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ANSC 5103 - Biometrics
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the theory and experience related to collection, analysis, and interpretation of biological data. Some of the principal tools used in statistics for making inferences will be discussed, and the mathematical basis of these tools will be explained. The students will acquire knowledge in sampling, parametric and non-parametric methods, introduction to experimental design, including completely random, randomized block, split plot, Latin Square, and factorial experiments, analysis of variance, and various tests of significance
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113 or MATH 2113 or with consent of the instructor/advisor.
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ANSC 5113 - Physiological Chemistry I
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire concepts pertaining to the structure of the major biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids) with emphasis on the relationship of structure to function, structure and action of enzymes, and principles of bioenergetics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3250K
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ANSC 5123 - Physiological Chemistry II
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn major metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, protein, and nucleic acids, emphasizing oxidative processes and biosynthesis of RNA, DNA and protein, and regulation of cellular metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5113
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ANSC 5183 - Analytical Techniques in Biological Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire both theoretical and practical experience in analyzing materials for organic and inorganic components, and biological samples for enzymes, hormones and body metabolites.
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ANSC 5203 - Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Students will understand the theoretical basis and practical application of experimental design to biological studies. They will acquire knowledge in use of analysis of variance and mean separation techniques for specific experimental designs, including completely random, randomized block, split plot, and Latin Square experiments.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5893
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ANSC 5213 - Lactation Physiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the physiology of milk production with emphasis on mammary gland development, anatomy, hormonal control of milk secretion, and biosynthesis of milk constituents.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2202 and ANSC 1801
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ANSC 5293 - Advanced Vertebrate Physiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the organ systems and physiology of the cellular, nervous, muscular, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive systems. The course will provide understanding of the integrated functioning of cells and systems in selected vertebrate species.
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ANSC 5323 - Advanced Gross Anatomy
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the anatomy of endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive systems. The course will provide an understanding of the integrated structure-function relationship of systems in farm animals.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 3823
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ANSC 6001 - Comprehensive Review
Credit Hours: 0
This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the Animal Science discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U.
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ANSC 6103 - Plant-Herbivore Interactions
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the principles of herbivore grazing behavior, diet selection, and forage utilization with special emphasis on interactions at the plant-animal interface.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2202 and ANSC 1801 or equivalent courses
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ANSC 6133 - Mineral and Vitamin Metabolism
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the nutritional significance of vitamins and minerals in animal metabolism; chemical, biochemical, and physiological roles of vitamins and minerals, and homeostatic controls in an animal metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5123 or and an equivalent course
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ANSC 6143 - Ruminant Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge in current concepts in anatomy, physiology of digestion, and metabolism in ruminant nutrition and their relationships to nutritional practice and research.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5123 and ANSC 3823 or equivalent courses
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ANSC 6153 - Animal Energetics
Credit Hours: 3
Students will understand energy transformation and expenditure associated with various physiological processes at cellular, tissue, and organismic levels as affected by diet and physiological state.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5123 and ANSC 5103
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ANSC 6163 - Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire an understanding of recent advances in protein metabolism. Emphasis will be on physiological and nutritional significance; discussion of protein digestion; absorption of peptides; absorption, synthesis, and degradation of amino acids; hormonal and nutritional regulation of protein turnover; and determination of protein quality and requirements.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5123
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ANSC 6173 - Non-Ruminant Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge of comparative nutrition of nonruminant vertebrate animals; including laboratory and companion animals, domestic livestock; relation of nutrition to metabolic adaptations and physiological state.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5123
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ANSC 6223 - Digestive Physiology and Intermediary Metabolism
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge of an interrelationship among nutrients, nutritional states, and metabolic processes with understanding of metabolism and metabolic regulation through, biochemistry and physiology.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5123
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ANSC 6253 - Molecular Endocrinology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of hormone action and molecular and cell biology of endocrine systems. Other areas include detailed investigation of hormone and receptor synthesis, second messenger models, hormonal control of gene expression, and molecular mechanisms of growth and reproduction. Students will make critical reviews of the literature and will gain thorough knowledge of newly-emerging techniques in endocrinology.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 4833
