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Computer Science
  

  • CSC 102 - Introduction to Visual Basic

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course will introduce students to computing using Visual Basic with emphasis on business applications. The topics for the course will include Visual Basic programming, computer concepts in relation to management, the use of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), flowcharts, algorithms, decision making, control structures, modules, windows programming, procedures and arrays.
    Prerequisite: MATH 123  higher


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  • CSC 104 - Introduction to Computer Science for Non-Technical Majors

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course explores topics of computer science for non-technical majors. The course covers the fundamental issues of networking, HTML, data representations, computers, algorithms, and programming. Students receive a solid grounding in the central concepts as well as in important uses of computing and information technology.


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  • CSC 105 - Introduction to Computer Science for Technical Majors

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and skills needed by students who anticipate majoring in computer science or other technical majors such as mathematics or a natural science. Topics include algorithms as models of computational processes, programming fundamentals such as data models and control structures, and the computing environment and its tools, such as basic hardware, editors, compilers, and debuggers.


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  • CSC 120 - Introduction to Programming Methodology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence that provides an overview of programming methodology and program writing skills. Topics include basic concepts of computer systems, problem solving and algorithm development, program structures, data types, program development, method and style, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation.
    Prerequisite: CSC 105 


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  • CSC 130 - Program Design and Implementation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that focuses on a disciplined approach to design, coding, and testing of programs. Topics include data abstraction, data structures, and searching and sorting algorithms.
    Prerequisite: CSC 120 


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  • CSC 201 - Computer Organization and Architecture I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course covers the relationship between computing hardware and machine language instruction sets, implementation of high level languages on the machine and some memory related issues. The study is organized into levels in the following order of topics: fundamental building blocks such as logic gates and flip-flops and combinational and sequential logic; machine level representation of data; basic assembly language, implementation of high level language constructs, addressing modes, compilation, assembly and interpretation; memory hierarchy; interrupts. Some real world computer systems and microprocessors are used as examples, along with their hardware and the organization of their instruction sets. Assembly language programming is studied in detail.
    Prerequisite: CSC 130  and MATH 150 


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  • CSC 202 - Object Oriented Programming in C/ C++

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course focuses on object oriented programming and software development strategies in C/C++ programming language. Material includes syntax and semantics of C/C++, memory management, file processing, and network programming. Directed projects in C/C++ are an integral part of the course.
    Prerequisite: CSC 130 


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  • CSC 204 - Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course focuses on object-oriented programming and software development strategies. Material includes syntax and semantics of Java, file processing, and network programming. Directed projects in Java are an integral part of the course.
    Prerequisite: CSC 130 


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  • CSC 205 - Programming for Geographical Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course covers a wide variety of programming topics necessary for gaining the ability and knowledge to develop software applications in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The course will teach knowledge of file types, database models, visualization and graphical user interface customization for databases. Hands on exercises on these topics will provide students with the practical knowledge necessary to build GIS applications on spatial and spatiotemporal databases. The course will also cover the use of dominant software in the GIS industry and also how to build custom applications on such platforms using special purpose scripting languages.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor


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  • CSC 207 - Symbolic Programming

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course introduces the basic concepts and methods of symbolic programming. Symbolic programming involves the construction and analysis of complex symbolic expressions that can be used to represent different types of information. This course also introduces functional programming and logic programming as two widely used paradigms for symbolic computation. Course topics include recursion, list processing, tree processing, backtracking, unification and resolution.
    Prerequisite: CSC 130  and MATH 150 


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  • CSC 209 - Windows Environment Programming

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course involves how to develop and program graphical user-interfaces (GUI) using current programming toolkits and GUI tools.
    Prerequisite: CSC 130 


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  • CSC 220 - Data Structure/Algorithms

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course explores data structures from various viewpoints: data structure design in response to a specific need, the expression of an algorithm in terms of the operations on the data structure, and complexity of operations. This course reinforces the knowledge of data structures gained in CSC 130  and extends it, particularly with regard to complexity of corresponding algorithms.
    Prerequisite: CSC 130  and MATH 150 


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  • CSC 270 - Networking Basics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of networks devices such as routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes.


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  • CSC 280 - Computer Security Basics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of information security, both theory and practice. The following topics will be covered: security principles including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, authorization, and non-repudiation; threat models; access controls; auditing and accountability; basic concepts of cryptography; operations, physical, network, OS, and application security.
    Prerequisite: CSC 270  and STAT 202  or equivalent


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  • CSC 281 - Mobile and Web Applications Security

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course studies the security and threat models of mobile and web applications. Topics will include: mobile device platforms; Mobile Device Management (MDM) command injections including SQL injection and Format Strings and Buffer Overflows; communication protocols including non-secure and secure HTTP protocols - TLS/ SSL; digital signatures, certificates, and public-key infrastructure; OWASP Top 10 models; Windows, Android, and iOS security models.
    Prerequisite: CSC 280 


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  • CSC 282 - Exploring Threats, Malwares, and Mitigations

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course will provide in-depth coverage of threat models and malwares and virtual machines software systems. Topics will include: exploitation techniques including persistent and non-persistent threats and reverse social network engineering; password cracking including dictionary attacks; VMWare and malwares; countermeasures such as Firewalls, secure SSL, password salting, and sandboxing; HTML5; code review using static and behavioral analyses; Intrusion Detection Systems.
    Prerequisite: CSC 280 


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  • CSC 300 - Professional Practice in Computing

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course requires preparation and submission of a comprehensive report based on actual employment experience in a computer-science cooperative job or internship. This course is designed for course substitution for Cooperative Education courses, and it may be used only twice for a maximum of six credits. It may not be used twice in the same semester. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor


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  • CSC 303 - Computer Organization and Architecture II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    The course is a continuation of CSC 201  which covers many aspects of computer architecture and implementation. Topics covered include pipelining, instruction-level parallelism; advanced cache and memory-hierarchy design issues; design issues for shared memory multiprocessors; storage systems and design of input/output systems; architectural implications for networks and distributed systems. In this course a rigorous quantitative approach is taken to examine different system design tradeoffs.
    Prerequisite: CSC 201 


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  • CSC 310 - Introduction to Numerical Method

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course focuses on computer techniques used to translate certain known computational algorithms into computer programs and on practice in use of existing mathematical library routines. Topics include linear systems of equations, curve fitting and interpolation algorithms for differentiation, solution of non-linear equations, solution of ordinary differential equations, and elementary discussion of errors.
    Prerequisite: CSC 101  and CSC 102  and CSC 120  and MATH 241  and MATH 251 


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  • CSC 320 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design and analysis of computer algorithms. Design techniques include divide-and-conquer, the greedy approach, and dynamic programming. Algorithm analysis topics include asymptotic notation, recurrence relations, time-space complexity, and NP-completeness. Algorithms for sorting, searching, hashing, and advanced data structures are examined.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 


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  • CSC 322 - Programming Languages

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course considers the principal programming language concepts and shows how they are dealt with in the design and implementation of traditional imperative languages, functional languages, logic languages, and object-oriented languages. Topics include history, virtual machines, representation of data types, sequence control, data control, data sharing, data type checking, run-time storage management, and distributed and parallel programming constructs.
    Prerequisite: CSC 201  and CSC 207  and CSC 220 


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  • CSC 323 - Principles of Database Design

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course emphasizes the concepts and structures necessary to design and implement a database management system. It will acquaint the students with current literature on the subject and give them an opportunity to use a database management system. Topics include database concepts, hierarchical, network and relational data models, data normalization, data description languages, query facilities, file organization, file security, data integrity, and reliability.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 


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  • CSC 332 - Theory of Computation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course covers basic theoretical principles embodied in formal languages, automata, computability, and computational complexity. Topics include finite automata, pushdown automata, non-determinism, regular expressions, context-free grammars, Turing machines, Gödel numbering, Church’s thesis, the halting problem, unsolvability, and computational complexity.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 


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  • CSC 342 - Software Tools

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course covers software development on a specific platform such as Unix. Topics include general utilities, shell programming, file processing and manipulation, text patterns, software management facilities, linkers, loaders, debuggers, compilers, editors, filters, and macro processing.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 


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  • CSC 350 - Service Learning

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    Under the supervision of the Computer Science faculty, students will hold discussion sections for introductory computer science courses and will serve as tutors and assistants in the laboratories. Students will attend a weekly lecture section to become familiar with course materials, problem-solving skills, and approaches that will aid their tutoring and assisting introductory students in completing their assignments. One credit hour shall be awarded for each four (4) hours per week of laboratory assistance. The course may be repeated up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours. Course grade is either pass (P) or not pass (NP).
    Prerequisite: 18 hours of CSC credit


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  • CSC 360 - Intro to Computer Simulation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course introduces simulation and modeling of systems with concentration on discrete stochastic systems. Topics include modeling and simulation techniques, Monte Carlo methods, queuing models, and computer simulation languages such as GPSS, and SIMSCRIPT. A simulation project is developed, completed, and presented by each student as a member of a project team.
    Prerequisite: MATH 142  and proficiency in a programming language


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  • CSC 371 - Routing Protocols

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Students complete a basic procedural lab, followed by basic configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting labs in each chapter.
    Prerequisite: CSC 270 


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  • CSC 372 - LAN Switching and Wireless

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement VLANs, VTP, and inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. The different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network are presented. Students complete a basic procedural lab, followed by basic configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting labs in each chapter. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network.
    Prerequisite: CSC 270 


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  • CSC 380 - Introduction to WAN (Wide Area Network)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The course uses the Cisco Network Architecture to introduce integrated network services and explains how to select the appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principals of traffic, access control, and addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect, troubleshot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues.
    Prerequisite: CSC 371  and CSC 372 


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  • CSC 390 - Topics in Computer Science

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is designed to cover contemporary topics of current interest and demands in computer and information science at the junior and senior levels. It may be repeated for credit with approval of department.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220  or instructor permission


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  • CSC 395 - Competitive Programming

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course provides intensive training in programming towards solving particular problems in a timely fashion. The skills obtained will be very useful in the workplace as well as programming competitions. Topics include: mathematical/logical skills for problem solving; online programming references; restricted programming environments; and collaboration for problem solving.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 
    Corequisite: CSC 320 


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  • CSC 403 - Social, Ethical, and Professional Issues

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course discusses the impact of computers on society including people, business, and government. Topics include historical and social issues, security, privacy, professional responsibilities, risks and liability, and intellectual property.
    Prerequisite: 18 hours of CSC credit


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  • CSC 410 - Introduction to Compiler Design Theory

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course introduces basic mathematical theory underlying the design of compilers and other language processors, and the implementation of the theory in practical design situations.
    Prerequisite: CSC 201  and CSC 220  and CSC 332 


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  • CSC 431 - Operating Systems I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is designed to develop an understanding of the organization and architecture of computer systems at the register-transfer and programming levels of system description. Major concept areas of operating systems principles and the inter-relationships between the operating systems and the architecture of computer systems are taught. Topics include system structure, process concept, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, deadlocks, and memory management.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 
    Corequisite: CSC 201 


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  • CSC 432 - Operating Systems II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course provides for the study of advanced software techniques, especially focusing on operating systems. It presents materials that will enable the student to design, use, and analyze current and future operating systems. Topics include I/O programming, interrupt programming, memory management, processor management, device management, design and implementation of operating systems.
    Prerequisite: CSC 431 


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  • CSC 434 - Artificial Intelligence

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to the history, goals, social impact, and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence. Topics include problem representation as state spaces, search, logic systems, semantic networks, frames, and neural networks. Identification of application areas such as natural language processing, expert systems, robotics, planning, and vision.
    Prerequisite: CSC 207 


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  • CSC 451 - Computer Graphics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course introduces hardware and software components of graphics systems, and graphic application programming. Programs to deepen understanding of interactive graphics, picture plotting and input handling in an integrated manner will be written. Topics include geometrical transformation, three-dimensional concepts, windowing, clipping, segmentation, logical interaction input methods, raster algorithms, algorithms for hidden surface and hidden line removal, and shading and color.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220  and MATH 241  and MATH 251 


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  • CSC 470 - Software Engineering

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course introduces students to an intensive study of writing large programs, program design and programming style, and object-oriented development techniques in an attempt to manage the complexity of large software systems. Topics include principles of software engineering, object-oriented development, systems development, programming support environments, and software life cycles.
    Prerequisite: CRJC 220 


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  • CSC 473 - Parallel Processing

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course gives the students basic knowledge about parallel processing. Topics include hardware architecture of parallel machines; software environment that enables parallel computing; performance analysis of parallel algorithms; techniques for developing parallel algorithms; and case studies on typical parallel algorithms.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 


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  • CSC 480 - User Interface Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A course on user-interface technology and human-computer interaction issues including user productivity, system habitability, abstraction barriers, and human factors. Topics include command languages, hierarchical menus, direct manipulation (graphical user interfaces), multimedia interfaces, multimodal interaction, and user interface management systems.
    Prerequisite: CSC 220 


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  • CSC 490 - Senior Project

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course presents a formal approach to state-of-the-art techniques in computer science and provides a means for students to apply the techniques. An integral part of the course is the involvement of students working in teams in the organization, management, and development of a large project. Project topics include software systems and methodology, computer organization and architecture, theory and mathematical background, computer security and social issues.
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and 9 hours of CSC at the 300 level and 6 hours of CSC at the 400 level


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Dance
  

  • DANC 203 - Fundamentals of Dance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Beginning survey and participatory dance class that explores jazz, ballet, modern, and cultural dance styles.


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  • DANC 204 - Survey of Dance Techniques

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    This is a dance technique course exploring dance training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance. This class will focus solely on dance technique. Students will learn to increase their endurance as well as distinguish dance styles, form, and vocabulary. Each section of this course will concentrate on the different aspects of dance technique and will enable students to improve their overall level of technical ability. Recommended for students who want to continue their dance training.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course can be taken more than once.


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  • DANC 210 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    For students who have previous training in dance (3 years or more), this course offers practice in modern and ballet techniques. The course also makes connections between jazz, cultural, and contemporary dance. Dance warm-up exercises are included to build strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
    Prerequisite: DANC 203  or permission of instructor


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  • DANC 255 - Dance History

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This survey course emphasizes the historical, social, and cultural contexts of dance.
    Prerequisite: HUMN 211 


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  • DANC 315 - Modern Dance: Explorations in Techniques and Theories

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is for students interested in modern dance. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the historical and movement dynamics of various modern dance styles. Personal movement strengths and theatricality as well as performance presentation will be emphasized to develop learners into adept performers in the art of modern dance.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor


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  • DANC 320 - Cultural Dance for Contemporary Applications: Cultural Dance for Contemporary Applications

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    By exploring various dance exercises, this course analyzes the philosophical and rhythmic components of African, Caribbean, and Latin dance styles. Through an exploration of historical and social context, the course draws comparisons to contemporary dance genres, including hip hop, step, and liturgical dance. Emphasis will be on the participants’ coordination, rhythm, musicality, and sense of ensemble. Students are expected to practice assignments outside of class. Previous dance experience helpful, as there will be movement repetition and corrections in class.
    Prerequisite: DANC 203  or DANC 210  or permission of instructor


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  • DANC 455 - Composition and Repertory

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Workshop class intended to help students explore, define, learn, and create dances. Dance technique required in addition to rehearsals outside of class time.
    Prerequisite: DANC 203  or DANC 210  or permission of instructor


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Economics
  

  • ECON 200 - Entrepreneurship and the Economy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course focuses on the logic of economic decisions. This course will look at what it takes to set up, manage, and grow new ventures. In the process, the course reviews economic decision making and provides a survey of basic economic concepts. This course is designed to teach students the decision skills necessary to negotiate their roles as consumers, savers, investors, voters, and above all, as productive citizens in a global setting.


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  • ECON 211 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An examination of the basic concepts and principles of macroeconomics and their application to current domestic and international issues.
    Prerequisite: MATH 123 


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  • ECON 212 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to the subject of economics, with emphasis on microeconomic principles and their application to business decision making and current domestic and global issues.
    Prerequisite: MATH 123 


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  • ECON 301 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Using applied economics and business principles, this course focuses on issues that face entrepreneurs who start new enterprises or create new ventures within existing firms. The topics covered in the course include the evaluation of new venture ideas; the planning, formulation and implementation of strategies for creating new ventures and finally the evaluation of economic conditions and the financing of new ventures. This course is cross listed with ENTR 301 .
    Prerequisite: ECON 212  and ACCT 211 


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  • ECON 303 - Entrepreneurial Strategy and Opportunity Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course provides a foundation for the analysis of entrepreneurial opportunities. The course reviews a variety of strategic considerations derived from managerial economics, industrial organization and entrepreneurial finance in the context of specific entrepreneurship cases. This course is cross listed with ENTR 303 .
    Prerequisite: ACCT 211  and ECON 212 


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  • ECON 310 - Managerial Economics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An in-depth study of the managerial decision-making process and its tools, including such topics as forecasting demand, cost analysis, pricing, capital budgeting, and risk and uncertainty.
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 315 - Intermediate Microeconomics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An in-depth study of the working of price mechanism within the framework of a free enterprise economy; a detailed examination of the behavior of consumers and firms, the theory of distribution, and welfare economics (with applications to international trade and personal income distribution).
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 316 - Applied Macroeconomics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An in-depth study of theories of national income determination, employment, interest, inflation, balance of payments, exchange rate, fluctuations in the aggregate economic activity, and their relevance to managerial decision making.
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 321 - Applied Econometrics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An Internet survey course designed to teach students the decision making skills necessary to negotiate their roles as consumers, savers, investors, voters, and above all, as productive citizens in a global setting. The course also emphasizes the practical aspect of economics and examines the microeconomic (individual) and the macroeconomic (aggregate) implications of decision making.
    Prerequisite: MATH 123  and BADM 216 


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  • ECON 322 - Money, Banking and Monetary Policy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A formal examination of the role of money, banking, and financial institutions, as well as rudimentary discussion of monetary policy issues in the domestic and international economies. This course is cross listed with FINC 323 .
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 340 - Economic Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An examination of the leading issues and theories of economic development and their relevance to the developing countries. The course will also examine some of the unique problems of businesses in these countries.
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 351 - International Trade and Finance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A survey of the theories of international trade, balance of payment, exchange rate determination, international portfolio investment (including currency swaps, options and futures) international financial management (global cost, budgeting, and capital flows) and related monetary issues. This course is cross listed with FINC 354 .
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 430 - Economic Problems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An in-depth study of current economic and social problems and their implications for business and society. Among the issues covered are: crime and the justice system, poverty, discrimination in labor markets, health care and social security, as well as government antitrust policies and regulation of markets.
    Prerequisite: ECON 211  and ECON 212  and MATH 123 


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  • ECON 432 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An analysis of industrial organization, vertical and horizontal relationships between firms, pricing, output, and advertising policies of firms in a variety of market structures, including a detailed study of the content, success, and failure of anti-trust legislation.
    Prerequisite: ECON 315 


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  • ECON 440 - Seminar in Economics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    The culmination of the undergraduate study of economics providing opportunities for students to apply knowledge and training to the analysis of current economic problems. Students select projects of their choice and work under the supervision of the instructor.


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  • ECON 450 - Economics Internship

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0

    A practical course enabling students to apply their theoretical knowledge of economics/finance to real situations and to gain practical experience in business, financial industry, and government institutions. This course is cross listed with BADM 430  and FINC 453 .


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  • ECON 453 - Financial Markets

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A course in macro finance which focuses on financial markets and financial institutions. Money and capital markets and their role in the savings investments process are considered. Topics such as the market for loanable funds, flow-of-funds accounts and securitization are covered.
    Prerequisite: FINC 323  or ECON 322 


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  • ECON 460 - Seminar in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Study and analysis of contemporary issues and entrepreneurship and the creation of new ventures: The issues covered in the course may include the economic theory of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial opportunities and risks caused by economic change, the role of creativity and innovation in the economy, entrepreneurial strategy, the identification of new venture opportunities, and case studies of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ventures.


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Middle Grades Education
  

  • EDMG 400 - The Middle School

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to the basic principles, policies, and philosophies that undergird middle school education in the United States. (Fall and Spring)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDMG 433 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Candidates are introduced to instructional and professional practices, tools, and resources to design, implement, and assess learning experience for middle grades math education (6-9). (Fall)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDMG 461 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Language Arts in the Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Candidates are introduced to instructional and professional practices, tools, and resources to design, implement, and assess learning experiences for middle grades English language arts education (6-9). (Fall)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDMG 462 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Social Science in the Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Candidates are introduced to instructional and professional practices, tools, and resources to design, implement, and assess learning experiences for middle grades social studies education (6-9). (Fall)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDMG 463 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Science in the Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Candidates are introduced to instructional and professional practices, tools, and resources to design, implement, and assess learning experiences for middle grades science education (6-9). (Fall)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDMG 470 - Clinical Experience in the Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 11
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 11

    The clinical experience in the public middle schools pairs candidates with clinical educators in the classroom to further develop content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and integrate technology in all areas to produce a positive impact on student learning. The goal of the clinical experience is to link theory and practice within the clinical setting to contextualize and cultivate knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions. (Fall and Spring)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDMG 498 - Middle Grades Capstone Course

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Provides an opportunity for candidates to connect concepts, explore diverse perspectives, think critically and creatively, and problem solve current research topics related to an authentic issue associated with teaching standards from a discipline-specific content area. The course is student centered, self-directed, and instructor facilitated, and allows candidates to pursue focused research and explore content applications. (Fall)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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Education
  

  • EDUC 210 - Technology Applications for Teachers

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is an introduction to computers, as well as to educational technology and its uses in the facilitation of learning. The course includes the history of computers in education; ethics in technology; appropriate hardware, software, and systems connectivity; elementary computer operating procedures; computer applications; teaching and learning theories for diverse populations; instructional technology; technology integration; web evaluation rubrics; and the evaluation of educational technology. The activities presented in this course will help the candidate to acquire essential education technology knowledge and to develop the skills necessary to become a professional facilitator of learning. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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  • EDUC 211 - Laboratory Experiences in Area Schools

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 1

    An introduction to laboratory experiences in area elementary, middle, and secondary schools, providing facilitation opportunities for prospective education professionals to observe student-teacher interactions and to develop an understanding of learning in the school setting. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience and thirty (30) hours in the Plato instructional series are required. Documentation of Plato Profile is required. Performance on Plato Pre-Test will reduce the number of required Plato Lab hours/supplemental instruction. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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  • EDUC 303 - Teaching the Young Child with Special Needs

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    The course offers the foundations of early childhood education along with pioneers in the special education field as the base for child development. Policies and practices, early and current are examined along with assessment planning and screening processes, intervention practices, teaching strategies and reflection. Further, the student candidate will gain knowledge of the components needed to create an environment that supports all children’s learning, teaching strategies and adaptations. Student candidates are required to complete child study observations and develop two child content studies on atypical developing young children. Thirty observation hours are required.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 308  and EDUC 350 


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  • EDUC 306 - Birth Through Kindergarten Curriculum Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is geared for non-teaching Birth-Kindergarten students. The course covers child development for children aged birth-kindergarten and developmentally appropriate curriculum development for these ages. Other concepts introduced are the physical environment, teaching typical and atypical children, developing lesson plans, and teacher/parent relationships. Students are required to work in small groups to develop small group integrated unit plans.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 350 


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  • EDUC 308 - Observation and Assessment in Preschool Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is designed to focus on observation of young children, including techniques for recording observations and using them to inform instruction and parents. Emphasis is placed on understanding and using different assessment procedures and their purposes and limitations, including ongoing observation, data collection and analysis. Assessment techniques which support children’s development and learning will be highlighted. Adaptations in assessments which are relevant to the children’s backgrounds and values, health appraisal and referral practices as well as types of assessment specified in IEPs will be stressed. Observation, assessment, and reporting are treated as complementary process. Students are required to develop an in-depth case study on a child between the ages of birth and kindergarten.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 350 


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  • EDUC 309 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development and Field Study (Teaching Majors)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course will provide 21st century Birth-Kindergarten teacher candidates with content knowledge in infant and toddler development. BK student candidates will learn theoretical frames for infant and toddler development, strategies for teaching typical and atypical infants and toddlers, how to develop an appropriate curriculum, how to create adaptive environments, and the importance of working with families. The 60 hour field study allows the BK student candidate first hand field experience in infant and toddler early learning environments. Students are required to develop an inquiry-based integrated unit plan for infants and toddlers.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 303  and EDUC 308  and EDUC 350  and PRAXIS I and a GPA of 2.5 or higher and Admission to Teacher Education
    Corequisite: EDUC 314 


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  • EDUC 310 - Foundations of Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is a comprehensive overview of the foundations of education in the United States. It is an interdisciplinary attempt (incorporating the historical, political, economic, legal social, philosophical, and curricular foundations) to provide pre-service teachers with a clear understanding of the teaching profession and the issues and controversies confronting American education today. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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  • EDUC 311 - Foundations of Multicultural Education and Diversity

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    The facilitator of learning will explore the historical development of multicultural education, definitions of multicultural education and diversity concepts, the intercultural conflicts from philosophical cultural differences, and principles guiding multicultural education. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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  • EDUC 314 - Preschool Curriculum Development and Field Study (Teaching Majors)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course will provide 21st century Birth-Kindergarten teacher candidates with the content knowledge needed to work with typical and atypical children. The student candidates will learn theoretical frames in early childhood education that allow them to adapt environments that meet the needs of all children, develop an integrated approach to curriculum development, foster parent involvement, and develop a global sense in the early childhood field. The 60 hour field study offers needed hands on experience in preschool and kindergarten settings. Students are required to develop an inquiry-based integrated unit plan for preschool and kindergarten children.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 303  and EDUC 308  and EDUC 350  and Core Academics test and a GPA of 2.5 or higher and Admission to Teacher Education
    Corequisite: EDUC 309 


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  • EDUC 330 - Educational Psychology and Human Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An exploration of psychological principles and their applications to the problems of teaching and learning, including characteristics of stages in human development, theories of motivation and learning, classroom management strategies, individual differences, exceptional children, and the measurement and evaluation of student achievement and teaching strategies. Field experience required. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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  • EDUC 331 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learning

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An exploration of instructional design and assessment principles and their application to the problems of teaching and learning, including the design of instruction; task analysis; curriculum development; instructional match; assessment of learning; types of assessment; and the alignment of curriculum, teaching, and assessment. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


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  • EDUC 350 - Introduction to Birth through Kindergarten Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is designed to provide an overview of child development and how the knowledge of growth and development is related to preparing appropriate experiences for birth through kindergarten children. Emphasis is placed on considering the child, family, and the community when planning curriculum experiences for preschool children.


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  • EDUC 361 - Family Culture and School

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is designed to help B-K professionals to understand the characteristics of families and the role families play in the lives of their children as their first teachers. Emphasis is placed on respecting different family structures, and values. Strategies for dealing with children with learning disabilities, home language i.e., especially language which is different from the B-K professional’s language is stressed. Ethnicity, at-risk, socio-economic and health care services will also be discussed. B-K professionals will also develop strategies for getting parents involved in the school and their children’s learning and development. This course includes a military family project.


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  • EDUC 400 - The Middle School

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to the basic principles, policies, and philosophies that undergird middle school education in the United States.


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  • EDUC 421 - Principles of Secondary Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A comprehensive overview of the history and development of secondary education, the philosophy undergirding the knowledge base of the curriculum, and the influence of contemporary social forces in shaping the curriculum. (Fall and Spring)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDUC 433 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics in Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

    An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, materials, and resources basic to middle grades mathematics education.


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  • EDUC 434 - Current Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education Capstone Course

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course is designed to provide 21st century Birth-Kindergarten teacher candidates with a global perspective of economic and social contexts that concern young children and their families in today’s society. Students will practice problem solving and critical thinking skills through a Leadership Collaboration Research Project. Students are required to collaborate with an early childhood learning program, a child and family agency, shelter, or a community agency to revise, develop, or to implement a policy change that may involve any one of the following concepts: child neglect and abuse, parent involvement, cultural diversity, quality care, children and technology, and gender issues.
    Prerequisite: EDUC 308  and EDUC 350 


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  • EDUC 440 - Guidance and Counseling Practicum

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A practicum providing supervised counseling experiences in a true-to-life setting, with emphasis given to practical and applied aspects of counseling and various guidance activities.


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  • EDUC 450 - Classroom Management

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to strategies for facilitating learning through better classroom management, with emphasis on the role of parents in classroom management and on counseling techniques related to management strategies and parenting. (Fall and Spring)


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  • EDUC 460 - Methods and Materials in Secondary School Subjects

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Candidates are introduced to instructional and professional practices, tools, and resources to design, implement, and assess learning experiences to facilitate effective teaching and learning of secondary school subjects. (Fall, Spring)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDUC 461 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Arts

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to the teaching strategies, resources, and materials basic to middle grades (6-9) education.


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  • EDUC 462 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Sciences

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to the knowledge base, teaching strategies, resources and materials basic to middle grades social studies education.


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  • EDUC 463 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Science

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    A brief review of the scientific principles, laws, and concepts prescribed in the knowledge base for teachers of science in the middle grades (6-9), with emphasis on science units and lesson planning, laboratory demonstrations, experimental replication, and simulated teaching experiences.


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  • EDUC 464 - Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    An introduction to activities, teaching strategies, materials, and resources applicable to the physical education of students in grades K-12. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDUC 480 - Clinical Experience in the Secondary School

    Credit Hours: 11
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 11

    The clinical experience in the public secondary schools pairs candidates with clinical educators in the classroom to further develop content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and integrate technology in all areas to produce a positive impact on student learning. The goal of the clinical experience is to link theory and practice within the clinical setting to contextualize and cultivate knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions. (Fall and Spring)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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  • EDUC 490 - Professional Education Seminar

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0

    A forum for discussions of teaching strategies, methodologies, materials, and experiences observed during the student-teaching experience and of such issues as mainstreaming, multicultural education, use of computers, new trends to facilitate learning in educational settings, and effective resume writing and interviewing techniques. (Fall and Spring)
    Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.


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Elementary Education
  

  • ELEM 320 - Teaching Healthful Living in K-6

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    This course will provide 21st century K-6 teacher candidates with foundational knowledge and understanding of the need to develop and use healthful living choices. Teacher candidates will learn to make explicit connections to healthy choices that lead to the improvement of student learning, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, and overall quality of life.


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