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2019-2020 Graduate 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. 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 (P/NC) 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: ✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning
 

Accounting
  

  • ACCT 513 - Advanced Financial Accounting

    (4 S.H.)

    This course includes the study of 1) business combinations resulting from acquisition of another company’s net assets and/or acquisition of a majority of another company’s voting stock, 2) foreign currency transactions and related hedging of them, 3) conversion of foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars before consolidation, 4) partnership equity events including formation, income allocation, admission, withdrawal, and partnership liquidation, 5) state/local government accounting, and 6) accounting for private sector not-for-profit entities. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. For current undergraduate students, admission as an Advanced Standing student and ACCT 312 - Intermediate Accounting II. Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester).


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  • ACCT 522 - Advanced Taxation

    (4 S.H.)

    A study of the federal income tax treatment applicable to C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, and exempt entities are explored. Common tax issues relating to multistate and international transactions are covered. In addition, the course addresses various tax planning techniques. Methods and procedures of tax research also are stressed in the course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. For current undergraduate students, admission as an Advanced Standing student and ACCT 421 - Introduction to Taxation. Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • ACCT 601 - Data Analytics for Accountants

    (3 S.H.)

    This course covers analysis of data as it pertains to accounting professionals. The course focuses on analytics including Benford’s Law, anomaly detection, risk assessment, ratio analysis, visualization, and communication of results. This course includes application with select software tools used by accounting professionals. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Grade only. Offered summer session.


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  • ACCT 604 - Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibility

    (3 S.H.)

    This is a course in applied accounting ethics and professional responsibilities. This course examines issues related to integrity, objectivity, independence, and professional issues in accounting. The entire continuum of corporate activities will be analyzed against the demands made on accounting professionals by the numerous internal and external forces of the marketplace. Students will review and critique legislation and judicial opinions though the use of case studies in order to develop an aptitude in the area of regulatory and ethical analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Grade only. Offered summer session.


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  • ACCT 614 - Financial Accounting Capstone

    (4 S.H.)

    This course is intended to provide a comprehensive review of intermediate and advanced level financial accounting topics included on the financial accounting and reporting section of the uniform CPA exam (FAR). Course topics include the study of the conceptual framework of financial accounting, financial statement format and disclosure requirements, asset measurement and disclosure concepts, liability and equity measurement and disclosure concepts, revenue and expense measurement, lease accounting, pension accounting, business combinations and consolidated financial statements, accounting for derivatives and hedging, governmental and not-for-profit entity accounting. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Pre/corequisite: ACCT 513 - Advanced Financial Accounting . Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester).


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  • ACCT 662 - Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting

    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides a detailed study of the topics on the Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) section of the uniform CPA exam.  Course topics include corporate governance, financial risk management, forecasting analysis, corporate capital structure, working capital management, short-term financing, capital budgeting, inventory costing concepts and systems, cost variance analysis, budgeting and planning, cost of quality considerations and benchmarking, economic concepts, and IT roles and systems in organizations. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester).


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  • ACCT 672 - Advanced Auditing

    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides a detailed study of the topics on the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) section of the uniform CPA exam. Course topics include reports on audited financial statements, compilation reports, review reports, attest engagements, engagement planning, risk assessment, audit evidence procedures, audit sampling, governmental auditing, the effect of information technology on the audit, and professional responsibilities. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • ACCT 681 - Advanced Regulation and Taxation

    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides a survey of topics typically included on the regulation section of the uniform CPA exam. The course is intended primarily for students planning to take the CPA exam. Course topics include ethical codes and laws affecting CPA behavior, federal taxation legislation, process and procedures, individual and corporate taxation concepts and computations, S corporations and partnership taxation, estate, trust and wealth transfer taxation, and various business law concepts such as agency, contracts, debtor-creditor relations, government regulation, secured transactions and sales law. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Pre/corequisite: ACCT 522 - Advanced Taxation . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • ACCT 690 - Independent Studies in Accounting

    (4 S.H.)

    Offers the advanced student an opportunity to do additional reading and/or research in areas of special interest. This course is limited to students who completed Advanced Taxation and/or Advanced Financial Accounting at the undergraduate level. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Professional Accounting Program. Grade only. Offered by arrangement as demand warrants. Note: Arrangement must be made with the instructor who is willing to supervise the course and be approved by the College of Business Dean and the Director of School of Graduate Studies. An application for independent study form must be completed according to announced deadlines specified in the class schedules.


