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Rollins College Catalogue, 1984-1986, Rollins College Jan 1984

Rollins College Catalogue, 1984-1986, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue 1984-1986 with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

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Rollins College Winter Term 1984, Rollins College Jan 1984

Rollins College Winter Term 1984, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

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Fitness Level, Type A Behavior, And Anxiety Levels In An Occupational Setting, Susan D. Kilduff Jan 1984

Fitness Level, Type A Behavior, And Anxiety Levels In An Occupational Setting, Susan D. Kilduff

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

An assessment was made of the relationship between physical fitness level, anxiety level and Type A behavior in a non-clinical sample of healthy middle-age adults. Forty nine mid-level managers from Westinghouse Steam Generator and Turbine Division, world Headquarters participated by filling out a battery of tests, including the Jenkins Activity Survey, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and a fitness questionnaire. No significant relationship was found between physical fitness level and Type A behavior. A significant negative relationship was found between physical fitness level and trait-anxiety. Trend analysis revealed a significant linear decrease in mean anxiety scores for groups of increasing levels …

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I :Synthesis And Evaluation Of Polymer Supported Homogenous Oxidation Catalysts. Ii: Synthesis And Evaluation Of Polymer Supported Multi Site Phase Transfer Catalysts Iii: Synthesis Of Potential Herbicides, Russell L. Leonard Jan 1984

I :Synthesis And Evaluation Of Polymer Supported Homogenous Oxidation Catalysts. Ii: Synthesis And Evaluation Of Polymer Supported Multi Site Phase Transfer Catalysts Iii: Synthesis Of Potential Herbicides, Russell L. Leonard

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report consists of three parts. Part I involved the synthesis and evaluation of some polymer supported homogeneous oxidation catalysts – specifically, the synthesis of polystyrene 2(bis-salicylaldehyde) 2-methyl propylene-1, 3-diiminato cobalt (II) and polystyrene 2(bis-2, 4-pentanedione) 2-methyl propylene-1, 3-diiminato cobalt (II). Part II involved the synthesis of both soluble and insoluble phase transfer catalysts designed to catalyze nucleophilic substitution reactions. Trisite quaternary phosphonium and disite quaternary phosphonium salts were prepared. Part III involved the synthesis of several potential herbicides.

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An Investigation Of The Moderating Effects Of Personality Variables On The Relationship Of Role Conflict And Role Ambiguity To Individual Performance, Adam J. Gross Jan 1984

An Investigation Of The Moderating Effects Of Personality Variables On The Relationship Of Role Conflict And Role Ambiguity To Individual Performance, Adam J. Gross

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the moderating effects of personality variables on the relationship of role stress to performance. The sample consisted of 45 males and 57 females from undergraduate psychology classes at the University of Central Florida. Subjects completed the Adjective Check List (Gough & Heilbrun, 1965), a written decision-making exercise, and a derivative of the role conflict and role ambiguity scales developed by Rizzo, House, and Lirtzman (1970). these yielded personality, performance, and stress scores for each subject. Each personality variable (achievement, aggression, autonomy, flexibility, and introversion) was partialed out of the relationship between role …

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Part I: The Synthesis Of Potential Agrochemicals. Part Ii: The Use Of Gold's Reagent As A Lynch Pin In The Formation Of Five And Six Membered Heterocycles, Keith F. Correia Jan 1984

Part I: The Synthesis Of Potential Agrochemicals. Part Ii: The Use Of Gold's Reagent As A Lynch Pin In The Formation Of Five And Six Membered Heterocycles, Keith F. Correia

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This research report focuses on two topics: the synthesis of potential agrochemicals and the use of Gold's reagent as a lynch pin to form five- and six-membered heterocycles. A diacyl hydrazide and two oxadiazoles are prepared for use as possible insecticides. Gold's reagent behaves as a one-atom and two-atom lynch pin when reacted with 1, 4- and 1, 5-dinucleophiles, respectively. Reaction conditions, interpretation of spectral data, and recommendations for further research are provided.

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Adaption And Optimization Of The Ibrahim Time Domain (Itd) Modal Parameter Identification Algorithm For Mini-Computer Use, Mary T. Cogeos Jan 1984

Adaption And Optimization Of The Ibrahim Time Domain (Itd) Modal Parameter Identification Algorithm For Mini-Computer Use, Mary T. Cogeos

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Conventional modal analysis is performed using FFT Analyzers with modal analysis software developed by one of many test/analysis software vendors. The analysis is performed in the frequency domain using frequency response functions. A recent advancement in modal analysis involves analyzing the measured free response of a structure in the time domain. The Ibrahim Time Domain (ITD) Algorithm is such a method which has been used and verified at government environmental test facilities. The ITD is an accurate numeric solution. Minimal operator interaction is required for proper performance of the algorithm. The results of the ITD Algorithm are far superior to …

