Course Descriptions
*TAD 244 DANCE IMPROVISATION.
(1)
This course will investigate essential elements of dance composition (time, space and energy)
to create dances in, and of, the moment. Students will cultivate individual and ensemble
awareness, and enhance their performance skills at the introductory level. Prereq: TAD 141
and permission of instructor.
TAD 245 CHOREOGRAPHY.
(2)
This course explores the process of making dances, and studies the elements of dance
composition, including the development of solo and group studies for class presentation.
Prereq: TAD 141 or permission of instructor.
#TAD 345 CHOREOGRAPHY II.
(2)
Choreography II is a course designed to continue to develop choreographic tools in duets and
small groups in various dance genres. Focus is on structuring sophisticated choreographic
works. Emphasis is placed on different kinds of creative processes and relationships between
dancers. Prereq: TAD 245.
#TAD 347 ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE.
(2)
An in-depth approach to Musical Theatre Dance, this course emphasizes technical and artistic
skills based on a foundation of correct body alignment, movement isolation, rhythmic
awareness, musicality, intermediate to advanced vocabulary, auditioning and performance
focus, strength, stamina, and flexibility at the intermediate/advanced level. Dynamic range of
Musical Theatre influences ranging from 19th century to present will be explored. Prereq: TAD
147.

TOX 649 ADVANCED MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY.
(2)
This course will provide in-depth coverage of the molecular pharmacology of growth factors,
transcription factors, receptors, and ion channels. Emphasis will be placed on both the normal
functions of these cell-signaling molecules and perturbations that result in several prevalent
human diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, osteoporosis, and inherited human
illnesses. Students will be introduced to experimental approaches to diagnosing and treating
these illnesses in the light of our evolving knowledge of molecular pharmacology. Prereq: IBS
601-606 or consent of instructor. (Same as PHA/PHR 649.)
TOX 670 CHEMICAL CARCINOGENESIS.
(3)
Lectures and discussion of the chemical and biochemical reactions of chemical carcinogens and
their metabolites. Prereq: CHE 232; PHR 400; or BCH 501, 502. (Same as PHA 670.)
TOX 680 MOLECULAR MECHANISMS IN TOXICOLOGY.
(5)
An intensive examination of the chemistry and action of substances which adversely affect
living systems, and consideration of means of lessening their impact on man and the
environment. Prereq: TOX 509 or consent of Director of Graduate Studies.
TOX 690 PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL TOXICOLOGY.
(3)
An evaluation of techniques for the isolation, identification, and quantitation of drugs,
pesticides and other toxicants in biological samples. Concepts and theory will be presented
in the lecture portion, while the laboratory will be devoted to actual sample analysis by the
students. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, six hours. Prereq: Consent of the instructor and graduate
standing in toxicology. (Same as VS 690.)

TAD 370 DANCE HISTORY.
(3)
The study of the evolution of dance through the cultural periods of history and the interrelation
of the arts of social structure and dance forms.

TOX 748 MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH.
(0)
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters. Prereq:
All course work toward the degree must be completed.

TAD 392 DANCE ENSEMBLE PRACTICUM.
(1)
The study and practice of dance production and performance through rehearsal and performance of Dance Ensemble concerts and workshops. May be repeated up to 8 credit hours.

TOX 749 DISSERTATION RESEARCH.
(0)
Half-time to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters of 769 residence credit following the successful
completion of the qualifying exams.

TAD 447 STUDIES IN DANCE: (Subtitle required).
(2)
Exploration and study of a particular style and/or genre of dance technique. Prereq: Permission
of instructor.

TOX

Toxicology

TOX 508 RESEARCH METHODS IN TOXICOLOGY.
(1-3)
The course provides students with ‘hands on’ experience in research methods used to solve
toxicological problems. Students will be under the direction of a GCT faculty member, who
will supervise the student’s efforts on a research project. The student will be trained not only
in the ‘hands on’ techniques but also in how to independently design and interpret research
experiments. Students will prepare a final report on their research project, which will be
designed to provide instruction and training in preparing ‘publication-style’ research reports.
This course is distinct from ‘topical seminar’ or ‘library survey’ courses, since such courses
are not ‘hands on’ in experimental methods. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Laboratory, two-six hours per week. Prereq: Status as upperclass undergraduate, post bac, or
graduate student.
TOX 509 BIOCHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY.
(3)
Presentation of basic and advanced concepts to provide an integrated description of toxicology,
its scope, the unique application of principles that characterize it as a science, and its
professional practice. Emphases will include the influence of federal regulations on the practice
of toxicology. Prereq: BCH 501 and PHA 522 or equivalents or consent of instructor.
TOX 560 ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY.
(4)
Emphasis will be placed on the physiological and toxicological effects of chemicals on natural
biota, including considerations at cellular, organismal, population, and community levels. This
will include assimilation and metabolism of pollutants by animal species, with emphasis upon
biochemical and physiological mechanisms involved in stress-induced responses and stress
reduction. Additional areas of concern will include the transport, fate, and effects of chemical
stressors on structure and function of biotic communities and will include introductions to
ecotoxicology and environmental regulatory strategies. Lecture, three hours; recitation, two
hours per week. Prereq: BIO 350 or PGY 502 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (Same
as BIO 560.)
TOX 600 ETHICS IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
(1-2)
The course will commence with an overview of good laboratory practices and present them
as the basis of good scientific research, along with an overview of quality assurance and
appropriate practices in data analysis and data interpretation. The course will then move to
the ethics of human and animal experimentation and discuss the concepts of data and intellectual
property, their ownership and access to them. The problems of reviewing other workers’
intellectual property such as grant applications, research papers and other intellectual property
will be addressed. Prereq: Research experiences; consent of instructor. (Same as VS 600.)

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TOX 767 DISSERTATION RESIDENCY CREDIT.
(2)
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may
register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two
semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation
is completed and defended.
TOX 768 RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

(1-6)

TOX 769 RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE DOCTOR’S DEGREE.
May be repeated indefinitely.

(0-12)

TOX 770 TOXICOLOGY SEMINAR.
(0-2)
A specialized seminar focusing on current topics of toxicological significance. Registration each
fall and spring semester required of all toxicology majors until residency requirements for the
degree have been completed. May be repeated to a maximum of three times during a semester
and for a maximum number of two credits during entire graduate course work.
TOX 780 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN TOXICOLOGY.
(2)
Exposure to and actual research experience in an area of toxicology other than that encountered
by students in their thesis and dissertation research. May be repeated to a maximum of six
credits. Prereq: Consent of graduate adviser.
TOX 790 RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY.

TSL

† = course dropped

Teaching English
as a Second Language

#TSL 560 LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN THE ESL CLASSROOM.
(3)
This course is designed to introduce students to theory, research and teaching applications of
second language literacy development in the ESL classroom. This is a field-based course and
students will study current teaching methods of literacy instruction and apply those ideas in
a practicum ESL classroom.
#TSL 597 ESL TEACHING PRACTICUM.
(3)
This course provides students with a supervised ESL teaching experience of 45 hours, and an
additional 15 hours of course meetings with the supervisor to explore instructional strategies,
classroom management issues and reflect upon their own development as teachers. The course
is designed as the culmination of the TESL Graduate Certificate, and can be taken in the fall,
spring or summer terms. ESL teaching placements must be approved by the course instructor.
Prereq: Students must be enrolled in the TESL Graduate Certificate course of study.
TSL 675 ENGLISH GRAMMAR: ANALYSIS AND PEDAGOGY.
(3)
This course is designed to deepen students’ explicit understanding of English grammar, with
particular attention paid to grammatical structures most challenging for English language
learners. The course explores the development of learner language, with a primary focus on the
development of English grammatical competence. Issues in the teaching of English grammar
are studied and applied to ESL teaching techniques and curriculum.

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