Courses

Distribution of statistics based on ordered samples, asymptotic sampling distributions, maximum likelihood, least squares, and other methods of point estimation, Rao-Blackwell theorem and Cramer-Rao inequality, confidence intervals, regions, and their optimal properties. Neyman-Pearson formulation and tests of simple hypothesis against simple alternatives.

Continuation of hypothesis testing, likelihood ratio and unbiased tests, uniformly most powerful tests, power function, nonparametric tests, statistical decision theory, distribution and linear models.

The study and survey of contemporary strength training and conditioning. Successful examinations relative to being certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

An in depth study of the effects of strength and conditioning on performance. This further the knowledge and skills expected of a Certified Strength and Conditioning costs of the certification exam, textbooks, and ancillary material.

Structural engineering--functions of structure, design loads, reactions and force systems; analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses and arches; energy methods of determining deflections of structures; influence lines and criteria for moving loads; analysis of statically indeterminate structures including continuous beams and frames.

General theory of optimal control of dynamic processes. Calculus of variations. Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Pontryagain's maximum principle, dynamic programming.

Explores the relationships between common practices in technical communication and the theories that legitimize those practices. Introduces students to research and theories about fundamental issues in technical communication.

Major texts and approaches from Plato to the present.

An introduction to the theory and practice of oral history.

Philosophical and psychological beliefs regarding literacy development.