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2009-2011 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Courses & Descriptions


Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences

Courses

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

  • CLS 612 - Clinical Immunology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 613 - Clinical Immunology Laboratory


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 614 - Transfusion - Immunohematology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 615 - Transfusion Medicine Immunohematology Laboratory


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 622 - Clinical Hematology I


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 623 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory I


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 624 - Clinical Hematology II


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 625 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory II


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 632 - Clinical Microbiology I


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 633 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory I


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 634 - Clinical Microbiology II


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 635 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory II


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 642 - Clinical Chemistry I


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 643 - Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 644 - Clinical Chemistry II


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 645 - Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 653 - Seminar in CLS IV


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 681 - Clinical Practicum in Hematology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 682 - Clinical Practicum in Chemistry


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 683 - Clinical Practicum in Immunohematology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 684 - Clinical Practicum in Microbiology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • CLS 685 - Advanced Clinical Practicum


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

Kinesiology

  • KIN 601 - History of Exercise and Sport Science


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 605 - Sports Nutrition


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 614 - Enhancing Mental and Motor Abilities


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 615 - Introduction to Forensic Kinesiology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 685 - Physical Activity and the Law


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 691 - Exercise Physiology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 692 - Clinical Exercise Physiology


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 695 - Sports Medicine


    This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

  • KIN 700 - Special Problems in Kinesiology


    Credits 1 – 6

    Specialized instruction and/or research designed to develop depth in understanding a current kinesiology problem.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 730 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training


    Credits 3

    Develop and utilize organization and administrative theories and philosophies in managing facilities, co-workers and students in a variety of athletic settings.

  • KIN 731 - Orthopedic Assessment in Sports Medicine


    Credits 3

    Theory and methods of orthopedic assessment as they relate to the understanding, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport injuries. Emphasis on advanced understanding of the theoretical applications of advanced assessment techniques for orthopedic injuries.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 733 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and Rehabilitation


    Credits 3

    Overview of theoretical concepts and techniques in sport psychology. Emphasis on the application of psychology to human movement, skilled athletic performance, and injury rehabilitation.

  • KIN 734 - Therapeutic Intervention in Sports Medicine


    Credits 3

    Theoretical background in the application of therapeutic intervention in a practical setting.

  • KIN 735 - Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Principles and Practices


    Credits 3

    Provides opportunity to study theory and techniques of various exercise rehabilitation processes and apply these processes on a case study basis.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

  • KIN 736 - Biomechanical Applications in Kinesiology


    Credits 3

    Provides opportunity to learn mechanical principles underlying human movement and apply these skills in a laboratory situation.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

  • KIN 737 - Biomechanics of Strength


    Credits 3

    Interdisciplinary examination of concepts and principles involved in strength development and force production. Includes study of neurological, physiological and mechanical factors affecting force/tension/power generation, and biomechanical interactions with external loads and various resistance training equipment.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

  • KIN 738 - Human Physiology


    Credits 3

    Study of mechanisms which regulate physiological systems and the way regulation functions to maintain homeostasis. Emphasis on those systems involved in the integrated response to exercise.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor, undergraduate course in anatomy and physiology.

  • KIN 739 - Evaluation of Physical Working Capacity


    Credits 3

    Concepts and methodology in the measurement of energy metabolism in humans. Examination of the various methods used to measure physical working capacity with the treadmill and ergometry. Understanding of basic electrophysiology of myocardium and pulmonary function measurements.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology


    Credits 3

    Lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences dealing with impact of acute and chronic exercise on several systems. Selected topics such as nutrition and exercise, weight control, physical working capacity, and body composition.

    Prerequisites
    KIN 739

  • KIN 741 - Independent Study in Exercise Physiology I


    Credits 3

    Individually arranged programs of in-depth study on selected topics in exercise physiology. Emphasis on respiratory gas analysis, human calorimetry, exercise electrocardiography, body composition, and physical work capacity.

    Prerequisites
    Advanced graduate standing in exercise physiology and consent of instructor.

  • KIN 742 - Independent Study in Exercise Physiology II


    Credits 3

    Individually arranged programs of in-depth study on selected topics in exercise physiology. Emphasis on respiratory gas analysis, human calorimetry, exercise electrocardiography, body composition, and physical work capacity.

    Prerequisites
    KIN 741

  • KIN 743 - Research Techniques in Biomechanics


    Credits 3

    Examination of some of the techniques used in biomechanical research for data collection, analysis, and presentation. Emphasis on developing an understanding of experimental techniques, their capabilities and limitations. The lecture/discussion/lab sessions provide a historical and theoretical basis for each of the techniques examined.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

  • KIN 744 - Thermoregulation During Physical Work


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes physical mechanisms of heat transfer and their physiological control: relationship among body temperatures, sweat rate, exercise loads, environmental temperature, and heat stress.

    Same as
    (BIO 744)

    Prerequisites
    KIN 739 and consent of instructor.

  • KIN 745 - Human Energy Metabolism


    Credits 3

    Study of the interactions between nutrition, energy metabolism, and physical exercise. Emphasis on how the body assimilates, stores, and makes available food energy to power muscular work.

    Prerequisites
    KIN 739 or consent of instructor.

  • KIN 747 - Graduate Seminar


    Credits 1

    Oral presentations of proposed and completed research by graduate students, graduate faculty, and guests.

    Notes
    May be taken for credit to a maximum of four credits.

  • KIN 748 - Professional Paper


    Credits 1 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated but only two credits will be applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  • KIN 749 - Thesis


    Credits 3 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated but only six credits will be applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  • KIN 750 - Research Methods


    Credits 3

    Overview of techniques used in historical, descriptive, and experimental research such as those found in exercise science, health, physical education, and recreation research publications. Procedures for formulating a research proposal; hypothesis testing; experimental designs and statistical applications.

  • KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical Techniques I


    Credits 3

    Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical procedures utilized in studies reported in exercise science, health, physical education, and recreation.

    Prerequisites
    KIN 750

  • KIN 752 - Selected Application of Statistical Techniques II


    Credits 3

    Statistical analysis techniques including correlation and regression, anova, multivariate analysis, manova for repeated measures designs. Introduction to selected statistical software packages; computer-aided graphics and data presentation techniques.

    Prerequisites
    KIN 751 or consent of instructor.

  • KIN 760 - Motor Learning


    Credits 3

    Advanced studies in motor behavior. Discussions of basic concepts and current perspectives.

    Notes
    Focus is on training methods that enhance the learning process.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 761 - Human Motor Control


    Credits 3

    Advanced studies in motor control, including sensory and central contributions to movement control, coordination, balance, and attention.

  • KIN 762 - Motor Learning Applications


    Credits 3

    Designed to explain basic concepts of motor learning involved in organizing and scheduling practice for efficient learning/teaching of motor skills. Includes discussions of memory, feedback, stages of learning, and other motor learning principles.

  • KIN 791 - Independent Study in Biomechanics


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected topic in biomechanics.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. A maximum of six hours of independent study accumulated in KIN 790-795 may be counted towards a master’s degree.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 792 - Independent Study in Measurement & Evaluation


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected topic in measurement and evaluation.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. A maximum of six hours of independent study accumulated in KIN 790-795 may be counted towards a master’s degree.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 793 - Independent Study in Motor Behavior


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected topic in motor behavior.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. A maximum of six hours of independent study accumulated in KIN 790-795 may be counted towards a master’s degree.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 795 - Independent Study in Sports Injury Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected topic in sports injury management.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. A maximum of six hours of independent study accumulated in KIN 790-795 may be counted towards a master’s degree.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  • KIN 796 - Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition


    Credits 2

    For Students accepted into the Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students gain intensive experiences covering all aspects of community nutrition programming. Students will observe the diversity within community nutrition in terms of mission, target audience and programs and will actively participate in nutrition program development, implementation, evaluation, and marketing.

    Corequisite
    KIN 797 and KIN 798.

  • KIN 797 - Supervised Practice: Food Service Management


    Credits 2

    For students accepted into the Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students will gain experience in managing the diet office, tray line production and supervision, food service production, cafeteria management, and catering.

    Corequisite
    KIN 796 and KIN 798.

  • KIN 798 - Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics


    Credits 2

    For students accepted into the Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students will gain the skills required to screen and assess individual patients, interpret laboratory values, develop and implement appropriate care plans, complete appropriate diet instructions, and document all assessment and plan information in correct medical chart format.

    Corequisite
    KIN 797 and KIN 798.