 | | Course ID: | ADSC 1050. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | The Meat We Eat | Course
Description: | Designed to be a consumer-oriented elective that covers the use
of red meat as a food source. Covers where meat comes from,
inspection for wholesomeness, meat grading, safety,
identification, processing, selection, preparation, and current
issues in meat animal production. | | Athena Title: | THE MEAT WE EAT | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2000-2000L. 3 hours. 1 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Animal and Dairy Science | Course
Description: | Care and techniques of farm animal management, handling, movement, restraint, and facilities needed for efficient and profitable animal production. | | Athena Title: | ANIMAL PRACTICUM | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Animal and Dairy Science | Course
Description: | Basic principles of breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. | | Athena Title: | Intro Animal and Dairy Science | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 2010E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2010L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introductory Animal and Dairy Science Laboratory | Course
Description: | Basic principles of breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. | | Athena Title: | Intro Animal Dairy Science Lab | | Corequisite: | ADSC 2010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2010E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Animal and Dairy Science | Course
Description: | Basic principles of breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses and companion animals. | | Athena Title: | Intro Animal and Dairy Science | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 2010 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animals in Society | Course
Description: | Animals play a number of significant and diverse roles
worldwide. This course will cover the interdisciplinary field of
anthrozoology, or the study of human-animal interactions and the
human-animal bond. The historical, cultural, scientific, and
economic roles of animals in human societies in the United
States and worldwide will be discussed. | | Athena Title: | Animals in Society | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2300E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Companion Animal Care | Course
Description: | Companion animal care, with emphasis on nutrient requirements,
digestion and absorption, commercial feeds, reproduction,
diseases, parasites, behavior, and the animal role in human
health and disease. | | Athena Title: | Companion Animal Care | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 2300 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Companion Animal Care | Course
Description: | Companion animal care with emphasis on nutrient requirements, digestion and absorption, commercial feeds, reproduction, diseases, parasites, behavior, and the animal role in human health and disease. | | Athena Title: | Companion Animal Care | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 2300E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Regenerative Bioscience | Course
Description: | Regenerative bioscience is an area of research that is focused on
developing cures for a broad range of devastating diseases and
injuries with no known restorative treatments, such as muscle
injury, infertility, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and brain
tumors. This course will cover advancements in regenerative
bioscience research in both pre-clinical and clinical settings,
including research techniques, therapeutic strategies,
challenges/ethical constraints, and future directions. | | Athena Title: | Intro Regenerative Bioscience | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2500L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Beginning Horsemanship | Course
Description: | Review of fundamental horse safety and horsemanship to include
handling, grooming, equipping, and riding western or hunt seat. | | Athena Title: | BEG HORSEMANSHIP | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2520. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animal Welfare | Course
Description: | Public concern for animal welfare of agriculture, companion, and
laboratory animals continues to rise. This course will provide
an overview of modern day concerns and challenges associated
with addressing animal welfare issues. Cognition, emotion, and
behavior as it relates to animal welfare will also be discussed. | | Athena Title: | Animal Welfare | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2630-2630L. 2 hours. 1 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Pleasure Horse Management | Course
Description: | Pleasure horse management, including conformation, breeds, nutrition, reproduction, diseases, behavior, and current issues of the equine industry. | | Athena Title: | PLEASURE HORSE MGMT | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2700. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animal Science Education and Youth Livestock Programs | Course
Description: | Basic animal science topics useful to those students who wish to
work with youth livestock programs in both Agricultural Education
and Extension. The course will combine useful lectures with out-
of-class activities to convey a practical understanding of animal
topics and to prepare teachers and 4-H leaders to present these
topics in the classroom and undertake all the challenges of
fielding a successful youth livestock program. | | Athena Title: | Animal Science Education | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be offered at UGA-Tifton Campus | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 2810. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | Survey of Veterinary Medicine Professions | Course
Description: | An introduction to careers in the veterinary medicine profession and a discussion of career exploration, career preparation, and the procedure of job placement. | | Athena Title: | Veterinary Medicine Profession | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 3000E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Public Administration | Course
Description: | Major issues of administration and public agencies, such as personnel, finance, administrative law, and the growth and significance of governmental bureaucracy. | | Athena Title: | Introduction to Public Admin | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in PADP 3000, POLS 4620E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 3000. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Public Administration | Course
Description: | Major issues of administration and public agencies, such as personnel, finance, administrative law, and the growth and significance of governmental bureaucracy. | | Athena Title: | Introduction to Public Admin | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in PADP 3000E, POLS 4620E | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Principles of Advertising | Course
Description: | An overview of advertising careers, including creative, social
and digital media, planning, and brand management. The
historical roots of advertising as an economic catalyst and
potent influence on popular culture. Celebrity endorsement and
other key strategies, techniques, and skills used by
professionals are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Principles of Advertising | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3100E, ADPR 3100H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3100H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Principles of Advertising (Honors) | Course
Description: | An overview of advertising careers including creative, social
and digital media, planning, and brand management. The
historical roots of advertising as an economic catalyst and
potent influence on popular culture. Celebrity endorsement and
other key strategies, techniques, and skills used by
professionals are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Principles of Advertising Hon | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3100, ADPR 3100E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of Honors | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3100E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Principles of Advertising | Course
Description: | An overview of advertising careers, including creative, social, and digital media, planning, and brand management. The historical roots of advertising as an economic catalyst and potent influence on popular culture. Celebrity endorsement and other key strategies, techniques, and skills used by professionals are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Principles of Advertising | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3100, ADPR 3100H | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 3100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Policy Analysis | Course
Description: | An introduction to the fundamentals of public policy analysis.
It provides a “tool kit” of practical methods, as well as the
theoretical and practical skills necessary to analyze public
policy issues involving complex, real-world issues, multiple
actors with diverse interests, information uncertainty,
institutional complexity, and ethical controversy. | | Athena Title: | Intro to Policy Analysis | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3110E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Brand Storytelling | Course
Description: | Advertising writing, layout, and art direction. Students learn
the basics of ad design and strategic messaging from tweets to
magazine ads, to viral-video scripts, to TV spots. Concepts
learned in Principles of Advertising or comparable courses are
applied to create targeted advertising. | | Athena Title: | Brand Storytelling | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3110 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or MARK 4600) and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Brand Storytelling | Course
Description: | Advertising writing, layout, and art direction. Students learn
the basics of ad design and strategic messaging from tweets to
magazine ads, to viral-video scripts, to TV spots. Concepts
learned in Principles of Advertising or comparable courses are
applied to create targeted advertising. | | Athena Title: | Brand Storytelling | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3110E | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or MARK 4600) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Genetics of Livestock Improvement | Course
Description: | Genetics and statistics as related to the genetic improvement of farm animals. | | Athena Title: | INTRO GEN LVSTK IMP | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 and BIOL 1107-1107L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Media Strategy and Activation | Course
Description: | Media planning and its role within the marketing function. Attention is directed toward the creative selection, scheduling, and evaluation of media vehicles to deliver advertising and promotion messages to target audiences in an effective and efficient manner. | | Athena Title: | Media Strategy and Activation | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3100 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising Research | Course
Description: | Advertising and public relations techniques in strategic planning, message development, and the measuring of the effectiveness of advertising and public relations campaigns. Emphasis on concepts of consumer and stakeholder behavior, objective setting, and measurement of advertising and public relations efforts. | | Athena Title: | Advertising Research | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3510, ADPR 3510E, ADPR 3400, ADPR 3400E | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H) and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 4210 or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000E or MSIT 3000H or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animal Biotechnology | Course
Description: | Integration of modern techniques in biotechnology with the problems confronting animal agriculture. Techniques used in the modification of domestic animals for higher quality products and improved production are emphasized. Included are topics covering the use of animals in human health and new products derived from animal resources. | | Athena Title: | ANIM BIOTECH | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108-1108L or CHEM 1212 or CHEM 2100 or CHEM 2211 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3150. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advertising Lecture Series | Course
Description: | A contemporary advertising seminar series featuring various prominent advertising professionals who will present lectures on a range of topics pertinent to today's advertising industry. | | Athena Title: | AD LECTURE SERIES | | Prerequisite: | Third-year of fourth-year student standing and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3180-3180L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Meats Judging I | Course
Description: | Grading and evaluating beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and their wholesale cuts. Terminology to describe and detect differences among carcasses of the same species. Written reasons describing detectable differences. | | Athena Title: | MEATS JUDGING I | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3190-3190L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Meats Judging II | Course
Description: | Selecting and grading carcasses and wholesale cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. Terminology required to describe and detect differences among carcasses and primal cuts in addition to written reasons describing detectable differences. The meats judging team which represents the University in intercollegiate Meats Judging Contests will be selected from the students in this course. | | Athena Title: | MEATS JUDGING II | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3180-3180L or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3200-3200L. 3 hours. 1 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Evaluation and Composition | Course
Description: | Evaluation of livestock and their carcasses for composition and selection criteria for the breeding herd. Emphasis will be on development of value-determining traits and how they can be controlled to influence livestock value. | | Athena Title: | EVAL COMPOSIT LVSTK | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3210-3210L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Livestock Evaluation and Selection | Course
Description: | The selection of livestock for the breeding herd and for slaughter. The team representing the University in the annual Spring Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contests will be chosen from the students in this course. | | Athena Title: | LVSTK EVAL SELEC | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3220-3220L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Advanced Livestock Evaluation and Selection | Course
Description: | A continuation of Livestock Evaluation and Selection. The team representing the University in the annual Fall Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contests will be chosen from the students in this course. | | Athena Title: | ADV LVSTK EVAL SEL | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3210-3210L or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3230-3230L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Light Horse Evaluation and Selection | Course
Description: | Evaluation of horses relating to riding qualities and anatomical structure. Prerequisite for competing in collegiate horse judging contests. | | Athena Title: | LT HORSE EVAL & SEL | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3250-3250L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Advanced Horse Evaluation and Selection | Course
