Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Canopy structure analysis of rainforest cover types using lidar remote sensing, Charles Clark Cowden
Equilibration of pilot-scale distribution systems, Charles J. Cullen
Linear stability of zonal stratified shear flows with a free surface, Patrick Earl Cureton
The virtual sandtable : an evaluation of a commercial-off-the-shelf wargame to train tactical concepts at the company and platoon level, John F. Curley
Characterization of a novel inhibitor and its use to study the function of the pro-apoptotic protease OMI/HtrA2, Hedvika Davis
Language (Un)becoming a lady, Sheila M. Decker
An investigation of noise properties in actively-modelocked semiconductor diode lasers for application in next-generation optoelectronic analog-to-digital converters, Christopher M. Depriest
The college experience of Native American students: factors associated with their choice of major, performance, and persistence, Martha L. Dillman
An examination of content area reading in five Central Florida middle schools, Jennifer K. G. Dillon
The information processing effects of a handout on a pro-attitudinal oral message, Lee A. Dumas
Professional development support: a study of the needs of national board certification-seeking teachers, Norine Eckstrom
Analysis of Bluetooth communication under Linux, Latika K. Eifert
Atmospheric effects on traffic noise propagation behind noise barriers, Ahmed El Aassar
Identifying Itzamna : Maya god of creation, Michael E. Elam
Design and analysis of class AB RF power amplifier for wireless communication applications, Mohamed El-Dakroury
Developing a truck route assignment model using simulation approach with specific application to the port of Tampa, Ahmed M. Elhelw
Implementation of inquiry-based instruction on an 8th grade science classroom and its effect on students, Trisha A. Elliott
The use of AERMOD for CAL3QHC applications, Jiwen Fan
Modified macro-scale model as applied to simple and complex micro-channels under low Reynolds number flow conditions, Christian E. Feldt
Metrics collecting tool for load balancing of distributed applications, Michael P. Fernandes
The effects of language proficiency and anticipated partner resistance on the creation of message plans, Raquel S. Filipek
Design and analysis of a miniature rotary wankel compressor, George Wayne Finger
A correlational study of Heath and Long typologies in adult students, Suzanne Groth Foglesong
The effectiveness of the collaborative approach to collective bargaining, versus the traditional approach, in selected Florida school districts, Danielle Misiano Franco
Hydrogeologic assessment of groundwater under direct influence of surface water, Mark Fulkerson
Development of copper indium gallium disulfide, CuIn1-xGaxS2(CIGS2) thin film solar cells on large area ultralightweight titanium foils coated with SiO2 barrier layers, Vivek Sandipan Gade
Comparing the achievement and attitude of students using a supplemental, web-based, learning tool for municipal solid waste management, Kacey Anne Gajewski
Design and analysis of terrain adapting wheeled mobile robot for Mars exploration, Bhargav Ishwarlal Gajjar
Charter school contract renewal: a process analysis, Rita M. Galbraith
A study of the effect of a school-wide approach to discipline on the frequency of problem behaviors in nine Central Florida public elementary schools, Maritza C. Galceran
Modeling and simulation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) in MOS devices and circuits, Xiaofang Gao
The historical and cultural images of Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, Jose Antonio Garcia
An analysis of multiple means of providing library media orientation to sixth grade students, Cheryl Perkins Gardieff
The Magical and the Mundane: Individualism, Corporate Identity, and Postmodern Pastiche in the Detective Novels of Haruki Murakami, Diana Lynn Garland
Teacher retention: an analysis of selected altruistic and practical motivators as contributors to teacher job satisfaction, Karyn E. Gary
Compatibility of concurrent resistance and endurance training : a comparison of two lower-body modes of endurance training and their effect on lower-body strength development, Jeffrey Christopher Gergley
The characterization of a homologue of the regulatory subunit of cyclic amp dependent protein kinase a in Giardia lamblia, Candace S. Gibson
Technopedagogy : an exploration of practice and pedagogy in the online writing classroom, Amber Feldman Goldberg
Design considerations for a 5GHZ superheterodyne wireless receiver, Ashwin K. Gonibeed
Human resource capitalization : the impact of Florida school principals' time on task on principal retention, Heidi Pape Gooch
Information processing model for non-critical warnings, Amy B. Graft
The model components of tax effectiveness : a cross-sectional analysis of tax effectiveness in 80 countries, J. David Granger
Fabrication of two-port resonators using different types of metal electrodes and substrates, Anirban Guha
