classroom environment.
    • Use a variety of assessment strategies to collect data, including electronic means, regarding student academic progress and dispositional development, and to communicate assessment items to student as productive feedback.
    • Throughout the course, lectures, readings, written assignments, collaborative engagements, and popular cultural resources will help students achieve these outcomes. In particular, students will..
  
  • MATH 5100L - Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary School Early Field Experience


    Early Field Experience for students in Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools.

    Requisites: MATH 5100 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Same as MATH 4100 Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools
  
  • MATH 5110 - College Geometry


    An axiomatic approach to Euclidean geometry. A core batch of theorems of Euclidean geometry are proven, and interesting geometric problems are solved using the axioms and theorems. Additional concepts and techniques – such as similarity, transformations, coordinate systems, vectors, matrix representations of transformations, complex numbers, and symmetry – are introduced as ways of simplifying the proofs of theorems or the solutions of geometric problems. Hyperbolic geometry is introduced from an axiomatic standpoint, primarily to illustrate the independence of the Parallel Postulate. Computers are used to produce dynamic drawings to illustrate theorems and problems.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate the dependence of some of the axioms commonly included in axiom sets for high school math books.
    • Demonstrate the independence of the Parallel Postulate using examples from Euclidean and Hyperbolic Geometry.
    • Incorporate methods of similarity, transformations, coordinates, vectors, matrices, complex numbers, and symmetry to simplify proofs or solve geometric problems.
    • Prove a core batch of the standard theorems of Neutral, Euclidean, and Hyperbolic Geometry using deductive, axiom-based proofs.
    • Solve geometric problems using the axioms and theorems of Euclidean Geometry.
    • Use computer programs to produce dynamic drawings to illustrate geometric theorems and problems.
  
  • MATH 5120 - College Mathematics Teaching for New Teaching Assistants


    This course prepares new mathematics teaching assistants for undergraduate-level mathematics instruction. Students will investigate the technical, pedagogical, ethical, and other professional dimensions of undergraduate mathematics instruction.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • A successful participant is able to: Articulate specific teaching strategies that support students’ mastery of content.
    • Articulate an educational philosophy of teaching, learning, assessment, etc.
    • Design assessments/evaluations that provide appropriate feedback and then analyze & respond effectively to the results.
    • Identify and use a variety of resources (technologies, texts, experts…) to support teaching and learning.
    • Plan and implement a lesson.
    • Strike a balance between the demands of teaching and the demands of being a successful graduate student.
    • Understands interpersonal and diversity issues and their relevance to effective teaching of all students.
    • Write a complete and useful syllabus for a course, subject to guidelines issued by a coordinator.
  
  • MATH 5200 - Applied Linear Algebra


    A course on linear algebra with an emphasis on applications and computations. Solutions to linear systems, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, n-dimensional real vector spaces and subspaces, bases and dimension, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, norms, inner product spaces, orthogonality and least squares problems.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students can competently carry out computations involving solutions of linear systems of equations and eigenvalues.
    • Students can effectively manipulate matrix equations.
  
  • MATH 5210 - Linear Algebra


    A course in linear algebra for students majoring or minoring in the mathematical sciences. The course will introduce both the practical and theoretical aspects of linear algebra and students will be expected to complete both computational and proof-oriented exercises. Topic covered will include: Solutions to linear systems, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, n-dimensional real vector spaces and subspaces, bases and dimension, linear mappings, matrices of linear mappings, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product spaces, orthogonality and applications.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students can competently carry out computations involving solutions of linear systems of equations and eigenvalues.
    • Students can effectively manipulate matrix equations.
    • Students can prove basic results of linear algebra.
    • Students understand and can use the geometry of linear sytems and matrices.
  
  • MATH 5221 - Modern Algebra I


    Groups, permutation groups, subgroups, quotient groups. Conjugate classes and class equation formula and its application to p-groups. Fundamental theorem on homomorphisms.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the axiomatic method as well as their familiarity with basic algebraic structures and their ability to write proofs.
  
  • MATH 5222 - Modern Algebra II


    Fundamental theorem on finite abelian groups and its consequences. Cauchy theorem and first Sylow theorem. Polynomial rings. UFD and Euclidean domains. Maximal ideals. Algebraic extensions and splitting fields. Fundamental theorem of Galois theory.

    Requisites: MATH 5221
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the axiomatic method as well as their familiarity with basic algebraic structures and their ability to write proofs.
  
  • MATH 5230 - Introduction to Algebraic Coding Theory


    Encoding and decoding. Vector spaces over finite fields. Linear Codes, parity-check matrices, syndrome decoding, Hamming Codes, and Cyclic Codes.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will learn about this important application of Modern Algebra.
    • They will understand the criteria for goodness of the various error-correcting codes studied and will be able to do the appropriate calculations to design the codes and to use them to correct a prescribed number of errors.
  
  • MATH 5301 - Advanced Calculus I


    A proof-based course on functions of one variable. Topics include properties of the real and complex numbers, metric spaces and basic topology, sequences and series, a careful study of limits and continuity, differentiation and Reimann-Stieltjes integration.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students are prepared for graduate study and research in mathematics.
    • Students can understand and can prove the foundations of calculus.
  
  • MATH 5302 - Advanced Calculus II


    Sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, power series and elementary functions, multidimensional differentiation and integration, special functions (as time permits)

    Requisites: MATH 5301
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students are prepared for graduate study and research in mathematics.
    • Students can prove and use fundamental theorems about the convergence of functions.
  
  • MATH 5310 - Complex Variables


    A first course in complex variables focused on developing analytic techniques that are useful in applications. The course is also essential for further study in mathematics and students will be expected to do some proofs. Topics will include: Analytic and harmonic functions, Cauchy integration and residue theorems, contour integration, Taylor and Laurent expansions, conformality and linear fractional transformations with applications.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students can prove basic theorems about analytic functions.
    • Students can use complex variables as tool for applications.
  
  • MATH 5320 - Vector Analysis


    Vector algebra and its applications. Vector calculus and space curves. Scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, and Laplacian. Line and surface integrals. Divergence theorem. Stoke’s theorem, and Green’s theorem.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will understand and be able to compute differential and integral quantities involving vectors.
  
  • MATH 5330 - Hilbert Spaces and Applications


    A course in applied linear analysis, especially Hilbert spaces, for advanced undegraduate and graduate students in mathematics, the sciences or engineering. The course will introduce both the practical and theoretical aspects of linear analysis and students will be expected to complete both computational and proof-oriented exercises. Topic covered will include: Normed Vector Spaces, the spaces L1 and L2, Hilbert Spaces, orthonormal systems, linear operators on Hilbert space and applications to differential equations.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Can prove basic properties of Hilbert spaces and other functions spaces.
    • Can use Hilbert space techniques in applications.
    • Students will understand the concepts and properties of function spaces and their properties.
  
  • MATH 5400 - Advanced Differential Equations


    An introduction to the qualitative theory of differential equations, with emphesis on linear systems.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will have a good understanding of linear systems of ordinary differential equations.
  
  • MATH 5410 - Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations


    Representation of functions as sums of infinite series of trigonometric functions and complex exponentials,, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, or other sets of orthogonal functions. Use of such representations for solution of partial differential equations dealing with vibrations, heat flow, and other physical problems.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Ability to use the separation of variables method in the study of classical equations of mathematical physics.
  
  • MATH 5470 - Applied Dynamical Systems


    A survey of applied dynamical systems for Scientists, Engineers and Mathematicians with an emphasis on continuous time models.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will have tools for the analysis of dynamical systems that arrise in applications.
    • Students will understand the basic concepts of dynamical systems and how they are used.
    • Students will understand the role of dynamical systems as models for applications.
  
  • MATH 5500 - Theory of Statistics


    Probability distributions of one and several variables, sampling theory, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, correlation, and testing of statistical hypotheses.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze and compare different point estimators.
    • Compute various probabilities and expectations by various methods.
    • Conduct various standard hypotheses tests; compute the power functions; find the UMP test using Neyman-Pearson Lemma; find the likelihood-ratio test.
    • Find a confidence interval for a parameter for various distributions.
    • Find a point estimator of a parameter using various methods.
    • Find distributions of functions of random variables.
  
  • MATH 5510 - Applied Statistics


    Applications of the theory of statistics, including hypotheses testing, regression and correlation analysis, experimental design, and nonparametric statistics.

    Requisites: MATH 5500
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze simple linear regression models; derive point estimators, confidence intervals, and test statistics.
    • Apply the ANOVA model to the experimental design data.
    • Use nonparametric method for hypotheses tests when the underlying conditions for parametric tests are violated.
  
  • MATH 5520 - Stochastic Processes


    Markov chains, Poisson process, birth and death process, queuing, and related topics.

    Requisites: MATH 5500
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze Poisson process and its generalizations.
    • Analyze simple renewal processes and queuing models.
    • Understand and analyze important MC models.
    • Use conditioning techniques to find probabilities and expectations.
  
  • MATH 5530 - Statistical Computing


    Introduction to computational statistics; Monte Carlo methods, bootstrap, data partitioning methods, EM algorithm, probability density estimation, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Conduct data analysis using one or more major statistical models.
    • Generate distributions by various methods.
    • Use computer-intensive method for estimation and hypoth
  
  • MATH 5550 - Basic Principles of Actuarial Science


    Basic concepts of risk theory and utility theory, applied calculus and probability models for the analysis of claims, frequency and severity of distributions, loss distributions, premium determination, insurance with deductible, reinsurance and self-insurance.

    Requisites: MATH 5500 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Be equipped with basic skills required for the first actuarial science exam.
    • Find probabilities, moments and distributions using various methods.
    • Solve the problems arising in the context of risk management.
  
  • MATH 5560 - Theory of Interest and Life Contingencies


    Theory of interest and contingent payment models. Mathematical models for the actuarial present value of a future set of payments contingent on some random event(s); life insurance, life annuities, benefit reserves.

    Requisites: MATH 5550
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze cash flows and portfolios.
    • Calculate important characteristics for annuities, loans and bonds, based on given information.
    • Conduct simply analysis and calculation for various financial derivatives.
    • Understand and calculate the time value of money.
  
  • MATH 5580X - Elements of Financial Mathematics


    This course is designed for advanced undergraduate students and master’s degree students interested in applications of mathematics in finance. The course introduces basic ideas and methods of stochastic calculus and applications of these methods to financial models, particularly to the pricing and hedging of derivative securities in continuous time models. The course will cover the following topics: introduction to financial derivatives, concepts of arbitrage and risk-neutral pricing, probability distribution, expectation, conditional expectation, Brownian motion Ito’s integral, Ito’s formula and its applications to financial modeling, and also the Black-Scholes option pricing model

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • MATH 5600 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis


    A survey of the ideas, methods, and algorithms in Numerical Analysis.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze the accuracy of such algorithms.
    • Analyze the computational cost and efficiency of such algorithms.
    • Construct algorithms to solve mathematical problems based on a common set of strategies.
    • Identify the sources of failure of such algorithms, and avoid them.
  
  • MATH 5610 - Introduction to Waves and Wavelets with Applications


    An elementary introduction to Fourier and wavelet analysis and its applications in engineering, such as data analysis and signal and image analysis. Focus on understanding basic mathematical concepts and methodology, developing related numerical algorithms and their implementation using computer software such as Matlab wavelet toolbox. Prior experience with computer software and computer algebra systems, such as Matlab and basic computer programming skills are required.

    Requisites: MATH 5600
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understanding mathematical theory about conservation and compaction of energy, multiresolution analysis, and the Fourier-wavelet connection.
    • Developing ability to perform wavelet transform and discrete Fourier transform using computer software and basic wavelet-based problem solving techniques.
    • Expanding knowledge about related numerical algorithms and their implementation.
  
  • MATH 5620 - Linear and Nonlinear Optimization


    Solution methods, theory and applications of linear and nonlinear optimization problems. The focus is on the mathematics of efficient optimization algorithms, such as Simplex method and steepest ascent. Applications include production planning, financial models, network problems, game theory.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will know how to formulate real-life problems as linear and nonlinear programs, apply algorithms to solve the problems, understand the theory behind the solution methods which will help them to analyze the algorithms and design new ones.
 

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