Description: | Evaluation of conformation and performance of various breeds. Teams will be selected to compete in intercollegiate horse judging contests. | | Athena Title: | ADV HORSE EVAL/SEL | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3230-3230L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3260-3260L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Selection | Course
Description: | Principles and practices concerned with the evaluation of type in dairy cattle, with special emphasis on show ring judging. | | Athena Title: | DY CATTLE EVAL | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3270-3270L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Advanced Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Selection | Course
Description: | A continuation of Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Selection. The University will be represented at national intercollegiate judging contests in the fall by students chosen from this course. | | Athena Title: | ADV DY CATT EVAL | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3260-3260L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animal Nutrition and Metabolism | Course
Description: | Animal nutrition and metabolism. The chemical composition of nutrients, biochemical reactions and their regulation as related to the metabolic pathways associated with the assimilation of nutrients and application of these concepts in the growth and performance of animals of economic importance. | | Athena Title: | ANIM NUTR METAB | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 | | Corequisite: | (CHEM 2100 and CHEM 2100L) or (CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2211L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3330. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Therapies for Tissue Repair and Regeneration | Course
Description: | Regenerative bioscience approaches to tissue repair and regeneration. Discussion of stem cell therapies, biomaterials, tissue engineering, gene therapies, and cell manufacturing approaches in regenerative medicine. Students will also learn about how novel devices, technologies, and diagnostic tools can enhance regenerative medicine strategies. | | Athena Title: | Ther for Tissue Repair | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | ADPR Research: Insights and Analytics | Course
Description: | Basic social science research methods course. The goal is to
provide a critical framework for evaluating social science
research and experience conducting ADPR research. Students will
learn how to select an appropriate research technique, conduct
and supervise research, analyze and interpret data, and write
research reports. | | Athena Title: | Insights and Analytics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3130, ADPR 3510, ADPR 3510E, ADPR 3400E | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 2100H or STAT 4210 or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000H or MSIT 3000E or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H or MSIT 3001 or BUSN 3001) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3400E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | ADPR Research: Insights and Analytics | Course
Description: | Basic social science research methods course. The goal is to
provide a critical framework for evaluating social science
research and experience conducting ADPR research. Students will
learn how to select an appropriate research technique, conduct
and supervise research, analyze and interpret data, and write
research reports. | | Athena Title: | Insights and Analytics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3400, ADPR 3130, ADPR 3510, ADPR 3510E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 2100H or STAT 4210 or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000H or MSIT 3000E or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000H or BUSN 3000E or MSIT 3001 or BUSN 3001) and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Physiology of Reproduction in Domestic Animals | Course
Description: | The basic understanding of the gross anatomy of the male and
female reproductive system. Application of the principles of
reproductive biology to domestic farm animals will be covered. | | Athena Title: | PHYS REPROD | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 and BIOL 1108-1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3410. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | Course
Description: | Comparison of the anatomy and physiology of food and companion animals. Special focus will be paid to the anatomical structures of animals, their physiological functions, and how they impact animal growth and health. Specific attention on how the individual physiological systems work together to maintain the homeostasis of the animal to enhance growth and ensure animal health. | | Athena Title: | Comp Anat Phys of Dom Animals | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 or ADSC 2010E or permission of department | | Corequisite: | ADSC 3410L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3410L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Laboratory | Course
Description: | Comparison of the anatomy and physiology of food and companion animals. Special focus will be paid to the anatomical structures of animals, their physiological functions, and how they impact animal growth and health. Specific attention on how the individual physiological systems work together to maintain the homeostasis of the animal to enhance growth and ensure animal health. | | Athena Title: | Comp Anat Phy Dom Animals Lab | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 or ADSC 2010E or permission of department | | Corequisite: | ADSC 3410 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3420. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Physiology of Lactation in Farm Animals | Course
Description: | The anatomy, physiology, and function of the mammary gland of farm animals. | | Athena Title: | Lactation Physiology | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3500L. 2 hours. 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Intermediate Horsemanship | Course
Description: | Designed to give students maximum experience learning riding
and training techniques. Allows students to develop riding
skills necessary to progress to horse training classes or to
gain experience necessary for certain industry jobs. | | Athena Title: | INTER HORSEMANSHIP | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2500L or permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3510. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations Research | Course
Description: | Design, strategy, and implementation of public relations
research techniques. Study of research theory, methods, and
practices within the context of public relations case studies
and client work. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Research | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3510E, ADPR 3130, ADPR 3400, ADPR 3400E | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 4210 or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000H or MSIT 3000E or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3510E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations Research | Course
Description: | Design, strategy, and implementation of public relations
research techniques. Study of research theory, methods, and
practices within the context of public relations case studies
and client work. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Research | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3510, ADPR 3130, ADPR 3400, ADPR 3400E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and (STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 4210 or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000H or MSIT 3000E or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H) and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3520E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Graphic Communications | Course
Description: | Students gain the skills to design messages for particular
audiences and to prepare designs correctly for print, digital,
and social environments. Students learn to analyze and to use
the principles of design, typography, layout, color theory, art
and illustration, and copyright law. Adobe Creative software is
used to produce a variety of projects for student portfolios. | | Athena Title: | Graphic Communications | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3520 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3520. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Zoo Biology and Research | Course
Description: | A discussion of the roles that local, national, and international
wildlife and zoological parks play in animal conservation,
education, and research. This course will discuss wildlife and
zoological park history, principles of biology, ongoing
conservation efforts, and recent advances in research. | | Athena Title: | Zoo Biology and Research | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3520. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Graphic Communications | Course
Description: | Students gain the skills to design messages for particular
audiences and to prepare designs correctly for print, digital,
and social environments. Students learn to analyze and to use
the principles of design, typography, layout, color theory, art
and illustration, and copyright law. Adobe Creative software is
used to produce a variety of projects for student portfolios. | | Athena Title: | Graphic Communications | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3520E | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3515 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3530. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Online Reputation Management | Course
Description: | How people and brands can cultivate online reputations is
created through case study analysis, interaction with
professional advertising and public relations people, reading
and discussion, and hands-on work in digital media. | | Athena Title: | Online Reputation Management | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3550. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Media Content and Production | Course
Description: | A practical and theoretical laboratory experience teaching students to develop, produce, publish, and manage written and visual content for social media. Students will learn how social media has evolved and the role it plays in brand management. | | Athena Title: | Social Media Content Prod | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3550E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3550E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Media Content and Production | Course
Description: | A practical and theoretical laboratory experience teaching students to develop, produce, publish, and manage written and visual content for social media. Students will learn how social media has evolved and the role it plays in brand management. | | Athena Title: | Social Media Content Prod | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3550 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | POUL(ADSC) 3550. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Behavior and Welfare of Domestic Animals | Course
Description: | The study of animal behavior is presented as it pertains to
domestic birds and mammals, primarily of agricultural species.
Animal welfare is introduced as a moral concept and as a subject
informed by animal behavior. | | Athena Title: | BEHAV DOMESTIC ANIM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POUL 3500 | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L and [(ADSC 2010) or POUL 2020-2020L] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3600-3600L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Beef Cattle Production and Management | Course
Description: | Breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle. | | Athena Title: | Beef Cattle Production Mgmt | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 2000-2000L and two of the following: ADSC 3110 or ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3400 (one of these courses must be taken as a prerequisite) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3610-3610L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Pork Production and Management | Course
Description: | Breeding, feeding, and management of swine. | | Athena Title: | Pork Production and Management | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 2000-2000L and two of the following: ADSC 3110 or ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3400 (one of these courses must be taken as a prerequisite) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3620-3620L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Dairy Cattle Production and Management | Course
Description: | Effects of environment and its interactions with physiology and inheritance upon performance of the cow and the cost of producing milk. This includes the effects of climate, health, sanitation, forage systems, housing, equipment, and waste management. | | Athena Title: | Dairy Cattle Production Mgmt | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 2000-2000L and two of the following: ADSC 3110 or ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3400 (one of these courses must be taken as a prerequisite) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3630-3630L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Horse Production and Management | Course
Description: | Breeding, feeding, and management of horses. | | Athena Title: | Horse Production and Mgmt | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 2000-2000L and two of the following: ADSC 3110 or ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3400 (one of these courses must be taken as a prerequisite) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3640-3640L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Sheep and Goat Production and Management | Course
Description: | Breeding, feeding, and management of sheep and goats. | | Athena Title: | SHEEP GOAT MGMT | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 2000-2000L and two of the following: ADSC 3110 or ADSC 3310-3310L or ADSC 3400-3400L (one of these courses must be taken as a prerequisite) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC(FDST) 3650-3650L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introductory Meat Science | Course
Description: | Meat science focusing on the meat industry, role of muscle foods in the human diet, meat inspection, muscle structure and function, conversion of muscle to meat, anatomy, factors influencing meat quality, meat processing, and meat safety and quality control. | | Athena Title: | INTROD MEAT SCI | | Pre or Corequisite: | BIOL 1108-1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3660-3660L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Aquatic Food Systems: Aquaculture Principles and Practices | Course
Description: | Farming of water has the potential to feed billions of people and holds powerful promise for contributing to economic growth. This course will expose students to the basic principles and importance of aquatic food systems from production to consumption, and explore the biological basis for production, breeding/genetics, nutrition, and health. | | Athena Title: | Principles of Aquaculture | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be a combination of lectures, extensive discussion, and field (site) visits. | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3670. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Companion Animal Biology and Management | Course
Description: | Various aspects of companion animal biology. Course material
will focus on nutrition, reproductive physiology, and behavior
as it relates to the well-being and care of companion animals.
The course emphasis will be on dogs and cats, but will also
cover rodents, birds, reptiles, and amphibians as companion
animals. | | Athena Title: | COMP ANIM BIOL MGMT | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3320 or POUL 3750 and (ADSC 3400 or VPHY 3100) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3700. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science | Course
Description: | Individual study, readings, and research projects in laboratories or on experimental farms involving animal or meat-related topics. | | Athena Title: | SP PROB ADS | | Nontraditional Format: | Special problems course; students and faculty set times as needed. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3710. 2-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Teaching Assistance Experience in Animal Science | Course
Description: | Students will incorporate knowledge in animal and dairy science
through a teaching experience in a course matched to the
student's experience, education, and interests. The student is
expected to meet regularly with instructor to discuss the
teaching objectives and subject matter and to participate with a
discussion or laboratory section. | | Athena Title: | UNDERGRAD TEACH | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will meet weekly with course instructor to discuss,
plan and coordinate the week's activities. Students will then
lead or assist with the discussion/laboratory section they are
assigned to. It is expected that each student will have a
minimum of 3 hours of faculty contact and/or teaching
experience per week for each hour of credit. | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 2000-2000L or ADSC 2010 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3810. 1 hour. 1 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Animal and Dairy Science Orientation | Course
Description: | Areas of specialization with programs of study, course offerings, career opportunities, and leaders in related Animal and Dairy Science businesses. | | Athena Title: | ADS ORIENTATION | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3830. 1 hour. 1 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Equine Science Seminar | Course
Description: | Industry awareness and exploration of various topics associated with equine health and production. | | Athena Title: | EQUINE SEMINAR | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3840. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Agriculture Incident Response | Course
Description: | Methods for preventing and responding to emergencies affecting
agricultural operations. Course materials on managing
agriculture incidents will follow standards set by the National
Incident Management System. | | Athena Title: | AG INCIDENT RESP | | Pre or Corequisite: | CRSS 2001 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3850E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations | Course
Description: | What does a Public Relations (PR) professional do? Careers as diverse as consumer relations, media relations, and entertainment PR are explored. Learn to advocate for celebrities, issues, and organizations using traditional and social media. Current events are analyzed from a PR perspective. PR tactics and strategies are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3850, ADPR 3850H | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3850. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations | Course
Description: | What does a Public Relations (PR) professional do? Careers as
diverse as consumer relations, media relations, and
entertainment PR are explored. Learn to advocate for
celebrities, issues, and organizations using traditional and
social media. Current events are analyzed from a PR
perspective. PR tactics and strategies are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3850E, ADPR 3850H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3850H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations (Honors) | Course
Description: | What does a Public Relations (PR) professional do? Careers as
diverse as consumer relations, media relations, and
entertainment PR are explored. Learn to advocate for
celebrities, issues, and organizations using traditional and
social media. Current events are analyzed from a PR
perspective. PR tactics and strategies are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Honors | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3850, ADPR 3850E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3860. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Public Affairs Communications | Course
Description: | The field and the role of public affairs and advocacy in
shaping public policy, legislation, and politics. Career
opportunities explored include lobbyist, press secretary,
campaign manager, pollsters, among others. Relevant topics
include politics and media, ethics, advocacy advertising, and
elements of historical campaigns. | | Athena Title: | Intro Public Affairs Comm | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3910. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Graphic Communication History | Course
Description: | Students will identify and understand the graphic style movements of the 20th century. They will analyze primary documents at the UGA Special Collections Libraries and discuss them relative to principles of design, theories of graphic communication, propaganda, and terms of the social/political/economic contexts in which they were made. | | Athena Title: | Graphic Communication History | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ARGD 3070, ARGD 3070E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3910. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Internship in ADS I | Course
Description: | Work experiences in livestock production and management, agribusiness or service organizations. | | Athena Title: | Internship in ADS I | | Nontraditional Format: | Internships require students and faculty to hold discussions on non-traditional schedules. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3920. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animal Science Internship II | Course
Description: | Work experiences in livestock production and management,
agribusiness, or service organizations. | | Athena Title: | ADS Internship II | | Nontraditional Format: | Internships require students and faculty to hold discussions on
non-traditional schedules. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 3910 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 3950. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Food Production Systems in Asia | Course
Description: | Multi-disciplinary course in the field of agriculture and its impact on the environment focused on current Asian agricultural practices and policies. Emphasis on harvesting and processing techniques and technologies of plant/animal products found in traditional dishes. Sessions in the form of lectures and trips to farms, processing plants, and markets. | | Athena Title: | Food Prod Systems in Asia | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a 2-3 week course based in Japan. Traditional lectures given by UGA faculty will be supplemented with field trips and laboratory exercises in order to give students an overview of various aspects of Japanese agricultural systems. Lectures and trips will be led by UGA faculty with support from producers and scientists in Japan. | | Prerequisite: | AAEC 2580 or AAEC 2580E or ECON 2106 or ECON 2106H or ECON 2106E or AESC 2050 or ALDR 4600/6600 or ALDR 4600E/6600E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3960. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Public Affairs Communications | Course
Description: | An in-depth view of public affairs communications practices and
careers. Students examine the role and influence of the media
(traditional and emerging) in political and advocacy campaigns
around issues, policy, and legislation, as well as other
advocacy tools, including opinion writing, coalition building,
activism, and grassroots efforts. | | Athena Title: | Adv Public Affairs Comm | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3860 and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 3990. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Advertising and Public Relations | Course
Description: | Designed to synthesize and integrate many of the cutting edge
approaches to the study and practice of advertising, public
relations, and related communication fields. Emphasis is on
critical thinking, analytical processes, and acquisition of
specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the topic. | | Athena Title: | Special Topics in ADPR | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4000/6000. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Sustainability of Resilient Global Food Systems | Course
Description: | With climate-related shocks and pandemic stressors adding to existing hazards facing global food systems today, it is critical to examine the system and its vulnerabilities. Students in this course will review the most recent and selected literature, lead discussions, and propose solutions to make food fair and available to everyone. | | Athena Title: | Global Food Systems | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | ADSC 2010 or ADSC 2010E or AESC 2050 or ALDR(AFST)(LACS) 3820 or ALDR(AFST)(LACS) 3820E or ANTH 1102 or ANTH 1102E or BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1107 or CRSS 2010 or ECOL 1000 or ECOL 2100 or GPST 3000 or INTL 1100 or permission of department | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4010E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Issues in Animal Agriculture | Course
Description: | Provides knowledge, understanding, and critical analytical
skills on current issues in production animal agriculture in
diverse regional, national, and global socio-cultural and
political environments. Explores impacts of livestock
production on society and the environment, animal products in
the human diet, ecological aspects of animal production, animal
welfare, and media relations. | | Athena Title: | Issues in Animal Agriculture | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4010 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. This course is
one of the few animal science-based courses that easily lends
itself to online delivery. The core of the course will remain
the same with predominant lecture material delivered via
narrated powerpoints converted to movies. The discussion
portion of the course will utilize the basic University of
Georgia course delivery platform and discussion options within
the system (i.e., the Discussion Forum in ELC-new). The use of
contemporary BLOG will aid in additional discussions under a
less formal setting. Aside from emails and phone calls,
students will have the opportunity to directly interact with
the instructor through weekly online meetings via a web
conferencing program. | | Prerequisite: | Junior or senior standing | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Issues in Animal Agriculture | Course
Description: | Provides knowledge, understanding, and critical analytical
skills on current issues in production animal agriculture in
diverse regional, national, and global socio-cultural and
political environments. Explores impacts of livestock
production on society and the environment, animal products in
the human diet, ecological aspects of animal production, animal
welfare, and media relations. | | Athena Title: | Issues in Animal Agriculture | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4010E | | Prerequisite: | Junior or senior standing | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 4100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Leadership and Personal Development | Course
Description: | An in-depth self-examination of skills, personality, attitudes, and behaviors to increase self-awareness of leadership competencies. Students will also examine theories of leadership to develop insights for their personalized leadership development. Activities include individual assessments, a ropes course, personal leadership development plan, and learning journal. | | Athena Title: | Leadership Personal Develop | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ILAD 4100E | | Prerequisite: | Admission into Leadership Scholars Program or enrollment in the ILA Leadership Certificate Program | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4100/6100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Genetics of Livestock Improvement | Course
Description: | The development of practical and genetically sound programs
involving the study and application of genetic principles
underlying selection, systems of mating, and performance
testing. Major emphasis will be on characters of economic
importance in meat animals. | | Athena Title: | ADV GEN LVSTK IMP | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3110 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 4100E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Leadership and Personal Development | Course
Description: | An in-depth self-examination of skills, personality, attitudes, and behaviors to increase self-awareness of leadership competencies. Students will also examine theories of leadership to develop insights for their personalized leadership development. Activities include individual assessments, a ropes course, a personal leadership development plan, and learning journal. | | Athena Title: | Leadership Personal Develop | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ILAD 4100 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Admission into Leadership Scholars Program or enrollment in the ILA Leadership Certificate Program | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | FDST(ADSC) 4140/6140-4140L/6140L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Advanced Meat Science | Course
Description: | Meat processing and technology, scientific basis for meat as a food, USDA and FDA regulations governing meat processing, and the latest innovations in commercial meat processing. | | Athena Title: | ADV MEAT PROC | | Prerequisite: | FDST(MIBO) 4030/6030-4030L/6030L and FDST 4040/6040-4040L/6040L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4150/6150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Microbial Ecology of the Rumen | Course
Description: | The rumen microbial ecosystem that will examine the biochemistry, ecology, nutrition, physiology, and taxonomy of rumen microorganisms. The symbiotic relationship between rumen microorganisms and the nutrition of the ruminant animal. Manipulation of rumen fermentation to maximize host-animal production. | | Athena Title: | MICRO ECOL RUMEN | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 4020/6020 or MIBO 4090/6090 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4200. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Selected Topics in Public Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Specialized seminars in public administration and policy.
Topics may include government contracting, homeland security,
higher education, social insurance, public personnel issues, or
organizational theory and behavior. | | Athena Title: | Selected Topics in PADP | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4230/6230-4230L/6230L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Horse | Course
Description: | Fundamentals and advanced principles of equine anatomy and
biomechanics. This class is designed to be an in-depth study on
anatomy and biomechanics based on conformation. | | Athena Title: | ANAT&BIOMECH HORSE | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3630-3630L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4250/6250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Microbiology and Immunology in Domestic Animal Health | Course
Description: | Animals are explorers in a microbial ecosystem that can profoundly affect their growth efficiency and health and are protected from microbial threats by their immune systems. This course will compare the interactions between the microbial world and the immune systems of companion and food animals. Further attention will be focused on how the microbial ecosystem of the animal interacts to prime and educate the host immune system to serve as a mixed defensive system preventing pathogen colonization. | | Athena Title: | Micro and Immun in Dom Ani Hea | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H | | Graduate Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4310-4310L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Quantitative Feeding of Livestock | Course
Description: | Determining the composition and properties of feedstuffs and
the nutrient requirements of the livestock that consume them.
Application of nutritional principles in the computer-based
formulation of rations for profitable feeding of livestock. | | Athena Title: | QUANT FEEDING LVSK | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3300 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4350/6350. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Grazing Animal Production and Management | Course
Description: | Examination of emerging technologies for forage production and
grazing animal management. Focus will be on forage grasses,
legumes, hay production, and nutritional management of cattle and
horses. Specific focus will be the biological and economical
aspects of the interface of grazing animals with pasture ecology
and forage production. | | Athena Title: | Grazing Animal Prod and Mgmt | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4350E or ADSC 6350E | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be offered using distance technology on both the
Athens and Tifton campuses. | | Prerequisite: | (ADSC 2010 or ADSC 2010E) and [(BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H) and BIOL 1108L] and (CHEM 2100 or CHEM 2211) and (ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3400 or ADSC 3110) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4350E/6350E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Grazing Animal Production and Management | Course
Description: | Examination of emerging technologies for forage production and grazing animal management. Focus will be on forage grasses, legumes, hay production, and nutritional management of cattle and horses. Specific focus will be the biological and economical aspects of the interface of grazing animals with pasture ecology and forage production. | | Athena Title: | Grazing Animal Prod and Mgmt | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4350 or ADSC 6350 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | (ADSC 2010 or ADSC 2010E) and [(BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H) and BIOL 1108L] and (CHEM 2100 or CHEM 2211) and (ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3400 or ADSC 3110) | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ANNU(ADSC) 4360/6360. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Ruminant Nutrition | Course
Description: | Digestive physiology and metabolism of the rumen. Treats systematically the diversity of function, complex symbiotic relationships of the rumen microflora/microfauna, and the physiology and metabolism of the rumen as related to digestion, absorption, and utilization of nutrients. | | Athena Title: | RUMINANT NUTR | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3300 and BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ANNU(ADSC)(POUL) 4370/6370. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Monogastric Nutrition | Course
Description: | Comparative nutrition of monogastric animals, with special but not exclusive, consideration of poultry and swine. | | Athena Title: | MONOGASTRIC NUTR | | Prerequisite: | [ADSC 3300 or POUL 3750] and BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC(POUL) 4380/6380. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Food Animal Growth and Development | Course
Description: | Introduces physiological, nutritional, and genetic regulation of
growth, development, and body composition in food animals.
Emphasis will be placed on skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and
bone development as they relate to the whole-body growth and
composition. | | Athena Title: | Food Animal Growth and Develop | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3300 or BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4390/6390-4390L/6390L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Equine Nutrition | Course
Description: | Examination of advanced principles of equine nutrition,
including digestion, metabolism, digestive anatomy, and feeding
management principles. | | Athena Title: | EQUINE NUTRITION | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3300 or ADSC 3630-3630L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4400/6400-4400L/6400L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Applied Reproduction in the Horse | Course
Description: | Management of reproduction in the horse for efficient production. Application of reproductive management systems. | | Athena Title: | APPL REPRO HORSE | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3400-3400L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4410/6410-4410L/6410L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Applied Reproductive Management in Cattle and Swine | Course
Description: | Management of reproduction in farm animals for efficient livestock production. Application of reproductive management, principles associated with artificial insemination, embryo transfer, pregnancy detection, semen collection, and reproductive record management. | | Athena Title: | APPL ANIM REPROD | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3400-3400L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4420. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Living Organisms | Course
Description: | Powerful and rapidly evolving genome engineering technologies have revolutionized basic and applied research, ranging from agriculture to biomedicine. Students will learn about cutting-edge genome editing technologies in different organisms, focusing on the basic mechanisms, up-to-date techniques, emerging applications, ethical issues, and associated regulations. | | Athena Title: | Engineering Living Organisms | | Prerequisite: | (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H) and (GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4430/6430-4430L/6430L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Equine Exercise Physiology | Course
Description: | Principles of equine exercise physiology, including basic
function of all major physiological systems, adaptation of the
horse to exercise, conditioning principles, disorders relating
to or affecting exercise, and effect of environmental
conditions. | | Athena Title: | EQUINE EXER PHYS | | Pre or Corequisite: | ADSC 3630-3630L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4450-4450L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Advanced Beef Cattle Production Technology | Course
Description: | Modern technology associated with cow-calf and stocker cattle
production in the southeastern United States. Nutritional
requirement overview for different classes of cattle. Management
methods to increase reproductive efficiency, selection, and
merits of breeds for the South, management systems for efficient
growth and development of bulls, replacement heifers, and
stocker cattle. | | Athena Title: | BEEF CATTLE TECH | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in or ADSC 3600, ADSC 3600L | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be offered at UGA-Tifton Campus. | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108-1108L or CHEM 1212 or ADSC 4350-4350L or CRSS 4260-6260 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4500-4500L. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Operant Conditioning and Training of Horses | Course
Description: | Behavior modification principles applied to training young horses. | | Athena Title: | OP COND TRAIN HORSE | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3630-3630L or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4520/6520. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Animal Cognition and Behavior | Course
Description: | Students will learn about the basic neural mechanisms of learning
and memory processes, what shapes intelligence in different animal
species, and how associative and non-associative learning
principles can be applied to elicit trained behaviors in animals. | | Athena Title: | Animal Cognition and Behavior | | Pre or Corequisite: | POUL(ADSC) 3550 or BIOL(WILD) 3700 or BIOL 3710L or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4630E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Politics and the Budgeting Process | Course
Description: | Public revenue and expenditure policies, financial
administration, and politics of the budgetary process. | | Athena Title: | Politics and Budgeting Process | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in PADP 4630 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4630. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Politics and the Budgeting Process | Course
Description: | Public revenue and expenditure policies, financial administration, and politics of the budgetary process. | | Athena Title: | Politics and Budgeting Process | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in PADP 4630E | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4640. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector | Course
Description: | An overview of the history, diversity, and significance of the
nonprofit sector in modern society. Through a variety of
activities, including site visits, in-class exercises, written
assignments, and opportunities to engage with practitioners,
students will gain a more concrete understanding of the sector. | | Athena Title: | Intro to the Nonprofit Sector | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4650. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policy Process | Course
Description: | An introduction to roles of governmental structures and
policy-making procedures in the policy process. In addition,
the course covers an array of policy areas and topics,
including both cost-benefit analysis and ethical analysis. The
core focus is on policymaking in the United States. | | Athena Title: | Policy Process | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4660. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Program Evaluation | Course
Description: | Provides a broad training in policy evaluation concepts and
methods and provides the tools needed to apply quantitative
techniques to the assessment of policy decisions. | | Athena Title: | Program Evaluation | | Prerequisite: | POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4690. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Bureaucracy and the Law | Course
Description: | Basic introduction to administrative law and the role of
regulatory and other administrative agencies in the governing
process. The primary focus will be on United States
administrative law, but systems in other countries will be
discussed as well. | | Athena Title: | BUREAUCRACY AND LAW | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | INTL(PADP)(POLS) 4810. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Public and International Affairs | Course
Description: | A special topics course designed for students in study abroad programs covering topics across several fields of political science, public affairs, and international affairs. | | Athena Title: | Topics Pub Intl Aff | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4820. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Senior Seminar in Animal and Dairy Sciences | Course
Description: | Oral and written communication in Animal and Dairy Science will be explored and practiced by students. | | Athena Title: | Senior Seminar in ADSC | | Prerequisite: | Fourth-year student standing in Animal Science or Dairy Science Major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4950. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Senior Capstone in Regenerative Bioscience | Course
Description: | Regenerative bioscience therapies and diagnostics, including cell therapies, biomaterials, biopharmaceuticals, gene therapies, and devices. In addition, this course will also cover the business of regenerative bioscience from concept development, pre-clinical and clinical testing, and regulatory approval to manufacturing. Students will learn about the key steps involved in bringing a product to market and how start-up companies are formed. | | Athena Title: | Sen Cap in Regenerative Biosci | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 4420 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence
to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry
into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4960. 2-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research in Animal and Dairy Science I | Course
Description: | Research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in
Animal and Dairy Sciences. | | Athena Title: | Undergrad Research in ADSC I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4960R | | Nontraditional Format: | Arrangements must be made in advance. A final paper/report is
required to receive credit. Credit hours are based on directed
study project. Students are expected to meet with faculty
members on a regular basis. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4960 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4970. 2-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research in Animal and Dairy Science II | Course
Description: | Research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in
Animal and Dairy Science. | | Athena Title: | Undergrad Research in ADSC II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4970R | | Nontraditional Format: | Arrangements must be made in advance. A final paper or
presentation is required to receive credit. Credit hours are
based on directed study project. Students are expected to meet
with faculty members on a regular basis. | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 4960 or ADSC 4960R or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4970 | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4980. 2-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research in Animal and Dairy Science III | Course
Description: | Research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in
Animal and Dairy Science. | | Athena Title: | Undergrad Research in ADSC III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4980R | | Nontraditional Format: | Arrangements must be made in advance. A final paper or
presentation is required to receive credit. Credit hours are
based on directed study project. Students are expected to meet
with faculty members on a regular basis. | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 4970 or ADSC 4970R or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4980 | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 4960, POLS 4960R | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4990. 2-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research in Animal and Dairy Science IV | Course
Description: | Research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in
Animal and Dairy Science. | | Athena Title: | Undergrad Research in ADSC IV | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4990R | | Nontraditional Format: | Arrangements must be made in advance. A final paper or
presentation is required to receive credit. Credit hours are
based on directed study project. Students are expected to meet
with faculty members on a regular basis | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 4980 or ADSC 4980R or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4990 | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 5000S. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Personal Career Management and Service Learning | Course
Description: | Job search issues and career and life planning. Assists students in making the transition from the academic community to the work environment. At the conclusion of the class, students should be better able to make decisions relating to their future career directions and successfully execute a self-directed job search. Students will be taught skills related to effective internal and external consulting in order to facilitate the service-learning project requirement for ILA fellows. | | Athena Title: | Personal Career Mgmt and SL | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ILAD 5000 | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 25-50% of the overall instruction time. | | Corequisite: | ILAD 4100 or ILAD 4100E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 5000. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Personal Career Management | Course
Description: | Job search issues and career and life planning. Assists students in making the transition from the academic community to the work environment. At the conclusion of the class, students should be better able to make decisions relating to their future career directions and successfully execute a self-directed job search. | | Athena Title: | Personal Career Management | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ILAD 5000S | | Corequisite: | ILAD 4100 or ILAD 4100E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5010. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advertising Internship | Course
Description: | Supervised experience in advertising. Interns are required to work full time for sponsoring organizations and to complete a journal describing weekly assignments with examples of completed work. Performance is evaluated by representatives of the internship sponsor and by the assigned faculty supervisor. | | Athena Title: | ADVT INTERNSHIP | | Nontraditional Format: | Internship. | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3110 and ADPR 3120 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 5010S. 1-2 hours. | | Course Title: | Service-Learning Project Management | Course
Description: | The research and design phase of the Institute for Leadership
Advancement’s service-learning project component for Leonard
Leadership Scholars. The curriculum will focus on how to manage
a change initiative within a non-profit organization. Topics
will include qualitative research, benchmarking, project
management, and problem solving. | | Athena Title: | Service Learning Project Mgmt | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 25-50% of the overall instruction time. | | Prerequisite: | ILAD 4100 or ILAD 4100E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5011. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Public Relations Internship | Course
Description: | Supervised experience in public relations. Interns are required to work full time for sponsoring organizations and to complete a journal describing weekly assignments with examples of completed work. Performance is evaluated by representatives of the internship sponsor and by the assigned faculty supervisor. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Internship | | Nontraditional Format: | Internship. | | Prerequisite: | (JOUR 3190 or JOUR 3190H) and ADPR 5920 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5012. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advertising and Public Relations Agency Internship | Course
Description: | Supervised experience in advertising and public relations. Interns are required to work for the student-led advertising and public relations agency and to complete a journal describing weekly assignments and/or a portfolio of completed work. Performance is evaluated by agency clients and the assigned faculty supervisor. | | Athena Title: | Agency Internship | | Nontraditional Format: | Internship. | | Prerequisite: | [(ADPR 3110 or ADPR 3110E) and ADPR 3120 and permission of department] or [(JOUR 3190 or JOUR 3190H) and ADPR 5920 and permission of department] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Global and Multicultural Advertising | Course
Description: | Examination of the theory and practice of global competition
and worldwide markets. Brand management in very different
cultural, regulatory, and competitive conditions will also be
examined. | | Athena Title: | GLB AND MLTCULT ADV | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3100 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 5100S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Organizational Leadership | Course
Description: | Examines leadership in business organizations. It covers how
organizational leaders guide, support, influence, and meet the
needs of their followers. Topics include developing employees,
increasing engagement, leading teams, leveraging diversity, and
building and changing corporate cultures. Students will apply
the knowledge and skills they learn through service-learning
projects. | | Athena Title: | Organizational Leadership | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester
that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course
or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course
objectives. Student engagement in the service-learning
component will be up to 25% of overall instruction time. | | Prerequisite: | Admission into Leadership Scholars Program or enrollment in the ILA Leadership Certificate Program | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising, Public Relations, and Health | Course
Description: | The role of advertising and public relations in the context of
the burgeoning "health industry." Topics discussed include:
health communication research practice, the role of advertising
and public relations in health care delivery, health promotion
and disease prevention, risk communication, and personal as
well as psychological well-being. | | Athena Title: | ADPR Health | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Crisis Communication | Course
Description: | Students develop crisis analysis, planning, and communication
skills through class discussion, analysis of theories, case
studies, and development of a crisis communication plan.
Students will develop the skills needed to produce or supervise
production of public relations materials needed in crisis
communication. Real-life situations will be discussed and
experienced. | | Athena Title: | Crisis Communication | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Sports Communication | Course
Description: | Promoting athletic teams, coordinating and planning corporate
sports sponsorships, and working with athletes and managers are
all part of sports promotion. This course looks at the role of
marketing communications in sports. Media relations, crisis
management, advertising and sports sponsorships, contemporary
sports writing, and event planning will be studied. | | Athena Title: | Sports Communication | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5140. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising and Society | Course
Description: | Designed to foster a critical understanding of advertising and promotion as an institution, and its role in communication, society, culture, and our economy. Students develop a framework in which to understand the continuing dialogue between supporters and critics, and confront issues related to the institution's ethical conduct, regulatory issues, and social responsibility. | | Athena Title: | ADVT & SOCIETY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 3140 | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3110 and ADPR 3120 and ADPR 3130 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Fundraising | Course
Description: | Prepares students for careers in nonprofits and/or in
fundraising. Students will understand fundraising as a
management function of charities; become familiar with
fundraising theories, principles, and processes; know the
historical development and status of fundraising practices,
including legal and ethical underpinnings; and develop a final
project. | | Athena Title: | Fundraising | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5170. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Studies in Advertising and Public Relations | Course
Description: | Independent study of any area of advertising, public relations, or related communications function. Students are responsible for finding a faculty sponsor. Written proposal outlining the area of study must be submitted and receive approval from the sponsoring instructor. | | Athena Title: | ADVAN STUDIES AD/PR | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5520. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Graphics of Communication | Course
Description: | Provides an advanced study of graphic design, building from
skills acquired in Graphic Communications, with greater
emphasis on design literacy. Students will be expected to
articulate the concepts and strategies that guide their design
decisions and how their designs best communicate a message to a
target audience. Not only will students learn advanced design
software programs, but they will also be expected to use them
in greater depth. | | Athena Title: | Adv Graphics of Communication | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3520 and (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3850) and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 5610S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Inclusive Leadership | Course
Description: | This course focuses on addressing the issues associated with leading with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in mind. We will incorporate a broad survey of theory, research, and practice on DEI topics. Self-assessment, case analyses, experiential exercises, and discussions are used to develop the personal and interpersonal skills needed to lead diverse teams in the global work environment. Topics will include self-awareness, understanding differences, group dynamics, and conflict management. Service-learning projects will also be a part of this class. | | Athena Title: | Inclusive Leadership | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 25-50% of the overall instruction time. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5710. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising and Communication Management | Course
Description: | Managerial and decision making processes of advertising and related marketing communication functions. Emphasis on determining opportunities, integrating with other elements of the promotion mix, setting objectives, establishing budgets, and measuring advertising and communication effectiveness. | | Athena Title: | Advertising Communication Mgmt | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3110 or ADPR 3110E) and ADPR 3120 and (ADPR 3130 or ADPR 3400) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5740/7740. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising and Communication Campaigns | Course
Description: | Managerial and decision-making processes with student groups
functioning as advertising agencies to plan, implement, and
manage advertising and communication campaigns for assigned
outside clients. Students work with outside clients to assess
their needs and then present student-derived solutions to the
clients. | | Athena Title: | Advertising/Commun Campaigns | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5741, ADPR 5742, ADPR 5950 or ADPR 7741, ADPR 7742, ADPR 7950 | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3515 and (MARK 3001 or MARK 3001H or MARK 3001E) and (ADPR 3110 or ADPR 3110E) and ADPR 3120 and (ADPR 3130 or ADPR 3400 or ADPR 3400E) and ADPR 5710 and (ADPR 5750/7750 or ADPR 5760/7760) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5750/7750. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Media Analytics, Listening, and Engagement | Course
Description: | Social media is integral to the daily work of public relations
and advertising professionals. This class focuses on social
media activities, such as analytics, listening, and engagement.
Drawing from emerging research and social media practices in the
profession, key concepts of social media metrics will be
introduced and implemented. | | Athena Title: | Social Media Analytics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5750E or ADPR 7750E | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5750E/7750E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Media Analytics, Listening, and Engagement | Course
Description: | Social media is integral to the daily work of public relations and advertising professionals. This course focuses on social media activities, such as analytics, listening, and engagement. Drawing from emerging research and social media practices in the profession, key concepts of social media metrics will be introduced and implemented. | | Athena Title: | Social Media Analytics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5750 or ADPR 7750 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5760E/7760E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Digital and Social Communication Strategies | Course
Description: | Students will learn about the types and practices of digital and social advertising and public relations strategies. Attention is given to evaluating these strategies, their role and uses, audience targeting, message design, and evaluation. Topics include mobile, community management, advergaming, viral videos, SEO/SEM, and privacy, metrics, and ethical issues. | | Athena Title: | Digital and Social Comm Strate | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5760 or ADPR 7760 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H or MARK 3000 or MARK 3000E or MARK 3000H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5760/7760. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Digital and Social Communication Strategies | Course
Description: | Students will learn about the types and practices of digital and
social advertising and public relations strategies. Attention is
given to evaluating these strategies, their role and uses,
audience targeting, message design, and evaluation. Topics
include mobile, community management, advergaming, viral videos,
SEO/SEM, and privacy, metrics, and ethical issues. | | Athena Title: | Digital and Social Comm Strate | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5760E or ADPR 7760E | | Prerequisite: | (ADPR 3100 or ADPR 3100H or ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H or MARK 3000 or MARK 3000E or MARK 3000H) and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5790. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advertising Portfolio Seminar | Course
Description: | Student production and development of an advertising portfolio of their best creative work with emphasis on both verbal and visual skills. | | Athena Title: | ADVT CREA/PORT SEM | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3110 and ADPR 3520 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR(SPTM) 5810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Sports Media Relations | Course
Description: | An in-depth exposure to the role of media in sports
organizations and event production, with hands-on experience in
work performed by sports communication staff. The course also
will explore the evolving relationship between sports
communication and media coverage of sports. | | Athena Title: | Sports Media Relations | | Prerequisite: | JRLC 3850 and JRLC 4800 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5910. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations Management | Course
Description: | Operation and objectives of corporate public relations programs using the case study approach. Emphasis is given to relating the management function of decision making and policy formation to the communication process. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Management | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3850 and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5920. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations Communications | Course
Description: | Writing course designed to help the student understand news releases, feature stories, speeches, letters, scripts, cutlines, memoranda, and other tools basic to the practice of public relations. Emphasis will be placed on the strategies and techniques behind public relations writing. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Communication | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H and (JOUR 3410 or JOUR 3410H or JOUR 3190 or JOUR 3190H) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5930/7930. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | PR Ethics, Diverse Cultures, and Cross-Cultural Leadership | Course
Description: | Examines the intersection of public relations ethics in
communicating with domestic and global multicultural publics.
Case studies and theory are applied to contemporary situations
exploring how economics and politics affect issues of inclusion,
corporate purpose, communication, and leadership across cultures.
Considerations for avoiding marginalization are analyzed. | | Athena Title: | PR Ethics and Culture | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5930E or ADPR 7930E | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H or ADPR 5920 or ADPR 3510 or ADPR 3510E or ADPR 3400 or ADPR 5910 | | Graduate Prerequisite: | JRMC 8100 or JRMC 7940 or JRMC 7960 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5930E/7930E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | PR Ethics, Diverse Cultures, and Cross-Cultural Leadership | Course
Description: | Examines the intersection of public relations ethics in
communicating with domestic and global multicultural publics. Case
studies and theory are applied to contemporary situations
exploring how economics and politics affect issues of inclusion,
corporate purpose, communication, and leadership across cultures.
Considerations for avoiding marginalization are analyzed. | | Athena Title: | PR Ethics Diversity Leadership | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5930 or ADPR 7930 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H or ADPR 5920 or ADPR 3510 or ADPR 3510E or ADPR 3400 or ADPR 3400E or ADPR 5910 | | Graduate Prerequisite: | JRMC 8100 or JRMC 7940 or JRMC 7960 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5940. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Public Affairs Communications | Course
Description: | Designed to synthesize and integrate many of the conceptual and
practical approaches to the study and application of public
affairs communications. Emphasis is on critical thinking,
analytical processes, and acquisition of specialized knowledge
pertaining to the course topic. | | Athena Title: | Topics in Public Affairs Comm | | Prerequisite: | ADPR 3860 and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5950/7950. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Relations Campaigns | Course
Description: | Students conduct research, planning, and preparation of an
integrated public relations campaign designed to solve problems
for outside clients. Outside clients alternate among business,
government, and nonprofit organizations. Student groups present
their solutions to prospective clients. | | Athena Title: | Public Relations Campaigns | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5740, ADPR 5741, ADPR 5742 or ADPR 7740, ADPR 7741, ADPR 7742 | | Prerequisite: | [(ADPR 3850 or ADPR 3850H) and (JOUR 3190 or JOUR 3190H)] and ADPR 3515 and (MARK 3001 or MARK 3001H) and ADPR 5920 and (ADPR 5910 or ADPR 5120 or ADPR 3860) and (ADPR 3510 or ADPR 3510E or ADPR 3400 or ADPR 3400E) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ILAD 5980. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Personal and Organizational Leadership | Course
Description: | This course focuses on personal and organizational leadership
and incorporates a broad survey of theory, research, and
practice on leadership in formal organizations. Self-assessment,
case analyses, experiential exercises, and discussions are used
to develop the personal and interpersonal skills needed in
leadership roles. | | Athena Title: | Personal Org Leadership | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5990E/7990E. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Advertising and Public Relations | Course
Description: | Seminar designed to synthesize and integrate many of the theoretical and practical approaches to the study and application of advertising, public relations, and related communication fields. Emphasis is on critical thinking, analytical processes, and acquisition of specialized knowledge pertaining to the seminar topic. | | Athena Title: | Seminar in ADPR | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5990, ADPR 5990H or ADPR 7990 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5990/7990. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Advertising and Public Relations | Course
Description: | Seminar designed to synthesize and integrate many of the theoretical and practical approaches to the study and application of advertising, public relations, and related communication fields. Emphasis is on critical thinking, analytical processes, and acquisition of specialized knowledge pertaining to the seminar topic. | | Athena Title: | Seminar in ADPR | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5990E, ADPR 5990H or ADPR 7990E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADPR 5990H. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Advertising and Public Relations (Honors) | Course
Description: | Seminar designed to synthesize and integrate many of the
theoretical and practical approaches to the study and
application of advertising, public relations, and related
communication fields. Emphasis is on critical thinking,
analytical processes, and acquisition of specialized knowledge
pertaining to the seminar topic. | | Athena Title: | Seminar in ADPR Honors | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADPR 5990, ADPR 7990, ADPR 5990E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department and permission of Honors | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC(FDST) 6170-6170L. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Experimental Techniques in Meat Science and Muscle Biology | Course
Description: | Basic methods in laboratory techniques in meat science. Experiments will familiarize students from a wide variety of backgrounds with a number of laboratory techniques, including lipogenesis, muscle histology, enzyme kinetics, and muscle metabolism. | | Athena Title: | EXP TEC IN MEAT SCI | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or STAT 4220 or STAT 6220 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP(POLS) 6490. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Administrative Law | Course
Description: | The legal principles and practical doctrines involved in the work of administrative agencies, vested with quasi-legislative or quasi-judicial powers. | | Athena Title: | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 6890. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Meat Science | Course
Description: | The theories and methods used in meat science in the determination of tissue growth; compositional techniques; muscle protein and lipid organization, structure, and function; biochemical conversion of muscle to meat, and its impact on meat quality and palatability in meat animals. Students will be required to integrate current research publications that utilize new technologies/techniques to improve an aspect of meat quality. Students will write a research paper and give an oral presentation on this subject. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Meat Science | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6910. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Administration and Democracy | Course
Description: | Administrative organization, relations, and controls facing the contemporary public management in the United States. The institutional, political, and normative environment of the public manager in democratic society. Among the questions considered is the problem of reconciling bureaucratic government and democratic principles. | | Athena Title: | PUB ADMIN/DEMOCRACY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 6910 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6920. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Personnel Administration | Course
Description: | Procedures and problems of governmental personnel administration. Included in the topics are classification, performance appraisal, hiring practices, affirmative action, and pay equity. Studies of governmental agencies are employed to give the students first-hand knowledge of governmental personnel administration. | | Athena Title: | PUBLIC PERSON ADMIN | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 6920 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6930. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Financial Administration | Course
Description: | Activities involved in the collection, custody and expenditure of public revenue, such as the assessment and collection of taxes, public borrowing and debt administration, the preparation and enactment of the budget, financial accountability and the audit. In addition, the course covers politics of the budgetary process. | | Athena Title: | PUBLIC FIN ADMIN | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 6930 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6950. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Economic Foundations in Policy Analysis | Course
Description: | Introduction to the basic tools and analytical techniques needed
for the analysis of public policies. Emphasis is placed on the
application of principles of microeconomic theory as applied to
policy analysis. | | Athena Title: | Economic Found Policy Analysis | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6960. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Management | Course
Description: | Major concepts and theories associated with the modern public organization. Organizational environments, goals and effectiveness, strategy and decision-making, structure and design, communication, leadership, individual work behaviors, and other topics. The implications of the public sector context and political environments for these topics. | | Athena Title: | Public Management | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6980. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Socialization Seminar in Public Administration | Course
Description: | An introduction to the profession of public administration for
incoming MPA students, with emphasis on law, ethics,
communications, professionalism, and cohort building. | | Athena Title: | Socialization Sem in Pub Admin | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 6990. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Capstone Paper and Portfolio | Course
Description: | This culminating experience requires students to demonstrate mastery of MPA degree program competencies through a written paper demonstrating critical reflection upon a sample of work from the MPA program. | | Athena Title: | Capstone Paper | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 7000. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 60 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7000. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 27 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the
direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | MASTERS RESEARCH | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of
study. | | Athena Title: | GRAD STUDENT SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Research Methods in Public Administration | Course
Description: | Basic research methods and their use in public administration from the standpoint of both public policy and public management. Topics covered include the scientific method, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, sampling, interviewing, and questionnaire construction. | | Athena Title: | RSCH MTHDS PUB ADMN | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7110 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Data Applications in Public Administration | Course
Description: | Applications of data analysis techniques to problems in public
management and policy. Special attention is devoted to instilling
familiarity with software packages to solve public sector
problems. Topics include measures of central tendency and
dispersion, cross-tabulation, difference of means testing, and
regression analysis. | | Athena Title: | DATA APP PUB ADM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7120 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Digital Governance and Information Technology | Course
Description: | Provides broad exposure to governance frameworks, tools, and methodologies used to manage technology in the government/public sector. Evaluation of how public policy, practices, and investments in "digital" technology decisions can be configured and governed to obtain strategic citizen and policy and business outcomes. | | Athena Title: | Digital Governance and IT | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policy Capstone | Course
Description: | This course provides students the opportunity to do supervised
group research on a policy or management issue and to prepare a
formal report for an agency. The report must contribute to
understanding a policy/management issue and utilize the analytic
skills gained in the MPA curriculum. | | Athena Title: | POLICY CAPSTONE | | Nontraditional Format: | Students taking this course should be in the last semester of
coursework in the MPA program. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7160. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Survey Research Methods | Course
Description: | A doctoral-level examination of methods and techniques associated
with social science survey research. | | Athena Title: | SURVEY RSCH METH | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7200. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Study in Public Administration | Course
Description: | Research or seminars in specialized areas of public
administration. | | Athena Title: | INDP STUDY PA | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study or specialized seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector: Theory and Practice | Course