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ANSC 6273 - Cell Physiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge of cell type, structure, function and physiology. They will also learn the techniques of in vitro cell culture and its importance in reproduction and biomedical science.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5293
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ANSC 6283 - Physiology of Reproduction
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the development of structure and function of the reproductive system. In-depth coverage of the molecular, cellular, physiological, immunological and embryological mechanisms involving the endocrine and reproductive systems of farm animals; evaluation and discussions of current theories based on scientific publications.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 3823 and ANSC 4833
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ANSC 6303 - Molecular Biology Techniques
Credit Hours: 3
Students will thoroughly understand concepts and techniques used in molecular biology and the role of this technology in both basic and applied animal research. Students will gain practical experience in the laboratory using some of the most common techniques in molecular biology.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 2813
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ANSC 6333 - Methods of Experimental Surgery
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain a thorough understanding of principles of surgery, anesthesiology and common operations, techniques and procedures pertaining to animal reproduction and nutrition research.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 5323 or equivalent courses
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ANSC 6353 - Food Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the principles and methodologies of classical and instrumental analysis of foods and will also gain practical experience with sample preparation, application of analytical techniques, and assessment of results. Students will then be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience by assessing products in the food and feed industries.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2222K, CHEM 3250K
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ANSC 6373 - Food Chemistry
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge on composition, structure and functional properties of food constituents and their contributions to physical, organoleptic and nutritive characteristics of food products. Students will also learn the chemical reactions occurring during food processing, storage and utilization.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2222K, CHEM 3250K
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ANSC 6383 - Structure and Biochemistry of Muscle as Food
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain knowledge of ultra-structure and composition of animal tissues that comprise edible meat, physicochemical changes in postmortem muscle, and biochemical events leading to the conversion of muscle to meat.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 3813
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ANSC 6393 - Dairy Products Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will understand the theory and acquire practical experience in manufacturing and quality control procedures with various dairy products based on physico-chemical, nutritional, organoleptic, food quality, and processing engineering principles.
Prerequisite(s): ANSC 4853
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ANSC 6403 - Processed Meat Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge in production, quality assessment, and marketing of various further-processed meat products. Students will also gain knowledge of the nutritive value of raw materials used in the products as well as the methodologies involved in drying, pickling, curing, smoking, canning, and cooking. During laboratory sessions, students will gain hands-on skills in preparation and quality assessment of value-added meat products.
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ANSC 6413 - Food Microbiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge of sources of food borne infections and poisonings including factors affecting the growth of microbes in food, microorganisms of concern in milk and meat foods, their detection and control. Laboratory periods will focus on techniques involved in the detection, isolation, growth, and control of different food pathogens.
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ANSC 6421 - Graduate Seminars
Credit Hours: 3
Students will participate in the discussion of important current developments in animal science, and review current literature on selected topics. They will learn and practice techniques of preparing and making effective scientific presentations to their peers and faculty using the latest technology. This course may be repeated for additional .
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ANSC 6423 - Food Quality Assurance
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of quality control procedures in various stages of food processing. Assessment and control of microbial, nutritional, and eating qualities will be individually emphasized. Special attention will be focused on the importance of HACCP principles in food quality assurance as well as federal and state regulations. During laboratory sessions, students will gain hands-on experience in food quality assessment and control.
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ANSC 6436 - Research and Thesis
Credit Hours: 6
Students will design original research in animal and food sciences, collect data, analyze and interpret results for their master’s thesis.
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BIOL 5103 - Issues in Environmental Science
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain an advanced perspective of ecological problems and consequences while continuing to investigate principles of Ecology, Biology and Chemistry for a better understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment. They will add to their knowledge base for evaluating personal, societal and political alternatives on environmental issues, especially those affecting human health.
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BIOL 5243 - Human Anatomy
Credit Hours: 3
Students will have an understanding of the structure and function of human body parts and relationships between structure and function. The important structures and functions of the nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, glandular, muscular and reproductive systems will be covered.
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BIOT 5253 - Advanced Biotechniques
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students will learn basic principles of laboratory techniques and instruments used in modern biotechnology. They will gain an understanding of applications of different techniques used in various research areas through discussion of published literature. Students will also acquire hands-on experience of molecular techniques and biotechnology instrumentation through laboratory experiments and exercises designed to test hypothetical research objectives.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5333 - Animal Growth Biology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students to understand the cellular and molecular aspects of animal growth and tissue development, with emphasis placed on meat animals. Through lectures and laboratory classes students will comprehend the interface of animal growth biology with other disciplines such as stress physiology, nutrition, genetics, and the environment.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT 5123 and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5373 - Plant Tissue and Cell Culture
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students to comprehend knowledge pertaining to totipotency and different techniques utilized for culturing plant cells, tissues and organs for rapid and efficient whole plant regeneration using in vitro culture conditions. Students will acquire hands-on experience and get a personal interest in micropropagating elite / desirable plant germplasm available or acquired for the purpose of further research or commercialization.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 4863 or Equivalent and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5403 - Molecular Genetics
Credit Hours: 3
Students in this course will review the structure of nucleic acids, fundamental properties of genes and chromosomes. They will get comprehensive knowledge of replicating machinery, maintenance, and alterations of genetic material. Students will also be exposed to bioinformatics tools available to extract the biological information from nucleic acids and protein sequences in the genetically analysis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4254K and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5483 - Molecular Marker Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Through this course students will acquire knowledge of various types of molecular markers and DNA fingerprinting procedures, techniques used in the development and detection of molecular markers, and application of these techniques towards improving agricultural productivity while enhancing agricultural genetic diversity. Students will gain hands-on experience along with knowledge of these techniques through an assortment of laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5503 - Advanced Genetics
Credit Hours: 3
This course has been designed as an advanced study for students who have already completed genetics and molecular biology courses. A diverse array of topics addressing gene systems in various cells from plants, animals, fungi and prokaryotes will be discussed. Recent scientific literature on genetic techniques, cancer and genetics, stem cell potential, gene replacement and therapy, as well as developmental genetics will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4254K and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5543 - Gene Transfer and Expression
Credit Hours: 3
In here students will comprehend knowledge of basic techniques/methods of gene transfer in plants and animals, cutting and joining DNA molecules, vectors and cloning vehicles such as plasmids, bacteriophases, and cosmids. Discussions will focus on cloning strategies, gene libraries, analyzing DNA sequences, cDNA cloning, recombinant selection/screening, gene expression / recombinant DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and southern blot transgenics studies.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 4863 and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5555 - Biological Microtechniques
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the structure and development of vascular plant tissues and organs. Chemistry and use of fixatives and dyes; histochemistry emphasizes procedures used in research labs including techniques for enzymes, protein carbohydre, nucleic acids and lipids. Selected procedures to demonstrate the fundamentals of histochemical and immunocytochemical labeling methods. Laboratory work includes preparation of hand and paraffin sections (microtomy) staining preparation of samples for electron microscopy and observation of plant tissues using light, fluorescent and scanning electron microscopy.
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BIOT 5613 - Embryo Transfer Technology
Credit Hours: 3
In this course students will understand and know the techniques involved in embryo transfer and related biotechnologies including the gamete and embryo processing and recovery, in vitro maturation and fertilization, somatic cell micromanipulation, cell cryopreservation, cloning of embryos, chimera formation, embryonic stem and adult cell line production, gamete and embryo sexing, nuclear and gene transfer, and transgenesis.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5753 - Bioengineering
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the application of genetic engineering principles to the problems in biological systems. This course will focus on the topics like biomechanics, principles of food mechanics, and energy and mass transport with an emphasis on application to the living systems, principles and unique properties of biological materials, and mechanics of circulation and blood rheology.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111, MATH 1112, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, -3250K, PHYS 1111, PHYS 1112K, BIOL 4234K
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BIOT 5883 - Biotechnology Teaching Methods
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop competences in organizing, planning specific units of instruction, developing teaching techniques, and teaching in-school and out-of-school people. There will be supervision of practice and evaluation of instruction. Directed observations in local schools would be required. Students will be teaching several biotechnology micro lessons in a public school setting.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5923 - Food Safety
Credit Hours: 3
Through this course students will comprehend principles of and problems in evaluating the wholesomeness / safety of bioengineered plant- and animal-based foods, food components as well as intentional and unintentional additives. Biotechnological controls of food borne microorganisms in foods and food processing systems will be emphasized in order to give the students hands-on experience.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5973 - Industrial Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students will learn various technologies involved in the industrial production of biological products and crucial issues related to the biotechnology industry. Primary focus will be on fermenter design and operation, downstream processing, and production of primary and secondary metabolites, industrial enzymes and other raw materials, and biofuels. Classroom discussions will be extended to specific pharmaceuticals, biosensors, regulatory issues, and phytoremediation.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 5999 - Herbs, Spices and Medical Plants(HSMP)
