GRD 717 Principles of Scientific Integrity
3 credit hours

Surveys ethical issues and principles in the practice of science.

Summer 2019 offering: Online modules plus one-day workshop

GRD 727 Writing Reviewing Research
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Jeff Walker at jeffwalk@uab.edu.

Designed for individuals writing research and review papers. Writers select their own topics. Course offers instruction in essential strategies and techniques, practice, peer review, and instructor feedback. Instructor approval required for second-language writers. Note: Self motivated? Working from home? Take GRD 727 online.

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 729 Writing a Journal Article in 12 Weeks
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Jeff Walker at jeffwalk@uab.edu.

Designed for researchers and scholars with a working paper to revise and target for publication. GRD 729 is hands-on and focuses on a different aspect of revising and publishing each week. Activities include guided discussion, writing, peer review, and editing with instructor feedback. Interdisciplinary.

Summer 2019 offering: Thursdays, 11:00am-2:00pm

GRD 705 Teaching at the College Level and Beyond
3 credit hours; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.

This course provides an overview of many important aspects of teaching at the college level and beyond. Topics include designing a course and writing an effective syllabus, writing learning objectives, enhancing lectures, testing and grading, dealing with challenging students and difficult situations, learning and the brain, and accessing appropriate active learning strategies. Core CIRTL@UAB course for Teaching Practitioner Certificate.

Summer 2019 offering: Thursdays, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

GRD 716 Developing a Teaching Portfolio
2 credit hours; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.

This course guides participants in developing a Teaching Portfolio for improving teaching practices and enhancing job search potential. The web-based curriculum introduces essential elements of the portfolio, provides tools for gathering necessary documentation, and through individual feedback from the instructor, assists participants in drafting a personal Philosophy of Teaching, upon which the Portfolio is built. Core CIRTL@UAB course for Teaching Associate Certificate.

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 750 CIRTL Teaching & Learning Seminar I
1 credit hour; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.

Seminar discussion about How People Learn. Participants lead discussions on current topics in teaching and learning.

Teaching Associate Certificate

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 752 Introduction to Evidence-based STEM Teaching
2 credit hours; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.

This online course is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who plan to teach undergraduate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses. Topics include Principles of Learning, Assessment, Active learning, and Inclusive Teaching.

Teaching Associate Certificate

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 755 CIRTL Teaching Practicum
3 credit hours; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.
Note: Permission of instructor required.

This course provides students a structured observation and practicum experience in which they shadow a STEM faculty member as s/he teaches a semester-long course and engage in a variety of guided teaching activities. Core CIRTL @UAB course for Teaching Practitioner Certificate.

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 759 CIRTL TAR in STEM Courses
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Kellie Carter at kcarter@uab.edu.
Note: Permission of instructor required.

This CIRTL course introduces Teaching-as-Research project design and guides students through the TAR planning process. Project design and data collection. Required course for CIRTL Scholar Certificate.

GRD 760 CIRTL TAR Project
3 credit hours; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.
Note: Permission of instructor required.

This CIRTL course is designed for students who are conducting a Teaching-as-Research project. Mentored experience to analyze your data and produce a poster or manuscript. Required course for CIRTL Scholar Certificate.

GRD 761 CIRTL Special Topics
3 credit hours; Contact Nancy Abney at nabney@uab.edu.
Note: Permission of instructor required.

This CIRTL course is an ePortfolio workshop.

Summer 2019 offering: Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:00pm

GRD 790 Research/Lab Rotation
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Daniel Bullard at dcbullard@uab.edu.
Note: Permission of instructor required.

Summer 2019 offering:

GRD 703 Special Topics: Emotional Intelligence
1 credit hour; Contact Dr. Lisa Kerr at lkerr@uab.edu.

Through this course you will learn about your own emotional intelligence (EI) and how you can improve your EI skills. This blends one online module in Canvas with one Saturday workshop.

GRD 713 Mentoring 101
1 credit hour; Contact Dr. Kellie Carter at kcarter@uab.edu.

This seminar will cover the science and theory on mentoring, including the mentor-mentee relationship, issues of gender, culture, age, and other power differentials; contemporary mentoring strategies as they relate generally and specifically to situations and fields; applying different mentoring models to real life/workplace.

Summer 2019 offering: Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00pm

GRD 717 Principles of Sci. Integrity
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Lisa Schwiebert at lschwieb@uab.edu.

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GRD 719 Intro Mentoring & Leadership
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Kellie Carter at kcarter@uab.edu.

This course will cover the principles of mentoring and leadership, focusing on the student’s ability to demonstrate, analyze, and evaluate contemporary mentoring and leadership practices.

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 735 Leadership 101
1 credit hour; Contact Dr. Kellie Carter at kcarter@uab.edu.

This seminar covers the science on organizational and leadership theory, as well as contemporary leadership models and strategies as they relate generally and specifically to situations and fields.

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 744 Leadership Survival Skills--2 sections
1 credit hour; Contact Dr. Kellie Carter at kcarter@uab.edu.

In this one-day workshop, participants explore the concepts of coaching, mentoring, service, and diversity from the organizational leader’s perspective. Experts in their fields, guest speakers provide experiential leadership content while participants work through case studies in teams.

Summer 2019 offering: Online, Saturday, May 18, 9:00am-5:00pm (CH 204)

GRD 746 Critical Decisions in Mentoring & Leadership
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Lisa Kerr at lkerr@uab.edu.

This course explores the critical thinking skills related to the decision making processes for mentors and leaders.

Summer 2019 offering: Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:00 pm

GRD 701 Presentation & Discussion Skills
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Jeff Walker at jeffwalk@uab.edu.

This course is designed to develop professional communication skills through individual presentations and group evaluations. Topics include the basics of oral presentation, content, organization, and delivery of formal presentations; use of voice and nonverbal communication; and speaking to different audiences. Students’ presentations are videotaped and critiqued by their classmates and the instructor.

Summer 2019 offering: Online

GRD 739 Science Communication Practicum
3 credit hours; Contact Dr. Jeff Walker at jeffwalk@uab.edu.

Designed for those who want to expand career options by developing Science Communication skills for the general public, this practicum offers instruction, networking, and experience in key areas, such as science journalism, science public relations, medical writing, and entrepreneurship.

GRD 749 Improvisational Techniques to Improve Leadership, Teaching, and Research Communication
1 credit hour; Contact Dr. Jeff Walker at jeffwalk@uab.edu.

This workshop engages participants through improvisational and theatrical techniques in order to build confidence and improve as leaders, teachers, and/or researchers.

Summer 2019 offering: Saturday, July 13, 9:00am-5:00pm, CH 204

GRD 710 Career Workshop for Graduate Students
1 credit hour; Contact Dr. Lisa Schwiebert at lschwieb@uab.edu.

This workshop introduces a variety of career choices for students working on advanced degrees in the life sciences. Topics may include sources of career information, self-assessment, resume’ construction, interviewing, using technologies in job searches, career choices, the hidden job market, networking, and negotiating.

GRD 740 UAB Prep Scholar Workshop
2 credit hours; Contact Dr. Daniel Bullard at dcbullard@uab.edu .