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ACCT 5020 - Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data 3 hours
Provides an understanding of accounting procedures and concepts utilized by management in making decisions. Basic concepts and techniques of accounting; the role of an accounting system in business operations management; preparation and interpretation of financial reports.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets the deficiency requirement in accounting for MBA candidates and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. May not be taken for credit if ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 or the equivalent has been taken and a grade of C or better was earned.
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ACCT 5110 - Fundamentals of Accounting Research 3 hours
Designed to develop student skills in recognizing accounting problems and isolating relevant issues: to develop student skills in generating documentary support and arguments for an acceptable solution to complex accounting problems; to enhance student skills in effectively organizing and communicating, in written and oral form, proposed solutions to accounting problems; and to familiarize students with contemporary accounting practice.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4300 and ACCT 4400. Acceptance into either the MBA or MS program.
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ACCT 5120 - Using Information Systems in Accounting 3 hours
Designed to develop student understanding of the role of accounting information systems and their functions in business. Students develop computer skills in applications for all accounting disciplines. Upon the completion of the course, students understand how accounting information systems facilitate the accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives within the organization.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 or consent of instructor.
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ACCT 5130 - Accounting for Management 3 hours
Designed to provide an understanding of managerial accounting data in making business decisions. Cases, readings and projects are used to examine a wide variety of managerial topics.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5020 , ECON 5000 , DSCI 5010 . MATH 1190 or MATH 1400 or MATH 1710.
For students not seeking a BS or MS with a major in accounting.
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ACCT 5140 - Advanced Accounting Analysis 3 hours
Advanced topics in financial accounting and reporting, including business combinations and consolidations, international accounting and monetary translation, governmental accounting and fiduciary accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120. ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4140 or the equivalent has been taken.
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ACCT 5150 - The Development of Accounting Theory 3 hours
Theory of accounting as it has developed in the economy of the United States. Particular emphasis on concepts, income measurement, valuation of assets, and valuation and measurement of equities. Application of accounting theory to contemporary problems is analyzed by cases and research papers on selected areas.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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ACCT 5160 - Issues in Financial Accounting and Standard Setting 3 hours
Advanced accounting concepts and standards with emphasis on income determination, including legal, economic and accounting views of the income concept. Development of criteria for evaluating and applying theoretical concepts, particularly as they apply to current controversial questions in accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120, ACCT 3270.
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ACCT 5180 - Topics in Financial Accounting 3 hours
Seminar in new topics and areas of current interest to students of financial accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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ACCT 5200 - Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance 3 hours
Examination of professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective. Ethical reasoning, moral character and moral decision making provide a framework for examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional career. Exploration of the concept of corporate governance and the direction business entities are taking in establishing a sound governance framework. Designed to meet the ethics requirement of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, as well as the ethics educational needs of the larger business community.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 and admission to the MS in Accounting or MS in Taxation program.
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ACCT 5250 - Strategic Cost Management 3 hours
The role and scope of the strategic cost management function (management accounting) within organizations is changing rapidly. New cost management tools provide organizations with information for decision making and control in an international marketplace. These tools directly incorporate organization strategy and focus on process understanding. Typically includes readings, cases and discussion of planning and budgeting, activity based concepts, target costing, performance measurement, quality and environmental cost management. Specific topics will vary.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5270 - Managerial Cost Accounting 3 hours
Accumulation, analysis and interpretation of accounting data relevant to purposes of managerial decision making; profit planning and control, and application of mathematics and statistics to accounting analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4270 or equivalent has been taken.
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ACCT 5300 - Federal Taxation of Income 3 hours
Comprehensive introduction to the U.S. federal income tax system. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals but many topics also apply to business entities. Coverage includes technical tax rules and motivations behind these rules, as well as tax planning opportunities and limitations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400. Graduate standing.
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4300 or equivalent has been taken for credit.
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ACCT 5310 - Tax Research and Administrative Procedure 3 hours
Objectives are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary tax issues. Students learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions and develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course, students are able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum. Familiarizes students with federal tax policies and procedures and the authorities that govern tax practice by tax professionals.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5300 or ACCT 4300; ACCT 4400, and acceptance into either the MBA or MS program.
MS-Taxation students should enroll in this course at the first opportunity after beginning their graduate course work.
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ACCT 5320 - Taxation of Flow-Through Entities 3 hours
Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries and their owners/beneficiaries.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 (may be taken concurrently).
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ACCT 5330 - Taxation of C Corporations 3 hours
Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of C corporations and their shareholders. Emphasis placed on reading and interpreting tax laws to determine the tax consequences of completed transactions and generate tax planning strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 or ACCT 5110 (either may be taken concurrently).
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ACCT 5340 - Oil and Gas Taxation 3 hours
Focuses on tax problems relative to the oil and gas industry. Topics may include acquisition, operation and disposition of natural resource properties; preproduction expenditures, depletion, depreciation and ad valorem taxes; tax planning for natural resource investments; or other topics.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5300 or ACCT 4300.
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ACCT 5360 - Advanced Topics in Federal Taxation 3 hours
Provides thorough coverage of advanced topics in tax accounting, including but not limited to state and local taxation, multinational income taxation, tax policy, tax practice and administration, advanced topics in the taxation of C corporations, advanced topics in the taxation of flow-through entities, estates, gifts and trusts, taxation of tax-exempt entities, and financial accounting for income taxes.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 .
ACCT 5360 may not be taken prior to completing a minimum of 9 hours in taxation (including ACCT 5310 ).
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ACCT 5370 - Family Tax Planning 3 hours
Comprehensive study of federal estate and gift taxation, as well as advanced family tax planning issues.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 , ACCT 5320 .
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ACCT 5410 - Audit — Investigative Process 3 hours
The investigative process known as auditing is covered. Typical topics include professional issues, ethical responsibilities, the auditor’s role in society, audit planning, the evaluation of evidence pertaining to internal controls and account balances, and the auditor’s consideration of fraud. Audit cases and short essays allow students to improve their technical auditing skills, their understanding of professional and ethical issues, and their understanding of current issues in practice.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400.
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ACCT 5430 - Auditing — Special Problems 3 hours
In-depth study of particular problems in auditing. The topics change to cope with the dynamic nature of the profession. Specific topics can be offered on a part-term/semester or term/semester basis.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5410 .
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ACCT 5440 - IT Auditing 3 hours
Use of the computer to process transactions imposes a new environment and a new set of problems for the auditors, independent and internal. Controls and audit techniques to evaluate these controls are emphasized. The use of the computer as an audit tool is introduced through actual operation of Generalized Audit Software such as is currently used in practice. Additional topics covered include computer fraud, security measures and controls in advanced online, teleprocessing systems.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400; or consent of department.
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ACCT 5450 - Seminar in Internal Auditing 3 hours
Study of the theory and practice of internal auditing. The course examines the difference between internal and external auditing, focusing on such issues as independence, audit scope, reporting and human relations. Specific internal audit topics include operational auditing, audit administration, planning and supervision, and internal audit reporting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400; or consent of department.
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ACCT 5470 - Auditing — Advanced Theory 3 hours
Conceptual approach to the auditing process, stressing the interrelations of objectives, standards, techniques and procedures. Current topics, including significant legal cases, are included.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5410 . ACCT 5800 is recommended.
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ACCT 5480 - Fraud Examination 3 hours
The use of forensic accounting and fraud prevention and deterrence to understand why and how fraud and occupational abuse is committed. Students learn about prevention, detection, and investigation methods to help minimize exposure to losses. Course is structured to enhance the student’s ability to understand the pervasiveness of occupational fraud, to assess the risk of fraud, and those who commit fraud.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the master’s program in accounting and completion of ACCT 4400; or admission to the master’s program in criminal justice.
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ACCT 5520 - Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting 3 hours
A detailed exposure of governmental and non-profit accounting for state and local governments, universities, hospitals, and other not-for-profit entities.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 and ACCT 3270; or ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5630 - Accounting Systems and Controls 3 hours
Comprehensive study of computerized managerial accounting systems. Major topics include: role of accounting systems in managerial planning and control (decision making), application of computers in accounting systems, role of the managerial accountant in technology management.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 , ACCT 4100; or consent of department.
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ACCT 5640 - Current Topics in Accounting Information Systems 3 hours
Acquaints students with current topics related to accounting information systems. Current topics will be selected by the instructor and may include, but will not be limited to, the following: accounting issues involving Enterprise Resource Planning software packages, the accountant’s role in electronic commerce and forensic auditing. Instruction may include cases and/or lecture format. The course is structured to enhance the ability of students to think critically and to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete effectively in the rapidly changing world of information technology. Intended for those interested in new and emerging areas of accounting information systems.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 or 6 hours of BCIS above the 3000 level.
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ACCT 5641 - Current Electronic Commerce Topics in Accounting Information Systems 1.5 hours
Part of the electronic commerce track of the MBA program. Discussion addresses how electronic commerce is employed in the field of accounting, how the issue of e-com changes and challenges accounting information systems, control issues arising from the use of e-com in AIS, and methods for controlling these risks.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Students should complete a packet of materials prior to the first day of class. Contact the department for materials.
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ACCT 5710 - Oil and Gas Accounting 3 hours
Introduction to the oil and gas industry and the specialized financial accounting procedures associated with the industry. Areas emphasized include accounting for exploration, development, production, depreciation, depletion and amortization; conveyances, joint operations, asset impairment and retirement obligations; and disclosures and reserves. Successful efforts and full cost accounting methods are covered.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120, and ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5760 - Accounting, Business Analysis and Valuation 3 hours
Utilization of strategic and critical thinking skills to investigate accounting issues. Through the analysis of intra-disciplinary cases, students show that they have the relevant research skills and technological sophistication to access, evaluate and interpret relevant information needed for decision making.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5110 or ACCT 5310 , and ACCT 5120 ; student must have completed 18 graduate hours of courses before enrollment.
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ACCT 5800 - Internship 3 hours
Supervised productive and educationally meaningful work experience in a job related to the student’s career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Meet employer’s requirements and have consent of the Internship Director and department chair.
May not be taken for academic credit if student has received 3 hours of credit for ACCT 4800. May only be taken once. May be counted only as an accounting elective and does not count as part of the accounting GPA. Pass/no pass only.
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ACCT 5890 - International Accounting 3 hours
Integrates the functional areas of accounting and the functional areas of business administration in a global decision-making framework. Cross-functional and global approaches to organizational issues are emphasized. Structured to enhance the ability of students to think critically and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete effectively in the global perspectives on accounting, environmental, social and political influences on accounting, accounting information systems in a multinational enterprise, performance evaluation in a multi-national enterprise, comparative international analysis of financial statements and the exploration of timely topical issues related to international accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4420 or equivalent has been taken for credit.
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ACCT 5900 - Special Problems 3 hours
Topic chosen by the student and developed through conference and activities under the direction of the instructor. Course activities include required regular participation in a specified 4000-level class and additional assignments by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
A maximum of 3 semester hours of Special Problems may be applied toward a degree. Course credit might not count in fulfilling CPA exam requirements.
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ACCT 5910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conference and activities under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
A maximum of 3 semester hours of 5000-level special problems course work may be applied toward the degree. Course can be counted only as an elective or in special circumstances as a required course. Might not count in fulfilling CPA exam requirements. Graded or pass/no pass.
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ACCT 6010 - Seminar on Advanced Topics in Accounting Research 3 hours
Covers one or more special fields. Topics covered in this course depend on the needs of the students enrolled each term/semester.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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ACCT 6190 - Seminar on Theory Development and Theory Formulation 3 hours
Explores theory formulation and development in disciplines related to accounting; evaluates the ontological, epistemological and methodological structure of contemporary accounting research and critically examines the adequacy of contemporary research from a historical perspective.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6290 - Seminar on Behavioral Research in Accounting 3 hours
Critically examines behavioral theories as well as methods and their application to accounting research. The course draws on cognitive psychology and accounting literature.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6390 - Seminar on Capital Markets-Based Accounting Research 3 hours
Presents a synthesis of capital markets research in accounting. Covers “classic” papers in the major research areas within the field, methodological issues, and emerging issues in financial accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6490 - Independent Research Paper I 3–4 hours
Major paper, independently prepared, that presents results of an intensive and critical review of accounting research that focuses on a topic of interest to the student. The paper concludes with an assessment of research opportunities, if any, in the area examined.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6590 - Independent Research Paper II 3–4 hours
Major empirical research paper, independently prepared, that presents results of an empirical analysis. Students specializing in archival research conduct an empirical analysis using archival data (i.e., stock prices, accounting numbers, analyst forecasts, management forecasts, etc.). Students specializing in behavioral research conduct a pilot study. The paper includes discussion of the research problem, its importance, and all other aspects of the research design (i.e., assumptions, theory, hypotheses, potentially relevant explanatory variables that need to be controlled for, etc.). Students present their papers to accounting faculty and doctoral students in a research workshop.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6900 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
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ACCT 6910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
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ACCT 6940 - Individual Research 1–12 hours
Individual research for the doctoral candidate.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
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ACCT 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation 3, 6 or 9 hours
To be scheduled only with consent of department. 12 hours credit required. No credit assigned until dissertation has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment in this course subsequent to passing qualifying examination for admission to candidacy.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
May be repeated for credit.
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ANTH 5000 - Seminar in Cultural Anthropology 3 hours
Survey of anthropological attempts to understand and explain the similarities and differences in culture and human behavior.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5010 - Anthropological Thought and Praxis I 3 hours
Considers the history of anthropological concepts, the major historical debates in anthropological theory and historical tensions between applied and theoretical knowledge. Special emphasis is given to critical examination of concept and theory formation and the application of anthropological ideas to the problems of everyday life.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5000 or 12 hours of anthropology.
For students taking the online version of ANTH 5010, attendance at the orientation for the Department of Anthropology’s online master’s students is also required.
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ANTH 5021 - Anthropological Thought and Praxis II 3 hours
Considers contemporary anthropological concepts and theories and the major debates that have been produced by them. Special emphasis is given to the most recent tensions and debates on the relationships between theoretical and applied knowledge. Specific attention is paid to the relationships between social theory and social policy formation.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 .
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ANTH 5031 - Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods 3 hours
Focuses on ethnographic and qualitative methods and the development of the skills necessary for the practice of anthropology. Special emphasis is given to qualitative techniques of data collection and analysis, grant writing, the use of computers to analyze qualitative data and ethical problems in conducting qualitative research.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5032 - Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods for Non-Majors 3 hours
Designed to teach non-majors the basics of ethnographic and qualitative methods. Students develop the skills necessary to conduct qualitative research through reviewing and applying the relationship of research to theory, research ethics, project design, data collection (observation, interviewing and focus groups), coding, analysis of data through the use of computer software, and presentation of findings.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5041 - Quantitative Methods in Anthropology 3 hours
Basic principles and techniques of research design, sampling, and elicitation for collecting and comprehending quantitative behavioral data. Procedures for data analysis and evaluation are reviewed, and students get hands-on experience with SPSS in order to practice organization, summarizing, and presenting data. The goal is to develop a base of quantitative and statistical literacy for practical application across the social sciences, in the academy and the world beyond.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5050 - Preparation for Practice and the Applied Thesis 3 hours
Emphasis on planning the applied thesis project, professional development, and bringing students into the community of practice of applied/practicing anthropologists. Students learn skills in client development, project design, proposal writing, informational interviews, how to obtain a job, how to succeed in the workplace, and networking. In addition, students are exposed to contested issues in the field and career trajectories of practitioners. A number of practitioners are invited as guest speakers.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5100 - Organizational Anthropology 3 hours
Anthropologists have developed numerous tools for analyzing culture and culture change. Many of these can be put to use in studying business organizations. This course is a look at business organizations from an anthropological point of view. Often an organization’s productivity or lack thereof is directly related to the degree to which its strategy and culture mesh. Methods used in anthropology can aid in defining the specific culture of an organization and in providing strategies for change within it. This course explores those anthropological tools that can be useful in increasing productivity in business organizations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5110 - Design Anthropology 3 hours
Fundamentals of the field of design anthropology. Students collaborate on an applied project, practice applied research methods and video ethnography. Students learn to engage in collaborative analysis and work with customers to translate their research into practical applications. In addition to hands-on experience, students conduct readings on topics relevant to the project and to design anthropology in general.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5201 - Medical Anthropology 3 hours
Perspectives in contemporary medical anthropology, with a focus on the biocultural basis of health and sociocultural variations in illness and healing (ethnomedicine). Study of comparative health systems, political-economic and ethical issues in health and care, health professions and patients’ views of illness.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5210 - Anthropology of Public Health 3 hours
Introduction to the contributions of anthropology to public health. Highlights the socio-cultural perspective on the fundamentals of public health, including but not limited to international health, domestic health, epidemiology, infectious disease, child survival, women’s and men’s health, and health policy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5220 - Introduction to Health Services Research 3 hours
Survey of the history of the development of the field of health services research; the interdisciplinary contributions of the disciplines of sociology, economics, anthropology, gerontology, political science and public health to the field; and the use of survey research to collect information on health status and health services utilization.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as AGER 5420 .
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ANTH 5300 - Migrants and Refugees 3 hours
Focuses on the factors embedded in people’s displacement, either through migration or refugee movements. Aims at identifying the cultural processes that promote displacement and those emanating from the consequences of displacement. Emphasizes the human factor encapsulated in the phenomenon of displacement.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5400 - Environmental Anthropology 3 hours
Emphasis on theory, major environmental questions, problems, issues, and possible solutions illustrated by case studies from different parts of the world. Examination of environmental issues pertaining to land/sea and natural resources, food production systems, deforestation, population problems, poverty and environmental justice, natural hazards and risks, resource conflicts and warfare, over-fishing, economic development, globalization and transnationalism, mineral and oil extraction, landscapes, biodiversity conservation, the commons, ecofeminism, and valuation of nature. Course goals are to provide a global sample of the literature in environmental anthropology; a survey of concepts, issues, theories, methods and practices in environmental anthropology; and an in-depth acquaintance with a particular topic in environmental anthropology through an individual research project.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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ANTH 5620 - Anthropology of Education 3 hours
Examines issues and approaches relevant to the study of education within the field of anthropology. Provides an introduction to anthropological concepts and anthropological methods used in the study of education and schooling. Includes an examination of the relation between anthropology and education as it pertains to cultural transmission. In addition, it looks at cultural difference, minority status, and educational outcomes. It also highlights current perspectives and critiques relevant to educational “problems” and emerging solutions derived from an anthropological perspective of education.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as EDCI 5620 .
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ANTH 5700 - Topics in Applied Anthropology 3 hours
Applied ethnographic investigation, analysis and discussion of a significant, contemporary topic of interest to students in various graduate programs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ANTH 5710 - Symbolic/Cognitive Anthropology 3 hours
Anthropological consideration of symbolism provides a unique view of cultural beliefs and values as stamped in the process of policy making. Attention is given to how symbols are used to give meaning to social life and how symbols define and create belief systems, including traditional anthropological concerns with religion, kinship, politics, economics, business and advertising.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5800 - Applying Anthropology: Practicum I 3 hours
Provides experiential learning in applied anthropology through placement in business, government, community, and social service organizations and agencies. Students design and implement an applied anthropology project under the supervision of a faculty member. This placement is planned in cooperation with the student to meet specialized career goals.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 , ANTH 5021 , ANTH 5031 , ANTH 5041 , ANTH 5050 .