Recruitment and retention of traditional vs non-traditional mathematics and science teachers, Diane V. Gullett
A software tool to support more efficient computation of the stationary distribution for Markov chain usage models, Hongyan Guo
Personal practical theories and their influence on a teacher's practice : a case study of a secondary algebra teacher, Gene Vernon Hair
Electrical characterization of thin nitrous oxide for flash memory and anti-fuse applications, Tina M. Haley
Effect of integrated thematic units on sixth grade students' attitudes and performance in science, Rachel Hallett
Technique for a window inspection system using optical coherence, Gregory Allen Hall
Interactive simulation training system for the objective individual combat weapon, Thomas G. Harris
Models of practice in distributed learning : a catalyst for institutional transformation, Joel L. Hartman
Spray cooling with ammonium hydroxide, Bin He
Effects of elementary student participation in an aerospace and aviation magnet program on attitudes and achievement in science, Julie Ann Helton
The effect of goal setting on high school students' dietary nutrient intake, Dorothy Henson
Being caught outside, Terry Lee Hess
Learning in projects, Mirja Elisabeth Christina Hjelm
Motivational factors and personality traits of individuals who decide to enter a career as a firefighter/paramedic, Robert D. Holborn
Assessment of a newly developed fouling-resistant low pressure ro membrane using raw and processed high organic surface water, Sonia M. Holmquist
Optical wave propagation in cholesteric liquid crystal using the finite element method, Qi Hong
Effects of cooperative learning in second grade science instruction, Pamela Netrese Hoover
The effects of using technology on students' attitudes towards mathematics and on student performance, Patricia Ann Horel
The presence of behavioral contagion in an experimental motion environment, Paul W. Houchens
Dependability as a computational quality attribute, Charles Andrew Houchin
The effect of clinical instructor credentialing on the clinical performance outcomes of physical therapist students, Natalie R. N. Housel
Synthesis and characterization of random fluorinated ter-polymers and poly (vinylidene fluoride) telomers, Jinyu Huang
Mametspeak : the power of language, Susan Wheeler Hudmon
The impact of personal handheld computers on the time management effectiveness of Florida public school superintendents, JoAnn Huggins
In-situ remediation of DNAPL using emulsified zero-valent iron : subsurface transport and treatment, Mary Conners Huggins
Black native americans, Patrice Firth Hughes
Rational cubic splines, Daniel Gerard Hulmes
An iterative approach to determine data set consistency and identify error-prone modules, Yan Huo
Chemical vapor deposition of carbon nanomaterials, Ashfaq Hussain
Elementary school character education plans : teachers' perceptions of traits and instructional methods, Annette S. Husson
A study of the effects of virtual reality on the retention of training, Carl R. Jacquet
Development of Photoelectrochemical Cells Using Copper Indium Gallium Disulfide Culn1-xGaxS2 Thin Film, Anant H. Jahagirdar
Timing measurements for sattelite [i.e. satellite] ground control station, Vinit Jatkar
Design approach for industrial manufacturing and finishing robots, Maen Jauhary
A historical investigation of school desegregation in Seminole County School District, Sallie S. Jenkins
Seismic performance of steel reduced beam section mement frame buildings, Jun Jin
The juvenile justice system in Florida and its interaction with public schools in deterring juvenile crime, Adriana L. Jones
Extreme patriots: "proper inference" and language communities in american literature, Warren G. Jones
Network performance simulation involving bus traffic, Vinay Jonnalagadda
Development of large area copper indium gallium disulfide (CIGS2) thin film solar cells on stainless steel foil for space application, Ankur A. Kadam
An evaluation of strategies used to improve the retention in online courses taken by community college students, Holly Erler Kahler
Visual tracking of people and object-based video segmentation, Sohaib Ahmad Khan
The behavior intervention plan : is it effective in reducing low level behaviors in middle school students with disabilities?, Suzanne M. Knight
Foodworld, Lynn Koller
RRMP : rate based reliable multicast protocol, Naveen Kondapalli
The effects of using multiple intelligence mathematics instruction on primary students in a rural multi-ethnic school, Tamara L. Kraft
Body motion extrapolation for human avatar distributed visualization, Priya Krishnamachary
The effects of inquiry and brain-based learning on the understanding of scientific concepts and student attitudes toward science, Stephanie Krutzler
Electron microscopy of carbon nanotube paper, Marilyn Valles Kuehn
Validating software usage indicates high maintenance legacy software, Daniel Jonathan Lacks
Explicit calculation of smoothed sensitivity coefficients for linear problems, Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen