2009-2010 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

KINS - Kinesiology

101 Specialty
0.5-2 crs.
PA
May be repeated when topic differs
Special course fee may apply
Special class activity to be offered as expertise is available.

108 Intercollegiate Athletics
1 cr.
PA
P: Eligible to practice as defined by the Wisconsin
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
S/U only grade basis
Department permission required
The student will participate in the physical activity and lectures pertaining to the preparation of a varsity athletic team for a season and the contests included in that season.

110 Power Walking
1 cr. V.
PA
No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic
Introduction to basic techniques and fitness principles used in power walking. Students will develop an individual power walking program to meet their individual physical activity goals.

111 Inline Skating for Fitness
1 cr. V.
PA
Field trip(s) No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic. Must have skates, helmet, and wrist guards. Student must purchase a Chippewa River Trails pass.
Introduction to basic techniques and fitness principles used in inline skating. Students will develop an individual inline skating program to meet their individual physical activity goals. Prior skating experience is necessary for this class.

112 Fitness
1 cr. V.
PA
Special course fee required
Includes aerobics activity, flexibility, and resistance exercises to expose students to methods of becoming physically fit or maintaining a degree of fitness.

113 Flexibility
1 cr. V.
PA
Field trip(s) No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic

Introduction to basic techniques and principles used in flexibility and stretching exercises. Students will develop an individual flexibility program to meet their individual physical activity goals.

114 Lacrosse
1 cr. V.
PA
No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic
Introduction of basic skills of lacrosse (ball pickup, stick handling, passing, shooting). Also the rules, strategies, history, and safety of the game. Provides individual and team play.

115 Ultimate Frisbee
1 cr. V.
PA
No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic
Introduction of basic skills of ultimate Frisbee (catching, throwing, terminology). Also the rules, strategies, history, and safety of the game. Provides individual and team play.

116 Racquetball
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction of basic skills of racquetball including forehand, backhand, serves, and shots. Rules and strategies for singles and doubles. Provides experience in tournament play.

117 Weight Training
1 cr. V.
PA
Special course fee required
Emphasis on techniques of basic lifts. Knowledge in the area of weight training for the development of strength and muscular endurance through progressive resistance. Individual programs for strength development.

121 Basketball
1 cr. V.
PA
Development of the fundamental skills of basketball (including dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive sliding, and rebounding). Provides individual instruction and team play.

124 Softball-Slowpitch
1 cr. V.
PA
Fundamental skills of pitching, catching, throwing, and fielding ground and fly balls. Also basic offensive and defensive strategies including tournament play. Rules, sport history, safety, and fitness concepts are included.

125 Soccer
1 cr. V.
PA
Fundamental skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, trapping, tackling, and goal keeping. Techniques, conditioning, and strategy of play.

126 Bicycling
1 cr. V.
PA
Access to a bicycle and a helmet required
Fundamentals including equipment, safety, bicycle repairs, maintenance tuning, health, and fitness. Students will receive instruction in proper bicycle fit, riding, bikeways, trips, and cross country touring.

128 Bowling
1 cr. V.
PA
Special course fee required
Basic bowling skills, including four-step approach, spot bowling, hook delivery, etiquette, and stance. Analysis of individual bowling and experience in league and/or tournament play.

129 Badminton
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction to badminton skills, strategies, and rules.

134 Golf
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction to golf skills and acquaintance with golf equipment, proper grip, stance, pendulum swing, full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting; rules and etiquette.

135 Karate
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction to traditional Japanese Karate. Students will learn to use basic Japanese terminology and etiquette in the dojo (studio) as well as fundamental skills and pre-katas (routines).

136 Jogging
1 cr. V.
PA
Acquaintance with the physiological effects of jogging, and a method of measuring physical fitness through aerobics.

148 Intermediate Swimming
1 cr. V.
PA
No credit if taken after KINS 167 or KINS 293
American Red Cross Level VI certification or proof of equivalent skill level required.
Intermediate water safety skills and knowledge. Includes skills and turns for front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Also, dives, treading water, games, water safety, and rescue techniques.

150 Ballroom Dancing
1 cr. V.
PA
Variations of step patterns in fox trot, waltz, lindy, cha-cha-cha, tango, polka, schottische, disco, and introduction to samba and rhumba.

151 Folk Dance
1 cr. V.
PA
Basic dance steps: walk, grapevine, skip, polka, schottische, waltz, two-step. Ethnic dances of Mexico, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Slavic countries of Europe, Israel, Turkey, Philippine Islands, and the United States.

154 Square and Round Dance
1 cr. V.
PA
Square dance in its most modern form. Round dances, mixers, pattern dances done with partners.

159 Tennis
1 cr. V.
PA
Basic skills of forehand, backhand, serve, and volley, including grip, stance, and footwork. Singles and doubles rules and strategy.

172 Volleyball
1 cr. V.
PA
Fundamental skills of pass, set, spike, block, serve, and basic offensive and defensive strategies.

174 Team Handball
1 cr. V.
PA
This fast paced court game combines the elements of basketball, hockey, soccer, and water polo into a high energy team game popular in the Olympics and around the world.

184 Flag Football
1 cr. V.
PA
Fundamental skills of centering, passing, catching, running pass patterns, hand offs, pitches, blocking, kicking, punting, and other offensive and defensive techniques and strategies of play.

186 Wellness Concepts and Health Related Fitness
2 crs (1-2). Wi, Su.
W; PA
Special course fee required
Students will work to develop health-related fitness and will learn the importance of wellness concepts such as health-related fitness, stress management, nutrition, and consumer responsibility in health and fitness.

196 Wellness Concepts
1 cr (1-0). Wi, Su.
W
No credit if taken after KINS 186
Students will learn about the seven dimensions of wellness and the importance of the following concepts: health- related fitness, cardiovascular disease, nutrition, stress management, sexual health, and managing common conditions.

200 Concepts in Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly KINS 190)
No credit if taken after KINS 191
Not available for juniors or seniors
Introduction to the field of kinesiology including an examination of history, philosophy, careers, current trends and issues.

204 Introduction to Athletic Training
1 cr (1-0). V.
P: Limited to pre-athletic training majors
Special course fee required
Introduction to the basic knowledge of the athletic training profession and the concepts in the prevention of athletic injuries. For those students seeking admission to the athletic training education program.

262 Health Survey
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
W
Informs students that their health allows them to achieve personally satisfying lives by helping them master the important developmental tasks that confront them; forming an initial adult identity, assuming responsibility, establishing independence, and developing social skills.

274 First Aid and Community CPR
1 cr. F, Sp.
Special course fee required
American Red Cross First Aid and community CPR training, certification issued on satisfactory completion of course.

275 Prevention and Care of Athletic/Exercise Injuries
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 274 and 294
P: KINS 204 for athletic training majors
Must be taken with KINS 277
Introduction to the basic concepts and fundamentals of the prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of exercise injuries.

277 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lab
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 274 and 294
P: KINS 204 for athletic training majors
Must be taken with KINS 275
Special course fee required
A lab course designed to develop an understanding and proficiency in taping and wrapping techniques, and the fitting and use of protective sports equipment in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.

280 Acute Care of Athletic Injuries/Illness
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
Special course fee required
A theory and lab course focused on providing care for acute and emergency injuries/illnesses in the physical activity setting. Successful completion of the course will result in certification as a First Responder.

290 Introduction to Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
Introduction to physical education including understanding the teaching/learning process, effective teaching skills, and context and reflection.

292 Management and Coaching Theory
2 crs (2-0). V.
The course follows American Sports Education Program (ASEP) guidelines, and students have the option to take the ASEP certification exam for a fee.
An introduction to the coaching profession including current management principles and practices.

293 Water Safety Instructor Certification
2 crs (0-4). Sp.
P: American Red Cross Level IV or KINS 148 recommended
Special course fee required
Purchase of course materials will be required for this course
Covers all American Red Cross (ARC) basic swimming skills and teaching techniques used to present these skills to students. ARC Water Safety Instructors certification awarded upon completion of ARC standards.

294 Anatomical Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly KINS 194)
Introduction to human anatomy and the basic structure of the body’s major systems. An emphasis will be placed on the musculoskeletal system and an understanding of its relationship to human movement.

300 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Invasion Games
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
Prospective physical education teachers enrolled in this course will design comprehensive and coherent units of instruction utilizing a combination of instructional models including but not limited to sport education, peer teaching, and tactical games models.

301 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Adventure Activities
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
Special course fee required
Observation and participation in selected adventure activities led by master teachers; lesson planning and peer teaching.

302 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Rhythms and Dance
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 290
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
In this theory and activity course students will develop the skills required to teach and lead rhythmic and dance related movements, activities, and games for school aged children.

303 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Fitness Concepts
3 crs (3-0). F.
SL-Half
P: KINS 290
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
Prospective teachers completing this course will acquire the dispositions, knowledge, and performance competencies related to appropriate health-related fitness of school- aged children in K-12 physical education.

304 Biomechanical Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in KINS 294, and PHYS 100 or 211
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
The relationship of motion, kinematics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics to human movement.

305 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Net, Wall, Field, Run, Score, and Target Activities
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
Prospective physical education teachers completing this course will acquire the dispositions, knowledge, and performance competencies to teach children and adolescents net, wall, field, run, score, and target activities in physical education.

308 Exercise Physiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in KINS 294
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
Special course fee required
The physiological basis of human movement and the functional changes in body systems as a result of exercise.

309 Introduction to Human Performance
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly KINS 251)
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KINS 304 and
308
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
Special course fee required
2.75 GPA required in major degree program
Introduction to the foundational concepts associated with physical activity, fitness, and health that underlie the advanced study of exercise prescription and programming.

310 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
3 crs (2-2). F.
P: KINS 280 or consent of instructor
P: Limited to athletic training majors
Must be taken with KINS 315
Minimum sophomore standing
A theory course designed to develop an understanding and competency in the use of therapeutic modalities in the care of athletic injuries.

312 /512 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
The course will examine psychological aspects which affect peak performance in sport, along with exploring the effect that sport and physical activity have on individuals.

313 /513 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
CD1
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
Introduction to the social influences on sport and physical activity as well as the influence sport has on society.

315 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum I
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 277, 280, and 375
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
Special course fee required
A lab and practicum course designed to develop proficiency in the practical skills and techniques of lower body evaluation and protective support/bracing as well as inclusion of athletic training competencies assigned and supervised clinical experiences.

316 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum II
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
P: KINS 310, 315, and 376
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
Must be taken with KINS 330
A lab and practicum course designed to develop proficiency, practical skills and techniques of therapeutic modalities, upper-body evaluation, general medical conditions as well as inclusion of athletic training competencies assigned and supervised clinical experiences.

327 Movement Education for Elementary Grades
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
A theory and methods course in elementary physical education teaching. Prospective teachers completing this course will acquire the dispositions, knowledge, and performance competencies to teach children in K-5 physical education.

328 Elementary Physical Education Lab
2 crs (0-6). Sp.
SL-Full
P: KINS 327
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching and sport pedagogy
majors
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR
Experience for physical education students supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in a lab setting. Students enhance their ability to teach movement concepts, skill themes, and plan appropriate lessons.

330 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
P: KINS 310
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
Special course fee required
A theory course designed to develop an understanding of the use of therapeutic exercise and the development of rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.

335 /535 Introduction to School Health Education and Current Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). V.
W
A theory and activity based course in which students will discover the importance of health education in the schools and explore current health issues surrounding our nation’s youth.

336 /536 Strategies and Assessment in School Health Education
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: KINS 335/535
This course will focus on using experiential learning techniques and developing authentic assessments to be used in school health education classes.

337 /537 Health Education Curriculum Design
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: KINS 336/536
Students will design and evaluate the effectiveness of School Health Education Curricula. Students will plan effective comprehensive health instruction with special emphasis on making curricular connections to effectively integrate health content into multiple disciplines.

346 /546 Athletic Training Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 204 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in an athletic training setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

347 /547 Coaching Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 292 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate coaching and learning in a coaching setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

348 /548 Human Performance Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 309 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in a human performance setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

350 /550 Apprentice in Teaching Physical Education
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 290 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in a specific course. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

355 Human Performance Lab Assessment
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 304, 308, and 309
P: Limited to admitted human performance majors
Special course fee required
A theory and lab course of the measurement and analysis of the physiology tests for health and performance commonly used in a human performance lab.

357 /557 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 304 and 308.
Completion of KINS 117 is strongly recommended as a
prerequisite for students who do not possess a basic
knowledge of strength training technique.
Special course fee required
This course provides an introduction to strength and conditioning program design, implementation, and evaluation.

358 Health Fitness Instruction
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 355 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to admitted human performance majors
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required of the entry- level exercise specialist.

361 Physical Education and Health Education for Teachers of Grades K-8
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
W
P: Admission to SPED program or CI pre-program required,
and CI 203, or SPED 210, or SPED 306
Provides prospective K-8 teachers with theory, practicum, and technique of elementary/middle physical and health education.

375 Evaluation Techniques-Lower Body
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
P: KINS 277 or consent of instructor
P: Limited to athletic training majors
A theory course that examines the athletic injury/illness evaluation techniques that are essential for the entry- level athletic trainer. Emphasis will be on the lower extremities, abdomen, and low back.

376 Evaluation Techniques-Upper Body
3 crs (2-2). F.
P: KINS 375
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
A theory course that examines the athletic injury/illness evaluation techniques that are essential for the entry- level athletic trainer. Emphasis will be on the chest, upper extremities, head, and neck.

391 /591 Special Topics
1-3 crs. V.
P: Limited to kinesiology or athletic training majors, or
consent of instructor
Special topic in kinesiology.

415 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum III
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 316 and 330
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
Special course fee required
A lab and practicum course designed to develop proficiency in the practical skills and techniques of therapeutic exercise and academic competencies assigned to this course as well as provide supervised clinical experience in athletic training.

416 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum IV
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
SL-Full
P: KINS 415 and 430
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
A lab and practicum course designed to develop proficiency, practical skills and techniques in the medical aspects and administration of athletic training as well as inclusion of athletic training competencies assigned and supervised clinical experiences.

420 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: KINS 280
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
A theory course that examines various medical specialties, surgical techniques, and clinical evaluations and treatments of athletic-related injuries and illnesses.

426 Motor Development Across the Lifespan
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in KINS 294; KINS 304 and 308 are
recommended
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
A study of changes in motor behavior across the lifespan, the processes that underlie these changes, and factors that affect them.

430 Administration and Organization in Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: KINS 315
P: Limited to admitted athletic training majors
Minimum junior standing
A theory course that reviews the administrative and organizational concepts in the profession of athletic training.

440 Human Performance Seminar
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 309, 355, 358, 464, 498, or consent of
instructor
P: Limited to human performance majors
Must be taken with KINS 474
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to review the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities developed throughout the curriculum and to reflect on their undergraduate experience.

445 /645 Basic Electrocardiography
3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: BIOL 151 or 214; KINS 308; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to fill the needs of students who desire the ability to interpret the resting, normal, and abnormal ECG, as well as provide an overview of cardiac anatomy, function, and neurophysiology.

450 /650 Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: BIOL 151 or BIOL 214, or other equivalent course
The purpose of this course is to gain insight into nutritional issues related to various populations. Students will assess dietary, physical, and performance standards related to these populations and develop alternative plans for healthy lifestyles.

460 /660 Psychosocial Aspects of Injury and Illness
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: PSYC 100; BIOL 151 or 214
Minimum junior standing
This course is designed to explore the psychosocial aspects of injury and illness, the psychosocial impact that injury/illness can have on a patient/client, and to develop skills in assisting patients/clients to respond effectively to injury/illness.

464 Programming in Gerontology and Special Populations
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 309, 355, and 358 or consent of instructor
The interaction of aging and special conditions (disease/accident/genetic) with exercise testing and programming.

466 Community Fitness Programming
2 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
SL-Full
P: KINS 464 or concurrent enrollment
Special course fee required
Prescribing and leading exercise in the early morning fitness program which includes community members with a wide variety of physical capabilities.

474 Research Methods in Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: MATH 246; limited to kinesiology and
athletic training majors, or
P: KINS 316 for athletic training majors
Minimum total GPA of 2.75
Must be taken with KINS 440 for human performance students
Research design and methodology in human health and performance. Current issues in locating, reading, evaluating, and conducting scientific studies. Application of statistics in kinesiology.

476 Senior Seminar
3 crs (3-0). V.
CP
P: Limited to kinesiology movement studies majors or
sport pedagogy majors in their last semester of study
before graduation
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum total GPA of 2.00
Instructor approval required
Capstone experience for majors in which the student develops and defends a major research project. Lecture and discussion centers on a world history of sport, the philosophic process, and a selected reading.

484 Adapted Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). F.
SL-Full
P: KINS 290
A theory and lab course examining exceptionalities as they apply to the physical education environment. Study includes legal implications, IEPs, individual differences, assessment principles, modification of tasks and learning environments, and field experiences (36 hours).

487 /687 Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 484, SPED 200
A theory and lab course examining the appropriate assessment tools and procedures for special populations in physical education.

491 Practicum in Exercise Management
9 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
Full-time equivalent
Special course fee required
Admission to professional semester
Get form from department office
A lab course applying administrative and leadership skills in a full-time exercise work environment.

492 /692 Coaching Practicum and Seminar
4 crs (2-4). V.
SL-Full; CP
P: KINS 292
Minimum senior standing
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
A capstone experience where the student develops a coaching portfolio. Seminar focuses on special topics in sport. Field experience of a minimum of 60 hours will apply teaching, administrative, and management skills in coaching.

493 /693 Practicum in Special Physical Education
3 crs (0-3). F, Sp.
SL-Full
P: SPED 210 or 306; KINS 484, 487 or concurrent
enrollment in 487
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
A lab course applying principles of programming and assessment in the special physical education environment.

494 Practicum in Exercise Science
9 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
Full-time equivalent
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Special course fee required
Admission to professional semester
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A laboratory course applying administrative and leadership skills in a full-time exercise work environment.

495 /695 Directed Studies in Physical Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Group study, under the immediate direction of a physical education faculty member, of a defined problem not covered in existing courses.

496 Capstone-Teaching Physical Education
1 cr (1-0). F.
CP
Instructor approval required
Students will integrate and apply their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to case studies and issues in physical education teaching.

498 Human Performance Internship
6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
Full-time equivalent
P: KINS 309, 355, 358
P: Limited to human performance majors
S/U only grade basis
(1) Maintenance of current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification or equivalent and, (2) satisfactory completion of a background information disclosure check prior to the start of the internship is required.
Instructor approval required
Students are provided with an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed through their undergraduate education in a professional setting.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Minimum junior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.00
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Individual research project under the direction of a faculty member.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
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