Credit Hours: 3
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Includes the history and importance of Herbs, Spices, and Medical Plants(HSMP), collection of medical plants in the wild, botany, chemistry, greenhouse and field production, organic production , harvesting, drying and post-harvest operations, and marketing of HSMP and their products. This
course is designed for students to comprehend knowledge pertaining to the importance and classification of plants as a source of herb, spice and medical value in general.Plants falling under each group will be dealt in detail for their taxonomy, chemicals, production of economic impact.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 4863 or equivalent/graduate committee recommendation
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BIOT 6053 - Bioinformatics
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students will acquire fundamental knowledge of key concepts employed in the application of bioinformatics. Students will garner the essential skills for applying statistical and database tools, as well as standard algorithms to the problems related to the biological sequence analyses. Students enrolled in this course will be able to use the computational techniques and software to convert data from biochemical experiments into useful information.
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy, Molecular Biology Literacy, Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6143 - Environmental Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine the role of biotechnology in evaluating, monitoring, and improving the quality of an environment. Clean up procedures for contaminated environments that include bioremediation / phytoremediation will be discussed. The course will focus on microbial removal, chemical degradation, biological waste treatment systems, and removal of toxic metals and radionucleotides from contaminated soil and water using phytoremediation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1105, BIOL 4234, PSCI 4863 and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6253 - Molecular Endocrinology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire an in depth knowledge of the molecular basis for hormone action as well as molecular and cell biology on endocrine systems. Other discussions included will be the detailed studies of hormone and receptor synthesis, second messenger models, hormonal control of gene expression, and molecular mechanisms of growth and reproduction. Students will make critical review of literature and will gain thorough knowledge of the emerging endocrinology techniques.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6283 - Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
Credit Hours: 3
This course will familiarize students with the concepts of pharmacology as well as toxicology. Students will learn how exogenously applied chemicals affect the mammalian body functions. Students will examine uses and manufacturers of various pharmaceutical products on the market. Classroom discussions will highlight applications / relevance of this course in their graduate program.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6353 - Nanobiotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
Consent Students will be provided a history of biotechnological nano-devices, with relevant discussions about various aspects of nanobiotechnology. The prime focus will be on the intermolecular interactions, nanofabrications involved in nanobiotechnology, biosensors / biochips, microfluidics, nanostructures (mostly protein based) and the quantum dots. Finally, significant impact of nanobiotechnology will be discussed with a focus as related to electronics, fluidics, and assorted biological processes.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee
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BIOT 6373 - Gamete and Embryo Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will understand physiological aspects of mammalian gametes, pre-implantation embryos and their control mechanisms. This course will address utilization of gametes as biotechnological tools for basic research and application in the medical and animal industries. Topics of discussion will include germ cell migration and differentiation, spermatogenesis, capacitation, acrosome reaction, oogenesis, meiosis, oocyte maturation, fertilization, embryo production in vitro and control mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6393 - Microbial Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students to understand microbial diversity and its agricultural uses for food and energy production, health, environment, and industry. The primary emphasis is on the application of molecular genetics in microbial biotechnology. Students will develop an understanding of complex strategies involved in biotechnological process through coverage of such topics as isolation and genetic improvement of microorganisms and their mode of growth.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6403 - Global Issues in Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
Through this course students will understand the role of plants in the world ecosystem and the relationship between plants and the people. Genetically modified crop plants will be focused relative to consumers and the environment. Biotechnology will be discussed emphasizing conventional agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable production. Patents, GMOs and other ethical and moral issues will be focused. Role of biotechnology in combating bioterrorism and crime, marine biology, gene therapy, bioassays, and various diagnostics procedures will be highlighted.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2002 and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6483 - Molecular Immunology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed as an advanced course for students who have taken an undergraduate course in immunology. Recent immunological advances as they relate to the response of genetically modified organisms will be discussed using the available scientific literature. These discussions will emphasize biotechnology and molecular aspects of immunology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4863 and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6513 - Computational Biology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to expose students to an overview of significant applications of the computer science to solve problems in biology. Students will develop fundamental skills for the application of data analyses and their theoretical methods with mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques to studies of biological, behavioral, and social systems.
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy, Molecular Biology Literacy, Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6523 - Communications in Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students will comprehend basic principles of technical and scientific writing and develop oratory skills for technical presentations and disseminating their research findings. Students will participate in discussions on important current developments in agricultural and biomedical biotechnology and review existing scientific literature on topics of their interest. They will practice techniques of preparing talks and making effective scientific presentations to their peers and the FVSU faculty using the latest technologies.
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BIOT 6533 - Specialty Plants and Crop Improvement
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students to comprehend knowledge pertaining to the understanding of plants and their specialty uses e.g. medicinal plants, vegetable and nutritional plants and other crops. In this 3 course, students will learn about Specialty plants and crop improvement, field research, laboratory techniques and instruments used in conventional techniques and in modern agriculture. They will learn about ethno botany, agronomy, horticultural practices, hydroponic, aeroponic, and the like. They will gain an understanding through hands-on experiences on small group research projects. Students will grow crops and study their morphology and growth to select improved quality plants and plant products for various valuable crops. They will apply different techniques used in various researches for crop improvement, their uses and preservation through discussion of published literature. The will present their findings after 10th weeks before their final exam and submit their typed project reports for grade.
Prerequisite(s): BOTN 2001K, PSCI 4863, and Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6663 - Bioprocess Technology
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to principles, applications, and the potential of bioprocess technology. Primary focus for the classroom discussions will be on the processes and process variables, mass balances, energy balances, mole balances, conversion and reaction sizing, fermentation systems, downstream processing, heat transfer sterilization, bioreactor designs, and scale-up, microbial kinetics and bioreactor operations, and bioprocess unit operations for production of bioenergy / biofuels as well as other bioproducts.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111, MATH 1112, CHEM 1211, -1212K, PHYS 1111, PHYS 1112K, BIOL 4234K
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BIOT 6753 - Bioethics and Regulatory Issues
Credit Hours: 3
This course will discuss ethical and regulatory issues related to biotechnology. Students in this course will comprehend the moral and ethical issues that have arisen from genetic engineering and molecular manipulation of living organisms. Regulatory and business aspects pertaining to biotechnology applications will be emphasized. Impacting bioethical as well as regulatory issues will be discussed in relation to the biotechnology divide and advancing modernization.
Prerequisite(s): None / Graduate Committee Consent
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BIOT 6993 - Master’s Thesis Research
Credit Hours: 6
Two-semester long thesis research is mandatory for graduation in Biotechnology program which will include an independent research project following completion of required biotechnology courses. The thesis projects will be hypothesis-based original research studies. For the thesis research, students will be required to submit a proposal for review and approval by the faculty advisor(s) and the biotechnology program committee at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester for initiating research work. Students will meet faculty advisor(s) periodically for discussions on the progress of research.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT Core and Majority of Biotechnology Majors, and Graduate Committee Consent
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COUN 5413 - Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to the principles of counseling and guidance services including an analysis of these services and the appropriate organization, resources, and techniques for making these services effective in meeting the needs of the individual, the school and society. This course will prepare graduates to function effectively as professional counselors with the knowledge of expected roles, ethical standards, and public policy issues related to educational institutions.
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COUN 5423 - Seminar in School Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the coverage and application of guidance and counseling approaches appropriate for the developmental stages and needs of children and adolescents. An emphasis will be placed upon counseling activities related to the developmental stages that assist students and parents at points of educational transition such as academic advisement, assessment, career and educational goals. This course will provide graduates with the necessary information and skills in helping students and parents secure, identify, interpret and use information in decision making.
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COUN 5433 - Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the effect and treatment of psychoactive drugs. Emphasis will be placed on classification, mechanism of action, history, incidence of use and behavioral effects of major drugs. Students will develop knowledge and application in the treatment of substance abusers, including personal and social factors of substance abuse and available community resources. Graduates will be able to function as entry level A&D counselors under supervision.
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COUN 5443 - Career and Life Style Development
Credit Hours: 3
Students will explore the types and uses of information and techniques to facilitate and enhance training, educational, occupational, and retirement choices of individuals within the context of multiple roles and milieus. It stresses related counseling opportunities that will assist the counselee in formulating comprehensive career plans. Students practice the use of career counseling and development theories and techniques that will enable the graduates to perform the expected career counseling functions of the school counselor. The utilization of the internet and other technologies is emphasized.
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COUN 5453 - Psychopathology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire a thorough knowledge on theories of normalcy with special attention to types of maladjustive behavior. They will utilize study approach to analysis of problems confronting teachers, counselors, and students.
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COUN 5463 - Human Growth and Development
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be exposed to the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels. The course is designed to include: theories of human development and transitions across the life span; theories of learning and personality development, human behavior including an understanding of developmental crises. This course will enable graduates to apply the theories of human development as they interact with counselors, parents, helping professionals and community groups.
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COUN 5483 - Organization and Administration of Helping Programs
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be acquainted with the structure and management of helping agencies. Careful attention is given to an analysis of school curricula to show factors influencing their structure and the impact of community resources. Students will focus their attention upon identification and utilization of community resources in all helping agencies, such as rehabilitation services, mental health centers, and other helping agencies. A variety of activities will be provided that will enable graduates to organize and administer helping services.
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COUN 5533 - Fundamentals of Statistics and Measurement
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to the concepts and techniques of statistical computation and analysis. The students will develop skills and knowledge needed to use statistics in professional endeavors including basic research, program evaluation, data and test analysis. This course will enable graduates to perform basic statistical applications expected of helping professionals.
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COUN 5543 - Research and Program Evaluation
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to research in the social disciplines–its meaning, its essentials, its methods and techniques. Students become familiar with topics including characteristics of categories of research designs, sampling techniques, internal and external validity, writing research proposals, and applications to program evaluation.
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COUN 5553 - Multicultural Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire thorough knowledge about issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society. The content will include: multicultural and pluralistic trends including characteristics and concerns of diverse groups; attitudes and behavior based on such factors as age, race, religious preference, physical disability, gender, ethnicity and culture, family patterns, socioeconomic status, and intellectual ability. This course will enable graduates to deliver counseling services that take into consideration the needs of a diverse clientele.
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COUN 5623 - Counseling Theories and Process
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire knowledge and skills to apply various theories of counseling with an emphasis on the application of techniques through observation, role playing, and experiential activities. The contents of this course will provide graduates with the necessary experiences to deliver counseling services to individuals in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping agencies.
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COUN 5633 - Group Theory and Process
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain knowledge and skills to apply group theories of counseling with an emphasis on the application of techniques through observation, role playing, and experiential activities. The contents of this course will provide graduates with the necessary experiences to deliver counseling services to groups in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping agencies.
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COUN 5643 - Family Counseling and Guidance
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to the history of marriage and family counseling/therapy including philosophical, etiological premises that define the practice of family counseling/therapy. This course will enable graduates to apply theoretical models and develop the skills needed for application of these models in schools, mental health and other human services settings expected of helping professionals.
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COUN 5650 - Counseling Skills & Techniques
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a foundation coure for the introduction of counseling skills development. StudEnts will focus on the development of skills necessary for building therapeutic relationships, empathic responding, and prioritizing clincent concerns. Students will be able to identify dynamics of therapeutic processes and will display ethically sound therapeutic attitudes, appropriate professional dispositions, and behaviors in the delivery of counseling services. Learning experiences include observing, practicing, and applying facilitation techniques and methods in the helping process.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5623, MLHC 5413
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COUN 5653 - Behavior Assessment/Modification
Credit Hours: 3
Students will acquire clinical procedures and techniques of assessment and modification of human behavior. Students will be introduced to the principles of learning along with practical information and application of specific procedures necessary to successfully measure and modify behavior. Graduates will be able to develop and implement behavior management programs in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping facilities.
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COUN 5663 - Cross-Cultural Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain knowledge, skills and application of the psychological and sociological factors influencing the behaviors of persons in a global society. Emphasis will be placed on race, ethnicity, gender, culture, age and special populations. This course will enable graduates to be sensitive to socio-cultural issues as they deliver counseling services to diverse populations in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping agencies.
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COUN 5713 - Psychological Testing
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be familiar with standardized instruments for measuring, diagnosing and interpreting scholastic aptitude, personality, interest and achievement as well as teacher made tests. The emphasis is on group measures with an observation of individual tests. This course enables students to select, administer, score and interpret tests administered in educational and occupational settings.
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COUN 5733 - Psychological Test and Evaluation
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the practice of assessment and diagnostic techniques appropriate for children, adolescents and adults. Students will engage in the administration, scoring and interpretation of individual tests of intelligence, selected non-cognitive instruments, intake procedures, psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and interviewing techniques. Graduates will be able to apply selected models and methods for assessing mental status, identification of psychopathological behavior and interpretation of findings according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
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COUN 5734 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Credit Hours: 3
Students become knowledgeable of the principles of clinical diagnosis and the development of treatment plans. The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM-5) is emphasized, with consideration also given to dimensional, relational, and systemic issues important in diagnosis and treatment planning. Graduates will be able to apply selected models and methods for assessing mental status, identification of psychopathological behavior and interpretation of findings according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition(DSM-5).
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COUN 5743 - Crisis Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the theory and practice of crisis intervention and approaches to brief therapy.
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COUN 5810 - Child and Adolescent Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students with the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills necessary in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. Specific emphasis will be on clinical practice, diagnostic skills, play and expressive arts therapy, family systems, ecosystemic, and evidence based interventions. A review of the literature regarding issues and diagnoses unique to children and adolescents will be conducted. Effective, evidence based clinical interventions for children and adolescents will be demonstarted and praticed. Ethical and legal issues in counseling minors will be examined.
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COUN 5820 - Clinical Psychopharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a general overview of psychopharmacology and builds upon the theoretical foundation in Psychopathology which includes the biological, psychological( intrapyschic and interpersonal conflicts and anxieties), and the therapeutic role. The course coversthe basic pharamacokinetics, pharamacodynamics, pharmacology of medications of abuse, pharmacology for special populations(child and adult as well as suicidal, addictive and violent patients), and a synthesis of psychopharmacology and psychological.
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COUN 5840 - Intro to Telemental Health Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores telehealth technologies and its application to counseling practice through learning and utilizing real time videoconferencing and distance technologies. Students will explore innovations and current practices in tele mental health counseling and will learn about regulatory, legislative, and political considerations regarding tele mental health implementation.
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RCCM 5464 - Private Sector in Rehabilitation
Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on work of rehabilitation counselors in a private setting. Different areas of rehabilitation service in the private sector and its preparation will be explored. Students will learn the comparison of private versus public sectors. A focus will also include workers compensation, case management, disability management, long-term disability, end of life care, and forensic rehabilitation. Ethical and legal considerations will also be addressed.
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RCCM 5473 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Technology
Credit Hours: 2
Students will be introduced to a broad overview of both theoretical and applied issues/concepts of Rehabilitation Assistive Technology as it relates to the field of public and private case management. This will include exposure to computers, software, national technology networking for individuals with disabilities, electronic assistance devices, and telecommunications. The various aspects of assessing individuals with disabilities in all major life areas will be examined as well as assistive technology case management issues. Topics will address referral, evaluation, and planning for home and work place accommodations for individuals possessing various types of disabilities.
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ECSP 5424 - Diversity and Differentiated Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
Teachers in this course will explore the learning characteristics and needs of diverse student populations. Teachers will examine the social, cultural, and educational factors influencing the provision of successful learning opportunities for diverse students. The course will require that teachers demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and effectively evaluate differentiated instruction, as well as provide support for a variety of instructional needs. Graduate students will examine both current trends and historical foundations regarding these factors, especially as they impact the selection and implementation of curricula. Students will also integrate curricular, assessment, and management skills as they support learning for diverse populations.
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ECSP 5425 - Educational Assessment and Program Planning
Credit Hours: 3
Assessment experience in assessing students with and without disabilities is provided. Formal and informal assessment procedures are covered. Students will receive an introduction to standardized tests, criterion referenced and informal measures used in assessing children for educational placement and instruction. Students are required to administer, score, and interpret tests commonly used with exceptional children.
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ECSP 5426 - Trends and Issues in Mathematics for Early Childhood Education
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the contemporary trends and issues in mathematics education in the P-5 setting. Focus will be on research-based investigation of the content in mathematics. Topics include, but are not limited to: research on constructivism, cooperative learning, technology, problem solving, and literature in mathematics and multicultural issues in the teaching of mathematics.
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ECSP 5427 - Ethics and the Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a critical appraisal of the current nature, scope, and dimensions of contemporary and traditional education, special education, and inclusive education at the local, state, and national levels. Special emphasis is placed on the roles of both regular and special educators as collaborative teachers in inclusive settings. In addition, theoretical, legal, and practical issues and recent research and program development and evaluation concerned with the treatment, education, and rehabilitation of exceptional individuals are extensively reviewed. Topics include teacher employment rights, student rights, special education law, religion and the public school, and teacher liability. The utilization of current and emerging technologies in the educational process is emphasized.
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ECSP 5428 - Using Instructional Strategies in the Content Areas
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on curriculum development and instructional procedures in the content areas at the elementary school. Attention is given to research, theory, practice, current issues and trends applicable to teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the teacher, classroom learning environments, curriculum integration, and instructional planning and teaching models. The utilization of current and emerging technologies in the educational process is emphasized as is the impact of curriculum design and implementation on the education of students with and without special needs.
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ECSP 5429 - Family Support and Intervention
Credit Hours: 3
This course promotes an understanding of stressors, transitions, and issues that families of children with disabilities encounter during their child’s lifespan. Approaches such as transdisciplinary teaming, family-centered intervention will be covered.
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ECSP 5623 - Methods and Problems of Teaching in ECSP
Credit Hours: 3
Students will study the nature and curriculum needs of the early childhood/special education learner. Early Childhood/Special Education program rationale, curriculum, organizational patterns, instructional alternatives and problems will be discussed.
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EDUC 5203 - Foundations of Professional Ethics and Law
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide counselor education graduates with the foundations of professional ethics and school law. Increasingly, faculty, counselors, and administrators in public and private schools are called upon to make tough choices in their work and in their lives with regard to what is legal and what is ethical. This course will utilize lecture and case study methodologies to explore legal situations and ethical dilemmas in the practice of education, which might be specifically applied to teachers, counselors, or administrators.
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EDUC 5253 - The Exceptional Child
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to discuss the nature, cause, and treatment of children’s disabilities and their influence on emotional, social, educational, and vocational adjustments; special services required for exceptional children to develop to their maximum capacities including the academically talented and mentally retarded.
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EDUC 5423 - Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education
Credit Hours: 3
Seminar participants analyze the relationship between education and society, examining such issues as race, ethnicity, class, and gender in comparative perspectives. Data and models from selected nations, including emerging economically developed countries, are used. Emphasis is on free, analytical discussions of issues in American education as compared to similar issues in other countries.
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EDUC 5503 - Fundamentals of Research Design
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the logic and methodology of educational research as well as the statistical design in education research. Emphasis is on preparing and designing a research proposal for action research.
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EDUC 5603 - Instructional Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
The basic concepts of supervision, its contribution to the total school program, and means of improving instruction through supervision.
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EDUC 5783 - Applied Inferential Statistic and Research Design
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the logic and methodology of educational research as well as to statistical designs in educational research. Emphasis is on experimental methodology with treatment of selected non-experimental treatments. Inferential statistics, including t-test analysis and analysis of variance and covariance will be presented.
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EDUC 5793 - Applied Research Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, the candidates will conduct an applied research project that was defined in Fundamentals of Research (EDUC 5503 ). Candidates will demonstrate the ability to conduct action research by identifying a topic area or issue that deserves attention, reviewing contemporary literature related to that topic, designing and conducting a project to address the issue, and drawing conclusions from the results and reporting the conclusions both orally and in writing. This research will meet the needs of diverse learners and impact candidate learning and will serve as Key Assessment #7 for the Advanced Educational Programs from the Unit Assessment System of Fort Valley State University.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 5503 - Fundamentals of Research Design
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