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ATRN 2000 Emergency Medical Response (3)
Credit will not be given for this course and KIN 2601 . Prereq.: Athletic Training majors and Coach Education minors only or permission of instructor. Role and responsibilities of the athletic trainer and other medical professionals in pre-hospital trauma care, components of EMS systems, medical/legal considerations, and communications in advanced and basic life support settings. Students will complete Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and learn base skills in emergency trauma response.
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ATRN 2001 Foundations of Patient Clinical Assessment (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2000 . Athletic Training majors and Fitness Studies concentration students only or permission of instructor. Athletic Training majors must be accepted to professional (clinical) phase of program to enroll in this course. Designed to give the entry-level athletic training student in-depth instruction in appropriate techniques of soliciting, organizing, and interpreting patient-specific medical information from patients of all ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities; patient observation; surface topography/palpation skills; and other basic evaluation techniques.
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ATRN 2200 Athletic Training Clinical Practice and Research I (2)
Prereq.: ATRN 2000 and concurrent registration in ATRN 2001 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must be accepted to professional (clinical) phase of program to enroll in this course.
1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. clinical. Understanding, demonstrating, and applying the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations under direct preceptor supervision. Concepts of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and areas and types of research in athletic training.
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ATRN 2201 Athletic Training Clinical Practice and Research II (2)
Prereq.: ATRN 2200 and credit or registration in ATRN 2505 . Athletic Training majors only or permission of instructor. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 2200 and receive a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. clinical. Understanding, demonstrating, and applying the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations under direct preceptor supervision. Conducting a critical appraisal of medical literature and healthcare informatics using the Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) model.
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ATRN 2222 Athletic Training Clinical Immersion (0)
Prereq.: Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must be accepted to professional (clinical) phase of program to enroll in this course. Coreq.: ATRN 2200 , ATRN 2201 , ATRN 3200 , ATRN 3201 , ATRN 4200 , or ATRN 4201 . This course can be taken a maximum of 3 times. Under direct preceptor supervision the athletic training student will be provided the opportunity to understand, demonstrate, and apply the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems during intensive clinical rotations during a non-traditional semester.
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ATRN 2300 Protective Taping/Bracing and Equipment Fitting (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2000 and concurrent registration in ATRN 2200 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must be accepted to professional (clinical) phase of program to enroll in this course. Basic principles associated with the design, construction, fit, maintenance, and reconditioning of protective equipment, including the rules and regulations established by the associations that govern its use; fit standard protective equipment following manufacturers’ guidelines; apply preventive taping and wrapping procedures, splints, braces, and other special protective devices.
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ATRN 2505 Orthopedic Injury Evaluation Techniques I (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2001 and ATRN 2200 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 2001 and ATRN 2200 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Specialized course in the initial on-field and clinical evaluation of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the lower extremities and the spine, including emergency care procedures, signs/symptoms, and treatment of various injuries/conditions.
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ATRN 2507 Physical Therapeutic Modalities (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2001 and ATRN 2200 . Athletic Training majors only or permission of instructor. Athletic Training majors must have earned a “B” or better in ATRN 2001 and ATRN 2200 amd received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Operational physics, physiological action, and clinical rationale/decision-making of various therapeutic agents used in physical rehabilitation settings. Application of various therapeutic agents such as light, sound, heat, cold, traction, and compression addressed using the evidence-based problem solving approach.
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ATRN 2600 Athletic Training Clinical Skills I (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2000 and credit or registration in ATRN 2200 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must be accepted to professional (clinical) phase of program to enroll in this course. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Essential clinical knowledge and skills for the athletic training profession, including but not limited to, measurement of vital signs, flexibility, resistance exercises, and assisted and self-stretching techniques.
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ATRN 3200 Athletic Training Clinical Practice and Research III (2)
Prereq.: ATRN 2201 . Athletic Training majors only. Students must earn a “B” or better in ATRN 2201 and receive a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. clinical. Understanding, demonstrating, and applying the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations under direct preceptor supervision and applying previously acquired problem-solving skills in patient care. Understanding Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) through developing the clinical question using PICO method; reviewing and writing literature reviews; making written and oral presentations on selected patient conditions.