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ANTH 5810 - Applying Anthropology: Practicum II 3 hours
Provides experiential learning in applied anthropology through placement in business, government, community, and social service organizations and agencies. Continuation of Practicum I. Students finish up any remaining research, deliver their findings to the client, and prepare a written report and a verbal presentation for the department of anthropology.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 , ANTH 5021 , ANTH 5031 , ANTH 5041 , ANTH 5050 , ANTH 5800 .
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ANTH 5900 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5950 - Applied Thesis 3 or 6 hours
To be scheduled with consent of department. 6 hours required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 , ANTH 5021 , ANTH 5031 , ANTH 5041 , ANTH 5050 .
May be repeated for credit.
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AECO 5010 - Interdisciplinary Seminar 1–6 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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AECO 5050 - Seminar in Contemporary Applied Economic Problems 3 hours
Analysis and discussion of significant contemporary issues in economics and public policy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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AECO 5870 - Research Methods 3 hours
Research methodology for business and the social sciences. Topics include research design; techniques of exploratory data analysis; measures of association; a survey of multivariate factor, discriminant and clustering procedures; and an introduction to linear regression analysis.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of college statistics or consent of instructor.
Offered fall term/semester only.
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AECO 5880 - Multivariate Regression Analysis 3 hours
Application of multivariate regression analysis to issues in business and the social sciences. Topics include estimation and analysis of linear models under ideal and non-ideal conditions, instrumental variables estimation and estimation of models with limited dependent variables. Emphasis is placed upon the application of computer technology to practical problems in forecasting and policy analysis.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of college statistics or consent of instructor.
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AECO 5900 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Open to advanced students capable of doing independent research in economic education, and labor and industrial relations under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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AECO 5910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Open to advanced students capable of doing independent research in economic education, and labor and industrial relations under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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AECO 5920 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis 6 hours
Research methods emphasizing the philosophy of science, basic statistical methods and basic research design; preparation of a number of research proposals reflecting alternative research designs and alternative statistical methodologies and a mini-thesis with emphasis on empirical studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required of all Master of Science candidates.
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AECO 5930 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis 6 hours
Research methods emphasizing the philosophy of science, basic statistical methods and basic research design; preparation of a number of research proposals reflecting alternative research designs and alternative statistical methodologies and a mini-thesis with emphasis on empirical studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required of all Master of Science candidates.
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AECO 5950 - Master’s Thesis 3 or 6 hours
To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5000 - Choral Techniques 3 hours
Choral organizations, singing, conducting, performing, repertoire and history. Actual experience in a model a cappella choir.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5001 - Student Teaching in Studio Piano 3 hours (3;0)
Observation and supervised student teaching with emphasis on private studio teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.
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MUAG 5002 - Student Teaching in Group Piano 3 hours (3;0)
Observation and supervised student teaching with an emphasis on group piano teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.
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MUAG 5160 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy 3 hours (3;0)
Approaches for children and adult beginners; technique, style and musicianship; review and recommendation of materials for all grades. Supervised student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUAG 5170 - Intermediate Piano Pedagogy 3 hours (3;0)
Approaches for children and adult intermediate level; technique, style and musicianship; review and recommendation of materials for all grades. Supervised student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 5160 or consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5200 - Piano Literature 3 hours
Bach through the early romantics. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; individual topics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets with MUAG 1270.
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MUAG 5201 - Piano Literature 3 hours
The late romantics to the present. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; individual topics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets with MUAG 3270.
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MUAG 5210 - Vocal Literature 3 hours
Advanced song literature from all national styles from 1750. Stylistics analysis and historical significance.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4210 or equivalent.
Meets with MUAG 4210.
Offered spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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MUAG 5215 - Advanced Vocal Diction 2 hours
Advanced Italian, French and German diction. Phonetics and pronunciation.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 1906, MUAG 1907, MUAG 1909, or consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5220 - Advanced Singing-Acting Techniques 1 hour
Working with the techniques of H. Wesley Balk, the course develops singing/acting skills that integrate the full system of each student. An experiential learning course in which the student applies the techniques to his or her individual operatic repertoire or assigned scenes from opera.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the graduate program or artist’s certificate. Must have at least three operatic arias in personal repertoire.
Highly recommended to be taken before MUAG 5640 .
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MUAG 5260 - Piano Collaboration (Vocal) 3 hours
Skills and techniques of vocal collaboration through study and performance with soloists of art song and vocal repertoire with orchestral reduction; study of relevant reference works; sight-reading, transposition, coaching and teaching collaborative skills.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5261 - Vocal Repertoire Master Class 3 hours
Intensive study and performance of art song with piano and other vocal repertoire with orchestral reduction.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 5260 , MUAM 5503 , or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5270 - Piano Collaboration (Instrumental) 3 hours
Fundamentals of instrumental collaboration; rehearsal techniques; score reading (transposition and clefs); orchestral reductions and thorough bass realization; instrumental repertoire; work with soloists.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5271 - Instrumental Repertoire Master Class 3 hours
Intensive study and performance of sonata and other instrumental literature.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 5270 or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5275 - Survey of Instrumental Collaborative Literature with Piano 3 hours (2;0;1)
Comprehensive study of standard repertoire for piano (or keyboard) with one other instrument.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUAG 5280 - Service Playing Skills I 2 hours
Intense study of basic hymn playing, keyboard harmony, transposition, figured bass, open score reading, sight-reading and beginning improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory score on Graduate Placement Exam or MUTH 5001 , MUTH 5002 and MUTH 5003 .
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MUAG 5290 - History of Organ Style and Design 2 hours
Survey of national styles of organ building in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and England, 1550–1900. Emphasis on construction of action, windchests and pipes. Contemporary development of the organ in North America.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4390 (undergraduate organ literature).
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MUAG 5300 - Science and Pedagogy of Singing 3 hours
Basic knowledge of respiration, phonation, resonation and articulation; concepts and techniques for the teaching of singing. Laboratory demonstrations and studio observations for students of voice, choral conducting and composition.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUAG 5350 - Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments 3 hours
Repair of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. For instrumental music teachers and those interested in instrument repair.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 1125 or MUAG 1225 or consent of college.
Meets with MUAG 4350.
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MUAG 5360 - Instrumental Pedagogy and Repertoire 3 hours
Study and analysis of instrumental literature; correlation of literature and pedagogical materials; survey of schools of performance and instruction; brass, percussion, keyboard, strings and woodwinds.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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MUAG 5450 - Introduction to Music and Medicine 3 hours
General overview of the discipline of music medicine, including major contributions to the field, history, methodologies, practical performance, clinical and pedagogic applications.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
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MUAG 5550 - Basso Continuo 3 hours (0;0;3)
General knowledge of figured bass and study of basso continuo sources from 1600 to present.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5560 - Advanced Piano Pedagogy and Musicianship 3 hours
Instructional techniques, materials, curriculum planning and philosophical basis for teaching piano and musicianship at the college and university levels with focus on group instruction.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4260 and MUAG 4270, or equivalent.
Field experience required.
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MUAG 5570 - Comparative Piano Pedagogy and Repertoire 3 hours
Instructional techniques, repertoire, curriculum planning and philosophical basis for teaching piano performance at the high school and undergraduate collegiate levels.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4260 and MUAG 4270, or equivalent.
Field experience required.
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MUAG 5600 - Advanced Science and Pedagogy of Singing 3 hours
Advanced literature on research in singing; laboratory instrumentation; practical studio procedures for building and equalizing the singing voice. Topics include vocal abuse and misuse, fitness for singers, and the psychology of singing and teaching of singing. Studio observations and practice in teaching.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4300 or consent of college.
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