Sep 26, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Graduate Courses


A list of graduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • ISYE 555 - Manufacturing Metrology


    Study of the concepts, theories, and techniques of automated inspection. Topics include dimensional measurement, in-process measurement and control, coordinate measuring machines, automated visual inspection, quality control, and process capability analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 560 - Facilities Planning and Design


    Principles and practice of the planning of facility layout and material handling equipment for manufacturing and service systems. Topics include analytical approaches in site location, facility layout, material handling, and storage systems. Discussion of systematic procedures and computer-aided techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 561 - Warehousing and Distribution Systems


    Introduction to warehousing and distribution center operations and their roles in supply chains, modern material handling equipment, and algorithms involved in the design and operation of warehouses and distribution centers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 566 - Analysis and Design of Supply Chain Systems


    Analysis of material and information flows in complex production-distribution networks. Provide knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement, and sustain strategies for designing supply chains with a focus on the use of analytical modeling techniques to understand and manage supply chains. Topics include planning demand and supply, inventory management, transportation, network design and facilities decisions, and coordination in a supply chain.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 540 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 570 - Introduction to Data Analytics for Engineers


    A broad introduction to the key analytical tools and techniques to effectively extract and interpret complex patterns found in large amounts of data. Reinforce statistic modeling skills, and develop core skills to make informed decisions. Major topics include: data manipulation and transformation, data visualization, sampling methods, classification methods, linear regression analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 572 - Queueing Methods for Services and Manufacturing


    Behavior of queueing systems, focusing on mathematical models, and diagnosis and correction of problems. Arrival process, service policies, waiting line disciplines, bottlenecks, and networks. Reducing delay through control and design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 371 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 574 - Scheduling and Logistics


    Special topics on applied operations research with focus on theory of scheduling and logistics. Major topics include: single- and multiple-stage scheduling problems, vehicle routing and scheduling problems, bin packing problems, concepts of supply chain, heuristics, modern tools to solve these problems, solution implementation issues, and work at the graduate level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 440 or CSCI 240, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 575 - Decision Analysis for Engineering


    Elementary quantitative decision making when random factors are present. Decision trees, assessment of choices using expected utility, influence diagrams, and the value of information.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350 or UBUS 223, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 577 - Heuristic Optimization


    Introduction to heuristic methods to solve integer or combinatorial problems, characteristics and limitation of each method, theory and applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 580 - Simulation Modeling and Analysis


    Design and analysis of industrial systems using computer simulation models. Choice of input distributions, generation of random variates, design and construction of simulation models and experiments, and interpretation of generated output.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350 or UBUS 223; and CSCI 240 and ISYE 371; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 582 - Engineering Information Systems


    Basic concepts, design, development, and the use of engineering information systems. Topics include architecture and components of engineering information systems, problem analysis, modeling, design, development, and validation of application systems. Theoretical and practical issues related to manipulation of engineering information and design of queries. Examples of engineering information systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CSCI 240 or OMIS 351, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 590 - Systems Engineering Management


    Introduction to the fundamental principles of systems engineering and their applications to the development and management of complex systems. Address modern systems engineering and management principles through systems definition, requirements analysis, and design and implementation of systems. Examination of the processes of systems engineering from the perspective of system life cycle. Presentation of modeling tools and their use with respect to system optimization and architecture evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 593 - Contemporary Topics in Industrial Engineering


    May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, with no more than 3 hours in the same topic area.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ISYE 605 - Healthcare Systems Engineering


    Introduction to healthcare systems engineering with a focus on the applicability of industrial and systems engineering approaches (e.g., statistics, lean, six sigma, simulation, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain) to the problems of healthcare service and delivery systems including case study and analysis. Discussion of various operations and process flows (e.g., patient flow, medication flow, work flow, information flow) in the healthcare setting. Current research issues and topics in healthcare systems engineering also addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: STAT 350 and ISYE 370; or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 610 - Computational Biomechanics


    Applying biomechanical tools and bioinstrumentation techniques to quantitatively evaluate the physical stresses of the body structures in workers. Based on the biomechanical considerations, design or improve the workplace to minimize the physical stresses of workers and improve the productivity. Major topics include body structure, anthropometry, bioinstrumentation, occupational biomechanical models, and workplace design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 510, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 620 - Economic Analysis of Industrial Projects


    Advanced topics in engineering economic analysis including equipment replacement studies, purchases versus lease problems, project selection under budgetary and other resource constraints, mathematical programming formulations for economic optimization under constraints, statistical methods of dealing with uncertainty, evaluation for sequential decisions, portfolio selection, and multiple attributes. Knowledge of probability and statistics and economic analysis is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 630 - Advanced Quality Control


    Advanced theory, principles, and procedures of statistical quality control. Mathematics of sampling plans. Acceptance sampling plans by variables. Rectifying control procedures, continuous sampling plans, cumulative sum control charts, special procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 530 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 631 - Advanced Reliability Engineering


    Statistical analysis of failure distributions. Application of stochastic models for failure based on Poisson and related processes. Use of exponential and extreme value distributions in reliability. Use of Markov process in the areas of equipment reliability, maintenance, and availability. Advanced reliability evaluation techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 531 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 635 - Advanced Experimental Design for Engineering


    Advanced statistical techniques for designing and optimizing experiments. Engineering applications of two-level factorial designs, two-level fractional factorial designs, optimum seeking, response surface methodology, experiments with mixtures, and mixture design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 535 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 640 - Advanced Production and Inventory Control


    Single and parallel-machine sequencing. Job shop and flow shop scheduling. Mathematical theory of single and multicommodity inventory systems. Production planning for static and dynamic models. Mathematical modeling approach toward forecasting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: STAT 350 and ISYE 671, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 650 - Advanced Lean Manufacturing Systems


    Advanced topics in computer-integrated manufacturing and lean manufacturing systems. Major topics include group technology, cellular manufacturing, flexible manufacturing, data integration in computer-integrated manufacturing, lean manufacturing, and lean implementation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 550 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 651 - Intelligent Manufacturing Systems


    Application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to manufacturing. Major topics include heuristic search techniques, knowledge representation of manufacturing entities, and control and expert systems in manufacturing. Current research issues also addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 551 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 660 - Facilities Layout and Location Analysis


    Introduction to facilities location problems and factors affecting the selection criteria. Discussion of quantitative models and algorithms to choose the location considering various costs such as transportation, inventory, and fixed cost to open and operate a facility.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 560 and ISYE 671, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 661 - Modern Material Handling Systems


    Analysis for design and operations of material handling systems (MHS), with emphasis on automation. Presentation of features, applications, and economics of MHS using analytical models and simulation. Experimentation using FMS laboratory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 580 and ISYE 550, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 670 - Data Analytics for Engineers


    Crosslisted as MEE 635X. Applying analytical tools and techniques to effectively extract and interpret complex patterns found in large amounts of engineering data. Develop predictive modeling skills to make informed decisions on problems that occur in engineering practice. Major topics include: data visualization, modeling, classification methods, clustering, and learning algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 671 - Linear Programming and Network Flows


    Formulation and solution techniques for linear programming and network flow problems. Simplex method, theory, and computation. Duality theory, sensitivity analysis. Maximum flow minimum cut theorem. Shortest routes, minimum cost flows.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 672 - Nonlinear Programming


    Theory and algorithms for optimization of nonlinear programs. Convex sets and functions, necessary and sufficient optimality conditions, constraint qualifications, duality theory, algorithms for quadratic programming, and linear complementary problems. Methods of direct search, Newton, gradient projection, feasible direction, and reduced gradient.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 671 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 673 - Queueing Systems


    Introduction to queueing processes and their applications. The M/M/s and M/G/1 queues. Queue length, waiting line, busy period. Queueing networks.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 472 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 674 - Dynamic Programming


    Techniques of recursive optimization and their applications to multistage deterministic and stochastic problems from different fields. Problem formulation, computational aspects, and dimensionality reduction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 671 and STAT 350, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 675 - Advanced Decision Analysis for Engineering


    Application of statistical decision making to engineering, with emphasis on problems in industry and operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 371 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 676 - Discrete Optimization


    Study of concepts, theories, and techniques of discrete optimization, both integer and combinatorial. Topics include polyhedral theory, theory of valid inequalities, computational complexity, polynomial algorithms, nonpolynomial algorithms, and nonexact algorithms. Applications include problems in graphs, networks, transportation, and scheduling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 680 - Advanced Simulation Techniques


    Advanced simulation concepts; event scheduling, process interaction, and continuous modeling techniques. Design and analysis of simulation experiments; probability and statistics related to simulation such as length of run, probability distribution interference, variance reduction, and stopping rules.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 580 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 681 - Introduction to System Dynamics and Applications


    Topics on conceptualizing dynamic policy problems, developing appropriate simulation models, and using models for decision making and policy analysis, with special focus on the use of system dynamics (SD) tool. Major topics include: systems thinking, feedback structure, policy simulation, model construction and formulation in SD specialized software, delays and oscillations, and case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 691 - Occupational Ergonomics


    Development and use of the human-machine model to establish the effects of interface design, environment, and work organization on the performance, safety, and health of the workforce. Topics include anthropometry, work physiology, biomechanics, environments (thermal, auditory, vibratory, and visual), and design of controls, display, and work spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: STAT 350 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 693 - Advanced Topics in Industrial Engineering


    Advanced topics of contemporary interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ISYE 695 - Graduate Seminar


    Techniques for planning, conducting, documenting, and presenting industrial engineering research. Requires attending lectures and discussions on current industrial engineering research. Should be taken during the first year of the graduate program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ISYE 697 - Independent Study


    Independent study and work to explore recent advances and innovative approaches to industrial and systems engineering design, practice, and research. Written report required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ISYE 698 - Master’s Paper


    Production of a capstone paper that investigates and integrates an application area of industrial and systems engineering, with the guidance of a faculty adviser. This course must be completed within one semester and cannot be repeated. Not available for credit for students in the thesis or project option of the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering  program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 695 and completion of at least 21 hours in the M.S.I.E. program.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ISYE 699A - Master’s Thesis


    May be taken every semester of enrollment, but only 6 hours will count towards the degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 695 and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • ISYE 699B - Graduate Project


    Experience in the application of industrial engineering to real world systems through project work. Written report required. Not available for credit in the thesis or Master’s Paper option.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 695 and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • JOUR 602 - Reporting of Public Affairs


    Advanced study and application of investigative, interpretive, and in-depth reporting of public affairs. Emphasis on social, political, and economic news as it is developed and reported at the local, state, and federal levels. Practical reporting experiences combined with seminar discussions and research investigations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 621 - Seminar in Special Topics in Journalism


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topics vary.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 635 - Public Relations Cases, Concepts, and Campaigns


    Practice in planning and conducting campaigns to achieve specific goals and to anticipate and solve specific public relations problems, including pre and posttesting to measure results. Case method approach.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 652 - Seminar in Media Convergence


    Philosophy and theory of the intersection of media and technology in relation to the production, distribution, and consumption of content. Examination of the evolution of media in conjunction with the progression of technology and the individual, organizational, and societal implications.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 682 - The Press and World Affairs


    Communication problems of the press in international affairs; detailed study of international news agencies and services; investigation of the foreign press by countries with emphasis on the press under fascism, communism, and democracy; and world censorship.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 683 - Seminar in Press Problems


    Selected problems in press freedom, federal-local censorship, press privileges, display and suppression of news, and the public’s right to know. Also selected problems in influences of the press on social, economic, and political affairs; public opinion; and the formation of thought processes. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topics vary.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 500 - Principles of Athletic Injury and Illness Management and Emergency Care


    An overview of athletic injuries and illness and the principles of injury prevention and emergency management as well as the practical application of selected athletic training procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the athletic training program or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 502 - Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis in Athletic Training I


    In-depth study of the physical examination and diagnosis of common injuries to the spine and extremities. Emphasis on concepts of human anatomy and physiology, pathomechanics and pathophysiology, and evidence based practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 500 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 503 - Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis Lab I


    Laboratory experience in development of physical examination and diagnostic skills of common injuries to the spine and extremities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNAT 502 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 504 - Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis in Athletic Training II


    In-depth study of the physical examination and diagnosis of common injuries to the head, chest, thorax and abdomen as well as general medical conditions. Emphasis on concepts of human anatomy and physiology, pathomechanics and pathophysiology, and evidence based practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 502 and KNAT 503; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 505 - Clinical Physical Examination and Diagnosis Lab II


    Laboratory experience in development of physical examination and diagnostic skills of common injuries to the thoracic and cervical spine, head and face, thorax, abdomen as well as general medical conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNAT 504 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 515 - Special Topics and Culminating Experience in Athletic Training


    Investigation of special topics in athletic training including current research and emerging contemporary issues with a focus on interprofessional experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNAT 556 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 519 - Athletic Training Clinical Administration


    Introduction to research methods and evidence based practice as well as the statistical techniques relevant to athletic training.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 502 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 520 - Integrated Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training I


    An overview of the theory of therapeutic interventions common to the rehabilitation of select musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Emphasis on the foundational theories such as physiology of injury, pain, stages of healing, altered movement as well as the exercises, modalities, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions specific to the inflammatory and proliferation stages of healing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 502 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 521 - Integrated Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training Lab I


    Application of therapeutic interventions common to the rehabilitation of select musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Emphasis on exercises, modalities, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions specific to the inflammatory and proliferation stages of healing. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNAT 520 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 522 - Integrated Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training II


    Overview of the theory of therapeutic interventions common to the rehabilitation of select musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Emphasis on exercises, modalities, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions specific to the remodeling stage of healing and the return to participation. Special considerations for the physical rehabilitation of various anatomical segments will also be explored. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 520 and KNAT 521; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 523 - Integrated Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training Lab II


    Application of therapeutic interventions common to the rehabilitation of select musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Emphasis on exercises, modalities, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions specific to the remodeling stage of healing, return to participation and specific body segments. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNAT 522 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 550 - Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training


    Introduction to research methods and evidence based practice as well as the statistical techniques relevant to athletic training.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 502 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 551 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience I


    Pre-professional clinical experience designed to introduce the athletic training student to professional practice and the principles of patient care. Primary focus on injury management, acute care, and refinement of psychomotor athletic training skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 500 or consent of department. CRQ: KNAT 502 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 552 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience II


    Pre-professional clinical experience with primary focus on psychomotor athletic training skills of the spine and upper and lower extremities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 551 and KNAT 503; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNAT 553 - Immersive Athletic Training Clinical Experience I


    Pre-professional clinical experience designed to refine psychomotor athletic training skills and professional behaviors with a primary focus on the identification of general medical conditions and implementation of therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 504 and KNAT 520; or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • KNAT 556 - Immersive Athletic Training Clinical Experience II


    Culminating clinical experience designed to assist with the transition to clinical practice. Emphasis on professional socialization, inter-professional collaboration, implementing evidence based practice and administrative duties of the athletic trainer.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 553 or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • KNAT 650 - Directed Research and Applied Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training


    Supervised research in a specialized area of athletic training with an emphasis on evidence based practice to answer clinical questions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNAT 553 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 573 - Dance as Art in Education


    Development of aesthetic and cultural theories of dance as an art form in education. Opportunity for the practical application of the elements of dance and related art forms in education to the elementary, secondary, or higher education levels and/or to students of various intellectual and physical abilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 574 - History of Dance: Primitive Through Renaissance


    Historical development of dance from primitive to the renaissance period through the world focusing on cultural and religious trends.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 575 - History of Dance: 18th Century to Modern Times


    Historical development of dance from the 18th century to modern times, considering cultural and artistic implications.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 674 - Seminar in Rhythms and Dance


    Rhythms and dance as a basic educational technique. Designed to assist in planning, teaching, and supervising rhythmic dance programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 503 - Advanced Clinical Experience in Physical Education


    Application of theory courses through micro-teaching episodes in K-12 physical education contexts in a partnership school district. Cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed. in kinesiology and physical education.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 507 - History of Physical Education


    Historical background of physical education in relation to the cultural patterns of civilization and educational movements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 509 - Philosophy of Physical Education


    Development of philosophical concepts paralleling educational philosophy. Current philosophical positions of physical educators with application to present day educational programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 514 - Neuromuscular Aspects of Physical Performance


    Acute and chronic responses to short-term and intermittent physical activity, including prescription of resistance exercise. Focus on physiology of nervous and muscular systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 557 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 535 - Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skills


    In-depth study of mechanical principles operative in the performance of motor skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 313 or KNPE 314, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 540 - Planning and Use of Facilities for Physical Education


    Principles, terminology, standards, functional layout, design, and construction features for indoor and outdoor facilities. Maintenance, use, scheduling, and supervision of facilities in terms of functional needs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 541X - Organization and Administration of Interscholastic Athletics


    Crosslisted as LESM 541. Organization and administration of interscholastic athletics with special reference to national, state, and local control. Consideration of philosophies of athletics, the place of athletics in the educational curriculum, the relationship between boys’ and girls’ programs, athletic budgeting and finance, facilities and equipment, personnel administration, contest management, athletics and the law, and public relations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 544 - Field Experience in the Elementary School


    Practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools. Cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed. in kinesiology and physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 577 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 545 - Assessment in Kinesiology and Physical Education


    Application of measurement and evaluation theory to measures of human performance. Development of effective assessment programs for more objective decision-making in kinesiology and physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 445 or KNPE 446, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 549 - Independent Study in Kinesiology and Physical Education


    Individual investigation of special problems, areas, or topics in kinesiology and physical education planned in consultation with a department adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department following approval of written proposal.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 552 - Methods of Research in Kinesiology and Physical Education


    Introduction to methods and techniques, research design and development, resources, and the research project. Student develops a research project or thesis prospectus.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to master’s program in kinesiology and physical education or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 553 - Exercise Programs for Adult Special Populations


    Examination of characteristics, physiological responses, and exercise adaptations of adult special populations. Includes exercise testing, physical activity prescription, and clinical experiences. Emphasis on exercise limitations, responses, and adaptations which differ from the nondisabled.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 557 or consent of department. CRQ: KNPE 555 for 1 semester hour.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 554 - Exercise Gerontology


    Examination of the characteristics, physiological responses to exercise, and adaptations to exercise of older adult populations. Includes exercise testing and prescription, programmatic concerns, and exercise limitations for older adults.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 357 or KNPE 557, or consent of department. CRQ: KNPE 555 for 1 semester hour.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 555 - Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology


    Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating exercise programs for older adults. Includes practicum and directed study. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 557 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 557 - Applied Physiology of Exercise


    Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and neuromuscular aspects of human function at rest, during exercise, and as a result of training. Three hours per week of lecture plus arranged laboratory experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311, BIOS 357, or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • KNPE 558 - Stress Testing


    Theory, techniques, and procedures of graded exercise stress testing for diagnostic and functional assessment of individuals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 557 with a grade of C or better and consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 559 - Physical Fitness Programming


    Development, organization, implementation, and administration of physical fitness programs. Includes field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 558 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 560 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology: Responses and Adaptations to Exercise


    Study of cardiorespiratory physiology with specific application to exercise conditions. Emphasis on the cardiovascular, ventilatory, and respiratory adaptations associated with acute and chronic exercise.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 452 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 561 - Advanced Exercise Physiology


    In-depth study and hands-on skill enhancement in the application of advanced laboratory techniques for evaluating health and training benefits associated with exercise and for predicting and enhancing human performance.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 564 - Exercise is Medicine


    In-depth study of chronic diseases and how exercise can be used as a treatment or prevention for the disease. Emphasis is on interrelationships among organ systems in deviations from homeostasis. Topics include the etiology, physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, current management of the disease, mechanisms for the benefits of exercise, and training programs individuals for the diseases.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 565 - Seminar in Current Issues in Kinesiology, Physical Education, and/or Sport


    Study of current issues and problems in physical education and sport through examination and critical analysis of recent literature and research findings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 566 - Public Relations for Physical Education


    Purposes, materials, and methods relevant to keeping the public informed and interested in various aspects of physical education and related programs. Term project for a real or simulated situation required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 567A - Field Experience in Middle School


    Practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools. Cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed. in kinesiology and physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 567B or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 567B - Field Experience in High School


    Practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools. Cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed. in kinesiology and physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 577 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 568 - Principles of Supervision of Physical Education


    Techniques and procedures of supervision in physical education programs, including responsibilities of those involved in clinical and preclinical experiences.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 569 - Instructional Skills for Physical Education


    Teaching/learning process, developing/maintaining a productive learning environment, developing/analyzing content, and obtaining tools for the analysis of instruction.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 570 - Field Experience in Outdoor Environments


    Observations, small group teaching, large group teaching, and team teaching in an outdoor education setting with students of multicultural backgrounds. Cannot be counted toward the M.S.Ed. in kinesiology and physical education. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 567A or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 574 - Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers


    Bases for planning and conducting physical education experiences derived from the study of human movement and developmental needs of children. Designed for students pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 575 - Seminar in Movement Education


    Theories of movement education as the core of physical education. Designed for teachers of kindergarten through college, including classroom teachers and specialists in physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 342 or KNPE 343, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 576 - Seminar in Elementary School Physical Education


    Present-day programs and problems related to elementary school physical education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 577 - Physical Education in the Elementary School


    Planning and conducting physical education experiences for children, derived from the study of human movement and developmental needs of children. Designed for graduate students seeking elementary licensure.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 578 - Seminar in Motor Development


    Survey of research on motor behavior and development with emphases on findings pertaining to growth patterns, adaptability, and specificity. Factors influencing the development of motor abilities with implications for physical education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 582 - Psychology of Sport and Exercise


    Investigation of psychological theory and methods relative to involvement in sport and exercise.

    Credits: 3
 

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