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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS · 147 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ACCOUNTING ADULT EDUCATION ACT 6691 Managerial Accounting (3) ADE 5560 Instructional Systems Development (3) A study of sources and classifications of This course emphasizes systematically de- accounting data, classification and behavior veloped course design. Special attention is of revenues and costs, use of accounting given to learning and instructional systems data for profit planning and cost control, and theory. use of accounting data for special analysis. Prerequisite: MBA 5502 or equivalent. ADE 6600 Foundations of Adult Education (3) An overview of adult education to give an ACT 6692 Advanced Accounting Problems (3) understanding of characteristics of adults as A consideration of problems relating to pen- learners as well as the history, philosophy, sion plans, long-term leasing arrangements, and nature of adult education. Includes ex- refunding of bonds payable, stock options, posure to fundamental adult education con- allocation of income taxes, changing price cepts such as lifelong learning, self-directed levels, cash flow statements, and other fi- learning, and contract learning. nancial accounting topics with emphasis on relevant pronouncements by professional ADE 6605 Computer Based Instructional Technolo- organizations and governmental agencies. gies (3) This graduate level advanced survey course ACT 6694 Income Tax Research (3) is designed to prepare students to use class- An advanced study of selected topics in the room adaptable technologies. Emphasis is Internal Revenue Code and Regulations with given to historical and social context, com- the emphasis on tax research. The course puter systems, software, hardware, and cur- covers individual, partnership, corporations riculum adaptation. as well as estate and gift taxes. ADE 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional ACT 6695 Accounting Research and Communica- Technologies (3) tion (3) This course focuses on current and emerging An individual study of specific accounting instructional technologies. The emphasis of topics and written and oral communication this class is on the instructional use of pro- of the results of the study. duction software, desktop publishing, graph- ics, hypermedia, on-line services, optical technology, and telecommunications. Pre- ACT 6696 Accounting Information Systems (3) requisite: ADE 6605 or permission of in- An advanced study of accounting informa- structor. tion systems concepts and applications. Case studies will provide the students an opportunity to relate systems concepts to the ADE 6608 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) actual problems encountered in the analysis, The purpose of this course is to prepare design, implementation, and utilization of students to apply knowledge and compe- computer-based information systems. tency in instructional technologies in rela- tion to curriculum design, diverse models, ACT 6698 Advanced Auditing (3) and teaching situations at all developmental An examination of the AICPA's professional levels. Included is evaluation of software, standards and techniques of reviewing and audio/visual production, and instructional appraising the various functions of an or- design using technology as a basis for in- ganization with the objective of reporting on struction. the opportunities for improvement and the deficiencies disclosed. Emphasis on the ADE 6617 Seminar in Personnel Planning and Lead- effectiveness of internal control structure ership (3) and operating procedures. A study of literature and research pertinent ACT 6699 Contemporary Issues in Accounting (3) to adult education in areas of planning and A study of the recent growth of accounting leadership. theory, as influenced by regulatory agencies, economic conditions, and professional ac- counting organizations. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS · 148 ADE 6620 Seminar in Communication and Human structor under whom study is to be made. Relations (3) Study should contribute to student’s pro- An investigation of literature and research gram. Preparation of scholarly paper or pro- related to verbal and nonverbal communica- ject required and may involve oral defense. tion, listening, and human relations appro- priate to adult education. ADE 6696, 6697, 6698 Practicum in Adult Education (1–3) ADE 6630 Programs for Adult Education (3) Supervised experiences related to instruction A study of current concepts and objectives in area of specialization. Emphasis on appli- of adult education programs, courses and cation of skills, concepts, and principles activities. Includes study of adult education acquired in previous courses. Prerequisite: programs and agencies serving diverse adult Completion of coursework and approval of learners. adviser are required. ADE 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) The course presents basic procedures used in ART evaluation. A major focus is on planning and constructing teacher-made tests and non-test ART 5581 Methods and Materials in Art (3) evaluation techniques. Also includes study Teaching methods, selection, organization, of a variety of standardized tests. and use of art materials. ADE 6670 Psychological Foundations of the Adult ART 5599 Advanced Studio Projects (3) Learner (3) Supervised study and projects in an area not An in-depth study of research findings and included in the student’s undergraduate stud- philosophical concepts related to the nature ies. of adult learners and learning process; prin- ciples of motivation and effective instruc- ART 6605 Seminar in Art History (3) tional design geared toward adult learners; Historical inquiry into art with emphasis on and social and cultural influences on adult sources and approaches to the visual arts as learning. Emphasis will be given to the they interact with other facets of culture. understanding of critical and variable attrib- utes of adult learners. ART 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Art. (1-3) ADE 6674 Methods and Strategies for Teaching An individualized study with studio art fac- Adults (3) ulty. Total credit for any combination of A study of methods and formats used in enrollments in these courses may not exceed organizing educational materials for adult six semester hours. See semester hour limits learners. Emphasis is given to designing listed under Course Restrictions in General effective instruction which matches methods Regulations section. and strategies to educational demands. ART 6662 Seminar in Art Education (3) ADE 6680 Curriculum Development for Adult Edu- A review of issues and research in art educa- cation (3) tion and the visual arts. A study of concepts, learning theories, mate- rials, and media related to curriculum and ART 6664 Research in Art Education (3) program development in adult education. A review of contemporary research in art education and the presentation of a scholarly ADE 6691 Research Methodology (3) paper. Prerequisite: ART 6662 The study and evaluation of research meth- ods commonly used in the social sciences. The course will provide information neces- BIOLOGY sary to understand and apply research proc- esses, synthesize knowledge and writing, BIO 5502 Spring Flora (4) and plan and organize research problems for A survey of vascular plants from different interpretation and application of research habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of results. Application of these skills in the plant taxonomy, including history and sys- form of a written project using the Publica- tems of classification and nomenclature, the tion Manual of the American Psychological use of dichotomous keys, and general her- Association (APA) is required. (A grade of barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on “B” or better is required) plant identification and habitat types. Pre- requisites: general biology, general ecology ADE 6694 Special Problems in Adult Education (1-3) A study of problem or problems using re- BIO 5505 Entomology (3) search techniques. Selection of problem to A study of the orders of insects with the be approved by student’s adviser and in- emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS · 149 life cycles. Prerequisites: general biology. genetics, general chemistry, statistics. Corequisite: BIO L505 Corequisite: BIO L521 BIO L505 Entomology Lab (1) BIO L521 Population Ecology Lab (1) Field exercises in identifying ecological A study of morphology, classification, and problems, formulating and testing hypothe- identification of insects. A collection is ses, and evaluating data using standard sta- required. Corequisite: BIO 5505 tistical methods. Corequisite: BIO 5521 BIO 5510 Animal Behavior (3) BIO 5525 Field Botany (4) A study of the classical and current concepts A survey of vascular plants from different of animal behavior including individual and habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of social behavioral patterns. Prerequisite: plant taxonomy, including history and sys- genetics. Corequisite: BIO L510 tems of classification and nomenclature, the use of dichotomous keys, and general her- BIO L510 Animal Behavior Lab (1) barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on Experimental and observational techniques plant identification and habitat types. Pre- in behavior. Corequisite: BIO 5510 requisites: general biology, general ecology. See semester hour limits listed under Course BIO 5513 Limnology (3) Restrictions in General Regulations section. A study of the physical, chemical, geologi- cal, and biological aspects of freshwater BIO 5530 Applied Genetics (3) ecosystems as influenced by activities in Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis surrounding watersheds.