Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions include the following elements:

Course Code, Number, and Titles: The course code indicates the department or program in which the course is housed. The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of  graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Credits: The number of semester hours of credit given upon completion of the course.

Course Content: A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites: If required or recommended, a prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method: If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description. A department’s general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

Legend:

◎= Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

 

Computer Science

  
  • CS 444 - Human Computer Interaction


    (3 S.H.)

    This course examines fundamental principles of human factors issues related to the development of software and the design of interactive systems. Topics include user-centered design, usability tests, tradeoffs between interaction devices, alternative input-output methods, design of interfaces for special audiences, and construction of appropriate error messages. Projects will involve implementation and evaluation of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and web pages. Prerequisites: ◆ CS 341 - Data Structures  and CS 344 - Introduction to Web Programming . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CS 445 - Artificial Intelligence


    (3 S.H.)

    A survey of the tools and theoretical constructs of artificial intelligence as implemented on computers. Emphasis is on the importance of good representations to model various kinds of intelligence. Topics include resolution theorem proving, heuristic and algorithmic search, game playing, natural language processing, expert systems, and neural networks. Prerequisites: ◆ CS 341 - Data Structures .


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  • CS 465 - Topics: Computing Theory


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Topics are selected from automata theory, the Turing Machine, combinatorics, etc. An in-depth view of a specific concept of computing is covered. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and instructor’s permission. Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit.


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  • CS 466 - Topics: General Computing Applications


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Topics are selected from general computing application areas. An in-depth view of a specific problem or technique is given. Topics may include statistical problems, the Simplex model, O/1 knapsack, Divide and Conquer, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and instructor’s permission. Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit.


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  • CS 467 - Topics: Information Systems Applications


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Topics are selected from specific information systems or management information systems applications and are oriented toward the user. Topics include linear programming, statistical packages, inventory systems, decision support, the transportation problem, project scheduling, queuing models, forecasting, and discrete simulation. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and instructor’s permission. Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit.


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  • CS 469 - Algorithms in Geographic Information Technology


    (3 S.H.)

    The design and analysis of contemporary algorithms and their applications to geographic information technology. This course offers an exposition of the algorithmic principles driving advances in this application field. Data modeling, algorithm design techniques such as backtracking and divide-and-conquer, and machine learning algorithms are discussed in the context of the application field. CS credit will be given for only one of these courses: CS 440 - Theory of Algorithms  or CS 469. Prerequisites: ◆ CS 341 - Data Structures  and CS 369 - Spatial Information Processing . Grade only.


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  • CS 470 - System Design with CASE/Tools


    (3 S.H.)

    System design with CASE tools: Analysis of Computer Information Systems, system life cycle, translation of a logical design with E-R diagrams, data flow diagrams, data dictionary and algorithm descriptions into a physical system design. Students work in small groups using CASE tools to design and generate the code for a system project. Prerequisite: CS 240 or CS 241 and  . Offered annually.


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  • ◎ CS 471 - Object Oriented Design and Development


    (3 S.H.)

    This course will cover fundamental topics in object-oriented analysis, design, and development. An object-oriented design methodology and tool will be introduced and used. The course will use an object oriented development environment/language. Advanced features of object-oriented languages will be covered. Students will be required to investigate issues in object-oriented systems and their implementation. Prerequisites: ◆ CS 341 - Data Structures  and CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking . Grade only.


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  • CS 472 - Reusable Software Architectures


    (3 S.H.)

    This course investigates the software concepts that promote reuse of software architectures. In particular, the influence of object technology on software design and reuse is studied. Domain modeling methods, which model the application domain as a software product family from which target systems can be configured, are investigated. The course also covers reusable software patterns including architecture patterns and design patterns, software components, and object-oriented frameworks. State-of-the-art component technologies will be used to experiment with the concepts of this course. Prerequisites: ◎ CS 471 - Object Oriented Design and Development  or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • CS 476 - Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design


    (3 S.H.)

    Introduction to the theory and design principles used in the construction of distributed computer systems. Study of architectural foundations of networked systems, file servers and transportation handling, and security issues. Case studies of specific distributed systems. Prerequisites: CS 405 - Operating Systems .


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  • CS 481 - Computer Applications


    (1-3 S.H.)

    This is intended to be an off-campus course. The computer applications to be covered are determined by the requesting group or company in conjunction with the computer science faculty. (Not open to computer science majors/minors.) Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit.


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  • CS 482 - Internet/Web Architecture and Development


    (3 S.H.)

    This course will emphasize the distributed software architecture for web-based software and web services design and development. J2EE architecture will be used to provide a basis for developing software that will run on the client-side, the server-side, in a distributed system, or in a standalone environment. Topics include server components, servlets, Java server pages, Javabeans, session control and security, EJBs, transaction processing, database connections, and connection pools. A major application development environment will be used to design, develop, test, and deploy applications. Students will develop a distributed web application. Prerequisites: ◎ CS 471 - Object Oriented Design and Development  and either CS 344 - Introduction to Web Programming  or CS 472 - Reusable Software Architectures , or instructor’s permission.


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  • CS 490 - Independent Problems in Computer Science


    (1-3 S.H.)

    An opportunity to continue the study of selected topics. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission.. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • CS 491 - Practicum in Computer Science


    (6 S.H.)

    Students work a minimum of 300 hours in an application environment under the supervision of a computer science professional. Open only to junior or senior declared CS majors who have satisfied specific requirements. Contact the Computer Science Practicum Coordinator or visit the department website for more information on these requirements. Prerequisites: coordinator’s permission. P/NC only. Note: Only 3 S.H. apply to CS majors.


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  • △ CS 495 - Computer Science Research Seminar


    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an undergraduate research seminar designed for upper-level computer science students. Students choose, with the help of faculty, an undergraduate research thesis topic. Computer science research methods are introduced, and the various forms of technical writing common to computer science are studied. Students conduct their research, write a technical paper as a result, and present their findings during the year-end senior technical conference. Students also read and critically review several computer science conference and journal articles. Prerequisites: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing , ◆ CS 341 - Data Structures , and at least two 400-level CS courses. Grade only.


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Computer Science Education

  
  • CSED 321 - Computers in the Mathematics Curriculum


    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future mathematics teachers with a broad overview of the uses of computers in the mathematics curriculum. The primary emphasis is on selecting and evaluating courseware; using teacher utilities; and the role of programming and computer literacy in the mathematics curriculum. Prerequisites: MATH 213 - Calculus II  and junior or senior standing. A computer programming course is advised. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • CSED 452 - Computer Applications in Elementary Education


    (3 S.H.)

    This course is specifically designed for pre-service and in-service elementary classroom teachers for the purpose of exploring selected areas of microcomputer applications in elementary education. The primary goal of the course for each student is the acquisition of a positive attitude in the use of the microcomputer as a tool. To accomplish this goal, the student has direct experiences with computer-assisted instruction (CAI), computer-managed instruction (CMI), information retrieval, programming languages, software evaluations, and elementary computer literacy curriculums. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • CSED 480 - Computer Workshop


    (3 S.H.)

    Emphasis is on using microcomputers in education. Topics are selected from multimedia, authoring languages, LOGO (including turtle graphics), computer-assisted instruction (CAI), computer-managed instruction (CMI), information retrieval, text editing, educational software/courseware packages, software evaluation, computer curriculums, classroom organization, and computer literacy. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission. Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit.


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  • CSED 481 - Computer Applications


    (3 S.H.)

    This is intended to be an off-campus course. The computer applications to be covered are determined by the requesting group or school district with the computer science faculty. Not open to computer science majors/minors. Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated for credit.


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  • CSED 489 - Special Topics


    (3 S.H.)

    Experiences in computer science and computer science education for teachers of grades K-12. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission. Offered when demand warrants.


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Counselor Education

  
  • CE 200 - Career/Life Decision Making


    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore the skills, processes, and information necessary to become actively and responsibly involved in their own college program planning as well as their longer-term career and life planning. P/NC only.


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  • CE 220 - Emotions and Behavior


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on promoting students’ self-awareness and personal growth, with significant learning opportunities structured through in-class and out of class individual projects, small group work, and large group experiential activities.


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  • ◎ CE 300 - Academic Planning and Career Foundations


    (3 S.H.)

    This course guides students through an individualized process of considering what it means to become a scholarly person and engaged citizen. The course is particularly relevant to students developing a customized degree through Individualized Studies, and is also a helpful course for students in any college who are unsure about their major focus. The course helps students develop their own educational plan by guiding them in a process to reflect on their career interests, their personal stages of development, what they want to learn, and the best way to learn it. This course utilizes a variety of dynamic, web-based tools and offers advanced learning topics in critical thinking, time management, memory, and other study skills. While most students often focus first on their vocational goals in higher education, this course also challenges students to consider their community involvement and lifelong learning needs, as well as social justice and multicultural concerns. Grade or P/NC.


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  • CE 432 - Stress Management


    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides an introduction to important concepts, issues, skills, and interventions related to the identification and management of personal stress.


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  • CE 495 - Workshop: Counseling Specialties


    (0.5-4 S.H.)

    The topics of these workshops vary. Announcements of the topics and any special enrollment issues are made in advance of the workshop offering.


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Data Science

  
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science


    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to methods and techniques commonly used in data science. The management, preparation, analysis, visualization, and modeling of data will be discussed in this class. Students will complete a data science project. Prerequisites: CS 101 - Exploring Creative Computing  or permission of instructor. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • DSCI 310 - Data Summary and Visualization


    (3 S.H.)

    This course will focus on methods, procedures, and application tools used to summarize and visualize data. Students will design and create summaries and visualizations to transform data into information in a variety of contexts. Students will complete a visualization project. Prerequisites: DSCI 210 - Data Science  or permission of instructor. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • ◆ DSCI 325 - Management of Structured Data


    (3 S.H.)

    This course will give students an overview of the issues related to the management of structured data. Topics to be covered in this course include: data warehousing, data integrity and quality, data cleansing, basic programming concepts, the construction of simple algorithms, and the appropriate descriptive and graphical summaries of data. Commonly used software packages for the analysis and management of data will be emphasized. Prerequisites: DSCI 210 - Data Science . Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • DSCI 492 - Internship in Data Science


    (1-6 S.H.)

    Provides the student with experience and training in data science techniques through an internship. For each credit hour, a student is expected to work two hours per week throughout the duration of the semester. Prerequisite: DSCI 395 - Professional Skill Development for Data Sciences  and permission of instructor. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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Economics

  
  • ECON 101 - Entrepreneurship for Everyone


    (3 S.H.)

    Entrepreneurship for Everyone is a course that explains why liberal arts, science, and engineering majors are naturally suited to use their majors in achieving entrepreneurial success. The course utilizes lectures, reading assignments and guest speakers along with an introduction to business concepts essential for a thriving profit or non-profit business. The course is designed primarily for non-business majors. Meets GOAL 9. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics


    (3 S.H.)

    The private enterprise system, demand-and-supply, and market interaction; business costs and prices, forms of competition, resource markets; and the mixed economy. Meets GOAL 5. Prerequisites: (Recommended) General Education math requirement.


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  • ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    (3 S.H.)

    National income analysis; aggregate demand-and-supply; money and banking; business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy.  Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 8. Prerequisites: (Recommended) General Education math requirement.


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  • ◆ ECON 222 - Statistics for Business and Economics


    (3 S.H.)

    Elementary statistics for business and economics including descriptive measures, elementary probability, sampling of distributions, and statistical inference. Prerequisites: Qualifying score on the mathematics placement exam or  . Grade only.


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  • ECON 302 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    (3 S.H.)

    The theoretical approach to consumer demand, decision-making in the pricing and employment of resources under the major market classification, and the distribution of resources and production. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics .


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  • △ ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics


    (3 S.H.)

    National income accounting and measurement, theory of the determination of national economic activity; economic growth; consumption; investment; government spending and net exports; design and effects of fiscal and monetary policies; inflation. Prerequisites: ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics .


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  • ECON 315 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics


    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to the economics of natural resource management and environmental quality. Theory and policy in the use of nonrenewable and renewable resources, and in the control of pollution. Current issues in those areas are featured. Meets GOAL 10. Prerequisites: (Recommended) ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics .


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  • ECON 320 - Business-Government Relations


    (3 S.H.)

    Government economic regulation of business including anti-trust legislation, natural monopoly regulation, and selected social regulation topics such as consumer product safety. Meets GOAL 9. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics .


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  • ECON 340 - Quantitative Analysis for Business and Economics


    (3 S.H.)

    Quantitative analysis of decision-making problems in business and economics using a systematic and scientific approach. In particular, the focus is on application of quantitative and decision models including linear and dynamic programming, distribution and network models, inventory models, queuing theory, and Markov analysis and simulation. Prerequisites:   or  . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • ECON 350 - The European Union - Evolution, Challenges, and Future


    (3 S.H.)

    Presentation of economic data relevant to the analysis of the European Union (EU); an overview of EU history, institutions and policy making; an evaluation of current EU economic policies (agriculture, competition, fiscal and regional policies); the creation of the monetary union; the challenges of enlargement; EU’s performance during the last recession. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  and  ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics  or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • ECON 390 - Economics of the Middle East


    (3 S.H.)

    The Middle East possesses two-thirds of the world’s oil reserves, which the rest of the world uses as a basic input for its economies. In this course, students study the economics of oil and other natural resources of the region, such as the rapidly growing population and its impact on the labor markets as well as the impact all these factors have on scarce basic necessities such as water and food. The course also examines a brief history of ongoing conflicts within the region and their pull on increasing military spending within the context of the current Middle East economies. Prerequisites: ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics  or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • ECON 399 - Internship Problem


    (3 S.H.)

    Prerequisites: Junior status in economics major, 2.5 GPA, and instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • ECON 400 - Public Finance: Taxation


    (3 S.H.)

    Structure and economic effects of U.S. tax revenue sources such as the personal income tax and corporate income tax; principles of economic incidence and optimal taxation; current issues in taxation. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  or instructor’s permission.


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  • ECON 401 - Entrepreneurship and the American Economy


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the role of entrepreneurs in the development of the U.S. economy and the methods used by successful entrepreneurs. The course includes sections on American economic history and on competing economic systems with an emphasis on the role of entrepreneurship in the free-market system. Prerequisites: ECON 201  and  ECON 202 .FIN 360  Grade only.


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  • ECON 405 - Monetary Theory and Policy


    (3 S.H.)

    The theory and practice of monetary policy in a modern open economy. This includes the microeconomic foundations of the demand for assets, including money; interrelationships between nonmonetary assets, money, and rates of return; the ability of central banks to manipulate the money supply and influence economic activity; and the roles of public and private debt in monetary policy. Prerequisites: △ ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics , △ ECON 304 - Money and Banking , or instructor’s permission.


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  • ECON 415 - International Economic Development


    (3 S.H.)

    A study of the past and current paths to economic growth and development of countries. The course will analyze the economic policies and performances of countries by using economic theory and economic and social data. Emphasis is on developing countries of the Third World, the newly industrialized countries and former socialist countries undergoing transition to a capitalist system. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  and ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics . Grade only.


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  • ECON 430 - Asian Economies in Transition


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the economic transitions that have occurred in Asia. It will include a study of the different economic development strategies and policies that have been used in various Asian countries and a study of which policies have been successful. It will use a comparative approach to examine similarities and differences among countries. Asia’s efforts at regional integration, globalization and development of its financial markets will also be included in the course. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  and ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics  or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • ECON 435 - The Economies of the Americas


    (3 S.H.)

    This course studies the economic evolution of some of the economies of the Americas including the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. It traces the main periods and events surrounding the modern-day economies of the Americas. The economic policies associated with these economies are described, analyzed, and compared. Special emphasis is given to the theory, practice and problems of economic interdependence and interaction in the region. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  and ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics  or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • ECON 440 - Industrial Organization


    (3 S.H.)

    A theoretical and empirical study of the economic structure, conduct and performance of industry. Topics include concentration, scale economies, entry barriers, and collusive oligopoly practices. Topics are used to judge industrial performance relative to societal goals. Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics . Grade only.


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  • ECON 480 - Independent Studies in Economics


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Offers the advanced student an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission.. Note: Total credits may not exceed 6.


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  • ◎ ECON 498 - Seminar in Economics I


    (1 S.H.)

