Courses

The aim of this course is to introduce students to measurement development based on well-specified behavioral theories. This course will review and discuss key issues related to measurement development such as item/scale development, number of factors to retain rotation options and statistical programs.

In-depth exploration of a problem related to the thought, writing and research that form the theoretical foundations of constructivist approaches in early childhood education. May count either CTEC 7270 or CTEC 7276. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

In-depth exploration of problems related to the thought, writings, and research that form the theoretical foundations of constructivist approaches to early childhood education. Master's Degree. May count either CTEC 8270 or CTEC 8276. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

This course focuses on the nature of knowledge in practice disciplines with an emphasis on philosphy of science as an underpinning for knowledge development and research; approaches to theory, statement, and conceptual development, and criteria for evaluation of theory. Students examine a variety of sources regarding the nature and modes of theory, model, and concept development in practice disciplines.

This course focuses on theory-building methodologies within the Learning Sciences. It explores approaches to developing new theories and building on existing theories to advance learning design and the Learning Sciences. Students will engage with grounded theory and designbased research methodologies to contribute to the body of theoretical knowledge in the field.

Introduces theoretical foundations of computation and formal languages. It includes models of regular sets, context-free languages, Turing machines, deterministic and non- deterministic models, closure properties, normal forms and applications, general phrase-structure languages along with their associated automata, partial recursive functions and programming languages, and complexity theory with an introduction to the open classification problems relating to the classes P and NP.

This course examines research techniques, fact finding, scholarly writing information organization, and advanced design theory, for interior architecture and design. Students will conduct pre-design investigation for IAD 465 Interior Architecture and Design V – Healthcare Studio. Two 2.75-hour studios per week.

This course explores the historical foundations for nursing science and concomitant evolution of nursing research, the impact of scientific discovery of diffusion of innovation in nursing, and advances in evidence-based nursing therapeutics.

Overview of key components of music theory with an emphasis on concepts and applications common to modern music writing, performance, and production.

An extension of the concepts learned in Theory for the Working Musician I with a greater emphasis on application and notation. Topics will include chord use in various contexts, voice-leading, part- writing/orchestration, and advanced rhythm and time.