GSCI 6003. Higher Order Thinking In Science. A course designed to assist teachers expand their scientific knowledge, of life, earth, and physical systems; create successful learning environments for students by teaching to use manipulatives, calculators, laboratory equipment, and various learning strategies; and to provide access to appropriate materials and equipment. This laboratory-based course stresses the learning of science as active, integrated, constructive processes involving experimentation, investigation, communication, reasoning, and problem solving. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

GEOG 5023. Economic Geography. A study of the resources at man's disposal and his economic activities in utilizing these resources. Special attention is given to industrial and agricultural resources of leading nations. May not be taken for credit after completion of GEOG 3023 or GEOG 4023 or equivalent.

GEOG 5803. Seminar in Global Studies. A directed seminar in a major world region. The region and specific focus will depend upon the current world situation and student needs. May not be taken for credit after completion of GEOG 4803.

GEOG 5833. Geographic Information Systems. An introductory course dealing with computer organized spatial and attribute data. GIS is a system of specialized computer programs with the capability to manipulate and analyze data for problem solving. May not be taken for credit after completion of GEOG 4833 or equivalent.

GEOG 6003. Political Geography. Seminar on the influence of geography in world affairs. A survey of how the physical and cultural geographical factors influence contemporary policies and events.

GEOG 6881-3. Workshop. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

GEOG 6891-4. Independent Study. Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.

GTED 5003. Understanding the Gifted in Home, School and Community. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A survey in gifted education providing basic knowledge and concepts of interest to parents, prospective teachers and the community at large. May not be taken for credit after completion of GTED 4003.

GTED 6843. Curriculum Development for Instruction of the Gifted/Talented. Provides a background for the development of curriculum material designed to serve the educational needs of gifted/talented, particularly in regard to critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. May not be taken for credit after completion of ELED/SEED 6843.

GTED 6853. Methods and Materials in Gifted Education. Prerequisite: ELED 6803, GTED 6833, GTED 6843, or consent of instructor. This course is designed to provide instruction in methods and techniques of appropriate teaching for gifted/talented students. Also included are guidelines for materials selection and curriculum modification. May not be taken for credit after completion of ELED/SEED 6853.

GTED 6863-6. Practicum in Gifted Education. Prerequisite: ELED 6803, GTED 6833, GTED 6843, GTED 6853, or consent of instructor. Clinical experiences in teaching the gifted/talented. Designed to assist teachers in providing individualized instruction necessary for developing the potential of the gifted/talented. A $12.50 fee will be assessed to cover the cost of supplies and materials needed for a three-hour course, $25.00 for a six-hour course. May not be taken for credit after completion of ELED/SEED 6863-6.

GTED 6873. Developing Creative Talent. Prerequisite: ELED 6803, GTED 6843, GTED 6853, GTED 6863-6, or consent of instructor. Includes a review of research on creativity and provides instruction in the use of methods and techniques appropriate for the development of creative talent at elementary and secondary levels. Also included are guidelines for materials selection and curriculum modification. May not be taken for credit after completion of ELED/SEED 6873.

GTED 6881-3. Workshop. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

GTED 6891-3. Independent Study. Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of an action study.

GTED 6903. Guidance and Counseling of the Gifted/Talented. Defines the distinctive emotional needs of the gifted and presents strategies that counselors, teachers, and parents can use to help the gifted meet those needs at school and at home. May not be taken for credit after completion of ELED/SEED 6903.

GTED 6991. Action Research. Directed action study. If the six-hour action study (GTED 6993-6) has not been completed during the semester(s) of enrollment, the student must register for GTED 6991 during subsequent semesters in which he/she is receiving faculty assistance with the action study and/or using University library facilities.

GTED 6993-6. Action Research. Directed action study selected by the student in consultation with supervising faculty in the School of Education.