Description: | Introduction to the theory, trends, and policies that shape the
nonprofit sector in the United States and abroad. A brief
history of the nonprofit sector in the United States followed by
an overview of nonprofit theory and classification systems for
nonprofit organizations. | | Athena Title: | INTRO TO NONPROFIT | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Nonprofit Governance and Accountability | Course
Description: | Organizational structures and decision-making processes in
nonprofits. Topics include nonprofit legal forms and
regulations, nonprofit administrative structures, nonprofit
ethics and structures for nonprofit accountability, nonprofit
goals, human resource strategies for nonprofits, and the role of
stakeholders in service distribution. | | Athena Title: | Nonprofit Gover Accountability | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Funding Nonprofit Organizations | Course
Description: | An overview of funding strategies in nonprofit organizations and
discussion of the factors that influence the generation of
nonprofit revenue, including sections on philanthropy and major
donors, charitable giving, special event fundraising,
memberships, payment for services, and for-profit arms. | | Athena Title: | FUNDING NONPROFITS | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Grant Proposal Writing | Course
Description: | Explores grant proposals from various perspectives: grant
seeker and grant maker, proactive and reactive, private
foundation and government, with an emphasis on recognizing and
developing linear arguments, compelling problem statements,
measurable outputs and outcomes, and reasonable budgets. | | Athena Title: | Grant Proposal Writing | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Master's Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7350. 3-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Government | Course
Description: | Integrates government employment experience into the curriculum of the Master of Public Administration degree program. | | Athena Title: | INTERN IN GOVT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7350 | | Nontraditional Format: | Student works independently and meets with project director several times during the semester to monitor progress and discuss requirements for written paper. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7360. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Managing Government Performance | Course
Description: | History of the performance improvement movement and government
performance literature. Exploration of the definitions of
performance and the role of administrative/program performance
in the context of democratic governance; introduction of
theoretical, conceptual, and empirical issues in
defining/measuring performance; and review of recent attempts
to model performance improvement in the public sector. | | Athena Title: | MANAGING GOVT PERF | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7380. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Ethics in Public Administration | Course
Description: | Leading ethical issues that arise in public administration practice and consideration of the sources to which the public administrator can look for guidance in dealing with these issues. | | Athena Title: | ETHICS IN PUB ADM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7380 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Local Government Management | Course
Description: | Description and analysis of the practice of local government management. Key issues in several functional areas of local government service are highlighted. | | Athena Title: | LOCAL GOVT MANAGEMT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7500 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7520. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Urban Policy | Course
Description: | Major trends and policies affecting American communities,
alternative explanations for these patterns, and possible
responses. Topics include service delivery, land use, economic
development, and intergovernmental cooperation. | | Athena Title: | URBAN POLICY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7520 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7540. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Economic Development | Course
Description: | Overview of the economic development policies and practices of
U.S. states and localities. We will use academic literature,
case studies, discussions with practitioners, and group
interaction to explore the major rationales for development
programs, commonly used tools, and some of the issues
confronting officials attempting to promote it. | | Athena Title: | Economic Development | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7580S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Local Government Practicum | Course
Description: | Students undertake an applied research project for a local government in Georgia, with a focus on policy or management. The practicum discusses the application of research design and program evaluation concepts in the context of local government. The service-learning experience allows students to engage with local government and link MPA curriculum content to the field, and culminates with a professional presentation to the local government client. | | Athena Title: | Local Government Practicum | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in PADP 7580 | | Nontraditional Format: | Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical tool for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive project(s) and may be required to send considerable time outside the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 75-100% of overall instructional time. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7580. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Local Government Practicum | Course
Description: | Research/policy analysis on a problem experienced by a local
government. Projects chosen by instructor. Seminar involves four
weeks of research design. Following approval, students conduct
research with occasional progress reports. The final product is
formally presented to local government recipients. | | Athena Title: | Local Government Practicum | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in PADP 7580S | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7840. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Budget Practicum | Course
Description: | The development of practical budgeting skills, with a special emphasis on budget development at the local level of government. Practical computer-based exercises enable the student to learn the logic of budget format and techniques of budget analysis. | | Athena Title: | BUDGET PRACTICUM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7840 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7900. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Managing Volunteers in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors | Course
Description: | Involvement of volunteers in government and nonprofit organizations, especially in relation to delivering services and maintaining the organization. Covers size, scope, significance, and challenges of the voluntary sector, and functions of volunteer administration, including recruitment, screening, placement, recognition, and evaluation. | | Athena Title: | MANAGING VOLUNTEERS | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7900 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7920. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Diversity in the Public Sector | Course
Description: | An overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with
managing public organizations in our increasingly diverse
society. The history of efforts to combat employment
discrimination will be discussed along with the emergence of
affirmative action programs and the important role of the courts
in adjudicating disputes that arise in this area of concern. The
development and impact of diversity management programs in the
1990s will also be reviewed. | | Athena Title: | EEO and Diversity | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7930. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Human Services Administration in Government | Course
Description: | Special problems and processes involved in administering government and human service programs in health, welfare, disability, social security, and other service areas. Privatization of services will be considered as an alternative service-delivery mechanism. | | Athena Title: | HUMAN SERVICES ADM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7930 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 7940. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Social Justice and Participation | Course
Description: | Introduces students to social justice literature and practice with three objectives: (1) reflecting on how backgrounds and values shape identity and biases; (2) learning about social injustices encountered in governing processes; and (3) practicing interpreting evidence and applying concepts. Focuses heavily on racial justice and U.S. policymaking. | | Athena Title: | Social Justice Participation | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 7990. 1-2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Supervised Teaching Practicum in Animal and Dairy Science | Course
Description: | University-level teaching, including the presentation of
lectures and/or laboratory sessions under faculty supervision
at the master's or doctoral level. | | Athena Title: | TEACH PRACTICUM | | Nontraditional Format: | Students lecture in a classroom setting, teach laboratory
skills, instruct students at departmental farms, and meet with
a faculty supervisor to discuss teaching techniques. It is
expected that students will have at least 3 hours total of
faculty contact and teaching experience per week per credit
hour earned. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8000. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics with Application to Animal Agriculture | Course
Description: | Currently used methods and techniques in the field of molecular
genetics and bioinformatics with emphasis towards applications
in livestock species. It includes the evaluation of molecular
markers, genetic maps construction, linkage and segregation
analyses, Markers-QTL association and design and analysis of
gene expression experiments. | | Athena Title: | STAT GENETICS | | Pre or Corequisite: | (ADSC 8210 or ADSC 8100) and (STAT 4220 or STAT 6220) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Statistical Methods in Animal and Dairy Science | Course
Description: | Experimental designs and statistical procedures particularly applicable to animal research with emphasis on multiple regression and least squares analysis. | | Athena Title: | Statistical Methods in ADSC | | Prerequisite: | [(STAT 4220 or STAT 6220) and ADSC 8110] or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Linear Models Applied to Breeding and Genetics | Course
Description: | Advanced study of population and quantitative genetics. | | Athena Title: | Lin Mod Appl to Breed Genetics | | Prerequisite: | STAT 4220 or STAT 6220 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | The Logic of Social Inquiry | Course
Description: | A doctoral-level advanced examination of the philosophy of
science, the logic of inquiry, and theory construction. | | Athena Title: | LOGIC OF SOCIAL INQ | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Data Analysis and Statistical Inference | Course
Description: | A doctoral-level advanced discussion of inductive statistics
and associated methods of data analysis. | | Athena Title: | DATA ANLSYS & STAT | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8120-8120L. 3 hours. 1 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Experimental Methods in Animal Biotechnology | Course
Description: | Laboratory methods stressing RNA and protein analysis
techniques. Experiments and discussions will include RT-PCR,
immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, and other related
experimental approaches. Topics of discussion will also include
experimental design, pitfalls, limitations and advantages of
experimental techniques, and data analysis and interpretation.
Students will also learn to identify unknown samples utilizing
learned approaches. | | Athena Title: | Exp Methods in Animal Biotech | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in ADSC 6110-6110L | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or MIBO 3500 or permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | BCMB 4010/6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Linear Models and Associated Techniques | Course
Description: | A doctoral-level advanced examination of linear regression and
related techniques under ideal and non-ideal conditions. | | Athena Title: | LINEAR MODS & TECH | | Prerequisite: | PADP 8120 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8140. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Statistical Modeling | Course
Description: | A doctoral-level examination of selected advanced topics in
multivariate estimation and modeling. Specific topics covered vary. | | Athena Title: | ADV TOPIC STAT MOD | | Prerequisite: | PADP 8120 and PADP 8130 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Gastrointestinal Microbial Ecology of the Ruminant | Course
Description: | A survey of our understanding of the microbiology, physiology,
and ecology of the rumen and ruminant gastrointestinal tract.
