| PRT 150 | Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Orientation | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Introduction to PRTM Department, programs and facilities, the profession and opportunities in the delivery of park, recreation and tourism services. Students will complete a 30 hour field experience. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 152 | Introduction to Parks, Recreation and Tourism | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Introduction to the professional field of recreation by presenting the basic principles, fundamentals and concepts of recreation as related to such factors as recreation history and objectives, sociological and economic aspects of recreation, leadership qualities and facility provision; and settings for organized recreation in modern society. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 156 | Professional Golf Management Orientation | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: PGM Majors | ||
| Overview of the golf industry and introduction to the concepts and practices of effective golf management including turfgrass management, golf shop operations, food & beverage control, customer services, personnel management, and tournament operations. Theoretical foundations for understanding leisure behavior and the parks, recreation and tourism management profession. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 200 | Leisure Behavior, Health and Wellness | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Leisure as a lifelong resource for human satisfaction and fulfillment; its potential for physical, mental, social and emotional growth and emotional growth and development of the individual. Leisure opportunity areas presented and evaluated. | ||
| Course Offerings: sum2 | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT (PEG) 210 | Golf Management I | 1(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 156 | ||
| Emphasis on concepts, techniques, and practices of teaching golf skills; understanding the Professional Golfers' Association Constitution; rules of golf, golf tournament operations; and golf car fleet management. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 211 | Golf Management II | 1(1-0-0) F |
| Preq: PGM Majors, PRT/PEG 210 | ||
| Advanced concepts, techniques, and practices of teaching golf; golfer development programs, golf club design and repair. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | ||
| PRT (PEO) 214 | Introduction to Adventure Education | 3(3-0-0) F |
| History and philosophy, social psychology of adventure, theories of adventure, benefits, risk-taking behavior, current rends and issues, research and evaluation, and model programs. Field trip required. Students are responsible for their own transportation for field trip. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT (PEO) 215 | Principles and Practices of Outdoor Leadership | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Principles and practices of leadership in adventure education and recreation programs: group management, trip planning, staffing, group dynamics, health and safety issues, risk management and other relevant topics. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 220 | Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Commercial recreation and the tourism industry, including its origin, present characteristics, behavioral foundations and societal impacts. Emphasis on recreation administration in the commercial sector. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 238 | Inclusive Recreation | 3(3-0-0) F, S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Knowledge, attitude awareness and resources needed to include people with disabilities or challenges in parks, recreation and tourism programs and services. Current legislation, issues and trends. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 250 | Management of Park and Recreation Facilities | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Management principles applied to park, recreation, sport areas and facilities. Emphasis on operational efficiency, quality service, fiscal responsibility and maintenance management. Laboratory provides for application of management and maintenanceprinciples. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 266 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3(3-0-0) F, S, SUM |
| Introduction to concepts and practices of effective sport programming and management at the professional, collegiate and community levels. Overview of various program delivery systems such as fitness, instructional sport, informal sport, and intramural sport. Examination of management elements of sport programming, including planning, personnel, finance, facilities, risk and liability and marketing. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 277 | Psychological & Cultural Dimensions of Sport | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Sport Management or PRT Majors, PRT 266 | ||
| The psychological behavior of the individual in physical activity and sport. The development of sport and the sports industry, political and cultural significance of sport, and sport in international relationships. The relationship between sport, gender, class, ethnicity, health, drugs, violence, education, and life long physical activity. | ||
| Course Offerings: sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 286 | Writing and Speaking in Sports Organizations | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Sport Management or PRT Majors, PRT 266 | ||
| Concepts related to effective communication within sport organizations. Including interpersonal communication, group communication, public speaking, use of electronic media, and basic knowledge and understanding of media in sport and sport enterprises. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 311 | Golf Course Turf Grass Management | 3(2-2-0) F |
| Preq: PGM Majors, Sophomore standing, PRT 211 | ||
| Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the golf course superintendent as well as the practices and procedures associated with golf course turfgrass management. Preparation for completion of Level II Turfgrass Management, elements of the Professional Golfers' Association of America's Professional Golf Management apprentice program. Periodically class/lab meetings require transportation to area golf facilities. Students are expected to provide their own transportation accommodations. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | ||
| PRT 312 | Golf Management III | 1(1-0-0) S |
| Preq: PGM Majors, PRT 311 | ||
| Advanced concepts, techniques, and practices of golf management: business analysis, planning and operations, and analysis of the golf swing. Preparation for completion of PGA of America's Professional golf Management Level II knowledge tests and skills simulations. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 315 | Organization and Administration of Adventure Programs | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Overview of the organizational and administration of adventure programs and services, professional standards, programming, management, staffing, budgeting, public relations, liability and risk management. | ||
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| PRT 320 | Convention and Visitor Services | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| An examination of the programmatic issues of providing visitor services for conventions, meetings, group tours and special events. The focus is on the planning and delivery of visitor service programs designed to enhance visitor experiences in a community. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | ||
| PRT 350 | Outdoor Recreation Management | 3(2-3-0) F, S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Concepts and methods of outdoor recreation planning and management explored with emphasis on the public sector. Current issues relative to recreation provision identified and debated. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | ||
| PRT 351 | Outdoor Consortium | 3(2-3-0) S |
| Examines outdoor recreation and resource management approaches and research results from an applied perspective. Students will practice problem-solving techniques and interact with a wide variety of park managers and planners. This course culminatesin a week-long field experience that may conflict with other scheduled courses. Field experience held in conjunction with four other universities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A fee will be assessed for the trip. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 358 | The Recreation Program | 3(2-3-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Theoretical and applied approaches to the recreation program planning process. Basic elements of programming using a variety of recreational settings and diversity of practical experience. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 359 | Leadership and Supervision in Recreation | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 250 | ||
| Systematic principles for managing human resource component of parks, recreation and tourism organizations. Leadership, group dynamics, human resources planning and organizing, employee recruitment, selection and supervision. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 365 | Arts Management in Recreation | 3(2-2-0) F |
| Preq: Junior standing | ||
| Introduction to arts management in recreation programs; emphasis on the importance and benefits of arts to the individual and community. Understanding and appreciation of the role of the arts in a comprehensive recreation program plan. Emphasis on arts management principles including philosophy, fiscal, technical and physical community resources. | ||
| PRT 366 | Sport Programming | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Sport Management and PRT Majors, PRT 266 | ||
| Foundations, administrative support systems, delivery systems and desirable practices of sport programming. Program delivery systems overview with emphasis on problems and solutions associated with sport programs. Topics include sport league administration, youth sport delivery issues, sport tournament operations, community based sport delivery issues, college/university recreation sport delivery. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 375 | Internship Orientation | 1(0-1-0) F |
| Preq: PRT 152 and Departmental approval required | ||
| Preparation for recreation and park internship. Resume writing, interviewing skills, cover letters and internship search techniques and resources. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 376 | Sport Administration | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Sport Management and PRT Majors, PRT 266 | ||
| Concepts related to policy development, organization and management specific to sport organizations. Including theories and practices of policy development and implementation, management theories, organizational behavior, the strategic management process, organizational design, managing change, and operational planning. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 380 | Analysis and Evaluation in Parks, Recreation | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: 300-level Statistics course, PRT 359 | ||
| Examination of the steps involved in analyzing and estimating the impact of recreation and parks services. Includes relevant issues and useful approaches for systematic analysis. Emphasis is placed on an understanding and development of various types of systematic evaluation designs. Activities leading to the analysis and development of performance reports to assess and improve managerial operational efficiency are covered. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT (BUS) 406 | Sports Law | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Junior standing | ||
| Fundamental principles of law, especially tort and contract law, applied to sports situations. Analysis of liability of sports personnel in various roles including participant, coach, promoter, trainer and official. Analysis of common law court decisions in sports contexts well as key state and federal statutory legislation such as civil rights and antitrust. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 407 | Services, Facilities and Event Marketing | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 358, | ||
| Examination of marketing methods as applied to Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management facilities and programs. Aspects of advanced marketing: market research, marketing strategy and revenue-generation in both public and private settings. Credit will not be given for both PRT 407 and PRT 507 | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 410 | Food and Beverage Management | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PGM Majors, Junior standing, PRT 312 | ||
| Introduction to practices and procedures in food and beverage service. Basics of food service needs, cost controls, legal issues affecting food and beverage service, staffing, and customer satisfaction. Critical elements of food costing, purchasing, inventory control, menu planning, and security. Preparation for completion of Level III Food and Beverage control elements of the Professional Golfers' Association of America's Professional Golf Management apprentice Program | ||
| PRT 411 | Club Management | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Junior standing, PRT 152 | ||
| Introduction to practices and procedures in contemporary club management. Application of general management functions to club environments including human resources, training, financial management marketing; leadership food and beverage service operations facilities and risk management; legal issues; and career planning. Preparation for completion of Club Management elements of the Professional Golfers' Association of America's Professional Golf Management apprentice Program | ||
| PRT 412 | Golf Course Architecture | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: PRT 211 | ||
| Basic principles of golf course design. Historical architectural influences on current golf course design trends. Strategic golf course design principles, shot values, construction practices, environmental issues, and maintenance issues. Golf course design and management implications. Restricted to PGM and Landscape Arch. Majors. Junior Standing | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 413 | Golf Management IV | 1(1-0-0) F |
| Preq: PGM Majors, PRT 312, Senior standing | ||
| Advanced concepts, techniques, and practices of golf management: swing concepts of teaching, supervising and delegating, merchandising and inventory control. Preparation for completion of PGA of America's Professional Golf Management Level III knowledge tests and skill simulations. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 414 | PGA Apprentice Program Completion | S |
| Preq: PGM Majors | ||
| Checkpoint mechanism to register the successful completion of the Professional Golfers' Association Apprentice requirement. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 420 | Resort Planning and Management | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 152 | ||
| Theory and practical applications of planning, accommodations management, food and beverage operations, recreation programs and management in the resort industry. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 442 | Recreation and Park Interpretive Services | 3(2-3-0) S |
| Preq: Junior standing | ||
| The principles and practices of environmental and historical interpretation. Personal (attended) and non-personal (unattended) interpretive communication techniques. Comprehensive planning and implementation of interpretive programs, and equipment and facilities used in environmental and historical interpretation. One overnight field trip required. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 451 | Principles of Recreation Planning and Facility Development | 3(2-3-0) F, S |
| Preq: PRT 358 | ||
| Planning activities analyzed as decision-making processes. Identification, interpretation, evaluation and utilization of data and resources necessary for recreation planning. Planning principles applied in the analysis of proposed and existing recreation sites. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 453 | Administrative Processes of Recreation/Park Organizations | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: PRT 359 | ||
| Basic administrative processes; the internal organization of the recreation/park department; board and executive relationships; legal foundations and legal liability considerations; personnel practices and policies; and public relations administration. | ||
| PRT 454 | Parks and Recreation Finance and Administration | 3(3-0-0) F, S |
| Preq: PRT 359 | ||
| Recreation and park fiscal administration, sources of finance for operating and capital expenditures, revenue activities, financial planning, budgeting, expenditure policies, auditing and planning for recreation and park services, decision-making tools, legal aspects of administration. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 455 | Personnel and Administrative Practices for Zoos and Aquariums | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Personnel and administrative practices identified with zoos and aquariums. Administrative philosophy and application, organizational structure, personnel management, fiscal procedures, communications, specific administrative problems. | ||
| PRT 456 | Issues in Golf Management | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PGM Majors, Senior standing, PRT 156 | ||
| Critical analysis of issues in professional golf management; integration of knowledge, theory and experience from course work and internship experiences; preparation for completion of the Professional Golfers' Association of America's Golf Professional Training Program. | ||
| PRT 458 | Special Events Planning | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 358 | ||
| Theoretical and applied approaches to the planning of special events. Components and considerations of event planning, applied to various recreational settings. Participation in a community special event is required. Attendance at professional conference also required. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT 462 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Overview of the operations and functions of computerized spatial display and map analysis processes (Geographic Information Systems), production of effective computer-generated maps and spatial displays, concepts for spatial modeling. Extensive independent learning and computer experiences including on-line virtual laboratory sessions. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 466 | Sport Finance and Economics | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Sport Management and PRT Majors, PRT 266, ACC 210, and (ARE 201 or EC 201 or EC 205) | ||
| Concepts include sources of revenue for financing, principles of budgeting, spreadsheet utilization, and financial management of sport facilities and enterprises. Additional topics include fundraising principles and methods, economic impact principles and their application to sport venues and events, economic theory applied to sport manufacturing, service industries, professional sports, stadiums and arenas, intercollegiate sports, and the sport club industry. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 475 | Recreation and Park Internship | 8(0-27-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: PRT 350, PRT 358, PRT 359, PRT 375, PRT 380, 100 hours of approved work experience. | ||
| Provides prospective park, recreation and leisure service professionals a 400-hour (ten week) learning experience in a selected agency or organization, under the joint supervision of a qualified manager and a university internship supervisor. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 476 | Sport Marketing | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 486, Sport Management or PRT Majors, PRT 266 | ||
| Fundamental marketing principles and concepts related to the sport industry. Overview of marketing mix, marketing strategies and the bases of segmentation, sponsorship, licensing, fundraising and merchandising. Special emphasis on the marketing of sport and its strong relationship to research. Credit will not be given for both PRT 476 and PRT 407. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 477 | Park, Recreation and Tourism Management | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Senior standing | ||
| Integration of knowledge, theory and methods from coursework and experience; development and presentation of comprehensive operational and management problems and plans. Designed to encourage students to function as professionals and to relate areas of specialty to the broader Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management profession. Must be taken during student's last semester of coursework | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 486 | Senior Seminar in Sports Management | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Sport Management Majors, Senior standing, PRT 476 | ||
| Issues affecting sport management at a national and global level. Interactive effect of strategies and decisions in each cognate area in sport management. Professional ethics and the notion of rights and responsibilities will be examined in the context of sport marketing, finance, communications, risk management and other management functions inherent in the sport enterprise. Students will also examine various theories of ethics and concepts of morality and develop a personal philosophy for social responsibility and management values. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 491 | Special Topics in Recreation | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Department approval required | ||
| Investigation and analysis of a problem associated with recreation resources. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 500 | Theories Of Leisure and Recreation | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Analysis of leisure and recreation and a study of their origin and development as revealed by behavioral patterns. Interpretation of influence and social significance of leisure and recreation concepts on contemporary American culture and their implications on future recreation thought and action. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | ||
| PRT 501 | Research Methods In Recreation | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Graduate-level statistics | ||
| Examination and understanding of advanced scientific investigative methods in their application toward explaining recreation and leisure behavioral phenomena and for resolution of recreation management problems. | ||
| Course Offerings: sprg | ||
| PRT (EB) (ECG) 503 | Economics Of Recreation | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: EC 301 or 401 | ||
| Principal emphasis on identity and importance of economic information for planning. Examination of market mechanism and government as they affect and interact to affect allocation of resources to recreation, distribution of recreation services and behavior of recreationists. Other topics including demand analysis, economics of planning, cost/benefit analysis, secondary economic impacts, public decision making, externalities, public finance and supply considerations in urban and rural recreationsituations. | ||
| PRT 504 | Recreation and Park Data Systems | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: CSC 200, ST 311 | ||
| The analysis of such topics as identification of maintenance, operation and service delivery work areas in recreation and park agencies for system applications; development of reporting structures; recreation and maintenance activity scheduling; system monitoring; system implementation evaluation. | ||
| PRT 505 | Quantitative Techniques For Recreation and Natural Resource Management | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: CSC 200, ST 311 | ||
