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5340 Soil Formation and Remediation. Three credits. Prerequisite: ABAS 3340. The relation of climate, plant and animal life, geological formations, and land forms to soil genesis and remediation. Lecture/lab
5350 Soil Survey and Land Use. Three credits. Prerequisite: ABAS 3340 or approval of instructor. Soil properties used to determine suitability for land use. Lecture/lab.
Actuarial Sciences Only
5140 Mathematical Foundations of Actuarial Science. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACSI/MATH 3020 (or MATH 3110) and STAT 3150 or consent of instructor. A preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Course/Exam 1. Integrates calculus, probability, and risk management topics into fundamental tools for assessing risk in an actuarial environment. Calculus and probability topics include derivatives, integrals, partials, random variables, distributions, and conditional probability. Risk topics include frequency and severity. Insurance concepts such as retention, deductible, coinsurance, and risk premium.
5220 Mathematics of Pricing Theory. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACSI/MATH 4200/5200 and ECON 2410, 2420, or consent of instructor. A preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Course/Exam 2. Applies calculus and theory of interest tools to intermediate topics in microeconomics. Topics include the mathematics of supply, demand, and equilibrium; prices, costs, and the gains from trade; consumer behavior; elasticities; competition; monopoly; market power, collusion, and oligopoly; the mathematics of risk and uncertainty; and surplus economics.
5230 Mathematics of Compound Interest. Three credits. Prerequisite: ACSI/MATH 4200/5200 or consent of instructor. A preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Course/Exam 2. Topics include measurement of interest (including accumulating and present value factors), annuities certain, yield rates, amortization schedules, sinking funds, and bonds and related securities.
5240 Mathematics of Interest Theory, Economics, and Finance. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACSI 4230/5230 or consent of instructor. A preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Course/Exam 2. Applies calculus and theory of interest tools to intermediate topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics and topics in finance. Topics include pricing activities, the simplified Keynesian model, interest and discount rates, valuation of payment streams, yield rates, amortization, cash flows and internal rate of return, stock and bond valuation, portfolio risks, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), efficient markets, capital structure, leverage, financial performance measurement, and basic option pricing and the Black-Scholes model.
5330 Actuarial Mathematics I. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACSI 4230/5230 and STAT 4190 or consent of instructor. First of a two-semester sequence; a preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Course/Exam 3. Topics include survival distributions and life tables, life insurance, life annuities, and net premiums.
5340 Actuarial Mathematics II. Three credits. Prerequisite: ACSI 4230/5230 and STAT 4190 or consent of instructor. Second of a two-semester sequence; a preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Course/Exam 3. Topics chosen from net premium reserves, multiple life functions, multiple decrement models, valuation theory and pension plans, and insurance models (including expenses and nonforfeiture benefits and dividends).
5600 Problems in Actuarial Science. One to six credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students wishing to enroll must submit a written course/topic proposal to the department prior to the semester in which ACSI 5600 is taken. The proposal must be approved prior to the student taking the course. At the conclusion of this course, each enrollee must submit a written report to the department.
5630 Mathematics of Risk Management. Three credits. Prerequisite: ACSI/MATH 4200/5200. A preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries Course 6. Topics include mathematical modeling of volatility; pricing of bonds, stocks, and other derivatives with uncertainty; benchmark portfolios; asset/liability management for property/casualty insurers; liability associated with a financially distressed company. Heath-Jarrow-Morton and Cox-Ingersoll-Ross models studied.
5640 Mathematics of Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives. Three credits. Prerequisites: ACSI/MATH 4630/5630 and 4200/5200. A preparatory course for the Society of Actuaries Course 6. Topics include risk management using options, interest rate swaps, interest rate caps, Black-Scholes analysis, Taylor series expansion to obtain hedge parameters, portfolio insurance, numerical procedures, interest rate derivatives, and use of Black's model.
6010 Credibility Theory and Loss Distributions. Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 5190 or consent of instructor. A preparatory course for Exam Part 4B of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Topics include Bayes Theorem and its relationship to credibility theory and analysis of statistical distributions for modeling insurance claims by size.
All programs
6100 Accounting and Legal Issues for Managers. Three credits. Surveys accounting skills and legal perspectives necessary for managers without undergraduate business degrees to enter the business world. Will not meet the requirements for the M.S. in Accounting/Information Systems nor the M.B.A. degree programs.
All programs
6820 Managerial Communication. Three credits. Analysis of communication theory and communication processes with emphasis on development of executive communication skills essential for understanding organizational processes from a holistic perspective. Covers organizational theory, behavior, and interpersonal communication from both a domestic and global perspective.
6910 Internship Program. Three credits. A supervised program of related work experience. Provides experiential opportunities for the application of the theoretical concepts learned.
Biotechnology Only
5460/5461 Human Genetics Lecture/Lab. Three credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 3250/3251. Application of the fundamental laws of inheritance to humans. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory.
5510 Food/Industrial Microbiology. Four credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 2230/2231. The interaction between microorganisms and food and industrial processes of importance to humans. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
5550 Biotechnology. Three credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 2230/2231 and senior/graduate level. Instruction in both theory and application of current research methodologies in biology and molecular biology. Topics include immunochemistry, polymerase chain reaction, restriction enzyme analysis, and electrophoresis. Five hours lecture/laboratory.
6350/6351 Biostatistical Analysis Lecture/Lab. Four credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 3250/3251. Intermediate-level introduction to biostatistical procedures used in research. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory.
6380/6381 Experimental Immunology Lecture/Lab. Four credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 2230/2231. Mechanisms of immunity including the more recent developments in immunology. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory.
6390/6391 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture/Lab. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 2230/2231, 3250/3251; CHEM 2030/2031 or 3010/3011. Molecular biology of the cell with emphasis on current experimental techniques. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory.
6410 Advanced Transmitting Electron Microscopy. Four credits. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Ultrastructure of the cell using basic and specialized techniques. Seven hours lecture/laboratory.
6430 Clinical and Pathogenic Microbiology. Four credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 2230/2231. Comprehensive coverage of the most recent discoveries and techniques used for the identification of pathogenic organisms and their relationships to disease processes. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
6440 Advanced Virology. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 2230/2231; CHEM 1110/1111 and 1120/1121. Emphasizes the main virus families and their biochemical composition. Experimental approaches and techniques will be developed in order to identify and manipulate viruses. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
6450 Advancements in Molecular Genetics. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 2230/2231; CHEM 1110/1111 and 1120/1121. Recent advancements in microbial genetics and gene manipulation with emphasis on applications of molecular genetics, including gene regulation and recombinant DNA technology. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
6500 Special Problems in Biology. Four credits. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Plan, implement, and interpret a research problem in some area of biology. Available topics limited to areas of graduate faculty interest and expertise.
6590 Environmental Toxicology. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 1110/1111, 1120/1121; CHEM 1110/1111, 1120/1121, and 3010/3011. Ecological effects of chemicals in the environment and techniques currently utilized to assess these effects. Current environmental assessment techniques, including biomonitoring, will be covered in the laboratory. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
6650 Seminar. One credit. Discussion and critical evaluation of the primary scientific literature. Responsible conduct of research topics including data management, publication practices, peer review, and collaborative science emphasized. One two-hour session.
6660 Seminar. Two credits. Development of written and oral communication skills relevant to obtaining research funding and presenting research results. Responsible conduct of research topics including mentor/trainee relationships, human subjects, animal research, research misconduct, and conflicts of interest emphasized. Two one-hour sessions.
6720/6721 Advanced Animal Development Lecture/Lab. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 3250/3251; BIOL 4210/4211 or 6390/6391 recommended. Processes and underlying molecular mechanisms by which a single fertilized egg develops into an adult organism. Focuses on vertebrate development, including insights gained from other model organisms. Three hours lecture and two hours lab.
6730 Advanced Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 2230/2231; CHEM 1110/1111, 1120/1121, and 2030/2031 or 3010/3011 or consent of instructor. Survey of the physiology and biochemistry of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
6750 Advanced Plant Biotechnology. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 1110/1111, 1120/1121, 3250/3251. Processes and reasoning behind the human manipulation of plant species for agricultural and technological purposes. Topics include traditional breeding techniques, tissue culture, plant cell transformation, and general plant molecular biology techniques as well as current debate over genetically modified organisms. Six hours lecture/laboratory.
6760 Bioinformatics. Four credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 1110/1111 and 1120/1121 and CSCI 1170 or consent of instructor. Explores the emerging field of bioinformatics which involves the application of computer science to biological questions. Bioinformatics specifically applies to the computational aspects of data gathering, processing, storage, analysis, and visualization methods for use in revising and testing biological hypotheses. Student should have a strong background in either computer science or biology, be willing to learn about the other field in an accelerated fashion, and be willing to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Four hours of lecture/problem-solving per week.
6770 Issues in Biotechnology. Two credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 4550/4551, 5550/5551, or 4750/6750. Explores current and emerging issues in biotechnology. Students will be asked to solve problems drawn from biotechnology industry. Seminars, field trips, and case study work.
Biotechnology Only
6510 Biochemistry II. Three credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 5500. The structure of lipids, amino acids, nucleotides, and nucleic acids and their metabolism at a molecular level. Emphasis on understanding the chemical basis of biological phenomena. Offered every spring.
6530 Biochemical Techniques. Two credits. Pre/Corequisite; CHEM 6500 or 6510 or consent of instructor. Laboratory in biochemical techniques with emphasis on protein purification, enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate and lipid analysis, and manipulation of DNA. Offered every spring.
Actuarial Sciences Only
6390 Social Insurance, Pensions, and Benefits. Three credits. Prerequisites: ECON 4390/5390 (or equivalent). An intensive survey of policy and practice in employee benefits, with an in-depth examination of pension plans. Covers an interdisciplinary mix of economics, accounting/finance, law, and regulation.
6620 Econometrics I. Three credits. (Same as FIN 6620.) Prerequisite: ECON 4620 or equivalent. Focuses on ordinary least squares regression analysis, covering the problems of specification, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, and endogeneity. SAS statistical software used as a tool for manipulating data, conducting forecasts, carrying out Monte Carlo simulations, and performing statistical inference.
6630 Econometrics II. Three credits. Prerequisite: ECON 6620 or permission of instructor. Emphasizes methods of time series analysis, including Box-Jenkins methods, general-to-specific modeling, volatility models, vector autoregressions, unit roots and cointegration, unobserved component and state space models, and neural networks. Integrates practical applications in various computing environments including SAS, RATS, and Matlab.
Engineering Management Only
6010 Safety Planning. Three credits. Advanced study of planning in occupational safety and health management,
including program planning and development methods and techniques as well as various
systems approaches to hazard control.
6190 SIX SIGMA. Three credits. The Six Sigma methodology is defined as a comprehensive and flexible
system for achieving, sustaining, and maximizing business success. Through class instruction,
simulations, and hands-on projects, students will be able to identify and focus on
customers' critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics and solve problems using the
define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) process and its associated
tools. A Green Belt certification will be awarded upon successful completion of an
industry/business Green Belt project
6300 Project Management and Soft Skills. Three credits. Project management processes and knowledge areas as sanctioned by the
International Project Management Institute (PMI). Successful completion of the course
will earn 23 contact hours/professional development units (PDUs) issued by PMI.
6390 Productivity Strategies/ Lean Systems. Three credits. Topics include the human element (supervisory and teamwork skills),
the theoretical aspect (laws and science covering service and production systems),
and the practical aspect (tools for lean operational systems implementation). Theoretical
and practical methods needed to complete a required industry/business project and
obtain a certification in Lean Manufacturing.
6510/20 Advanced Topics in Technology. Three credits. Independent investigation and report of current problems of particular
interest to individual students directed by department faculty members.
6620 Research Methods. Three credits. Introduces Master of Science students to scholarly research principles
and to thesis formats for research reporting. A problem is researched and written
up in thesis proposal format.
6710 Current & Future Trends in Technology. Three credits. The latest advancements and practices in various engineering and technology
fields. Selected topics may include computers and electronics, networking and telecommunication,
instrumentation, lasers, automation and robotics, manufacturing and rapid prototyping,
bioengineering and biotechnology, and renewable energy sources. Takes a student-centered,
hands-on learning approach and focuses on understanding new technologies and how technology
is used in the industry. Research projects will provide appropriate experience and
accommodate individual's interest.
Geosciences Only
5310 Resource Management and Conservation. Three credits. Current problems related to intelligent use and management of environmental resources.
5320 Economic Geography. Three credits. Relationship of the physical factors of the environment to the productive occupations of humans and the distribution of products.
5330 Political Geography. Three credits. Significance of geographical factors in understanding political relationships within and among nations; spatial implications of political decision-making processes.
5340 Historical Geography. Three credits. The changing human geography of the United States during four centuries of settlement and development. Emphasis on changing population patterns as well as patterns of urban and rural settlement.
5370 Urban Geography.Three credits. An introduction to the development of towns, cities, and associated urban areas. Environmental problems also examined. Classroom analysis of various theories of urban
development and data collected by field work.
5380 Cartography.Four credits. General knowledge of the field including familiarity with the techniques and tools of professional cartography and graphics. Selected lectures and class discussions.
A series of map construction assignments; a specialized map assignment supported by
written analysis. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
5401-5402 Field Course.Four Credits. Supervised study in some geographical area, preceded by classroom preview
and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on natural and cultural elements of
the environment with special attention directed toward the pattern of human occupancy.
5410 Geography of the United States and Canada. Three credits. Natural, cultural, and geographic environment of these regions.
5420 Geography of Latin America. Three credits. Geographic regions of Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America.
5430 Geography of Europe.Three credits. General distribution of natural and cultural features of Europe followed by a detailed study of the regions and countries of the southern, central, and northwestern
parts of the continent.
5460 Geography of the Former Soviet Union.Three credits. Analysis of the natural, cultural, and human-use regions of the former Soviet Union.
5470 Rural Settlement. Three credits. A geographical analysis of forms, structures, and distribution of rura settlements in distinctive parts of the earth based upon their origin, function, and development. Special emphasis in analyzing rural settlements of middle Tennessee.
5490 Remote Sensing. Four credits. The various aspects of remote sensing such as radar, satellite imagery, and infrared data. Use of data in preparation of maps and application to land use and environmental problems examined. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
5500 Geography of the Middle East. Three credits. An analysis of the problems, issues, and theories involved in understanding the physical, cultural, and regional geography of the area.
5510 Laboratory Problems in Remote Sensing. Four credits. Computer processing of selected satellite imagery. Laboratory will provide practical experience through design, execution, and completion of applied remote sensing projects, one of which will be the effects of an environmental impact.
5560 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems. Three credits. Lecture and laboratory work related to the principles and applications of geographic information (GIS). Continued training in GIS analysis including raster analysis, spatial analysis, network analysis, and geocoding. Examines data management including data editing and geodatabase design and creation. Other topics include resource management, demographic, and civic applications.
5570 Advanced Geographic Information Systems. Three credits. Advanced course in spatial analysis. Using spatial statistics, Visual Basic programming, and databases to solve problems involving proximity, density, clustering, the cost of travel paths, etc. Other major topics include environmental modeling and error analysis.
6040 Geospatial Systems and Applications. Four credits.
6050 Programming for Geospatial Database Applications. Three credits.
Geosciences Only
5000 Petrology and Petrography. Four credits. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Theories of formation and
evolution based upon mineralogical and geochemical evidence. Examination and classification
of rocks in hand sample and thin section. Additional assignments involving data analysis
and interpretation and completion of a research paper required for graduate credit.
5020 Geomorphic Regions of the United States. Four credits. The origin, regional distribution, and geomorphic features and history
of the landforms of the United States. Students required to analyze maps, structure
sections, and aerial photography to determine geomorphic form and the forces and processes
that produced these forms plus research a geomorphical problem resulting in a thesis-type
paper. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week
5030 Invertebrate Micropaleontology. Four credits. Invertebrate and microscopic animal life of the past including recent preserved representatives and their ancient fossilized ancestors. Numerous field trips to local fossil-collecting sites. Designed to aid in the preparation of earth science teachers, geologists, and biologists. Research paper on a topic approved by instructor. An oral presentation of this material may be required. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
5040 Engineering Geology. Three credits.
5050 Meteorology. Three credits. Physical laws as they relate to the atmosphere, atmospheric processes and their effects on air masses, fronts, and atmospheric circulation, the dynamics of the atmosphere and its relationship to the hydrosphere. Special problem to be assigned by the instructor.
5060 Principles of Geoscience. Four credits. Includes topics from geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography. Specifically designed to aid in the preparation of earth science teachers in the public schools. Term paper on topic approved by the instructor. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
5070 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy. Four credits. Sedimentary rocks; the processes of sedimentation, the alteration of sediments through time, and an examination of the resulting stratigraphic units. For geoscience majors and those with interests in soil mechanics and civil engineering. Research paper on a topic approved by the instructor. An oral presentation may also be required. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
5080 Structural Geology. Three credits. Orientation and deformation of rock. Geometric, analytical, and statistical solutions to structural problems. Emphasis on three-dimensional visualization, problem solving, geological map interpretation, and the mechanics ofdeformation. Case analyzing, research, and interpretation required. Lecture and laboratory.
5100 Geophysical Prospecting. Four credits. Survey of seismic, gravimetric, and magnetic/electrical exploration methods. Applied course covering some elementary theory, basic field practice, computation fundamentals, interpretation techniques. Case analysis, research, and interpretation required. Two-hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
5130 Hydrogeology. Four credits. Basic processes and measurement of the hydrologic cycle, including
precipitation, evaporation, surface runoff, stream flow, soil moisture, and
ground water. Emphasis placed on ground water, including geology of occurrence, principles
of flow, conceptual models of regional flow, chemistry and quality, well hydraulics,
aquifer characteristics, resource development, detection of pollutants, and contaminant
transport. Additional individual research project required, including a written and
classroom report. Lecture and laboratory.
5140 Inorganic Geochemistry. Three credits. Principles of inorganic geochemistry. Geochemistry of the earth and solar system, isotope geochronometers, thermodynamics of geochemical processes, mineral stability diagrams, isotope fractionation, rates of geochemical processes, chemical weathering, chemical compositions of surface and groundwater, geochemical exploration, geochemical cycles, environmental geochemistry. Additional assignments involving data analysis and interpretation and completion of a research paper required for graduate credit. Three-hour lecture per week.
5150 Environmental Applications of Hydrogeology. Three credits. Advanced course that emphasizes applied methods for assessing hazardous and solid waste facilities and contaminated ground water remediation techniques. Included will be site characterization methods, ground water sampling procedures, and monitoring well installation techniques. Additional assignments involving case history analysis with an oral presentation will be required of graduate students. Three hours lecture per week.
5401-5402 Field Course. Four credits. Supervised study in some geological area preceded by classroom preview and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on the natural and physical elements of the environment, with special attention directed toward the geomorphology and geology of scientific areas. An intensive period of study and research on a full-time basis. Work required will depend on area researched and time involved. Consult department chair for specific fees.
6000 Environmental Geosystems. Three credits.
6010 Case Studies in Environmental Geosystems. Three credits.
6020 Advanced Hydrogeology. Three credits. Basic processes and measurement of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, evaporation, surface runoff, stream flow, soil moisture, and ground water. Emphasis on ground water including geology of occurrence, principles of flow, conceptual models of regional flow, chemistry and quality, well hydraulics, aquifer characteristics, resource development, detection of pollutants, and contaminant transport.
6030 Geoscience Colloquium. Two credits.
Geosciences Only
6500 IT Project Management Planning and Implementation. Three credits. Planning and implementation issues such as project planning and selection,
portfolio management, problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, change
management, and leadership. Includes a substantial emphasis on organizational and
people issues in project management.
6510 IT Project Risk Assessment and Control. Three credits. Elements involved in identifying and mitigating IT project risks. Offers
preparation to monitor project progress, identify and quantify the impact of risks,
evaluate the degree to which a program is troubled, and apply appropriate decision
strategies to problematic situations.
6520 IT Project Management Case Studies. Three credits. Integrates all areas of IT project management into a coherent analysis. Covers topics, situations, and problems using case study techniques. Includes the development of project management software skills.
6710 IT Systems Development Project Management. Three credits. Prerequisite: Previous coursework or experience in systems analysis. Practical explanation of the total systems concept and a knowledge of systems development. Addresses the entire development cycle including analysis, design, and implementation. Includes an emphasis on project management.
Actuarial Sciences Only
6601 Problems in Mathematics-Advanced Calculus. One to nine credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6602 Problems in Mathematics-Number Theory . One to nine credits . Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6603 Problems in Mathematics-Mathematics of Finance. One to nine credits . Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6604 Problems in Mathematics-Mathematics of Life Contingencies. One to nine credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6605 Problems in Mathematics-Numerical Analysis. One to nine credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6606 Problems in Mathematics-Topology. One to nine credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6607 Problems in Mathematics-Abstract Algebra. One to nine credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6608 Problems in Mathematics-Combinatorics and Graph Theory. One to nine credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area, and normally nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory methods and applications.
6640 Thesis Research. One to six credits. Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master's research each semester until completion. S/U grading.
All Programs
6740 Leadership and Motivation. Three credits. Issues in leadership and motivation in business organizations. An examination of the theoretical framework for leadership and motivation processes serves as foundation. Emphasis on practical issues and applications of leadership development and motivation.
Health Care Informatics Only
6400 Introduction to the Clinical Healthcare Environment. Two credits. For M.S. in Professional Science informatics professionals without a clinical health care background. Topics include an overview of the health care industry with a cursory analysis of the various players and their roles, as well as current issues in health care delivery. Students with two or more years of clinical health care experience are not required to take this course and may choose an elective.
6401 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics. Three credits. Prerequisite: Digital literacy. Foundation to informatics study providing the theoretical framework for information management within various health care settings. Topics include and overview of health care information systems and applications and national health care information management initiatives.
6402 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Integration. Three credits. Prerequisite: Instructor/advisor permission. Pre/Corequisite: NURS 6401. Foundations of information system hardware and software interaction inclusive of the structure and function of networks and the Internet. Offers preparation for leading technology integration projects in practice. Additional topics will include computer hardware found in health care information systems, interface standards, and human-computer interaction such as ergonomics and workflow analysis.
6403 Project Management in the Design and Analysis of Healthcare Information Systems. Three credits. Prerequisite: NURS 6407. Explores project management concepts and skills related to the analysis and design of information systems. Topics include project management, systems lifecycle and solution design, vendor and system selection, and evaluating solutions against strategic objectives.
6404 Project Management in the Implementation & Evaluation of Healthcare Information Systems. Three credits. Prerequisite: NURS 6403. Explores project management concepts and skills related to the implementation and evaluation of information systems. Topics include project management, systems testing, implementation strategies, and solution evaluation.
6406 Health Care Data Analysis and Evidence-based Practice. M.S. in Professional Science prerequisite: STAT 5140 and NURS 6402. Complex data analysis within the health care environment with emphasis on health care practice outcomes for quality improvement. Principles of data collection, organization, statistical analysis, and interpretation presented. Data analysis used as a tool for problem identification and data mining. Three credits.
6407 Informatics Application I. Two credits. Prerequisite: NURS 6402. Integrates informatics concepts with tools used in health care informatics practice. Topics include database design, concept mapping, workflow analysis, and solution modeling.
6409 Informatics Application II. Two credits. Prerequisite: NURS 6404. Integrates further informatics concepts with tools used in health care informatics practice. Topics include Web applications, Web site and media design, and data presentation.
6410 Informatics Practicum. Four credits. Opportunity to gain informatics-related experiences in the health care setting. Students will complete a minimum of 200 hours in the clinical setting, functioning under the supervision of an informatics professional. Specific learning objectives developed based upon the clinical placement. Students eligible to write the ANCC certification exam following this course.
6501 Advanced Adult Health Nursing I. Three credits.
5140 for All Programs
6160, 6180 for Actuarial Sciences and Biostatistics
5200 for Actuarial Sciences Only
Remaining Courses for Biostatistics Only
5140 Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning. Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 5130 or equivalent or enrollment in the Masters of Science in Professional Science program. Focuses on probability and statistics concepts. Topics include binomial and normal probabilistic modeling; important statistical concepts such as confounding, randomization, sampling variability and significance; statistical testing of significant differences and associations; and design experiments to test research hypotheses.
5200 Statistical Methods for Forecasting. Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 4190. Application of the regression model in forecasting regression and exponential smoothing methods to forecast nonseasonal time-series, seasonal series and globally constant seasonal models, stochastic time series models; and forecast evaluation. (Prepares actuarial science students for the Society of Actuaries Exam #120 and Exam Part 3A administered by the Casualty Actuarial Society.)
6020 Introduction to Biostatistics. Three credits. Prerequisite: Introductory probability/statistics course or permission of instructor. Contemporary and medical research methodology for biostatistics. Descriptive and inferential statistics including parametric and nonparametric hypothesis testing methods, sample size, statistical significance and power, survival curve analysis, relative risk, odds ratios, chi square modeling, and analysis of variance. Data will be analyzed using statistical software.
6160 Advanced Mathematical Statistics I. Three credits. Prerequisite: Two semesters of calculus or permission of instructor. Introduction to theoretical probability used in statistics with an emphasis on the mathematical theory. A rigorous treatment of random variables, their probability distributions, and mathematical exceptions in a univariate and multivariate setting. Includes conditional probabilities, stochastic independence, sampling theory, and limit laws.
6180 Advanced Mathematical Statistics II. Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 6160 or permission of instructor. Theory of estimation and hypothesis tests. Topics include minimum variance unbiased estimation, methods of estimation, most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests, decision theory, and sequential test procedures.
6510 Biostatistical Methods. Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 6020 and 6160 or permission of instructor. Biostatistical methods focusing on the design and analysis of clinical trials and sample surveys. Topics include clinical trial designs and phases, bias, random error, sample size, power, estimating clinical effects, design-based methods of data analysis from sample surveys, sampling techniques, nonresponse, and sampling frame issues.
6520 Advanced Biostatistical Methods. Three credits. Prerequisite: STAT 6020 and 6160 or permission of instructor. Mathematically rigorous presentation of categorical data analysis methods for univariate and correlated multivariate responses including contingency table analysis, logistic regression, and loglinear models; survival analysis for analyzing time-to-event data including survivor functions, Kaplan-Meier curves, and Cox proportional hazards model; and other health applications of multivariate analysis methods.
6602 Problems in Statistics-Regression Analysis. Three credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area and (normally) nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory, methods, and applications.
6603 Problems in Statistics-Nonparametric Statistics. Three credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area and (normally) nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory, methods, and applications.
6604 Problems in Statistics-Experimental Design. Three credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area and (normally) nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory, methods, and applications.
6605 Problems in Statistics-SAS Programming. Three credits. Prerequisite: Mathematical maturity, preparation in the area and (normally) nine semester hours of graduate study. Problems course dealing with theory, methods, and applications.


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Ann Tolkoff cheers as members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard's 54th Regiment pass by as they marched in the Boston Veterans Day parade, Nov.11. The 54th Regiment is the Massachusetts Army National Guard's Honor Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Saslav, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs)
Maj. Gen. Joseph C. Carter, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard and Command Sgt. Maj. David Costa, State Command Sergeant Major and the Massachusetts Army National Guard's Senior Enlisted Advisor, march in the Boston Veterans Day parade, Nov.11. Carter was the parade's Grand Marshall. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Saslav, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs)
BOSTON – "I'm proud of our men and women in the service," said Ed Collins, a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Army. "I haven't missed a parade in forty years."
Collins and hundreds of people lined the Boston Common to watch as Maj. Gen. Joseph C. Carter, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard, and the Massachusetts Army National Guard's 54th Volunteer Regiment marched behind bagpipers the from Boston Police Department to start the Boston Veterans Day parade.
"My son served in Iraq for a year and my father was a veteran of Leyte Gulf," said Ann Tolkoff, who stood in the crisp weather as she waited for the parade to begin.
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is observed on Nov. 11, to remember the end of hostilities in World War I, the "War to End all Wars."
Today, Veterans Day honors the service of America's veterans and is a federal and state holiday. While state and federal workers had the day off, many businesses remained open. Still a respectable crowd, many waving American flags, greeted the troops.
"I think we should be standing here," said Tolkoff, "I brought my granddaughter here so she would know what a veteran was."
Along with the Soldiers from the 54th Massachusetts Regiment the parade was comprised of fellow Guardsmen from the 211th Military Police Battalion, honor guards from the other military services, members of various ROTC units, marching bands and military vehicles.
Among the people watching the parade was Staff Sgt. Michael Martos, 101st Engineer Battalion, Massachusetts National Guard and an Iraq veteran.
Martos has been attending the Boston parade for the last few years. Veterans Day reminds Martos of where his service has taken him and what he has accomplished.
"I feel proud of what I've done," said Martos. "If I had to do it again, I would."
That sense of pride in their service was echoed from many veterans and pride in the service of the troops was frequently mentioned from many who had never served.
"We just saw these Soldiers go by," said Stella Stride. "My heart hurt, because they are fighting for our freedoms … for everything that we live for."
Stella and her husband, Chris Stride, were visiting Boston from their home in Toronto, Canada.
"We're not in Canada, so we can't support our Remembrance Day," said Chris Stride. "We found out that there was a parade and really wanted to attend."
On Nov. 11, Canadians celebrate Remembrance Day, their version of Veteran's Day. Canadian troops are currently serving in Afghanistan.
As he marched alongside his fellow Soldiers in the 54th Massachusetts, Spc. Michael Dimonte remembered Sgt. Robert J. Barrett who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this year. Barrett trained Dimonte when he entered the 54th.
For Dimonte, seeing the crowd that lined the streets reinforced the meaning of the holiday.
"It's actually a pretty good feeling, knowing that there are people out there that actually support what we're doing," said Dimonte. "Maybe they don't support the war, but they support us and what we do and what we have to do. It's a pretty good feeling to know that we actually have people out who care about what we're doing."


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Product Review: Nike FuelBand
by Dana Angelo White in Fitness, Product Reviews, July 31, 2012
Tracking physical activity can help keep you motivated, but most calorie-counting knickknacks are famously inaccurate. Can Nike's newest gadget get it right? I couldn't wait to test out the FuelBand.
My Take
A gadget fans dream — and you don't have to be a computer wizard to figure it out. The FuelBand allows you to track your activity (excercise and dozens of everyday actions), calories and progress. After a simple online set up to link the FuelBand with your computer and iPhone, you're on your way.
The Nike+ website allows you to set up an account where you can download your activity data from the FuelBand. Using BlueTooth technology, the mobile app will also allow you to remotely sync and update info with the touch of a button. The FuelBand retails for $149.00 but the website and app are free.
Your daily fuel point goal is based on your gender, age, height, weight and activity level. The band features basic tracking of allotted daily fuel points, calories, distance traveled and steps taken. More advanced features allow you to set more complex goals, earn electronic "trophies" and share info via social media.
With movement throughout the day you rack up points. Once daily fuel points are met, you're congratulated with a multi-colored dot matrix fan fare that is oddly inspiring.
Wearing the band took a little getting used to, especially while out on a run. It was somewhat cumbersome for someone that isn't used to dangling instruments while exercising.
Overall the Nike FuelBand was a winner. If you're an exercise enthusiast with a love of tech wizardry this is the tool for you.
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Thank you for this review. I do try very hard to track my exercise because I LOVE LOVE LOVE to eat and exercising enough and tracking my food is the only way I can make sure I am not blowing away all my hard work (or lying to myself because I really want that pie) I have been toying with saving up and getting this or getting a heart rate monitor like Wahoo. I would be interested in a follow up that compares the accuracy of each tool versus the motivation value for each tool.
Update – I actually got a fuel band as a holiday gift. I have been using it daily since then. While I don't always hit my mark, it does keep me honest with myself about what I have done. It also integrates nicely with the "LoseIt" app for Iphone and keeps me from overestimating my calories for the day.
In response to another poster's comments, yes it tracks arm movements and steps using an accelerometer (sp) so you can nudge it at 11:30pm by waving and jumping around a bit before bed to hit your goal, but is that the worst thing in the world? Not in my book.
If you use it daily you will know the "range" of your active and inactive days and you will learn when you need to move more even if you don't make your official goal, so that you can stay on track to health and fitness. I really like it.
IMO, the Fuelband (or the Jawbone, or any other fitness monitor you wear as a bracelet) is totally off the mark. Arm swinging seems like the worst way to judge how much someone is moving. What if you walk 10 miles, but you're pushing a stroller? The Fuelband would think you were barely moving. What if you're drumming or clapping or signing? The Fuelband will think you're running around.
I personally use a Fitbit, and I love it, but there are other fitness monitors out there too that I would trust a whole lot more than the Fuelband.
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Two mainstream news outlets reported on the case of Pennsylvania death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal, claiming to present new evidence pointing to Abu-Jamal's guilt. But the evidence that both outlets rely on--testimony of a supposed confession made eight years ago--is questionable on its face, and an old letter that has subsequently surfaced suggests that this star witness is lying about Abu-Jamal.
The major news in both ABC 20/20's July 11 broadcast and the August 1999 issue of Vanity Fair is the testimony of Philip Bloch, a former prison volunteer who now claims to have heard Abu-Jamal confess to the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. During a conversation in 1991, Bloch claims that he asked Abu-Jamal if he had any regrets about shooting Faulkner, to which Abu-Jamal allegedly replied, "Yes."
Why has Bloch waited 8 years? Vanity Fair's Buzz Bissinger doesn't ask (or at the very least doesn't share his curiosity), and ABC's Sam Donaldson, in a virtual re-run of 20/20's 12/9/98 report, explains only that Bloch "felt no need to come forward," since "his friend was already on death row."
But Bloch's story has some serious problems, and new evidence casts considerable doubt on his credibility. A 1993 letter from Bloch to Abu-Jamal--two years after the "confession"--ended with the following passage: "So--it is possible to get justice from a jury--not always--but sometimes. So, when you get a new trial--I think that there is a good chance of acquittal." Why would one write that to a confessed murderer?
But even without this documentary contradiction, Bloch's tale is too dubious for a responsible journalist to run with. Over 18 years of imprisonment, Abu-Jamal has consistently refused to answer questions about the night of the shooting. Journalism professor Linn Washington, Jr. explained Abu-Jamal's stance (Philadelphia Tribune, 7/20/99), describing an interview conducted under circumstances similar to those Bloch had described: "During an interview, I asked Mumia a question regarding the shooting of Faulkner. He refused to respond, giving two reasons: (1) his lawyers told him not to discuss that incident; and (2) the cubicle was bugged."
In the rest of his account of the case, Bissinger consistently presents a version of reality that is partial to the prosecution--unsurprisingly, given that the writer has an extraordinarily close relationship with Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell, who was Philadelphia's district attorney at the time of Abu-Jamal's trial. It's instructive to compare Bissinger's article with perhaps the most thorough journalistic account of the case, legal journalist Stuart Taylor's article in American Lawyer (12/95), to see how Bissinger leaves out information that undermines the prosecution's witnesses and points to the basic unfairness of Abu-Jamal's trial.
For example, Bissinger makes much of the fact the prosecution witnesses "formed a consistent picture of what happened that night." What he doesn't mention, though it is amply documented by Taylor, is that these witnesses changed their stories markedly after they were first interviewed by police.
Absurdly, Bissinger spends a considerable amount of space scolding supporters of Abu-Jamal for not reading the entire transcript of his case (which totals more than 12,000 pages). But several basic errors in Bissinger's account seem to indicate he did not carefully review the documents either. For example, Bissinger refers to Judge Albert Sabo as Alfred Sabo. He also misidentifies a key prosecution witness as a defense witness.
Such reporting might have been anticipated by Leonard Weinglass, who wrote Vanity Fair's editors in June requesting a less biased journalist be assigned to the story. "I found (Bissinger's) manner and demeanor to be that of an angry, even furious, advocate for Mr. Jamal's detractors."
As for 20/20, the program seemed to leap on the claims of Philip Bloch in order to bolster its 12/9/98 hatchet-job on Abu-Jamal, for which it received a great deal of criticism: "Even before we broadcast our investigation into the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal last December, we began to hear from his supporters," explained ABC's Charles Gibson. "Our four-month investigation turned up provocative evidence, and recently turned up something startling." Aside from Bloch's far-fetched, subsequently debunked tale, much of the broadcast simply reiterated the distortions of the previous report, which was analyzed by FAIR in a previous action alert and article.
ACTION: Please contact Vanity Fair's editors and suggest that they issue a retraction regarding the supposed confession related in Buzz Bissinger's August 1999 report. Philip Bloch's claim was dubious and unsubstantiated to begin with, and is completely undermined by his letter expressing hope for Abu-Jamal's acquittal.
Vanity Fair, 350 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017212-880-8800
In New York, the Free Mumia Abu-Jamal coalition and Simon Nkoli Queer Crusaders for Mumia are sponsoring a picket outside the Vanity Fair offices on Tuesday, August 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The offices are located at 4 Times Square (42nd Street and Broadway). Please call (212) 330-8029 for more information.
Also, let ABC know that Bloch's implausible story was no excuse for re-running the bulk of its deeply flawed 12/9/98 report. Sam Donaldson and others were clearly troubled by the criticism their original broadcast received; let them know that the segment simply compounded their journalistic irresponsibility.
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Essence is officially on Github!
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Elijah Asante now offensive coordinator at Lakewood … Scoby down to two? … More players leave St. Paul …
Here's your Friday update on the St. Paul/Asante/Scoby situation.
Elijah Asante, who was fired earlier this week after six games as the head coach at St. Paul, is now the offensive coordinator at Lakewood High School. Lakewood is 5-2 and locked in a contentious battle in the Moore League.
As for running back Kurt Scoby, word is that he's deciding between two schools — Bishop Amat and Cathedral. I've heard other rumors, too. In fact, Fred Robledo tweeted this morning that Scoby is also interested in Bosco Tech. That would be a mild surprise.
Finally, beside Scoby, defensive back Ricky Bryant and OL/DL Sebastian Bright have both left the team. Word is that TE/WR Darrell Cloy will remain with the team for the remainder of the season, but might transfer in the offseason.
YES! Any players who transfer from St. Paul to another school COULD BE ELIGIBLE THIS SEASON IF …
… they make a valid residential change and can prove the transfer was not athletically motivated.
What that means is a valid change of residence DOES trump the rule that states an athlete cannot play the same sport in the same season at two different schools. It also trumps the "having a second transfer in the same year" rule.
The first part, changing addresses, will be a lot easier than proving the transfer was not athletically motivated.
"The athletic motivation language isn't as broad as it used to be, but the athletic motivation language is still in the blue book," CIF Southern Section Director of Information Thom Simmons said Thursday.
So what about transferring from St. Paul to another private school, like, say, Kurt Scoby trying to go from St. Paul to Bishop Amat? Well, all Scoby has to do is move into ANOTHER attendance area. Not Amat's attendance area, mind you, but ANY OTHER attendance area beside St. Paul's.
In the case of private schools, CIF considers to be whatever high school that's closest to a private school to be that private school's attendance area. So, I'm assuming the attendance area for St. Paul is Santa Fe High.
Kurt Scoby expected to leave St. Paul in wake of Asante firing … Bryant, too. Bright and Cloy also "probably" gone …
Running back Kurt Scoby is expected to leave St. Paul as early as Thursday in the wake of Elijah Asante's firing as head coach on Wednesday.
Scoby, a junior, was St. Paul's leading rusher. He transferred to St. Paul after a brief stint at Duarte and before that playing two seasons at Charter Oak.
A source said that junior defensive back Ricky Bryant is also not expected to stay and that 6-foot-3 junior TE/WR Darrell Cloy and 6-0, 270-pound junior C/DT Sebastian Bright are also "probably" gone, too.
One source told me "there's no way Scoby will be playing for St. Paul on Friday night."
Scoby has an offer from Miami (Fla.).
Aram's take: There's obviously an exodus that's about to take place. You expect the transfers/kids Asante brought in to leave. Where Scoby ends up is anybody's guess, but one source I spoke to said Scoby "has a twinkle in his eye about Bishop Amat". If you'll recall, even before Scoby left CO last season there was a rumor circulating that he wanted to play at Amat. Charter Oak and Monrovia also figure in the mix. Think about next year at Monrovia, Scoby could be in the same backfield with his former Duarte Hawk teammates in QB Potts and RB Jones. Just a thought to munch on.
St. Paul fires football coach Elijah Asante … AD Casey Morales takes over on interim basis
UPDATED, 11:01 p.m.: Former St. Paul coach Elijah Asante issued the following statement late Wednesday night: "I'm thankful for the opportunity to coach at St. Paul. Although it wasn't a long tenure, I learned a lot from the players and the community. I'm grateful and I wish them good luck. They have the makings of a good team."
St. Paul High School has fired football coach Elijah Asante, according to a statement by the school and obtained by this newspaper late Wednesday.
Asante was in his first season as head coach of the Swordsmen. He will be replaced by athletic director Casey Morales, who will serve as the interim coach for the remainder of the season. St. Paul is 1-5 overall and 0-1 in the Mission League.
When contacted late Wednesday, Asante said he was not aware of the school's decision but had heard rumors and was waiting to speak with school principal Kate Aceves. He confirmed he was not at practice on Wednesday.
Asante replaced legend Marijon Ancich, who left the school as the second-winningest coach in California history. Prior to St. Paul, Asante was at City Section power Carson for two seasons where he led the Colts to back-to-back Division City Section championship game appearances.
Asante also beat Southland juggernaut Mater Dei twice in his two seasons at Carson. Although the Swordsmen have just one win this season, they have played one of the toughest schedules in the Southern Section with games against Servite, Mater Dei and Bishop Amat.
Upon arriving at St. Paul, Asante attracted several high-impact transfers to the Santa Fe Springs campus, most notably junior running back Kurt Scoboy, who starred at Charter Oak last season before leaving for Duarte and later St. Paul.
Asante will remain as a teacher at St. Paul for the duration of the school year.
St. Paul started Mission League play last week with a 44-11 loss to Harvard-Westlake. The Swordsmen host Chaminade on Friday.
IMPORTANT: South Hills vs. Charter Oak is AT CHARTER OAK HS on Friday, NOT District Field as incorrectly reported (by me) in Wed.'s Tribune
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All-Encompassing SGV(N) Top 25 heading into Week 7
Wake me up before you Bobo! CO's on the rise at the right time.
1. Bishop Amat (5-0-1) — Combined record of nonleague opponents 21-15-1. Not bad.
2. Charter Oak (5-1) — Scary team going forward if QB play continues upswing.
3. La Mirada (6-1) — Posturing for No. 1 seed in Southeast over potential 9-1 La Serna.
4. Ayala (5-1) — Excitement would reach stratospheric heights with win over Chino Hills.
5. La Serna (5-1) — Things will get a tad tougher this week vs. Whittier.
6. South Hills (5-1) — Took care of business vs. Claremont, but CO is huge challenge.
7. Chino Hills (3-2-1) — Pressure's on vs. Ayala. Are Huskies a good bet to bounce back?
8. Monrovia (4-2) — No problem with South Pas in RHL opener. We all wait for SM game.
9. San Dimas (6-1) — 35-point avg. margin of victory in league so far.
10. La Salle (6-0) — Looking obvious that Lancers are going to trounce the Del Rey.
11. Rio Hondo Prep (5-1) — No real competition for Kares in Prep League.
12. California (6-0) — Had highest point output (42) of season vs. El Rancho.
13. San Marino (6-0) — Laughed at La Canada. Monrovia test grows nearer.
14. St. Francis (3-3) — Really put themselves in a world of trouble w/Cathedral loss.
15. West Covina (4-3) — Bulldogs can really right the ship by beating Bonita on Fri.
16. Bonita (3-3) — Had plenty of time off to devise way to beat West Covina.
17. Gladstone (6-0) — Azusa game is still big, but Duarte games means way more now.
18. La Habra (3-3) — Is narrow win over Fullerton cause for more concern?
19. Diamond Ranch (4-2) — Put away D-Bar, league title hopes still very much alive.
20. El Monte (4-2) — Inside track to league title, but Rosemead will be no walk in the park.
21. Gabrielino (6-0) — Slowly building a case they they're legit.
22. Rowland (5-2) — The Fightin' Snyders boost playoff hopes by beating Los Altos.
23. Northview (5-2) — How does Robledo not put Marcel in Coach of Year discussion?
24. Muir (3-3) — Lookin' like the 'Stangs and Burbank will decide league title.
25. Damien (2-3) — Could be gone for good if they don't win this week.
For me, Tribune Defensive Player of the Year is between Amat's Sal V. and CO's Hauser … and they might be good enough to be the Player of the Year OUTRIGHT!!!
We're just over halfway through the season and by far the best two defensive players I've seen are Bishop Amat linebacker Sal Velasquez and Charter Oak linebacker Andrew Hauser.
To me, the Tribune Defensive Player of the Year race is between these two guys. And either might be good enough to be the overall Tribune Player of the Year.
If you just watch what they do on every play, they are affecting the game whether they're in on the tackle or not.
Does the fact that Hauser missed three games because of his transfer from Amat cost him? It doesn't for me, but it might for others. I'm going to judge him by his body of work in the games he plays.
Hauser had 13 tackles, two sacks and two hurries entering Friday's game against Chino Hills. He certainly added nicely to those totals with another big performance.
Amat is not posting stats on Maxpreps this year, so we don't know exactly what Sal V.'s numbers are. But trust me, if you've been to an Amat game, you know what I'm talking about.
Best I can do is link to Sal V.'s midway-through-the-season highlight reel. I rest my case.
I would strongly urge any fans who haven't seen these guys to get out to a game and check them out. Both are two of the best instinctual players I've ever covered.


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Aurora Central Catholic's Matt Meyers runs in the boys Class 2A cross country state finals on Saturday, November 3, 2012, in Peoria. | Jeff Cagle~For Sun-Times MediaTwo for the road.
Just one trophy was not enough for the Yorkville Foxes.
While the boys team didn't grab the state title like the girls team did, the Foxes ran very well placing third on the boys side. Behind all-state performances by twins Jake Hoffert and Luke Hoffert, who finished 12th and 15th respectively, Yorkville took third place with 129 points. Jones won the team title with 85 points, while Belvidere North finished second with 126 points.
"I could not be happier," Yorkville coach Chris Muth said. "This is the first time that Yorkville has won a state trophy on the boys level in 25 years. The boys peaked at exactly the right time. This was their best race of the year for them, collectively. They got aggressive and went after it. Those two sophomores were not only a great 1-2 punch today, but for the future."
Jake Hoffert finished in 14:48. His brother also cracked the 15-minute barrier, finishing in 14:51. The two were followed by a pair of seniors, Zak Arcara (30th, 15:13) and Eric Baker (51st, 15:23). Arcara missed all-state status by 10 seconds. Yorkville's fifth man was senior Nick Harrison (53rd, 15:24). Junior Nolan Tweedy finished 73rd in 15:36, while senior Shawn O'Malley finished in 15:39 — which was good for 76th.
"Our coach (Ben Draper) took everyone's time and compared them," Luke Hoffert said. "Our coach predicted and believed we would be all-staters. Even our coach was surprised by 12th and 15th."
"We just wanted to handle it like any other race," said Jake Hoffert. "We went out a little faster because it was the state finals, but for the most part we ran conservatively. At the end, we put in a harder kick than normal."
After finishing fifth in the Class 2A sectional one week ago, Kaneland stepped up and finished 13th in the boys race. The Knights finished with 351 points. They were led by Conor Johnson, who took 36th in 15:18.
In the Class 1A competition, Mooseheart junior Wal Khat went out tremendously fast and at one point was in fourth in the race. He took 24th finishing in 15:25.
"I keep learning about the sport of cross country," Khat said. "There is much for me to learn. I hope to be more educated about the sport in one year."
Batavia senior Trevor Hollis finished the Class 3A race in 15:09 to take 62nd.
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Vanilice (The LIttle Vanilla Cookies)
Author Notes: Every family has a heirloom. A jewel, a story, a secret... I have a book of recipes. Compiled by my grandmothers and grandaunts and carefully perfected and written down by my mom. When I decided to cross the ocean forever I took the book with me. Nothing in the book is really a secret. We were never of a non-sharing kind. The food is to be enjoyed by everyone. The process of making the special foods is to be enjoyed by everyone. Happiness is to be shared. And one of the happiest and most treasured of our recipes is Vanilice. Vanilice (pronounced vah-ny-ly-tseh ) are tiny Serbian cookies made for holidays and special occasions. Vanilice (which means "little vanillas") are bite-sized walnut cookie sandwiches with jam and vanilla scented powder sugar. Vanilice hold such a special place in the Serbian cuisine and tradition, that in good old days every self-respected lady of the house was expected to make a very special jam, usually rosehip or apricot, to be used for Vanilice. There are many variations of the Vanilice recipe. Thousand of them. My greataunt Cica was the creator of our family's version; she was so proud of it that until the day she died, she supervised every family member in the process of making Vanilice. Including my grandmother.
p.s. Before you go to work, a couple of important things: 1) you must get the best quality lard, 2) you must be patient and let Vanilice sit in a cool dark place for at least one or two days before serving -- not in the fridge, and 3) you must use good quality firm jam -- unless you want your Vanilice running all over the place. Too many musts, but it will be worth it. - QueenSashy
Makes about 60 cookies
- 300g lard (ideally leaf-lard)
- 250g granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 250g ground walnuts
- 600g all-purpose flour
- Rosehip or apricot jam
- 200g powder sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- A couple of days before making the cookies, in a small bowl with a tight lid mix the powder sugar with the vanilla bean. Store in a dry place.
- In a mixer fitted with paddle, beat the lard with the granulated sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg, egg yolks, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add the walnuts and flour and beat until uniform dough forms. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325° convection bake (350° regular bake). Place the dough on work surface dusted with flour and roll it out to a 1/4-inch-thick round. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a small round cookie cutter (I use 1-inch or quarter-size cutters), stamp out the cookies and arrange them one inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, so that the rounds remain white. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack or flat surface to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cool, take a cookie round at a time, spread the jam on it and top with another cookie round.
- Roll each cookie-sandwich generously in the vanilla sugar. Put the cookies into a tin box, and wait for one to two days before serving.
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- More summer drinks: Last week I linked to green apple tea and this week A Life (Time) of Cooking has posted some more gorgeous summer drink recipes.
- The chicken you eat: There's been some interesting debate in the UK about chicken – the ethics and cost of what we eat. Sophie from Mostly Eating has written an excellent post on this subject.
- Muffin recipe: I'm hoping to make a batch of Wendy's moist bran muffins this weekend. While the word "bran" is enough to send most people running – Wendy says they're "gorgeous".
- How to live with someone who's on a diet: According to Michael Gove "this is the time of year when strange things happen to your fridge". Read more at the Times website.
- Has fat become a moral failing: Utne Reader has an article about the politics of obesity. "Short of burning obese people in effigy, it's hard to imagine how we could stigmatize fat more in this culture. Body hatred is regarded as a feminine virtue." Strong stuff, but interesting reading. And thanks to Jul for first pointing me to this article.
- Super-tasting salad: For the salad dodgers out there, Bear Necessities has made a flavour-packed parsley, capers and olive salad. Served on bruschetta with a smidgeon of goat's cheese. Yum.
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Get to Know Penn Jillette — Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off
by Joseph Erdos in Shows, January 3rd, 2014FN Dish is counting down to the Season 3 premiere of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off by introducing a new celebrity contestant every day. During the competition, the celebrities will be tested in a number of different challenges to see who has the most culinary chops. The winner will be awarded the title of Cook-Off Champion and $50,000 for the charity of his or her choice. Watch the premiere Monday, Jan. 6 at 9pm/8c, and keep coming back to FN Dish for exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content.
Penn Jillette is best known as one half of the world-famous, Emmy award-winning magic duo Penn & Teller, which is the longest-running headlining show in Las Vegas. Penn has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice. His latest book — Every Day Is an Atheist Holiday! — takes a humorous look at holidays from an atheist's perspective. Penn is competing to try his magic in the kitchen and to prove he's not all smoke and mirrors. Penn is playing for Opportunity Village.
Describe your cooking style in three words.
Penn Jillette: Spicy, fatty, salty
What's the first food you recall making?
PJ: I remember I would help my mom stir her delicious molasses cookies. They were more like molasses gingerbread, really.
What's the most-memorable meal you have ever had?
PJ: My mom's New England boiled dinner, with orange Jell-O with grated carrots and crushed pineapple in it, and a dab of Miracle Whip on top. I would give anything to have that again.
Who is your favorite chef or food TV personality, past or present?
PJ: I love Rachael Ray, but that might be personal.
What food will we never catch you eating?
PJ: I'll eat anything, but I don't like bell peppers. They feel like the end of my nose and they think they're all fancy. Give me a carrot.
What's your signature dish?
PJ: I can cook a fine steak most of the time.
What's your guilty pleasure food?
PJ: Brownie batter, but there's no real guilt.
What's your favorite kitchen tool that you can't live without?
PJ: A spoon
What's the weirdest item we'd be surprised to find in your fridge?
PJ: Almond milk. I didn't even know they were mammals.
What music do you like to listen to in the kitchen?
PJ: The Ramones
Going into Rachael vs. Guy, who would you pick as your biggest competition and why?
PJ: They can all take me down, any one of them. They are all great cooks. I don't have to pick one.
Why do you want to be the next Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off Champion?
PJ: Because I never win anything.
Rapid fire: Think fast!
Sweet or Savory? Savory
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Vanilla or Chocolate? Both
Ketchup, Mustard or Mayo? Mayo
French Fries or Onion Rings? French Fries
Salt or Pepper? Both
Burger or Hot Dog? Burger
Beer, Wine or Liquor? Never had a drink in my life, so I don't know.
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<3 Penn. But, I am a little worried. I have tickets to his show next week. I am hoping he will be there! If not, I will be sad.
Penn hasn't missed a show they haven't cancelled. I'm rather jealous there's a new act going in that I'm interested to see.
On celebrity cook off penn made a steak in the first challenge he used brown sugar salt and pepper what was the first item he used it looked like soy sauce all I could see was it looked like a brown or black boftle what was it I want to make it. Thank you to whomever replies.
I listened to his podcast today (Penns Sunday school) He said olive oil, seasalt, pepper and brown sugar. Ive already bought my steaks to give it a go : )
Thanks so much for letting me know. That was a huge help. LOL
Thanks kurtis
Loved watching him cook. Awesome choice of celebrity cooks
My daughter attends Opportunity Village, and Penn once visited while she was there. They took a group photo – as they always do – when a celebrity visits. I really hope he wins, because I know what a worthwhile program Opportunity Village is. Everyone in Las Vegas knows Opportunity Village for the work it does for the community as well as the clients that attend. Good luck, Penn. I'm rooting for you.