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ATRN 3201 Athletic Training Clinical Practice and Research IV (2)
Prereq.: ATRN 3200 . Athletic Training majors only. Students must earn a “B” or better in ATRN 3200 and receive a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. clinical. Understanding, demonstrating, and applying the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations under direct preceptor supervision and applying previously acquired problem-solving skills in patient care. Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) research design; common research measures; reliability and validity; research proposal design; formulating/writing methods; making written and oral presentations on selected patient conditions.
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ATRN 3300 Clinical Pharmacology (3)
Prereq.: credit or registration in KIN 2500 . Athletic Training majors and Fitness Studies concentration students only or permission of instructor. Credit will not be given for this course and KIN 4605 . Broad overview of pharmacology and nutritional supplementation with an emphasis on its application in healthcare practice. Fundamental principles of drug actions and interactions, the role of exercise in drug metabolism, clinical applications, and current issues in legal and ethical issues in drug administration.
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ATRN 3505 Orthopedic Injury Evaluation Techniques II (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2505 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 2505 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Specialized course in the initial on-field and clinical evaluation of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the upper extremities, cervical spine, head and face, including emergency care procedures, signs/symptoms, and treatment of various injuries/conditions.
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ATRN 3600 Athletic Training Clinical Skills II (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 2600 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 2600 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Acquisition, evaluation, synthesis, and application of advanced clinical skills in the prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care and treatment, and rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses.
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ATRN 4200 Athletic Training Clinical Practice and Research V (2)
Prereq.: ATRN 3201 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 3201 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. clinical. Demonstrating advanced understanding, application and synthesis of broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations under direct preceptor supervision and applying previously acquired problem-solving skills with a focus on developing clinical decision-making and mid-level practitioner autonomy. Apply and interpret statistical techniques, analysis of variance, repeated measures design, and correlation analysis.
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ATRN 4201 Athletic Training Clinical Practice and Research VI (2)
Prereq.: ATRN 4200 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 4200 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. clinical. Demonstrating advanced understanding, application and synthesis of broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations under direct preceptor supervision and applying previously acquired problem-solving skills with a focus on developing clinical decision-making and mid-level practitioner autonomy. Student will complete the approved Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) capstone project based upon the previously developed research proposal in ATRN 4200 .
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ATRN 4400 Clinical Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies for Psychosocial Conditions (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 3201 and credit or registraion in ATRN 4200 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 3201 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Credit will not given for this course and KIN 4520 . Clinical diagnosis, management, and appropriate psychosocial intervention strategies and patient referral techniques specific to the role of an athletic trainer within the broader context of primary care medicine. Classification of various psychosocial conditions and the multi-axial approach to patient assessment across the lifespan.
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ATRN 4505 Assessment of General Medical Conditions (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 3505 and ATRN 3300 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 3505 and ATRN 3300 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Credit will not given for this course and KIN 3608 . Evaluation, clinical diagnosis, and management of general medical conditions using a systems based-approach. Incorporating pre-requisite and co-requisite knowledge of pathophysiology and clinical signs/symptoms utilized in performing a patient evaluation to reach a clinical diagnosis, interpret laboratory and diagnostic results, and utilize clinical data in the management of medical problems.
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ATRN 4508 Principles of Healthcare Administration in Athletic Training (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 3201 and credit or registration in ATRN 4200 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 3201 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. An overview of administrative concepts and organization of healthcare facilities that provide athletic training services.Topics covered include: facility design, fiscal and human resource management, insurance and reimbursement, legal and ethical practices, and healthcare informatics.
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ATRN 4509 Therapeutic Exercise for Mobility, Function, Rehabilitation, and Performance (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 3505 and ATRN 3600 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 3505 and ATRN 3600 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Evidence-based concepts, principles, clinical application, and progression of appropriate therapeutic exercise interventions of patients across the lifespan to remediate musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction.
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ATRN 4700 Diagnostic Procedures (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 4200 and ATRN 4505 . Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have earned a grade of “B” or better in ATRN 4200 and ATRN 4505 and received a favorable program progression evaluation to enroll in this course. Selected clinical diagnostic laboratory and imaging tests and selected procedures practiced by athletic trainers. Clinical presentation, acute care, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical decision-making for selecting appropriate tests or procedures, interpretation of diagnostic test results, appropriate referral and management of medical conditions. Evidence-based research to appropriately gather, interpret, and manage objective diagnostic clinical data to manage various health problems across the lifespan.
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ATRN 7000 Emergency Medicine for the Athletic Trainer (6)
Prereq.: Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only or permission of instructor. Students must possess and provide a current certification card in Basic Life Support (BLS) upon the first day of class. 2 hr. lecture; 6 hr. lab; 1 hr. clinical. Prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. upon successful completion of this course the student will be eligible to sit for the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) licensure examination.
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ATRN 7001 Introduction to Athletic Training Clinical Practice (1)
Prereq.: Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. 1 hr. lecture. This course is an introduction to clinical experiences in Athletic Training. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer as well as the appropriate procedures that are practiced in allied health care professions.
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ATRN 7002 Protective Taping & Bracing (2)
Prereq.: Acceptance into the program and current registration in ATRN 7000 and ATRN 7001 . Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only. 1 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Select, fabricate, and/or customize prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, materials, and techniques into the plan of care; including the following: durable medical equipment; orthotic devices; and taping, bracing, splinting, protective padding, and casting.
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ATRN 7100 Athletic Training Clinical Practice I (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7000 /ATRN 7001 /ATRN 7002 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Under direct preceptor supervision the athletic training student will be provided the opportunity to understand, demonstrate, and apply the broad base of knowledge, skills, abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations. Introduction to medical documentation. Review and competency-based demonstration of patient care skills, with an emphasis on: emergency medicine; protective taping/bracing; routine clinical practice skills.
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ATRN 7101 Athletic Training Clinical Skills I (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7000 /ATRN 7001 /ATRN 7002 . Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Essential clinical knowledge and skills for the athletic training profession, including but not limited to, measurement of vital signs, flexibility, resistance exercises, and assisted and self-stretching techniques.
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ATRN 7102 Foundations of Patient Assessment (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7000 /ATRN 7001 /ATRN 7002 . Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only. Designed to give the entry-level athletic training student in-depth instruction in: appropriate techniques of soliciting, organizing, and interpreting patient-specific medical information from patients of all ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities; patient observation; surface topography/palpation skills; and other basic evaluation techniques.
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ATRN 7103 Lower Extremity and Spine Orthopedic Evaluation (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7000 /ATRN 7001 /ATRN 7002 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Specialized course in the initial on-field and clinical evaluation of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the lower extremities and the spine, including emergency care procedures, signs/symptoms, and treatment of various injuries/conditions.
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ATRN 7104 Clinical Diagnostic Procedures (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7000 /ATRN 7001 /ATRN 7002 . Master of Science Athletic Training and Kinesiology majors only. This course presents the athletic training student with selected clinical diagnostic laboratory and imaging tests and with selected procedures practiced by athletic trainers. Clinical presentation, acute care, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical decision making for selecting appropriate tests or procedures, interpretation of diagnostic test results, appropriate referral and management of medical conditions is addressed. Students will use evidence-based research to appropriately gather, interpret, and manage objective diagnostic clinical data to manage various health problems across the lifespan.
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ATRN 7200 Athletic Training Clinical Practice II (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7100 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. 1 hr. lecture; 2 hr. clinical. Under direct preceptor supervision the athletic training student will be provided the opportunity to: further understand, demonstrate, and apple the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations; and apply previously acquired problem-solving skills in patient care. Review and competency-based demonstration of patient care skills, with an emphasis on: orthopedic assessment of the lower extremity and spine; exercise interventions; and clinical diagnostic procedures.
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ATRN 7201 Upper Extremity, Cervical Spine, Thorax, Head Orthopedic Evaluation (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7000 /ATRN 7001 /ATRN 7002 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Specialized course in the initial on-field and clinical evaluation of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the upper extremities, cervical spine, head and face; including emergency care procedures and sines/symptoms/treatment of various injuries/conditions.
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ATRN 7202 Therapeutic Modalities (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7100 /ATRN 7101 /ATRN 7102 /ATRN 7103 /ATRN 7104 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Operational physics, physiological action, and clinical rationale/decision-making of various therapeutic agents used in physical rehabilitation settings. Application of various therapeutic agents such as light, sound, heat, cold, traction and compression will be addressed using an evidence-based problem-solving approach.
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ATRN 7203 Therapeutic Rehabilitation (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7100 /ATRN 7101 /ATRN 7102 /ATRN 7103 /ATRN 7104 . Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only. Evidence-based concepts, principles, clinical application, and progression of appropriate therapeutic exercise interventions of patients across the lifespan to remediate musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction.
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ATRN 7204 Primary Care Medicine (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7100 /ATRN 7101 /ATRN 7102 /ATRN 7103 /ATRN 7104 . Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only. Evaluation, clinical diagnosis, and management of general medical conditions using a systems based-approach. Pre-requisite and co-requisite knowledge of pathophysiology and clinical signs/symptoms utilized in performing a patient evaluation to: reach a clinical diagnosis, interpret laboratory and diagnostic results; and utilize clinical data n the management of medical problems.
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ATRN 7300 Athletic Training Clinical Practice III (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7200 . Master of Science in Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have met program requirements to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 2 hr. clinical. Under direct preceptor supervision the athletic training student will be provided the opportunity to understand, demonstrate, and apply the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems during an intensive clinical rotation.
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ATRN 7400 Athletic Training Clinical Practice IV (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7300 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have met program requirements to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 2 hr. clinical. Under direct preceptor supervision the athletic training student will be provided the opportunity to: demonstrate advanced understanding, application, and synthesis of the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations; and apply previously acquired problem-solving skills with a focus on developing clinical decision-making and mid-level practitioner autonomy. Review and competency-based demonstration of patient care skills, with an emphasis on orthopedic assessment of upper extremity, cervical spine, thorax, and head; therapeutic rehabilitation interventions; and primary care medicine.
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ATRN 7401 Management of Nutritional & Psychosocial Conditions (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7300 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Clinical diagnosis, management and appropriate psychosocial intervention strategies and patient referral techniques specific to the role of an athletic trainer within the broader context of primary care medicine. Introduction to classification of various psychosocial conditions and the multi-axial approach to patient assessment across the lifespan.
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ATRN 7402 Principles of Healthcare Administration in Athletic Training (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7300 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. An overview of administrative concepts and organization of health care facilities that provide athletic training services. Topics covered include: facility design, fiscal and human resource management, insurance and reimbursement, legal and ethical practices, and healthcare informatics.
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ATRN 7403 Athletic Training Clinical Skills II (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7300 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Acquisition, evaluation, synthesis, and application of advanced clinical skills in the prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care and treatment, and rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses.
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ATRN 7500 Athletic Training Clinical Practice V (3)
Prereq.: ATRN 7300 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only. Athletic Training majors must have met program requirements to enroll in this course. 1 hr. lecture; 2 hr. clinical. Under direct preceptor supervision the athletic training student will be provided the opportunity to: demonstrate advanced understanding, application, and synthesis of the broad base of knowledge/skills/abilities required of the athletic trainer in managing patient problems in assigned clinical rotations; and apply previously acquired problem-solving skills with a focus on developing clinical decision-making and mid-level practitioner autonomy. Review and competency-based demonstration of patient care skills, with an emphasis on: behavioral health conditions; healthcare administration; advanced clinical practice skills.
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ATRN 7501 Integrating Medical Research into Athletic Training (3)
Prereq.: Students have completed ATRN 7400 . Master of Science Athletic Training majors only or permission of instructor. Current practices in the conduct of quantitative research, measurement, and evaluation processes applied to applied to athletic training and related healthcare professions will be examined. This course is designated as a capstone experience where students will have the opportunity to develop basic research skills based on the current evidence in sports medicine.
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ASTR 1101 The Solar System (3)
[LCCN: CAST 1103, Astronomy/The Solar System] This is a General Education course. Prereq.: MATH 1021 or an ACT math score of at least 21. Fundamental principles of the solar system.
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ASTR 1102 Stellar Astronomy (3)
[LCCN: CAST 1113, Astronomy/Stars & Galaxies] This is a General Education course. Prereq.: MATH 1021 or an ACT math score of at least 21. Fundamental principles of stellar astronomy.
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ASTR 1108 Astronomy Laboratory (1)
Prereq.: credit or registration in ASTR 1101 . 2 hrs. lab. Visual observation of positions of celestial bodies with application to star charts and globes; visual and photographic observations will be made using telescopes; provides student with practical observing experience.
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ASTR 1109 Astronomy Laboratory (1)
Prereq.: credit or registration in ASTR 1102 . 2 hrs. lab. Analysis of light from terrestrial and celestial sources; visual and photographic observations of stars and nebulae; training in the use of smaller telescopes and larger telescopes with multimedia technologies.
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ASTR 1401 Planetary Astrophyics (3)
Prereq.: Credit or registration in MATH 1550 or MATH 1551 . Credit will not be give for this course and ASTR 1101 . A quantitative survey of the physical and environmental properties of planets, the solar system and other planetary systems.