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A Gate-Array Realization Of An Algorithm For Division, Salman Y. Abbasi Jan 1984

A Gate-Array Realization Of An Algorithm For Division, Salman Y. Abbasi

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A realization of a division algorithm suitable for high speed pipeline and realtime processors is presented. Implementation of the divide algorithm can be achieved by utilizing LSI / VLSI gate array technology. The divider performs precision, high speed 9 bit sign magnitude division. The design consist of combinational logic, where input and output data are latched into input and output registers. Data propagates through 16 divide stages. The n'th stage generates the n'th quotient bit upon receiving the updated dividend and controls from the previous stage. A simulation program is developed to verify the algorithm, and an analysis for speed …

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Digital Image Processing Using Ntec Facilities, James F. Roesch Jan 1984

Digital Image Processing Using Ntec Facilities, James F. Roesch

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Digital image enhancement refers to the improvement of a given image for human interpretation. Digital image processing facilities are those in which hardware and software computing elements are combined in such a way as to enable the processing of digital images. This report describes the use of the Naval Training Equipment Center (NTEC) Computer Systems Laboratory computing facilities to enhance digital images. Described are two major hardware systems, the IKONAS RDS-3000 raster display graphics system and the VAX-11/780, and the digital image processing program (DIMPRP) written by the author. Digital image enhancement theory and practice are addressed through a discussion …

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Factors Associated With Stress In Working Mothers, Jayne Roberts Jan 1984

Factors Associated With Stress In Working Mothers, Jayne Roberts

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No abstract provided.

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Highway Runoff And Sediment Control, Susanna H. Rehmann-Koo Jan 1984

Highway Runoff And Sediment Control, Susanna H. Rehmann-Koo

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A literature survey was conducted on the erosion and sedimentation process and techniques for control. Erosion and sediment control techniques were found to be very site specific. Several techniques are analyzed for their maintenance and operation requirements, construction costs, and effectiveness in quantity and quality control. Once technique, namely swale blocks or berms was designed and constructed to illustrate cost and effectiveness. Design aids were developed for various berm heights and highway slopes as a function of berm spacing for typical highway cross-sections to aid in the design of swale blocks. Construction costs were estimated for the berms and retention/detention …

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A Comparative Study Of Computer Interfacing Techniques For Military Training Devices, Gary R. Fraas Jan 1984

A Comparative Study Of Computer Interfacing Techniques For Military Training Devices, Gary R. Fraas

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This report surveys many of the interfacing techniques currently in use on emerging military training devices. The primary focus of this report is associated with the hardware aspects of computer interfacing. After a brief introduction into the various aspects of military training devices, this study presents various computer related interfacing techniques used on military training devices. Topics addressed in the study include custom designed interfaces, commercial packages, serial communications with an emphasis on RS-232, -422, -423, and -449 serial standards as well as local area networks. Then, a number of bus standards are presented and finally, interface products pertaining to …

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Filter Settle Time For Signal Processing Applications, Michael T. Mccord Jan 1984

Filter Settle Time For Signal Processing Applications, Michael T. Mccord

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In this paper, the step modulated sine wave [u(t)Asin2πft] response of the low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass filters are evaluated. Butterworth filters from the first order on up to the ideal filter are analyzed, and expressions for the settle times developed. The longest settle time occurs for the ideal filter, with all other filters taking progressively less time to settle as the order decreases. A significant point is that the transient settle time for a filter depends on the difference in applied signal frequency and the filter cut off frequency. The set of expressions developed in this report are primarily intended …

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Depth Of Process Involvement As A Function Of Structure In Training Groups, David H. Broome Jan 1984

Depth Of Process Involvement As A Function Of Structure In Training Groups, David H. Broome

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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A Model For Scattering In Dense Clouds, Richard A. Leblanc Jan 1984

A Model For Scattering In Dense Clouds, Richard A. Leblanc

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Lights is almost always detected by its interaction with matter. One of these interaction phenomena is the scattering of light by small particles. A model is developed that estimates the amount of energy that is scattered towards a detector from a beam given the locations of the source, detector and particle. This collection of particles is allowed to be very dense so that a photon scattered from the beam can be scattered several times before leaving the scattering medium. By considering the single-scatter component and multiple-scatter component separately, the model retains the characteristics of both types.