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Art & Design
  

  • ART 502 - The Psychology of Art and Art Education

    (3 S.H.)

    Exploration of topics related to human behavior and the production and appreciation of visual art forms. The prospective art teacher’s understanding of the subject of art and effective instruction for K12 learners are further concerns. Theories of perception, learning and the creative processes are examined as they pertain to: visual thinking, aesthetic perception and judgment, artistic motivations, art concept learning, formal and semantic organization, artistic styles, cognitive development, instructional strategies, art teacher/learner dynamics, learning environment, evaluation of learning, and media process in studio art. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ART 402. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: ART 109 recommended, ART 300 and junior standing. (See undergraduate catalog.) Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • ART 512 - Multimedia Crafts for the Classroom

    (3 S.H.)

    An intensive and extensive art education laboratory experience affording the prospective art teacher opportunities to become familiar with advanced art studio processes that produce crafts outcomes across several media, including contemporary and experimental media. The scope of learning content extends beyond the basic crafts processes introduced in Art 300. Applicable for Minnesota Licensure in Art. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as ART 412. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: ART 300. (See Undergraduate catalog.) Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • ART 600 - Current Trends in Art Education

    (2 S.H.)

    Review of current trends in art programs, examination and study of state, city, and county art guides adopted in the past five years. New developments in art education, review of current periodical articles concerned with experimental programs. Arranged offering. Grade only.


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  • ART 603 - Implementing Visual Arts Learning in the Elementary Classroom

    (2 S.H.)

    Objectives, strategies for increasing perceptual awareness in art production/appreciation. Prerequisites: ART 300. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only. Offered by arrangement.


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  • ART 650 - Special Problems in Art

    (2 S.H.)

    Independent study in the solution of a problem related to the individual students field of special interest. Grade only. Offered by arrangement. Repeatable up to six credits.


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Biology
  

  • BIOL 504 - Ichthyology

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to the anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy of fishes. Lecture, laboratory, and fieldwork. Prerequisites: BIOL 308, BIOL 310, and BIOL 312, or permission of instructor. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • BIOL 505 - Fishery Biology

    (3 S.H.)

    Examination of the concepts, methodologies and problems of modern-day fishery management. Lecture and fieldwork. Prerequisites: BIOL 308, BIOL 310 and BIOL 312, or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • BIOL 506 - Ornithology

    (4 S.H.)

    Structure, classification, behavior, distribution, and identification of birds. Lectures emphasize bird evolution, anatomy, physiology, and reproductive behaviors. Labs focus on local bird identification and taxonomy and methods and techniques of gathering and analyzing data. Lecture, fieldwork, and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 308, BIOL 310, BIOL 312, and BIOL 313, or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • BIOL 509 - General Microbiology

    (4 S.H.)

    The anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, and ecology of microorganisms, especially bacteria; includes applications to agriculture, medicine, and industry. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 308, BIOL 310, and CHEM 340 (or CHEM 350 & CHEM 351), or instructor’s permission. See undergraduate catalog. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • BIOL 518 - Plant Ecology

    (4 S.H.)

    A study of the interactions of plants with each other and their environment. Lectures emphasize applied and theoretical physiological, population, and community ecology. Labs focus on local vegetation types, and methods and techniques of gathering and analyzing data. Lecture, fieldwork, and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 308, BIOL 310, BIOL 312, and BIOL 313, or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • BIOL 520 - Limnology

    (4 S.H.)

    Analysis of the geological, physical, chemical and biological aspects of inland waters. Lecture, laboratory and fieldwork. Prerequisites: BIOL 308, BIOL 310, BIOL 312 and CHEM 212 or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • BIOL 525 - Animal Behavior

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of how and why animals behave in the ways they do. Special attention is given to the observation and description of behavior and to the ensuing questions of immediate causation, development, evolution and function of behavior. Lecture and demonstration. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as BIOL 425. See Undergraduate Catalog.  Prerequisites: MATH 308, MATH 310 and MATH 312. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • BIOL 527 - Advanced Topics In Biology

    (1-4 S.H.)

    This course provides an in depth investigation of an emerging field or relevant issue of special interest to graduate students in Biology. Lecture only, lab only, or lecture and lab depending on the field of study or topic being investigated. Prerequisites: BIOL 308,  BIOL 310 and BIOL 312. CHEM 340 or equivalent or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester. Repeatable as topics change.


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  • BIOL 530 - Molecular Biology

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides an in depth investigation of the different molecules essential for proper cellular function.  An emphasis will be placed on following specific molecules and mechanisms involved in gene expression how they relate to development and human disease.  DNA, RNA and protein structure will be examined and as well as their roles in genome organization and gene expression.  Experimental techniques used in Molecular Biology Labs as well as in Biotechnology will also be covered.  Prerequisites: BIOL 241, BIOL 308, BIOL 310 and CHEM 340 or CHEM 350; or permission of instructor. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • BIOL 531 - Molecular Biology Laboratory

    (4 S.H.)

    This course teaches basic techniques in molecular and cellular biology that are used in academia, industry and clinical settings. Experiments covering DNA technology, analysis of gene expression, RNA and protein localization and bioinformatics will be covered. Prerequisites: BIOL 241, BIOL 307, BIOL 310, BIOL 430 or concurrent enrollment, CHEM 350 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog for more information.) Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • BIOL 545 - Immunology

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to the theory and practice of modern immunology. Emphasis on the immune response in humans. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as BIOL 445. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: MATH 308, MATH 310 and CHEM 340. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • BIOL 560 - General Parasitology

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to the study of parasites of humans and domestic animals, and the etiology of associated pathologic states. Lecture and laboratory. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as BIOL 460. Prerequisites: MATH 308, MATH 310 and CHEM 340. (See undergraduate catalog.) Grade only. Offered annually. Note: P/NC option for non-biology majors/minors only.


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  • BIOL 570 - Histology

    (4 S.H.)

    A microscopic study of animal cells, tissues, and organs and correlating structure and function. Emphasis is placed on the mammal. Laboratory includes microtechniques and histochemistry and the analysis of electromicrographs. Lecture and laboratory. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as BIOL 470. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: MATH 308, MATH 310, CHEM 212, and CHEM 213. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only. Offered annually.


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Business Education
  

  • BUED 510 - Training & Leadership Relations

    (3 S.H.)

    Leadership topics will be addressed including effective leadership strategies, risk taking, engaging and strengthening others, clarifying values, and celebrating success. Related communication topics will also be addressed including fostering collaboration, strategic and organizational communication, envisioning and communicating goals. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • BUED 540 - Training and Development Theory

    (3 S.H.)

    ​This course will provide an overview of training and adult learning theory with an emphasis on a systems approach to training program design. Key phases of the training and development process will be addressed including needs analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • BUED 541 - Training Design & Application

    (3 S.H.)

    ​This course will focus on design principles and application methods used to develop effective training sessions. Related topics will include research-based training principles, instructional methods, and current trends in the training and development field. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • BUED 570 - Seminar in Training and Education

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Specific subject matter is arranged by the BUED faculty. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable as topics change.


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Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 505 - Biochemistry I

    (3 S.H.)

    Introduction to the chemistry of living organisms; emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzymatic catalysis, thermodynamics, control and integration of metabolic processes; nucleotide metabolism and expression and transmission of genetic information. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 - Organic Chemistry Survey, or CHEM 350 - Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry II, or equivalent, or instructor permission. Corequisite: CHEM 506 - Biochemistry I Laboratory . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • CHEM 506 - Biochemistry I Laboratory

    (1 S.H.)

    Laboratory experiments accompanying CHEM 505. Meets weekly. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 - Organic Chemistry Survey or CHEM 350 - Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry II or equivalent or instructor permission. Corequisite: CHEM 505 - Biochemistry I . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • CHEM 508 - Biochemistry II Laboratory

    (1 S.H.)

    This one credit course is designed to give students hands-on experience with various biochemical laboratory techniques with a focus on hands-on operation of advanced instrumentation. Laboratory experiments will be focused on the unique chemistries of carbohydrates, lipids, and secondary metabolites such as cholesterol and capsaicin. Techniques students will be utilizing in this laboratory include spectroscopic techniques such as NMR; analytical HPLC; fluorescence spectroscopy; and GC/MS. Prerequisites: CHEM 505 - Biochemistry I  and CHEM 506 - Biochemistry I Laboratory . Grade only. Offered by arrangement as demand warrants.


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  • CHEM 510 - Polymer Chemistry

    (3 S.H.)

    An overview of polymer chemistry is presented. Major topics include polymerization reactions and kinetics, polymer morphology, polymer properties and polymer characterization. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or CHEM 351 and CHEM 412 or ENGR 300. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CHEM 511 - Synthesis and Characterization of Materials

    (3 S.H.)

    This course covers the synthesis, characterization and properties of organic and inorganic materials. Course content will come from the current literature and may include topics such as the controlled synthesis of polymeric materials, synthesis of nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks and materials for electronic applications. In the laboratory portion of the course, students will synthesize and characterize both organic and inorganic materials. Characterization of materials will include viscometry, thermal analysis, and spectroscopic methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or CHEM 350 and CHEM 351. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • CHEM 520 - Topics in Industrial Chemistry

    (2 S.H.)

    Applications of chemistry in industry. The chemistry and technology of selected industrial processes with emphasis on industrial organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or CHEM 350. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered every two or three years.


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  • CHEM 525 - Analytical Chemistry I

    (4 S.H.)

    An introduction to modern analytical chemistry. A study of the theory and practice of the quantitative examination of chemical systems. Course covers experimental design, statistics appropriate for chemists, and volumetric and fundamental visible spectrophotometric methods. Prerequisites: one year of undergraduate chemistry. Not appropriate for students who have already completed an undergraduate quantitative analysis course. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CHEM 526 - Analytical Chemistry II

    (4 S.H.)

    A course stressing modern analytical chemistry. A study of the theory and practice of the quantitative examination of chemical systems. Covers the instrumental methods of: UVvis, emission, and AA spectroscopy, electrical methods, and gas and liquid chromatography. Prerequisites: CHEM 425 and CHEM 412. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • CHEM 527 - Topics in Instrumental Chemistry

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Selected topics from the principles and application of the instrumental methods of: IR, UVvis and AA spectroscopy; NMR and mass spectrometry; gas and liquid chromatography. Prerequisites: organic and analytical chemistry and instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered every two or three years.


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  • CHEM 528 - Chemical Separations

    (3 S.H.)

    Chemistry 528 addresses the problems encountered in separating chemical species at both the research-and-development and commercial laboratory scales. Students will be introduced to a variety of separation techniques and the theoretical principles upon which the separation processes are based. Additionally, the instrumentation related to each chromatographic process will be explored. Students will become knowledgeable in the sample introduction, separation processes, detectors, and applications of instrumentation based on these techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 525 - Analytical Chemistry I  or equivalent. Grade only.


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  • CHEM 536 - Topics in Environmental Chemistry

    (3 S.H.)

    This course covers advanced topics in environmental chemistry. Topics studied will depend upon the interest of the class and may include topics such as endocrine disruption, risk assessment, climate change, and bioaccumulation. Prerequisites: one year of college Chemistry, CHEM 212 and CHEM 213, or equivalent, or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • CHEM 538 - Medicinal Chemistry

    (2 S.H.)

    An introductory course describing selected topics in the chemistry of synthetic and naturally occurring organic medicinals. Chemical structure and its relationship to biological activity. Lecture and problem solving discussions. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or CHEM 350. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered every two or three years.


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  • CHEM 539 - Biochemistry of Drug Metabolism

    (2 S.H.)

    An advanced elective that emphasizes the qualitative and quantitative chemistry of drug metabolism. Topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug absorption, distribution and excretion, phase I and phase II biotransformation, principles of therapeutics, and toxicology. Prerequisites: CHEM 401 - Biochemistry II or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered every three years.


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  • CHEM 544 - Molecular Basis of Disease

    (2 S.H.)

    This two credit course is a graduate course designed to instill an appreciation for the unique biochemistry associated with the causes and treatments of common communicable and non-communicable diseases. This course involves a lecture component emphasizing medical examples where biochemical understanding has provided an essential component for management of disease. This course incorporates weekly engagement with primary literature articles and presentations of the literature by small groups of students. By the end of this course, students will appreciate the  causes, treatments, and societal impacts of disease on the development of the modern world. Prerequisite: CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (see undergraduate catalog). Grade only. Offered at department discretion.


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  • CHEM 547 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    (2 S.H.)

    A study of organic reaction mechanisms. The correlated acidity, basicity and general reactivity of organic compounds. Application of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, stereochemical concepts and the use of isotopes. Lecture course. Prerequisites: CHEM 351 and CHEM 412. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered every two or three years.


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  • CHEM 565 - History of Chemistry

    (1 S.H.)

    A chemistry course emphasizing the fascinating interplay of ideas during the development of the chemical body of knowledge. Prerequisite: one semester of organic chemistry. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • CHEM 570 - Isotope, Nuclear and Radiochemistry

    (2 S.H.)

    Introduction and basic treatment of the nucleus with emphasis on concepts in chemistry. Interactions of radiation with matter. Nuclear structure, stabilities and associated radioactive decay processes. Applications in nuclear reactors, particle accelerators, and medical therapies. Prerequisite: CHEM 412. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered every two or three years.


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  • ✪ CHEM 575 - Seminar in Chemistry

    (1 S.H.)

    Students are expected to make oral and poster presentations on literature or laboratory research. Exploration of presentations by persons outside the department is included. Outreach activities that use students’ knowledge to benefit the community will be an additional facet of the coursework. Prerequisite: 20 semester hours of chemistry. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually (usually spring semester).


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Communication Studies
  

  • CMST 599 - Independent Studies in Communication Studies

    (1-6 S.H.)

    Offers advanced students an opportunity to study independently in an area of special interest to them. Prerequisite: instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as CMST 499. See Undergraduate Catalog. Repeatable up to six credits.


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Composite Materials Engineering
  

  • CME 550 - Mechanics of Composite Materials

    (3 S.H.)

    Micro- and macro-mechanics of composite materials. Behavior and mechanical properties of unidirectional composites. Study of failure modes, hygrothermal and transport properties. Stress transfer, stiffness and strength properties of short fiber composites. Generalized Hooke’s Law and stress-strain relations of an orthotropic lamina. Stiffness and strength criteria of orthotropic composite materials. Laminated Plate Theory. Fracture Toughness, impact resistance and environmental effects of composites. Design of Composite Structures. Prerequisites: MATH 313 - Differential Equations, MATH 314 - Linear Algebra for Differential Equations, & CME 260 - Mechanics of Materials (see undergraduate catalog). Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • CME 552 - Mechanical Characterization Laboratory

    (3 S.H.)

    A 3-credit lecture-laboratory course. Experimental characterization of composite materials including: density of fibers; fiber content, tension, compression; flexure, in-plane shear; interlaminar shear; fatigue and impact properties of composite materials; effect of stress concentration in composites; lamina off-axis properties; flexural and shear properties of sandwich composites, Creep properties of composites, comparison and contrast of properties of various materials and test methods, experiment design and research, and technical writing. Prerequisites: STAT 210 - Statistics or STAT 303 - Introduction to Engineering Statistics, and CME 260 - Mechanics of Materials (see undergraduate catalog). Corequisite: CME 550 - Mechanics of Composite Materials . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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Computer Science
  

  • CS 566 - Topics: Contemporary Computing Practices

    (1-4 S.H.)

    This course provides an in-depth investigation of current computing practice(s). Topics are selected from recent developments and trends in computer science. These include, but are not limited to, data modeling and information retrieval, statistical and algorithmic methods for data analytics, and the integration of computational methods in decision support systems. Lecture only, project only, or lecture and project depending on the topic being investigated. Prerequisites: CS 341 or equivalent and instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Repeatable as topics change.


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  • CS 567 - Topics: Information System Design

    (1-4 S.H.)

    This course provides an in-depth study of the design of Information system. Topics are selected from recent developments and trends in computer and information sciences. They include, but are not limited to, software project management, business process analysis, integration of artificial intelligence and/or statistical methods, and design of decision support system. Prerequisites: CS 341 or equivalent and instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Repeatable as topics change.


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Counselor Education
  

  • CE 532 - Stress Management

    (3 S.H.)

    This course will provide an introduction to important concepts, issues, skills, and interventions related to the identification and management of personal stress. Grade or P/NC.


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  • CE 534 - Multiculturalism and Diversity

    (3 S.H.)

