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Statistics
	STAT 571 - Statistical Computing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A survey of some of the standard statistical software packages, like EXCEL, SAS, and SPSS. These packages will be used to solve statistical problems. Prerequisite: MATH 561 Please click here for Book Information
	STAT 572 - Time Series Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A discussion of the theoretical and applied aspects of Time Series. Topics include: Introduction to forecasting, Non-Seasonal Box-Jenkins Models and their tentative identification, Seasonal Box-Jenkins Models and their tentative identification, Estimation and diagnostic checking for Box-Jenkins models, Time Series Regression, Exponential Smoothing, Transfer Function Models, Classical Regression Analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 561 Please click here for Book Information
	STAT 661 - Advanced Probability Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A course including such topics as probability distributions, characteristic and generating functions, convergence and approximations, asymptotic sampling theory and decision functions. Prerequisite: STAT 561 Please click here for Book Information
	STAT 662 - Advanced Mathematical Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Topics include parametric estimation, tests of hypotheses, linear models and nonparametric estimation, sufficiency, unbiased estimation, Bayes estimators, and the multivariate normal theory. Prerequisite: STAT 661 Please click here for Book Information
	STAT 750 - Topics in Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of special and advanced topics in statistics within the scope of research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite: STAT 662 Please click here for Book Information
Teaching English as a Second Language
	TESL 510 - Theories and Principles in Teaching ESL Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 TESL 510 focuses on theoretical and practical approaches to the teaching of English as a second Language. This course demonstrates understanding of teaching ESL theories and skills through reading selections, teaching demonstrations, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) activities, and field experiences. This course will prepare prospective or in-service teachers who will help Limited English proficiency (LEP) students. Please click here for Book Information
	TESL 520 - Second Language Acquisition Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The multidisciplinary approach to the ways second languages are learned. Although child language acquisition is discussed, emphasis is on adult second language acquisition. The neurolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and sociolinguistic bases of second languages are explored. Please click here for Book Information
	TESL 530 - Lit Dev and Assessment for English Learners Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to introduce and extend fundamental knowledge of theory and research in literacy development and strategies and techniques for effective literacy instruction for English Language Learners including and understanding of process of reading and writing in first and second language, literacy strategies, various assessments and materials available for facilitation the individualized teaching of literacy to help English Language Learners become independent readers and writers of English. Please click here for Book Information
	TESL 541 - Trends and Issues in Teaching ESL Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course explores trends and issues involved in teaching ESL students in the U.S. and teaching abroad. This course discusses the pedagogical issues in ESL/bilingual education and the trends in ESL teaching in the 21st century. Please click here for Book Information
	TESL 550 - Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 TESL 550, The Practicum in ESL, is an introduction to approaches and methods in ESL teaching through ESL classroom observation and classroom teaching experience that promote cooperation among ESL staff, classroom teachers, school administrators, and members of the community. This course emphasizes the development of specialists in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages who develop a high level of professionalism. Please click here for Book Information
Zoology
	ZOOL 570 - General Entomology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 A study of the morphology, life cycles, physiology, ecology, and behavior of hexapods, with course format including two lectures/discussions and two laboratory hours a week, and with laboratory studies devoted to insect identification, insect physiology, ecology, insect behavior, and individual student projects. Please click here for Book Information
	ZOOL 585 - Introduction to Parasitology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 A study of the morphology, life cycles, and classification of parasites of various hosts, with course format including two lectures and two laboratory hours a week, and with laboratory studies devoted to the methods for the collection, culture, and microscopic preparation of parasitological materials. Please click here for Book Information
	ZOOL 610 - Advanced Genetics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 To study the genomics, genetic analysis, gene expression and regulation, genetic mechanisms of evolutionary change, and genetic technologies. Prerequisite: ZOOL 410 or equivalent Please click here for Book Information
	ZOOL 630 - Advanced Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 An advanced study of animal development, with emphasis on physiological and biochemical aspects, and with laboratory periods devoted to experimental work, literature reviews, and discussions. Please click here for Book Information

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Course Descriptions

STAT 571 - Statistical Computing

STAT 572 - Time Series Analysis

STAT 661 - Advanced Probability Theory

STAT 662 - Advanced Mathematical Statistics

STAT 750 - Topics in Statistics

TESL 510 - Theories and Principles in Teaching ESL

TESL 520 - Second Language Acquisition

TESL 530 - Lit Dev and Assessment for English Learners

TESL 541 - Trends and Issues in Teaching ESL

TESL 550 - Practicum

ZOOL 570 - General Entomology

ZOOL 585 - Introduction to Parasitology

ZOOL 610 - Advanced Genetics

ZOOL 630 - Advanced Developmental Biology