    As the first part of the capstone course in Economics, students will, under the direction of the instructor, lay the foundation for a major research paper. The student will select the research topic, and conduct the literature review. The capstone project will be completed in Seminar in Economics II. Prerequisites: ECON 302 - Intermediate Microeconomics , △ ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics . Student must be an Economics major or minor. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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Education

  
  • EDUC 115 - Improving Reading and Study Skills


    (1 S.H.)

    To assist students who may have problems with reading skills and to help them develop efficient study habits to participate successfully in college-level courses. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 120 - Parenting


    (3 S.H.)

    The social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children from birth to adolescence is outlined. Parenting strategies and child-rearing practices are discussed. This course meets the requirements for USP: Contemporary Citizenship and Democratic Institutions. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 221 - Children’s Literature


    (3 S.H.)

    This course teaches students about children’s literature. Consideration will be given to locating and evaluating early literacy, primary, and intermediate children’s books and to the method of organizing, teaching, and evaluating a literature program at all age levels. Current issues and research will be examined. Grade only. Offered each semester. Note: This course will be delivered face-to-face during fall and spring semesters and online summer term. For the online course, students need to arrange their own field experience placements.


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  • EDUC 299 - Latino and Latin American Perspectives


    (3 S.H.)

    This course investigates Latino demographic growth in Minnesota and creates intercultural exchanges between WSU students and Latino K-12 students with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Winona. The course will address issues pertinent to citizen development, such as community-based learning and mentoring. Students will also learn about the history of racism, prejudice, and cultural deficit theory in the United States. Students will understand their own personal biases, where these biases came from, and how to think critically about contemporary issues pertinent to Latino populations in Minnesota. This course meets the requirements for USP: Contemporary Citizenship and Democratic Institutions. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 328 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts I


    (3 S.H.)

    The first of a two-course sequence in literacy methods examines the integration of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing competencies in a unified literacy curriculum for learners ages three to eight (Pre-Kindergarten-3rd grade). Instructional emphasis is placed upon assessment, fluency, active construction of meaning, and matching learner capabilities with appropriate instructional strategies. Prerequisites: Admitted to ELEC or ELEM program. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 329 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts II


    (3 S.H.)

    The second of a two-course sequence in literacy methods extends the examination of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing competencies by focusing on learners ages nine to fourteen (grades 4-8). Emphasis is placed upon strategies for expanding purposes and genres, integration of assessment and instruction, and teaching for self-regulation of comprehension, composing, and editing strategies. Prerequisites: EDUC 328 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts I  and admitted to ELEC or ELEM program. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 330 - Literacy for Second Language Learners


    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses the teaching of literacy for students with a primary language other than English. After examining the interwoven nature of language and culture, the course will focus on the instructional approaches to meet the needs of second language learners in school settings. Special attention will be given to the role of home school communication in programs for second language learners. Prerequisites: EDUC 328 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts I . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDUC 333 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School


    (3 S.H.)

    Course covers social studies curriculum for elementary grades. Development of teaching competencies in small group instruction, guiding student inquiry and conducting discovery lessons. Curriculum materials are studied and evaluated for use in the elementary classrooms. Field experience, micro-teaching, unit planning, and the use of children’s literature in the social studies curriculum are included in this course. Prerequisites: ◆ EDFD 440 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment , ◆ EDFD 441 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: K-12 and 5-12 , and admitted to ELEC or ELEM program. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 335 - Teaching of Science and Environmental Studies in the Elementary School


    (3 S.H.)

    Study and guided application of current materials and methods designed for science and environmental education. Theoretical background and practical skills necessary for teaching both process and content curriculums are developed through individual and group work, as well as field experiences. Prerequisites: Admitted to ELEC or ELEM program and PHYS/BIOL/CHEM/ GEOS 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 406 - Teaching and Learning in American Culture


    (2 S.H.)

    This course is designed exclusively for incoming international students who participate in the Winona State University Cross Cultural Outreach Scholarship Program. Students will learn about cultural differences in local schools, on the university campus, and in the community. During the course, students will learn how to effectively deliver presentations about their cultures and global themes to various audiences in local schools, on the university campus, and to community groups. Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to effective use of presentation enhancements such as PowerPoint, presentation board, and question/answer sessions Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 410 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education


    (3 S.H.)

    This is the foundation course for early childhood teacher education examining the history, theory, trends, and contemporary issues in early childhood education as well as the role of the early childhood teacher. Prerequisite: Admission to the ELEC program. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 413 - Development in Infancy


    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses the topics of genetics, prenatal development, birth, and physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in the first two-years with emphasis on care in group settings. Includes 30-hour practicum experiences with infants or toddlers. Prerequisites: Admitted to ELEC program and EDUC 410 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 414 - The Developing Child in the Social World


    (3 S.H.)

    This course covers physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development of children ages 3-6, in learning environments and the community relationships needed to support this development. Prerequisites: Admitted to ELEC program and EDUC 410 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • △ EDUC 416 - Early Childhood/Kindergarten Curriculum


    (4 S.H. )

    Planning the curriculum and developing effective teaching strategies and assessment methods for young children from 2 and 1/2 years old through 5 years old. Students gain experience in a supervised preschool program. Prerequisites: Admitted to ELEC program and EDUC 410 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDUC 424 - Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs


    (3 S.H.)

    Local and state laws governing various types of early childhood programs are studied. Financial aspects, buildings, personnel and administrative matters pertaining to the establishment of programs are discussed. Prerequisites: EFRT 303 , EDUC 410 , and EDUC 416 . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDUC 490 - Individual Problems in Education


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate and graduate student to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, selected readings, etc. Time-arranged. May be repeated to a total of 4 credits. Prerequisites: Major advisor’s permission, completion of the Professional Sequence, and for elementary majors, completion of the Professional Education Sequence. P/NC only for undergraduates. Offered each semester. May be repeated to a total of 4 credits.


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  • EDUC 498 - Workshops and Seminar


    (1-3 S.H.)

    The subject matter will be developed by the Department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. Students may repeat the course without limitation on the number of credits as long as the subject matter is different. P/NC only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • EDUC 499 - Workshops and Seminar


    (1-3 S.H.)

    The subject matter will be developed by the Department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. Students may repeat the course without limitation on the number of credits as long as the subject matter is different. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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Education Foundations

  
  • EDFD 100 - Introductory Education Field Experience


    (1 S.H.)

    This course provides a general elective education-related field experience within a community-based or school-based setting to pre-education students, prior to admission into Teacher Education. This course has a seminar, as well as supervised service component, within designated community agencies and/or area schools. All placements need to be approved by the second week of the course. This course has 15 field experience hours and may be repeated. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDFD 150 - Introductory Field Experience


    (0-1 S.H.)

    A general elective education-related field experience either within a community-based or school-based setting. Persons enrolled for 0 credit will be placed within a community-based setting. Persons enrolled for 1 credit will be placed within a school-based setting. Persons enrolled in this course must arrange their schedule with the Office of Clinical Practice prior to registration. This course requires 30-40 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Offered each semester. May be repeated.


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  • EDFD 308 - Human Relations and Student Diversity


    (3 S.H.)

    The course takes a laboratory and a directed study approach in areas such as communication, group interaction, trust, interpersonal relationships, and the study of minorities, ethnic groups, and second language learners. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program. Grade only. Offered May term.


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  • EDFD 352 - Introduction to Educational Technology


    (2 S.H.)

    This course covers basic technological knowledge, which will enable the teacher to plan technology-based instruction, integrate technology into the curriculum, and enhance the teacher’s technological competencies. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDFD 400 - Human Development and Learning


    (2 S.H.)

    This course provides students with the knowledge, skill, and understanding of the psychological and social dimensions of human development and learning. In particular, the impact of development and learning on children within an educational setting. This course has field experience hours within local school districts. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite:  . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDFD 401 - Human Development and Learning: K-12 & 5-12


    (2 S.H.)

    This course provides students with the knowledge, skill, and understanding of the psychological and social dimensions of human development and learning. In particular, the impact of development and learning on children in K-12 and 5-12 educational settings. This course has field experience hours within local school districts. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite:  . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • EDFD 442 - The Adult Learner


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the characteristics and development of adult learners. Grade only. Offered annually.


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