Provides a detailed understanding of the rumen microbial
ecosystem and the symbiotic relationship between rumen
microorganisms and their host. A mixture of traditional and
molecular techniques will be reviewed and contrasted. | | Athena Title: | Gastro Microbial Ecol of Rumin | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 4020/6020 or MIBO 4090/6090 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Computational Techniques in Animal Breeding | Course
Description: | Computing algorithms useful for analysis of very large data sets in animal breeding. Class involves several programming projects and case studies on field data sets. | | Athena Title: | COMP TECH ANIM BREE | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 8100 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Statistical Methods in Animal Breeding | Course
Description: | Latest statistical and computing procedures useful in animal breeding. Includes nonlinear models, Bayesian methods, and methods useful for analysis of molecular marker information. | | Athena Title: | ADVA STAT ANIM BRED | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 8200 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8220. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Selected Topics in Nonprofit Management | Course
Description: | Topics in the area of nonprofit management. The focus of the
course will shift depending on the interest of the instructor
and may include such topics as nonprofit theory, government
funding, philanthropy, and nonprofits in the arts. | | Athena Title: | TOPICS NONPROFIT | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Materials in Medicine | Course
Description: | The application of biomaterials in biomedical research and
medicine. Introduces current and emerging classes of
biomaterials and their chemical, structural, material, and
functional properties. Places special emphasis on clinical
translations, and the use of biomaterials in clinical
applications, such as in regenerative medicine and biomedical
devices. | | Athena Title: | Materials in Medicine | | Pre or Corequisite: | BCMB 4010/6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Neurobiology of Chemical Senses and Food Perception | Course
Description: | This course will focus on the neurobiological basis of food
perception and chemical senses. The course will introduce
advanced knowledge and studies in the mechanisms of
chemoreception (taste and smell) and the relation between
sensory acceptability and dietary intake. | | Athena Title: | Food Chemoreception | | Pre or Corequisite: | CBIO 3800 or BCMB 6000 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC(BIOE) 8240. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Engineering Stem Cell Therapeutics | Course
Description: | An overview of stem cell therapy and strategies to enhance
therapeutic applications of cells in human disease. The course
will emphasize the basic biology of stem cells, methods
for “engineering” cell behavior, animal models of disease, and
methods of analysis. | | Athena Title: | Engineering Stem Cell Therapeu | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or ENGR 6130 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8240. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Nonprofit Organization in an International Perspective: INGOs and Globalization | Course
Description: | Focus on the international nonprofit sector and investigation
of the role of nonprofits in cross-national and international
provision of public goods. Students will become familiar with
the scope of INGO engagement, the influence of globalization on
nonprofit organization and development, accountability
structures for international organizations, and international
laws affecting their function. Special issues of ethics and
culture that pertain to international nonprofit practice will
also be considered. | | Athena Title: | NONPROF/INGO/GLOBAL | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8330. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Nutritional Biochemistry of Livestock | Course
Description: | Biochemistry profoundly impacts animal productivity and efficiency through the nutrition of the animal. Understanding pathways and mechanisms behind energy capture, metabolism, and biosynthesis are important to understanding how we can impact animal physiology and carcass composition. Students will examine how biochemistry impacts nutrient absorption and utilization in animal tissues. | | Athena Title: | Nutritional Biochem Livestock | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3300 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Animal Reproduction | Course
Description: | Physiological mechanisms associated with reproduction in farm animals, including the reproductive endocrine system, the mechanism of hormone action and hormone measurement, and follicular development through parturition. | | Athena Title: | ADV ANIM REPROD | | Prerequisite: | ADSC 3400-3400L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8420. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Leadership in Public Service | Course
Description: | The role of leadership in the development of effective public
management. Topics include leadership styles, motivation of
personnel, and the impact of effective leadership in the public
service. | | Athena Title: | LEADERSHIP PUB SERV | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7720 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8430. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Financial Management | Course
Description: | Principal aspects of public financial management, including accounting, budgeting, capital budgeting, revenue forecasting, risk management, pension management, and auditing. The focus of the course is on state and local finance. | | Athena Title: | PUB FIN MANAGEMENT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7830 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8440. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Public Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Big data is transforming public policy and governance. A non-technical overview of the methods behind artificial intelligence and big data systems, exploring how these technologies are shaping the future of government and public policy. | | Athena Title: | Big Data AI Policy | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8460. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Organizational Behavior | Course
Description: | Focuses on four arenas or levels of management which must be integrated in the pursuit of public-sector excellence. These arenas involve individuals, pairs of individuals, supervisor/subordinates, and small groups. Institutional, behavioral, and psychological factors will be emphasized. | | Athena Title: | ORG BEHAVIOR | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7960 | | Prerequisite: | PADP 6960 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8470. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Bids and Contracting | Course
Description: | Provides exposure to the rationale, theory, and complex context
of contracting and an opportunity to learn and apply
fundamentals of the various stages of government contracting:
integration, operation/management, and termination. Content
covers make/buy decisions, managing relationships, monitoring,
risk/delay management, contract separation/termination, and
ethics. | | Athena Title: | Bids and Contracting | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8550. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Intergovernmental Relations and Network Governance | Course
Description: | Public managers work in settings of increasing complexity,
demanding new forms of organization. Devolution, changes in
technology, scarce resources, and rising interdependence
explain the emergence of novel networking and collaboration.
Intergovernmental relations studies how U.S. government units
interact and their relative roles and levels of influence in
addressing public problems. | | Athena Title: | IGR and Network Governance | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8560. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Urban Administration | Course
Description: | Topics in the area of urban policy and administration. The focus of the course will shift depending on the interest of the instructor and may include such topics as land use policy and regulation, urban service delivery, and local government reform. | | Athena Title: | SPEC TOPICS URB ADM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7560 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8610. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Economics of Health Policy | Course
Description: | This course uses an economic framework and draws upon real-
world examples to understand the health care system and
evaluate current policy debates. Although the vast majority of
this course covers health policy in the United States context,
some topics of international concern are also examined. | | Athena Title: | ECON HEALTH POLICY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8620. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policy Process | Course
Description: | Key concepts in the study of public policy. Among the topics
covered are description of policy process to include agenda
setting, policy formulation, and policy adoption. | | Athena Title: | POLICY PROCESS | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7620 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8630. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policy Implementation | Course
Description: | Public policy implementation literature with emphasis given to the major substantive and methodological issues driving this emerging field of public policy analysis. Bureaucracy's role in policy process, implementation analysis, and theories and methods for studying policy implementation. | | Athena Title: | POLICY IMPLEMENT | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7630 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8640. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Program Evaluation | Course
Description: | The theoretical perspectives associated with program evaluation; design and measurement procedures; types of evaluative research; and the management of political and ethical problems associated with performing and utilizing evaluation research. | | Athena Title: | PROGRAM EVALUATION | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7640 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8650. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Public Policy Seminar | Course
Description: | Research seminar on the major analytical techniques and theoretical approaches to decision-making in substantive public policy areas (e.g., environmental protection, health care, natural resources.) | | Athena Title: | PUBLIC POLICY SEM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 7650 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8660. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Climate and Environmental Policy | Course
Description: | Climate change and environmental degradation are two of the most complex policy problems governments must grapple with. Provides an overview of key themes that define climate and environmental policy and research as well as an overview of key policies on environmental management and climate change. | | Athena Title: | Climate Policy | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8670. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policy Analysis I | Course
Description: | This course covers microeconomic policy analysis. It explains
how economic analysis is an important tool in analyzing public
policies. Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of
economic analysis in making public policy choices. Finally,
students will access and comprehend what economists can
contribute to the public sector. | | Athena Title: | POLICY ANALYSIS I | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8680. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policy Analysis II | Course
Description: | The application of the concepts of microeconomic analysis to
subjective public policy questions. The chief focus will be an
explanation and application of cost-benefit analysis to major
issues of public policy. | | Athena Title: | POLICY ANALYSIS II | | Prerequisite: | PADP 8670 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8700. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science I | Course
Description: | Library and laboratory problems dealing with different phases of livestock production. | | Athena Title: | SPEC PROB IN ADS I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course provides the students opportunities to work with professors at non-scheduled hours. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8710. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science II | Course
Description: | Library and laboratory problems dealing with different phases of livestock production. | | Athena Title: | SPEC PROB IN ADS II | | Nontraditional Format: | This course provides students the opportunity to work with professors at non-scheduled hours. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8710. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Ideas and Issues in Public Administration | Course
Description: | Perennial and emerging research issues, perspectives, and controversies in the field of public administration. | | Athena Title: | Ideas/Issues in PA | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8720. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Selected Problems in Public Personnel Administration | Course
Description: | Special topics, such as public sector labor relations and collective bargaining; issues related to job analysis, evaluation, and compensation; or civil service reform. | | Athena Title: | SEL PROB PUB PER AD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 8720 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8730. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Seminar in Public Administration and Policy: Professional Development I | Course
Description: | Professional development in public administration and policy.
Sessions explore processes and practices required of productive
scholars and teachers: research, teaching, service, key
practices, and contemporary issues related to professional
life. Second-year students must present a research paper,
develop a course outline, and teach a relevant module. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Seminar PADP Prof Dev | | Nontraditional Format: | Three hours lecture and discussion every other week for two semesters. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8740. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Frontiers of Public Management Research | Course
Description: | A doctoral-level examination of current issues and problems in
public management research. | | Athena Title: | FRONTIERS PUB RSCH | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8800. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit. 1 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Graduate Seminar | Course
Description: | Weekly meetings devoted to discussion of research problems. | | Athena Title: | GRADUATE SEMINAR | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | State and Local Taxation | Course
Description: | An overview of the theoretical framework, legal structure,
political context, and policy implementation of the most common
taxes levied at the state and local levels of government.
Discussion of these aspects of state/local taxation will focus
on the property tax, sales and use tax, personal and corporate
income taxes, and excise taxes. | | Athena Title: | State and Local Taxation | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 8810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Publication in the Animal Sciences | Course
Description: | Exposes students to the mechanics and strategies of writing the various sections of a manuscript for peer-reviewed publication in the animal sciences. Focus on selecting the appropriate journal, the peer-review process, and the manuscript revision process. | | Athena Title: | Publication in Animal Sciences | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8830. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Public Budgeting | Course
Description: | A doctoral seminar which considers the works of the major scholars in the field of public budgeting and finance. | | Athena Title: | PUBLIC BUDGETING | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 8830 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8840. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Metropolitan Fiscal Problems | Course
Description: | Public economy of metropolitan areas and selected special metropolitan fiscal problems in the areas of public expenditures, revenues, and fiscal administration. | | Athena Title: | METRO FISCAL PROB | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 8840 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8850. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Public Sector Decision-Making | Course
Description: | An overview of decision-making, with special emphasis on public sector settings. The course describes and analyzes decision-making in both theory and practice. Techniques of making better decisions are covered, as are also behavioral constraints on making optimal decisions. | | Athena Title: | Public Decision Making | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8860. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Nonprofit Financial Administration | Course
Description: | Academic and practical approaches to planning, reporting, and
financial decision-making in nonprofit organizations. It
addresses the business planning process, paying special
attention to unique issues facing nonprofits involved with
these types of ventures. It covers developing operating
budgets, managing working capital, and analyzing organizational
fiscal health. | | Athena Title: | Nonprofit Financial Admin | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8870. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Debt Management | Course
Description: | Access to capital markets for state/local governments to
finance infrastructure projects and cash flow needs. Emphasizes
major economic/financial theories related to financial
intermediation and market regulation. Cost of capital and
efficiency effects due to institutions (legal, fiscal,
political), debt management networks/intermediaries, debt
structure, primary/secondary market processes, and financial
engineering. | | Athena Title: | Debt Management | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8940. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | International and Comparative Administration | Course
Description: | Administrative systems other than the United States. Among the
topics covered will be personnel administration, public finance,
organizational analysis, and public policy problems. | | Athena Title: | Intl and Comparative Admin | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 8960. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Organization Development and Change | Course
Description: | Intellectual and theoretical perspectives on a complex area of inquiry and application--organizational development and change. The course illustrates various ways in which significant theoretical issues can be approached in practical ways, and in which central practical issues can be approached in theoretically-rich ways. | | Athena Title: | ORGAN-DEVEL & CHNG | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in POLS 8960 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 9000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 200 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction
of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 9000. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 120 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of
study. | | Athena Title: | DOC GRAD STU SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 9200. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Independent Study in Public Administration | Course
Description: | Research in specialized areas of Public Administration. For
students with advanced graduate standing. | | Athena Title: | Indp Study PA | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PADP 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 200 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | ADSC 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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