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A Robotic Vision System, Murat Draman Jan 1984

A Robotic Vision System, Murat Draman

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A survey was done to summarize the state of the art and the future directions in the robotic vision field, in the industrial applications and research areas. An assembly language program, "GETIT", was written to control a MC6800 microprocessor in gathering data from an analog-to-digital converter hooked up to a camera, to find the center of a white marble placed on a black surface, and to send the coordinates to a five axis robot. A VAL language program, "VISION!", was written to receive the coordinate data from the microprocessor and to direct the robot to the specified location, to pick …

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An Application Of Speech Synthesis, Edward J. Purvis Jan 1984

An Application Of Speech Synthesis, Edward J. Purvis

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This paper discusses the implementation of a synthesized computer voice facility for a missile trainer. The actual facility hardware is described. Software used to control the hardware operation is presented and discussed.

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A Single Fault-Tolerant Dual Channel Controller, Thomas J. Lowery Jan 1984

A Single Fault-Tolerant Dual Channel Controller, Thomas J. Lowery

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The advent of the VLSI technology makes it feasible to offer a once expensive system attribute called fault-tolerance to a wide variety of applications. This can be accomplished by using off-the-shelf single board computers and peripherals as the heart of the system. Custom design boards can then be added to meet the specific requirements of each application.

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Graphic Display Of Geographic Spatial Data, Jill G. Ashby Jan 1984

Graphic Display Of Geographic Spatial Data, Jill G. Ashby

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This project developed computer graphics to display spatial and statistical data in a functional, appropriate and articulate manner. The spatial data creates mapping of Orange County focusing on traffic zones. The graphs display statistical data projecting from spatial areas presented in a simple form. The graphs produced by the system are geared towards an audience involved with transportation and planning decisions for Orange County. The graphics employ population, income, number of dwelling units, trip generation and trip production data based upon the 1980 census. The population, income, and number of dwelling unites statistics include predictions for 1985 through 2005 in …

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Finite Impulse Response Filter Implementation Via Windowing Technique, Thomas J. Horrigan Jan 1984

Finite Impulse Response Filter Implementation Via Windowing Technique, Thomas J. Horrigan

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This research report is devoted to an investigation of finite impulse response (FIR) filters and their implementation via windowing techniques. Analysis is restricted to those FIR filters that possess both a nonrecursive structure and a linear phase response. Initially an informative yet concise overview of FIR filters is presented. Some knowledge of "discrete – time" systems is assumed. Next, the concepts associated with FIR filter implementation through the utilization of window functions is developed. Analysis is performed in both the time and frequency domains. Results obtained define optimal window function criteria. The last design technique is devoted to computer aided …

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1982-83 Salaries, Starting Salaries, And Required Terminal Degrees For Assistant Professors In Communication Arts And Sciences Disciplines, Philip Emmert, Linda Henderson Becker, Theodore Clevenger Jr. Jan 1984

1982-83 Salaries, Starting Salaries, And Required Terminal Degrees For Assistant Professors In Communication Arts And Sciences Disciplines, Philip Emmert, Linda Henderson Becker, Theodore Clevenger Jr.

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports a salary survey of communication arts and sciences programs during the 1982 to 1983 academic year. It examines faculty salary ranges, beginning assistant professor salaries, and terminal degree expectations across areas such as broadcasting, mass communication, communication and rhetoric, speech pathology and audiology, and theatre. The article compares salaries by faculty rank, institutional type, institutional size, and degree programs offered. It also situates communication faculty salaries in relation to broader higher education salary patterns and earlier salary information in the discipline. The findings indicate general salary growth since the prior survey, while noting variation by institutional setting, …

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Professionalism In Bfa And Mfa Training Programs, Jon Whitmore Jan 1984

Professionalism In Bfa And Mfa Training Programs, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The essay examines how professional theatre training programs can define and organize BFA and MFA education around preparation for work in professional theatre. It uses accreditation expectations as a starting point, then argues that administrators must create clear goals, make deliberate choices about program scope, and align curriculum, faculty, production activity, and student training with those goals. The piece emphasizes intensive skill development, extended studio and rehearsal time, professionally active faculty, acceptance of creative activity within academic reward systems, and production programs that function as training laboratories. It also considers the tension between professional specialization and broad liberal education. The …

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Making The Transition From A Large University To A Small College, Manuel I. Kuhr Jan 1984

Making The Transition From A Large University To A Small College, Manuel I. Kuhr

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reflecting on long experience at a small public college, the essay considers the personal, professional, and institutional adjustments involved in moving from large university assumptions to small college teaching. It emphasizes acceptance of diverse students and colleagues, the centrality of undergraduate instruction, and the need for renewal from within when research support and professional travel resources are limited. The piece also discusses institutional change, shifting student expectations, faculty evaluation, curriculum decisions, and the balance between traditional communication content and emerging areas such as film, organizational communication, and argumentation. The essay contributes to communication administration by framing small college work as …

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Curriculum Development In The Small College, C. Rex Mix Jan 1984

Curriculum Development In The Small College, C. Rex Mix

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Focused on speech communication program building in small colleges, this article compares curriculum development across two institutional settings and identifies conditions that shape success. It emphasizes the importance of flexible generalist instructors, supportive administrators, a strong basic course, careful cycling of advanced courses, and personalized advising that connects educational goals with career possibilities. The article also discusses the need to explain communication study to colleagues in related disciplines, build reciprocal relationships across campus, and use professional meetings to reduce isolation. Challenges include limited faculty, constrained budgets, inadequate library resources, reduced student exposure to multiple perspectives, and difficulty sustaining visibility in …

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The Values Of Forensic Activities To Speech Communication Programs In Liberal Arts Colleges, Charles A. Delancey Jan 1984

The Values Of Forensic Activities To Speech Communication Programs In Liberal Arts Colleges, Charles A. Delancey

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Addressing the role of forensics in liberal arts colleges, this article argues that debate and related public speaking activities can strengthen speech communication programs despite demands on time, money, and student energy. It presents forensic activity as a way to clarify disciplinary identity, increase public visibility, attract talented students, and provide a practical laboratory for applying classroom concepts. The article discusses how public debates, intercollegiate competitions, international debate events, and community forums can help administrators and campus peers better understand the work of speech communication. It also emphasizes audience adaptation as a key learning outcome supported by forensic participation. The …

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The Politics Of Survival At Home: Bargaining Power On Campus, Don B. Morlan Jan 1984

The Politics Of Survival At Home: Bargaining Power On Campus, Don B. Morlan

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Drawing on department chair experience, this article argues that communication departments must recognize and improve their political standing within colleges and universities. It contends that departments often generate substantial enrollment and tuition revenue while still lacking disciplinary credibility and bargaining power. The article proposes a curricular model that requires communication majors to complete structured course blocs in other departments rather than relying on loosely distributed electives. The model is justified as broad preparation for applied communication careers and as a way to make other academic units invested in communication program health. By linking curriculum design, student preparation, and campus politics, …

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An Evaluation Of Masters Programs In Speech Communication By Region, Deborah A. Roach, Larry L. Barker Jan 1984

An Evaluation Of Masters Programs In Speech Communication By Region, Deborah A. Roach, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Using peer evaluation as its central method, this article assesses regional perceptions of speech communication master’s programs whose highest degree is the MA or MS. It reviews prior approaches to evaluating academic quality, including objective indicators and reputation based assessments, then explains a regional survey design adapted from earlier doctoral program studies. The results are reported in regional tables that group institutions by rating ranges and identify programs lacking enough information for evaluation. The discussion emphasizes limits in respondent knowledge, uneven program visibility, and the difficulty of using peer ratings when information about master’s programs is not widely shared. The …

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Should Community College Instructors Publish?, Judy H. Goldberg, Alvin A. Goldberg Jan 1984

Should Community College Instructors Publish?, Judy H. Goldberg, Alvin A. Goldberg

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Written as a position piece on scholarship in two year institutions, this article argues that community college instructors should publish when they have worthwhile ideas to share, but should not be required or expected to publish as a condition of their role. It describes community colleges as teaching and service oriented institutions with open admission policies, diverse student populations, community outreach responsibilities, and heavy instructional loads. The article distinguishes scholarly responsibility from institutional obligation, noting that publication may be personally valuable but often falls outside community college mission, reward structures, and faculty workload expectations. It contributes to communication administration by …

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Community College Faculty Should Engage In Research For Publication, James Crocker-Lakness Jan 1984

Community College Faculty Should Engage In Research For Publication, James Crocker-Lakness

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Responding to arguments against publication requirements for community college instructors, this article makes a case for research and publication as contributors to instructional quality, institutional reputation, and professional vitality. It defines research broadly as organized creative inquiry that can include historical, critical, analytic, descriptive, or experimental work, and frames publication as regional or national dissemination through books, journals, conferences, or consultation. The article challenges the separation of teaching from research, arguing that community college faculty can generate useful knowledge in pedagogy, applied expertise, and disciplinary problems. It acknowledges costs such as time and administrative support, while emphasizing potential benefits for …

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Evaluation Of Research And Creative Work, Robert C. Dick Jan 1984

Evaluation Of Research And Creative Work, Robert C. Dick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Examining promotion, tenure, and salary review standards, this article considers how communication and theatre departments might evaluate research and creative work fairly. It uses university policy language to frame research and creative activity as major criteria alongside teaching and service, then raises questions about the relative value of refereed articles, books, book chapters, accepted manuscripts, book reviews, edited materials, and convention papers. The article also addresses creative activity in theatre and media production, asking how directing, technical work, performance criticism, and reviewed productions should be documented and assessed. It contributes to communication administration by emphasizing the need for clear departmental …

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