| Review of application of specific management science techniques to recreation and natural resource management. Gravity, optimization, simulation and other modeling procedures discussed through a case study approach. Primary emphasis on exposure to techniques and problem formulation rather than development of theoretical bases or computational methodologies. | ||
| PRT 507 | Services, Facilities and Event Marketing | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 358, BUS 360 | ||
| Examination of marketing methods as applied to Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management facilities and programs. Aspects of advanced marketing: market research, marketing strategy and revenue-generation in both public and private settings. Credit will not be given for both PRT 407 and PRT 507 | ||
| PRT 510 | Theories Of Sport and Fitness Program Management | 3(3-0-0) Every 3rd semester |
| Preq: PRT 358 | ||
| The development of a theoretical basis for sport and physical fitness program management. Study of sociological, psychological, political and economic considerations of sport and fitness. Stress on values and motivation of sport and fitness. | ||
| PRT 511 | Foundations For Sport, Exercise and Fitness Program Management | 3(3-0-0) Every 3rd semester |
| Preq: PRT 358 | ||
| The development of a scientific basis for sport, exercise and fitness program development. Characteristics of human growth, development and aging as they relate to participation in physical activity. Emphasis on physical fitness evaluation and program development. | ||
| PRT 512 | Recreational Sport Management | 3(3-0-0) Every 3rd semester |
| Preq: PRT 358 | ||
| Overview and analysis of key managerial concerns of the sports enterprise. Stress on problems and issues unique to sports-oriented service or business. Emphasis on recreational sports settings. | ||
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| PRT 520 | Concepts Of Travel and Tourism | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Graduate standing | ||
| Theory and research in travel and tourism, including conceptual foundations, research problems and methods and the application of research results to strategic tourism development and marketing. | ||
| PRT (NR) 531 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3(3-0-1) F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status, proficiency with WindowsNT,98, or 2000 and in web browsing(Netscape or Explorer)to the level described in the NCSU Computing essentials+CD is required | ||
| Application of Geographic Information Systems (via the PRT 462 companion course) and the research issues that surround the use and current limitations of this technology. Successful students will have mastered the general framework for GIS modelingand will be prepared for further graduate study in spatial analysis. Credit will not be given for both PRT 462 and NR/PRT 531 | ||
| PRT (NR) 532 | Principles of Geographic Information Science | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: NR/PRT 531 or PA 541 or ECI 630/496E or SSC 495G | ||
| Exploration of theoretical underpinnings of Geographic Information Systems(GIS); focus on spatial concepts, analysis and modeling with computing and programming experiences using a GIS software; required major project, computer homework assignments and independent learning with on-line course modules. | ||
| PRT (NR) 533 | Application Issues In Geographic Information Systems | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: NR/PRT 532 | ||
| Operation and management issues related to GIS use in natural resource organizations. Issues in proposing and implementing GIS through case study analyses and experimental project planning including social and legal impacts, cost and benefit assessments, institutional constraints to implementation, benchmarks, proposal development, education concerns, and planning for technological advances. | ||
| PRT (NR) 535 | Computer Cartography | 2(2-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: PRT 462 or NR/PRT 531 | ||
| Principles of cartographic design and how to apply them to produce high-quality Geographic Information System based maps. Successful students will acquire an understanding of map design and experience in applying this with ArcView GIS. Students produce project maps in both print and web media. Offered only through the Internet | ||
| PRT 550 | Outdoor Recreation Behavior | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: PRT 501 | ||
| An understanding of outdoor recreation behavior in natural resource-oriented areas such as state and national parks and national forests. Nature of resource-based recreation experience, influencing factors and implications of this behavior for park management. | ||
| PRT 555 | Environmental Impacts of Recreation and Tourism | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Understanding of environmental impacts of recreation and tourism, and different methods for accessing and managing such impacts. Examination of the scientific and management literature and application of impact assessment techniques. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 562 | Principles of Geographic Information Systems | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 462 | ||
| Exploration of theoretical underpinnings of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); focus on spatial analysis and modeling with extensive programming experiences in a GIS language; required major project and detailed computer homework exercises. | ||
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| PRT 580 | Current Issues In Recreation Resources | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing, Consent of Instructor | ||
| Examination of current issues in recreation resources. Course content varies as changing conditions require new approaches to emerging problems. | ||
| PRT 595 | Special Topics In Recreation Resources | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing, Consent of Instructor | ||
| Special topics in various aspects of recreation resources developed under direction of a graduate faculty member on a tutorial basis. Subjects offered under this course listing also used to test and develop new courses. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | ||
| PRT 601 | Seminar In Recreation Research | 1(1-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 501 | ||
| Research studies, scientific articles and progress reports on research effects presented and critically evaluated. Each student pursuing a graduate degree expected to take this offering twice for one hour of credit each time. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 602 | Recreation Management Seminar I | 2(2-0-0) F |
| Preq: PRT 500, 501 | ||
| Research and theories of (1) marketing, (2) case law and liability and (3) personnel practices as they relate to the management of recreation resources. | ||
| PRT 603 | Recreation Management Seminar II | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: PRT 500, PRT 501 | ||
| Research and theories of (1) planning and development, (2) financing and (3) maintenance management of recreation resources. | ||
| PRT 610 | Special Topics In Recreation Resources | 1-3 F, S |
| Preq: Graduate standing, Consent of Instructor | ||
| Special topics in various aspects of recreation resources developed under direction of a graduate faculty member on a tutorial basis. Subjects offered under this course listing also used to test and develop new courses. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 620 | Recreation Resources Problems | 1-4 F, S |
| Preq: Advanced Undergraduate standing or Graduate standing | ||
| Assigned or selected problems in field of recreation administration, planning, supervision, maintenance, operations, financing or program. Special research problems selected on basis of interest of students and supervised by members of graduate faculty. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 625 | Advanced Problems In Recreation | 1-4 F, S |
| Preq: Twelve hrs. of PRT courses | ||
| Directed research in a specialized phase of recreation other than a thesis problem. Credits Arranged | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 660 | Field Studies In Recreation | 1-4 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Minimum of nine hours of graduate credit | ||
| Experience in applying analytical methods to administrative, managerial and planning problems in providing recreation and park opportunities. Required completion of an evaluation project or analytical study for the practicum agency. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 690 | Master's Examination | 1-6 F |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 693 | Master's Supervised Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| Thesis Research | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 696 | Summer Thesis Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. | ||
| Course Offerings: sum1 | ||
| PRT 699 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student | ||
| For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis. Credits Arranged | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 700 | Advanced Theories of Leisure | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt. yrs. odd |
| This course is designed to examine theory as it can be applied to understanding of leisure behavior and parks, recreation, and tourism management research. The goal is to provide a foundation for identifying, evaluating, and applying theoretical perspectives to PRTM research. Students are expected to engage in a critical analysis of theory in PRTM. Ph.D. student | ||
| PRT 764 | Advanced Study In Geographic Information Systems | 3(3-0-0) S Alt Yrs |
| Preq: PRT 563 | ||
| Research and application activities in GIS. Individualized study of a major topic related to student's primary field of study of these topics utilizing GIS capabilities with special emphasis on complex spatial analyses. Projects must benefit significantly from use of GIS methods. Development of sophisticated skills, approaches and strategies directly relevant to their field. Oral presentations and written report required. | ||
| PRT 795 | Special Topics in Recreation Resources | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 801 | Seminar In Recreation Research | 1(1-0-0) S |
| Research studies, scientific articles and progress reports on research effects presented and critically evaluated. Each student pursuing a doctoral degree is expected to take this offering four times for one hour of credit each time. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | ||
| PRT 810 | Special Topics In Recreation Resources | 1-3 F, S |
| Preq: Graduate standing, Consent of Instructor | ||
| Special topics in various aspects of recreation resources developed under direction of a graduate faculty member on a tutorial basis. Subjects offered under this course listing also used to test and develop new courses. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info | |
| PRT 820 | Recreation Resources Problems | 1-4 F, S |
| Preq: Advanced Undergraduate standing or Graduate standing | ||
| Assigned or selected problems in field of recreation administration, planning, supervision, maintenance, operations, financing or program. Special research problems selected on basis of interest of students and supervised by members of graduate faculty. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Doctoral student | ||
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Exam | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Doctoral student | ||
| For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Doctoral student | ||
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Doctoral student | ||
| Dissertation research. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||
| PRT 896 | Summer Dissertation Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student | ||
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. | ||
| Course Offerings: sum1 | ||
| PRT 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Doctoral student | ||
| For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. | ||
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | ||