502 Course Descriptions MSRS 6473 - Vascular Non-Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular non-invasive procedures are presented. MSRS 6863 - Vascular Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular invasive procedures are presented. MSRS 6900 - Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio (3) Experience in a radiology department and interventional Radiology coordinated by Weber State University under the supervision of a radiologist or other Medical Practitioner. Review and evaluation of student competencies, clinical performance and professional development as required by certification. MSRS 6999 - Master's Thesis in Radiologic Sciences (3) Students will enroll for this course as they complete their Masters thesis under the direction of a departmental graduate advisor. Departmental seminars and readings may also be assigned as part of this course. Students will finish their Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree by first completing a course of classroom or didactic study, then writing an original research monograph for their thesis. This course is to be used during the time the student is writing the thesis and getting approval for the thesis. MTAX-Master of Taxation Courses MTAX 6400 - Tax Research & Communication (3) Techniques in effective tax research, planning and communication. Also includes a discussion of tax policy. MTAX 6410 - International Taxation (3) Principles of U.S. taxation applicable to inbound and outbound international transactions. Also covers issues related to international tax treaties. MTAX 6420 - Taxation of Gifts, Estates, & Trusts (3) Principles of estate & gift taxation and valuation. Also includes wills and intestate succession and income taxation of estates and trusts. MTAX 6425 - Tax Practice, Procedure & Ethics (3) Detailed study of tax procedure in the context of a tax practice. Also covers legal and ethical requirements applicable to tax practitioners and their clients in complying with tax laws. MTAX 6430 - Advanced Individual Taxation (3) In-depth coverage of advanced individual tax issues such as alternative minimum tax, loss limitations, real estate transactions, stock options, employment taxes, tax credits, charitable contributions, interest classification, related-party transactions, and timing of income/loss recognition. MTAX 6440 - Exempt Entities & State & Local Taxation (3) Nonprofit corporations, public charities, private foundations, excise taxes, unrelated business income, and compliance issues for tax-exempt entities. State income taxation, nexus, constitutional limitations, sales tax, excise tax, property tax, and other current state and local tax issues. MTAX 6450 - Real Estate Taxation (3) In-depth study and analysis of the taxation of real estate transactions. Covers topics such as like-kind exchanges, personal residences, real estate development, passive loss rules, involuntary conversions, casualty losses, and real estate investment trusts. MTAX 6460 - Advanced Corporate Taxation (3) Income taxation of corporations and shareholders. Includes in-depth analysis of tax issues related to corporate formations, operations, distributions and liquidations. Also covers the taxation of S corporations. MTAX 6470 - Advanced Partnership Taxation (3) Income taxation of partnerships and partners. Includes in- depth analysis of tax issues related to partnership formations, operations, distributions and liquidations. Also covers issues related to limited liability companies. MTAX 6480 - Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits (3) Consideration of tax, insurance, investment and estate planning principles from a retirement perspective. Includes discussion of sources of retirement income and anticipated retirement expenses. MTAX 6490 - Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations (3) In-depth coverage of advanced corporate tax topics such as tax-free corporate reorganizations, taxable stock acquisitions, taxable asset acquisitions, affiliated groups, consolidated returns, and corporate tax shelters. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MTAX 6460. MTHE-Mathematics Education Courses MTHE 3010 - Methods and Technology for Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3) Sp Basic topics in secondary mathematics are taught to prospective teachers using a variety of methods of presentation and up-to-date technology, including the use of graphing calculators and computers. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 and at least 6 credit hours of MATH courses numbered 3000 or above. MTHE 3020 - Methods and Technology for Teaching Advanced Secondary Mathematics (3) Aspects of teaching advanced mathematics in a high school setting, including methods of presentation, exploration, assessment and classroom management. An emphasis is placed on the use of computers, graphing calculators, and other technology. Prerequisite: MTHE 3010. MTHE 3060 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers (3) Sp Basic probability and statistics with an emphasis on topics and methods pertinent to prospective elementary school teachers. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020. MTHE 3070 - Geometry for Elementary Teachers (3) F Basic Geometry with an emphasis on the topics and methods pertinent to prospective elementary school teachers. Prerequisite: MATH 2010 and MATH 2020. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog