ART - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a log
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
G4713 Introduction to Students with Mental Retardation. Prerequisite:
12 hours of education, including 3054 and EIPT 3483 or equivalent,
graduate standing. Causes and nature of mental retardation and education
of students with mental retardation.
G4723 Teaching Techniques in a Functional Curriculum. Prerequisite:
EDFN 3003, EDSP 4743 and 4623. Presents a functional scope and
sequence and the teaching techniques most effective for students with
disabilities. (Sp, Su)
4717 Emotionally Disturbed Block. Prerequisite: 3257. Introduction to
the lifespan development of persons who are emotionally disturbed,
procedures for working with them, and practicum experience in the field.
†G4723 Teaching Techniques in a Functional Curriculum. Prerequisite:
4623, 4743, EDFN 3003. Presents a functional scope and sequence and
the teaching techniques most effective for students with disabilities. (F)
G4743 Introduction to Mild-Moderate Disabilities. Prerequisite: 3054.
An in-depth study of the theoretical considerations of individuals with mild
to moderate disabilities including etiology, assessment, interventions, and
service delivery. (F)
G4753 Individuals with Multiple Disabilities. Prerequisite: 3054. Deals
with definitions, traits, characteristics, needs, research on procedures for
working with multi-handicapped individuals. (Irreg.)
G4823 Transition and Self-Determination. Prerequisite: 4743. Assessment,
planning and instruction to facilitate educational and employment
post-school outcomes with information on laws and resources. (F)
4890 Advanced Practicum. Prerequisite: 3890; corequisite: 4723. The
final field experience before students earn the bachelor’s degree. Students
complete a minimum of 160 hours of observation and participation in a
special education classroom. (F) [V]
G5133 Introduction to Students with Emotional Disturbance.
Prerequisite: 3054. Provides an overview of various theoretical and
practical considerations of emotional disturbance including etiology,
assessment, intervention and service delivery. (F)
G5143 Enhancement of Social and Task-Related Behavior. Prerequisite:
4753. Various theoretical approaches to teaching social competency;
increasing and improving pro-social behavior of students with disabilities
and their peers; and improving learning behavior. (F)
G5153 Instructional Modifications for Students with Disabilities.
Prerequisite: 4623, 4743. Develop instructional skills necessary to teach
students with mild/moderate disabilities in varied instructional settings.
Topics will include effective instructional techniques, strategies for
modifying and adapting general education curriculum, and models for
improving student academic performance. (Sp)
G5173 Collaboration for Lifelong Integration. Prerequisite: graduate
standing. Explores collaborative approaches to working with families,
general educators, related service providers, and personnel in other
agencies to facilitate the integration of individuals with disabilities from
birth through adulthood. (F)
G5183 Advanced Assessment and Remediation Procedures.
Prerequisite: 5173 or equivalent. Focus will be on innovative approaches
to assessment and remediation of mild to moderate learning and/or
behavior problems. Techniques, methods and materials will be presented
within a career/ecological framework and will be research based.
G5303 Applied Research in Special Education. Prerequisite: graduate
standing. Involves cooperative planning of research project (with mentors)
to be designed, implemented, evaluated and written. (F)
G5403 Exceptional Infant/Toddler. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Examines the infant/toddler who is at risk/developmentally delayed—
possible problems, complications and need for multidisciplinary
intervention and procedures.
G5412 Theories in the Education of Exceptional Children. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. Surveys all types of disabilities with special attention to
causes, diagnosis and educational planning. Legislation related to special
education is overviewed. Designed for teachers, supervisors and
administrators.
G5953 Teaching Procedures for Students with Emotional Disturbance.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Theories of behavior are related to
identification, diagnosis and educational planning for students with
emotional disturbance. An examination of methodologies for teaching
students with emotional disturbance with problems in language, reading,
written expression, mathematics and social skills which have emerged from
various theoretical perspectives is presented.
G5982 Directed Project in Special Education. Prerequisite: graduate
standing. Under the direct supervision of the student’s adviser, the student
conducts an applied project on a topic or challenge in special education
related to the student’s interest. (F, Sp, Su)
G6003 Attitudes Toward Individuals with Disabilities. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. Focuses on the attitudes of parents, peers and
professionals toward individuals with disabilities, and on measurement of
attitudes and procedures which may be used to increase acceptance.
G6023 Antecedent Applied Behavior Analysis and Research Design.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Examines applied behavior analysis
principles and techniques, including observational analysis data based
instruction, and antecedent strategies. ABA research design, APA writing
style, ethics, human subjects approval process will also be included. (Irreg.)
G6033 Self-Determination Seminar. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Examines self-determination assessment, instruction, and infusion into
secondary IEPS as a method to improve post-school outcomes for students
with disabilities and those at high risk of school failure. Implementation issues
and effective practice will be examined in light of efficacy research. (Irreg.)
G6043 Secondary Education and Transition Seminar. Prerequisite: graduate
standing. Examines the status of secondary education for students with
disabilities and those at high risk for school failure. Focus will be upon
transition assessment, planning, and instructional issues and strategies to
improve post-secondary outcomes, especially transition into post-secondary
education. (Irreg.)
G6053 Post-Secondary Education Seminar. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Examines the status of post-secondary education for students with disabilities
and those at high risk for school failure. Focus will be upon transition into
and success strategies to maximize post-school success. Transition from
school to work or advanced study will be discussed. (Irreg.)
G6103 Consultation in Special Education. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Students will develop a variety of consultation skills. Topics include models
of consultation; interpersonal communication skills; problem-solving
approaches; strategies for effective interactions with professionals,
paraprofessionals, and parents; and planning and conducting inservice
training.
G6113 Program Development. Prerequisite: graduate standing and
permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours.
Examine educational media; models of information; producing and
consuming applied research; grant writing; dissemination; program, design,
development and evaluation for advanced masters or doctoral students. (Sp)
G6123 Contemporary Issues/Research. Prerequisite: 5173, graduate
standing, and permission of instructor. Examines critical issues influencing
the field of special education and services for persons with disabilities. (Sp)
G6202 Practicum in Special Education Consultation. Prerequisite: 4422,
6103. Students will rehearse consultation skills in a field setting. Emphasis is
placed on establishing consultation programs; entering, maintaining, and
terminating consultative relationships; evaluating intervention effectiveness;
conducting inservice training; and utilizing observational data as a basis for
implementing change.
G6203 Professional Seminar I. Prerequisite: graduate standing or
permission of instructor. Designed for post-master’s student who has been
accepted into the Ph.D. program. Covers review and synthesis of a current
research area, professional writing and dissemination. (F)
Electrical and Computer
Engineering (ECE)
2213 Introduction to Digital Design. Prerequisite: Mathematics 2423.
Number systems, Boolean algebra, minimization procedures,
combinational logic functions, introduction to sequential logic design, finite
state machines and clocked (synchronous) sequential circuits. Analysis,
synthesis and implementation are appropriately emphasized. (F, Sp)
2214 Digital Design. Prerequisite: Mathematics 2423. Number systems,
Boolean algebra, minimization procedures, combinational logic functions,
introduction to sequential logic design, finite state machines and clocked
(synchronous) sequential circuits. Analysis, synthesis and implementation
are appropriately emphasized. (F, Sp)
2281 Engineering Co-Op Program (Crosslisted with AME, CH E, C E, C
S, ENGR, EPHY, E S, G E, I E, P E 2281). Prerequisite: student participation
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