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ASTR 1402 The Astrophysics of Stars & Galaxies (3)
Prereq.: Credit or registration in MATH 1550 or MATH 1551 . Credit will not be given for this course and ASTR 1102 . A quantitative survey of the physical properties of stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology.
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ASTR 4221 Introductory Astrophysics (3)
Prereq.: PHYS 1202 or PHYS 2112 and PHYS 2113 , or consent of instructor. Sun, stars and stellar systems; results and problems of modern astrophysical research.
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ASTR 4222 Introductory Astrophysics (3)
Prereq.: ASTR 4221 . Sun, stars and stellar systems; results and problems of modern astrophysical research.
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ASTR 4261 Modern Observational Techniques (3)
Prereq.: ASTR 1101 , ASTR 1102 and MATH 1552 . 1 hr. lecture; 6 hrs. lab. Modern astronomical observations and reductions; the telescope, astronomical photography, spectroscopic and photoelectric observations and reductions.
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ASTR 4750 Special Topics in Observational Astronomy (3)
May be taken twice for credit when topics vary. One topic scheduled each time course is offered; current topics include astronomical spectroscopy and astronomical photometry.
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ASTR 4997 Problems in Astronomy (1-3)
Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 3 sem. hrs. of credit. Individual reading and theoretical and/or experimental work on advanced problems.
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ASTR 7361 Astrophysics Laboratory (3)
Practical experience in modern observational techniques in astronomy, instruments, detectors, data analysis, and statistical methods.
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ASTR 7741 Stellar Astrophysics (3)
Also offered as PHYS 7741 . Application of physical principles to study of stars; spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres, stellar structure and stellar evolution.
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ASTR 7742 Stellar Astrophysics (3)
Also offered as PHYS 7742 . Prereq.: ASTR 7741 Application of physical principles to study of stars; spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres, stellar structure and stellar evolution.
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ASTR 7751 Galactic Astrophysics (3)
Also offered as PHYS 7751 . Application of physical principles to study of galaxies; interstellar medium, galactic structure and stellar motions, galaxies and cosmology.
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ASTR 7752 Galactic Astrophysics (3)
Also offered as PHYS 7752 . Prereq.: ASTR 7751 Application of physical principles to study of galaxies; interstellar medium, galactic structure and stellar motions, galaxies and cosmology.
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ASTR 7777 Seminar in Astronomy and Astrophysics (1-6)
Also offered as PHYS 7777 . May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit.
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ASTR 7783 Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics (3)
Also offered as PHYS 7783 . May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit.
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Business Administration |
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BADM 7000 Internship in Business Administration (3)
Prereq.: prior approval of MBA director. Pass-fail grading based on a written evaluation by the professional supervisor, a written report by the student and the faculty member’s evaluation. Open only to full-time MBA students. May be taken once for credit. 10 hrs. of learning experience (fall/spring); 20 hrs. (summer). General supervision by a faculty member; direct supervision by a business professional.
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BADM 7010 Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy (1)
Open only to students in the MBA program. Taken each semester of the MBA program. Course must be successfully completed four times prior to graduation. Exposure to the practice of business; a series of visits to area businesses, in conjunction with classroom experiences, to learn how managers and operations specialists in various industries cultivate, shape and exploit their companies’ resources to meet current and future global market needs.
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BADM 7020 Managerial Statistics (3)
Open only to students in the MBA program. An introduction to statistical thinking and overview of statistical methods used to analyze and interpret data, draw inferences and make decisions; topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling and sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression, forecasting and control charting; emphasis on how to use spreadsheets to analyze data and how to interpret the results.
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BADM 7030 Understanding Financial Information (3)
Composition of financial statements; information processing and reporting for the purpose of understanding accounting information; legal and ethical obligations of the accounting profession.
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BADM 7050 Information Systems (3)
Prereq.: ISDS 1100 or equivalent. Open only to students in the MBA program. Contemporary topics in information systems; a survey of information system analysis and design; introduction to business data communication, database management systems and knowledge based systems; enterprise-wide systems and information systems control.
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BADM 7060 Elements of Cost Management (3)
Prereq.: BADM 7030 . Open only to students in the MBA program. Understanding and applying cost management practices used in business today; development of costing and budgeting systems used for cost management; applications of analysis used in management decision making and control; cost-profit-volume analysis; analysis of variances between budgeted and actual cost; methods of evaluating responsibility centers based upon profitability measures.
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BADM 7070 Understanding Behavior in Organizations (3)
Open only to students in the MBA program. Broad understanding of factors influencing the behavior of individuals in organizations; topics include the individual and contextual determinants of behavior and the tools managers use to influence and direct employee behavior; emphasis on managerial applications of behavioral science theories.
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BADM 7090 Financial Management (3)
Prereq.: BADM 7030 . Investment and financing decisions of the firm and the role of capital markets are studied with the objective of understanding how financial management creates wealth. Emphasis is placed on concepts of valuation, risk and opportunity cost.
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BADM 7100 Marketing Administration (3)
Marketing decision- making and planning, including marketing research, product development and management, distribution, demand estimation, market structure analysis, pricing, promotion, advertising and direct marketing.
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BADM 7120 Operations Management (3)
Prereq.: BADM 7020 . Open only to students in the MBA program. Major problems and decision processes of operations management; operations strategy; process and capacity planning; facilities planning; aggregate planning; materials planning; quality planning.
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BADM 7140 Legal Environment of Business (3)
Open only to students in the MBA program. The structure of the legal environment of business; sources of law affecting business; constitutional issues in the legal environment of business; contracts and sales; torts; products liability; corporations; securities; bankruptcy; antitrust; discrimination; labor relations; environmental law; criminal law; its impact negotiation strategies; associated ethical and international issues.
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BADM 7160 Negotiation, Persuasion and Influence (3)
Experiential-based course designed to provide managers with the basic concepts and techniques necessary for effective negotiation and conflict resolution in a variety of business contexts.
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BADM 7170 Understanding International Management Challenges (3)
Prereq.: prior approval of MBA Director. May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary. Theories and management of international operations; development of environmental, operational, strategic and decision making perspectives.
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BADM 7190 Managing Sources of Competitive Advantage (3)
Contemporary approaches to developing and sustaining a competitive advantage in global competition; topics include: competition for competence, strategy and technology, managing home and host government relations, cooperative strategy, strategic alliances, organizational innovation and managing global strategic change.
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BADM 7200 Economic Environment of the Firm (3)
National and global issues that affect the firm; an introduction to theoretical concepts and policy issues associated mainly with macroeconomics and to a lesser degree with managerial economics.
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BADM 7270 Seminar in New Developments in Business Administration (3)
Prereq.: Permission of department. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hrs. of credit when topics vary. Special topics in Business Administration.
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BADM 7420 Financing and Legal Issues for New Ventures (3)
Insight into financing new ventures and investing in companies in early stages; sourcing, qualifying and analyzing deals; negotiating, structuring and pricing; creating value; realizing value through various kinds of exit from the business. Focus on cases and projects taken from actual financing situations; structuring of venture capital; the process of making investments in emerging companies.
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BADM 7460 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (1.5)
May be repeated for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. credit when topics vary. In-depth coverage in special topics such as women-owned business, home-based business, exporting for small business and team-building for start-ups.
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BADM 7480 Independent Study in Entrepreneurship (1.5)
Prereq.: departmental approval. May be repeated for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. credit when topics vary. Detailed study of a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.
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BADM 7600 Consulting Field Project (3)
Prereq.: Entrepreneurship Specialization or permission of instructor. Strategic focused field based project learning experiences and opportunities in public and private organizations. Team-based approach to offering consulting advice to organizations with the goal of improving their performance. Emphasis on experiential approaches that provide a participative type of learning about the crucial issues faced by organizations.
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BADM 7900 Human Factors in Business and Industry: Current Problems (3)
May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary. Human factors related to business problems.
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BASC 2010 Inquiry Approaches to Math and Science Teaching (1)
Introduction to the theory and practice of inquiry-based math and science instruction; design and execution of lesson plans in elementary school under guidance of course instructor and mentoring elementary school teacher.
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BASC 2011 Inquiry-Based Math and Science Lesson Design (1)
Prereq.: BASC 2010 . Design and teach lesson plans in middle school under guidance of course instructor and mentoring middle school teacher.
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BASC 7000 Methods of Instruction in College Life Science Laboratories (1)
Pass-fail grading. Philosophy and practice of life science laboratory education at the college level.
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Biological Engineering |
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BE 1251 Introduction to Engineering Methods (2)
Credit will not be given for this course and BE 1250. 1 hr lec., 3 hrs. lab. Fundamentals of engineering design; presentation of an engineering design; graphical expression of engineering design using computer-aided drafting.
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BE 1252 Biology in Engineering (2)
Prereq.: credit or registration in BIOL 1201 . 1 hr. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Effect of variability and constraints of biological systems on engineering problem solving and design; engineering units; engineering report writing; oral report presentation; laboratory demonstration of biological engineering analysis.
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BE 2350 Experimental Methods for Engineers (3)
Prereq.: credit or registration in EE 2950 or PHYS 2113 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Introduction to experimental methods, technical report writing and instrumentation for engineering applications; measurement of temperature, pressure, flow, strain and vibration in biological products; microprocessor data loggers and computer data acquisition systems.
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BE 2352 Quantitative Biology in Engineering (3)
Prereq.: BE 1252 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Characterization of biological phenomena in engineering design; relationships among parameters using linear and nonlinear statistical expressions; case studies of engineering design solutions.
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BE 3290 Professionalism for Biological Engineers (2)
Prereq.: grade of “C”or better in CE 2450 . Ethical standards, technical communication, goal setting, professionalism and professional organizations, safety and risk, team dynamics and proposal preparation.
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BE 3320 Mechanical Design for Biological Engineering (3)
Prereq.: CE 3400 ; credit or registration in CE 2460 or ME 3133 . Term project in mechanical design. 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Philosophy of mechanical design for biological engineering; materials for construction; frame design; power transmission.
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BE 3340 Process Design in Biological Engineering (3)
Prereq.: MATH 2065 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Application of engineering and science concepts to design unit operations and processes relevant to biological engineering.
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BE 3381 Nonpoint Source Pollution Engineering (3)
Prereq.: BE 2352 and EVEG 3110 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Water quality criteria and regulations for the agricultural community; production, treatment and disposal of agricultural and food processing wastes; management of agricultural nutrients; nonpoint source pollution; bi-product utilization; land application; wetland restoration; stream sampling and analysis; re-aeration studies and modeling.
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BE 3989 Special Projects in Biological Engineering (1-4)
Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit. Library research, experimental and/or theoretical investigation and written report in form of engineering report.
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BE 4290 Senior Engineering Design (2)
Prereq.: BE 2350 and credit or registration in CE 3400 . Students work in teams to develop a detailed design to address a technical problem. Activities include developing measurable design objectives and a product design specification, creating multiple design solutions, evaluating design solutions and communicating a detailed design.
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BE 4292 Senior Engineering Design Laboratory (2)
Prereq.: BE 4290 . 6 hrs. lab. Engineering principles used to complete the project set forth in the design outline submitted in BE 4290 ; design project completion.
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BE 4303 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials (3)
Prereq.: MATH 2065 or MATH 2090 and credit or registration in CE 3400 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Engineering properties, including rheology, friction, mechanical damage, texture, thermal, optical and electrical properties.
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BE 4305 Engineering Entrepreneurship I (3)
Prereq.: MATH 1552 , AGEC 2003 , or ECON 2030 . Concepts and current practice in technology related business; emphasis on business, planning, business finance, intellectual property and marketing.
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BE 4306 Engineering Entrepreneurship II (3)
Prereq.: BE 4305 . Advanced topics in technology based entrepreneurial business start-up examining case based methods; emphasis on product strategy, planning, IP strategy, regulatory strategy, operations, sales, distribution and finance. Students will engage in a semester long business planning exercise.
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BE 4323 Biomechanics for Engineers (3)
Also offered as IE 4465 . Prereq.: CE 2450 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Mechanical behavior of the human musculoskeletal system and component tissue when physical work is performed; engineering mechanics applied to the activities; fundamental knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; workplace design.
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BE 4332 Molecular Methods in Biological Engineering (3)
Prereq.: BIOL 2083 , BE 2350 and credit or registration in BE 4303 . Fundamentals of the theory and applications of quantitative molecular techniques used in biological engineering research and design.
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BE 4335 Tissue Engineering (3)
Prereq.: BE 4303 , BIOL 1202 , BIOL 2083 and CHEM 2261 . Familiarizing engineers with tissue engineering concepts and current practice. Topics include: embryology, stem cell biology, cell signaling, nutrition, cryobiology, biomaterials, synthesis/characterization, biocompatibility and scaffold design; design project included.
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