NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

456 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS will aid the student in the preparation of an individual tax return. Prerequisite: ACT 2200. TXX 4110 Federal Taxation II (3 credits) A study of the income taxation of corporations and their shareholders; partnerships and their partners; and estates and trusts and their beneficiaries. Includes a study of the rights and obligations of the taxpayers in dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. Prerequisites: TXX 3110 and ACT 3050. UABA—Behavioral Analysis UABA 3010 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits) This course will focus on the basic tenets of the science of applied behavior analysis that are the underpinnings of effective teaching strategies. Students will study the philosophy and science of applied behavior analysis, an overview of the areas of ABA and its relation to education and psychology, basic vocabulary and concepts in the field, and strategies for measuring behavior. The course will focus on basic strategies for increasing and decreasing behaviors of students and ethical considerations in the application of ABA in a variety of settings with an emphasis on research of education with children ages birth to 8 years old. UABA 3020 Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits) This course will expand upon the introductory course to address the selection and implementation of assessments in ABA based on those principles. The selection of interventions and outcome strategies resulting from the assessment process will also be addressed. In addition, focus will be placed on the experimental evaluation of interventions, measurement of behavior, and displaying and interpreting data using single-subject and small group designs. Assessment choices and procedures will be evaluated for practical application in educational setting with children ages birth to 8 years old. UABA 3030 Intervention in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits) This course will focus on intervention strategies for increasing skills and decreasing challenging behaviors with young children (birth to 8 years of age) in educational settings and with families. Focus will be placed on the effects of systems on intervention efforts, the ethical practice of applied behavior analysis within systems, and creating systems that support behavior change. Evaluation of research on intervention with children for both increasing and decreasing behaviors will be evaluated to help students become informed consumers of research-based information. UABA 3040 Positive Behavioral Support for Children with Challenging Behaviors (3 credits) at the management aspects of the theatre. The course will focus on the individual roles of stage manager and production manager and how these roles are applied in performing arts events. Prerequisites: one THEA course; and COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. THEA 4100 Directing for the Stage (3 credits) The history of the director, the function of the director, and the examination of theoretical viewpoint, including textual analysis, establishing group work for the director’s approach to production, play selection, analysis, and patterning of auditory and visual elements of production. Directing of a one-act play. Prerequisite: THEA 2020 and completion of 60 or more credit hours. THEA 4900 Special Topics in Theatre (3 credits) An advanced course in a particular dramatist, period, or form of theatre. Specific focus to be announced. May be repeated once for credit, if content changes and with written consent of division director. Prerequisites: one THEA course and COMP 2000, 2010, or 2020 or COMP 2000H. THEA 4930 Senior Seminar (1 credits) Seminar style course designed to synthesize coursework and performing experience with preparation for a professional career or graduate study in the performing arts. Course topics will include formulation of artistic philosophy, the business of the performing arts, professional development, interview/audition skills, and culminate in a final capstone performance or project. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 90 credit hours and permission of director. THEA 4950 Internship in Theatre (3–6 credits) Training and practice at a professional theatre or arts venue. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, and written consent of division director. THEA 4990 Independent Study in Theatre (1–3 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Written consent of instructor and division director required. Prerequisites: One THEA course and COMP 2000, 2010 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. TXX—Taxation TXX 3110 Federal Taxation I (3 credits) Examines the fundamentals of individual income taxation. A background of accounting courses is not essential for this course. The course may be of special interest to non business majors. Topics include exemptions, exclusions, and deductions available to the individual. These concepts