2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Downloadable PDF (10.71MB)

562 Course Descriptions/Soil and Crop Sciences654. Analysis of Complex Genomes. (3-0). Credit 3. History and current status of genetic and molecularanalysis of higher eukaryotic genomes; coverage of techniques for dissection of genomes into manageableparts; investigations in genetics, breeding and evolution; emphasis on quantitative inheritance,genetic mapping, physical mapping, map-based cloning, with examples drawn from a wide range oforganisms. Prerequisite: GENE 603 or GENE 431. Cross-listed with GENE 654 and MEPS 654.655. Analysis of Complex Genomes--Lab. (0-7). Credit 3. Laboratory methods in molecular genetic techniquesfor genetic mapping, physical mapping, and map-based cloning of both qualitative and quantitativephenotypes. Prerequisite: GENE 603 or equivalent or approval of instructor. Cross-listed withGENE 655 and MEPS 655.657. Environmental Soil and Water Science. (3-0). Credit 3. Discussion of physical, chemical, and biologicalproperties of soil and water and the impact on productivity and sustainability of various ecosystems;application of the knowledge of properties and soil processes to develop and evaluate strategiesfor protecting and/or improving soil and water quality. Prerequisite: SCSC 301. Stacked with SCSC 455.658. Watershed and Water Quality Management. (3-0). Credit 3. Land use impact on surface andground water chemistry; legislation impacting water quality; surface and groundwater impairment andrestoration; case studies in best management practices. Prerequisite: Graduate classification.660. Experimental Designs in Agriculture. (3-0). Credit 3. Fundamental principles and procedures ofexperimental designs in agricultural sciences; emphasis includes factorial designs, predicting outputs,use of covariance, balanced and unbalanced experimental designs as related to common agriculturalresearch projects under field, greenhouse or growth chamber culture; familiarization with computerprogramming of common statistical software. Prerequisite: STAT 651.663. Applied Spatial Statistics. (3-2). Credit 4. An introduction to the theory and practice of spatial statisticsas applied to the natural resources. Spatial analyses focusing primarily on ordinary kriging, pointprocesses, and lattice data. Prerequisites: Math 141, 142, STAT 651, or equivalents; ESSM 651 preferred.Cross-listed with ESSM 663.671. Plant Growth and Development. (3-0). Credit 3. Comprehensive analysis of plant development primarilyfocused on the molecular and cellular processes underlying morphogenesis, vegetative growthand reproduction; role of the major phytohormones as coordinators of development will be analyzed;plastic developmental responses to conditioning environmental signals. Prerequisites: MEPS 601 orapproval of instructor. Cross-listed with MEPS 671.681. Seminar. Credit 1 each semester. For graduate students and staff members in soils and crops; presentationand discussion of special topics and research data; participation required of all graduate studentsin agronomy.684. Professional Internship. Credit 1 or more each semester. Program planned to provide professionaltraining in student’s particular field of interest. Faculty and employer will supervise the activity. Prerequisite:Approval of instructor.685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4 each semester. Advanced problems in some phase of agronomy notdirectly related to thesis or dissertation.689. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. Selected topics in an identified area of agronomy. May be repeatedfor credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.691. Research. Credit 1 or more each semester. Investigations leading to thesis or dissertation.Special Educationepsy.tamu.edu(SPED)601. Assessment in School Settings. (3-0). Credit 3. Formal and informal assessment; state assessmentand alternatives; techniques used with students with disabilities; using data to make educational decisions.Prerequisite: Graduate classification; approval of department head; approval of instructor.602. Ethics and Professional Conduct in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. (3-0).Credit 3. Focus on ethical and professional conduct required for special educators and behavior analysts;information required for certified behavior analysts; ethics required by the Behavior Analyst CertificationBoard; highly relevant for those working with children or adults with disabilities in any capacity.Prerequisite(s): approval of department head; graduate classification.