    The purpose of this course is to: (1) promote student growth and development through the learning and practice of basic communication and helping skills; (2) study cultural diversity as it relates to human relations and communication; (3) examine gender and sexual orientation in terms of human relations and communication; and (4) address human relations and communication as they relate to special populations (persons with disabilities, older adults, economically disadvantaged individuals, children, etc.). This course will also cover substance abuse issues as relates to diverse cultures, specifically as addressed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 59. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 550 - Addiction Counseling: Introduction to the Field

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides students with an overview of the transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, including theories of chemical dependency, recovery, and continuum of care, and the process of change from a wide range of perspectives. Students will become familiar with the process for screening clients to determined program appropriateness and eligibility. They will be introduced to program admission, intake, orientation, processes and procedures, case management functions, and record-keeping requirements. Referring clients for additional supports and wrap-around services will be considered. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 552 - Nicotine Addiction and Cessation

    (2 S.H.)

    This course provides an overview of nicotine addiction, current treatment approaches and relapse prevention. This course is appropriate for students of counseling and the helping professions and for those interested in exploring their own nicotine cessation. Grade only.


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  • CE 555 - Addiction Counseling: Psychopharmacology

    (2 S.H.)

    This course introduces students to the pharmacology of substance abuse disorders and the dynamics of addiction, including medication-assisted therapy. Students will learn about the effects of licit and illicit drugs on the brain and body, basic drug classifications, and indications and contraindications of drugs to make appropriate referrals for medical intervention and medication evaluations and to provide basic client education. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 560 - Addiction Counseling: Assessment and Treatment of Addictions and Co-occurring Disorders

    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses the principles of screening, assessment, and diagnosis of substance use, induced, and co-occurring disorders in adults and adolescents. Students will become familiar with an array of screening and assessment instruments, and diagnostic and treatment planning tools, including the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), Rule 25 Assessment, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria of Substance-Related Disorders (ASAM PPC), as well as writing required reports and record-keeping functions. The treatment of co-occurring disorders, including the Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment model, process addictions (e.g. gambling), ethical considerations, and multicultural issues will be covered. Prerequisite: CE 550 - Addiction Counseling: Introduction to the Field . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 565 - Addiction Counseling: Theory and Practice

    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides students with an overview of various theoretical orientations, models, and methods for delivering client education and treatment from both and individual and group perspectives. Students will be introduced to evidence-based treatment approaches, including motivational interviewing/enhanced therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and 12-Step facilitation, and others. Working with clients in crisis and with co-occurring disorders will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CE 550 - Addiction Counseling: Introduction to the Field . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 595 - Workshop: Counseling Specialties

    (0.5-4 S.H.)

    The topics of these workshops will vary. Announcements of the topics and any special enrollment issues will be made in advance of the workshop offering. Grade or P/NC.


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  • CE 600 - Independent Research in Counseling

    (0.5-3 S.H.)

    This course provides an opportunity for qualified students to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, field experiences, selected readings, etc. Grade or P/NC.


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  • CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling

    (3 S.H.)

    This course introduces students to the profession of counseling. Through scholarly research and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings. Current trends and issues in counseling also will be addressed. Throughout the course, major emphasis will be placed on the learning and practice of basic helping skills in a supervised setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the Counselor Education Department. Grade only.


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  • CE 611 - Development over the Lifespan

    (3 S.H.)

    The purpose of this course is to promote students’ thinking and learning about human growth, adaptation, and change throughout the lifespan. Major theories, issues, eras, and trends in human development will be addressed. Grade only.


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  • CE 615 - Group Theory and Practice

    (3 S.H.)

    In this course students are introduced to the theory and practice of group counseling. The course will provide students with an academic/theoretical overview of groups and group work as well as the opportunity to develop group leadership skills through experiential learning activities. Prerequisites:  CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling  and CE 658 - Microskills . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 620 - Tests & Measurements

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of measurement as applied to psychological testing. Knowledge of and practical experience in the use of standardized psychological tests in counseling for personality assessment, evaluation, and career and life decisions will be provided. Prerequisites: basic statistics course (undergraduate or graduate). Grade only.


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  • CE 621 - Research Design

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides the fundamentals of research design and program evaluation. Current methods of research design and evaluation in counseling practice and school settings will be discussed. Prerequisite: basic statistics course (graduate or undergraduate). Grade only.


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  • CE 622 - Family Systems Counseling

    (3 S.H.)

    This course introduces students to the theory, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies used in the practice of family systems counseling. The focus of the course will be on building a theoretical base for understanding and applying family systems counseling strategies and techniques. Didactic and experiential learning will provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge and skills. Prerequisites:  CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling  or permission of instructor. Grade only.


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  • CE 625 - Career Development & Appraisal

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides students with the basic theories, counseling techniques, and assessment tools used in career counseling. Through applied learning experiences students will be able to complete a comprehensive career assessment and plan. Grade only.


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  • CE 630 - Counseling Children & Adolescents

    (1 S.H.)

    This course presents students with basic counseling theory and practice as it relates to children and adolescents. Special attention will be given to issues/applications relevant to working with children in schools and mental health settings. Meeting the special counseling needs of children of color and children with disabilities also will be explored. Grade only.


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  • CE 633 - Ethical Practice and Social Change

    (3 S.H.)

    This course introduces students to the legal, professional and ethical issues that affect the practice of counseling and psychotherapy and the methods and ethical basis for counselors to be agents of social change. Students will become familiar with legal mechanisms and the ethical codes that impact the counseling profession. Students will learn to use a model for ethical decision-making and apply it to case studies in mental health, school and addictions counseling. Also, students will be presented with models for social change in their function as leaders, change agents, collaborators, and risk takers. In addition, students will explore the social contexts of culture, the dynamics of power at work in any system, the political processes essential for change, and their role within them. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 635 - Orientation to School Counseling

    (3 S.H.)

    This course introduces the student to current school counseling models and effective practice. The focus is on practical issues faced by school counselors as they implement a school counseling program, work with students, colleagues, and families, and manage role responsibilities effectively. Field based learning is an important component of this course. Prerequisites: Admittance to Counselor Education Department and CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling  (or concurrent enrollment). Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 640 - Orientation to Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    (3 S.H.)

    This course examines the counseling profession including history, philosophy, theory, and professional issues. Emphasis is on different counseling populations and multicultural issues. Prerequisite: CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 645 - School Counseling Practice

    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses important conceptual and practical issues of effective school counseling practice, with an emphasis on the critical importance of proactive, primary prevention applications that positively impact student development and success. Developmental guidance curriculum, consultation, advocacy, and data-driven outcomes will be addressed, both in the classroom and in field-based learning cohorts. Prerequisites: CE 635 - Orientation to School Counseling . Grade only.


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  • CE 651 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents

    (3 S.H.)

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the etiology and classification of mental disorders in children and adolescents as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Students will learn to utilize diagnostic information to facilitate the initiation and implementation of case management strategies, treatment plan development, and therapeutic intervention with children and adolescents seeking/receiving mental health counseling services. Prerequisites: Admission to CED Program, CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling , and CE 640 - Orientation to Clinical Mental Health Counseling . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 652 - Treatment Planning

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to assist mental health counselors in designing client-centered, individualized and culturally sound treatment plans for a wide variety of clinical mental health disorders. Course content will include a strong focus on diagnosis of mental health disorders based on criteria from the DSM-5, and subsequent treatment planning and provision of clinical care along the lines of evidence based practice. Students will become familiar with evidence-based treatment as a philosophy of practice as well as interventions indicated for specific mental health disorders. Special attention will be paid designing treatment plans that focus on outcomes that reflect effective, quality mental health care. Issues of ethics in relation to using manualized approaches to psychotherapy will be addressed. Students completing this course with satisfactory evaluation will be able to create basic treatment plans using evidence-based interventions for depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and other common presenting problems, and construct means of evaluating client progress. Prerequisites: Admission to Counselor Education Program and CE 650 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology of Adults  or CE 651 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 658 - Microskills

    (3 S.H.)

    This is a practice course, which provides a systematic skills approach to developing basic counseling skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice micro-skills (e.g., rapport building, attending, paraphrasing, etc.) on a weekly basis. Prerequisites: Admittance to Counselor Education Department and successful completion (B grade or better) in CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling  (or concurrent enrollment). P/NC only. Offered annually.


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  • CE 660 - Counseling Theory and Practice

    (3 S.H.)

    This course exposes students to theories of personality development and change, theories of counseling, and counseling techniques. Students practice application of counseling theories in a laboratory setting with simulated situations. Students are encouraged to identify and develop a tentative theory of personality as it relates to an effective counseling approach. A strong emphasis is placed on the ethical standards of the counseling profession and on multicultural issues. Prerequisites: CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling  , completion of or concurrent registration in  CE 658 - Microskills  and CE 660 permission of  instructor. In general, students are not eligible for enrollment in 660 until they have successfully completed approximately 12 semester credits in the CE department and have satisfied all relevant course prerequisites. Students should consult with their faculty adviser and refer to the detailed enrollment procedures in the CE Program Handbook. Grade only.


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  • CE 690 - Internship

    (1, 2, 3 or 6 S.H./600 clock hours)

    This course provides a practical, field based experience in a school or community setting. This experience may be arranged with supervision coordinated through the CE Internship Coordinator and an onsite supervisor. A total of six (6) credits of internship work must be completed. Prerequisites:  CE 680 - Counseling Practicum  with a letter grade of B or better. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • CE 695 - Capstone Project

    (1 S.H.)

    This course structures the completion of a major capstone paper in collaboration with the student’s academic advisor, and serves as a transition from the role of student to that of professional. Note: May be taken concurrently with CE 680 - Counseling Practicum  or CE 690 - Internship , and a grade of B or A must be earned in the course. Grade only.


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  • CE 699 - Master’s Thesis

    (2-4 S.H.)

    This course is an opportunity for the student interested in pursuing a PhD program to conduct independent research employing scientific methods and procedures in the area of the student’s field of concentration. Grade or P/NC.


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Education
  

  • EDUC 506 - Teaching and Learning In American Culture

    (2 S.H.)

    This course is designed for only 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 about 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 boards, and question/answer sessions. Grade only.


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  • EDUC 510 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education

    (3 S.H.)

    History, theory, trends and contemporary issues in early childhood education. Graduate project required. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 410. See Undergraduate Catalog.
     Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDUC 513 - Development in Infancy

    (3 S.H.)

    Genetics, prenatal development, birth, and physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in the first three years. Methods for working with infants and toddlers and observations. Graduate project required. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 413. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDUC 514 - The Developing Child in the Social World

    (3 S.H.)

    Explores the physical, cognitive, and social development of young children from 2 to 8 years old. Parent/child, home/school, family community relationships are examined. Graduate project required. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 414. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDUC 516 - Early Childhood or Kindergarten Curriculum

    (4 S.H.)

    Planning the curriculum and developing strategies for teaching young children in early childhood settings. Includes practicum experience. Graduate project required. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 416. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDUC 523 - Young Children With Special Needs

    (3 S.H.)

    The purpose of this course is to offer an historical survey of philosophical, ideological, and theoretical orientations with influence policies, curricula, and instructional strategies of American education. Grade only.


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  • EDUC 529 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies

    (3 S.H.)

    Emphasis is on reading comprehension, strategies, study skills in content areas, lesson planning, lesson presentation skills, and techniques appropriate to the instructional process. Prerequisites: students to be admitted to the graduate program or as a Graduate Special student. Grade only. Offered each semester. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 429 (see undergraduate catalog).


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  • EDUC 567 - Advanced Practicum in Preschool

    (3 S.H.)

    Supervised teaching in a preschool program. Students enroll in the three credit preschool experience. P/NC only.


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  • EDUC 570 - Advanced Practicum in Middle School

    (3-6 S. H.)

    A supervised practicum in middle level education at a middle school site. P/NC only.


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  • EDUC 590 - 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. Prerequisites: Consent of major advisor, completion of the Common Professional Sequence, and for elementary majors, completion of the professional education sequence. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester by arrangement. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 490. See Undergraduate Catalog. Repeatable up to four credits.


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  • EDUC 598 - Workshops and Seminars

    (1-4 S.H.)

    The subject matter to be developed by the department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. P/NC only. Offered when demand warrants. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 498. See Undergraduate Catalog. Repeatable as topics change.


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  • EDUC 599 - Workshops and Seminars

    (1-3 S.H.)

    The subject matter to be developed by the department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDUC 499. See Undergraduate Catalog. Repeatable as topics change.


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Education Foundations
  

  • EDFD 542 - The Adult Learner

    (3 S.H.)

    This course will focus on the characteristics and development of adult learners. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDFD 442 (see Undergraduate Catalog). Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • EDFD 549 - Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Interdisciplinary Planning

    (3 S.H.)

    The major focus of this course will be the middle school concept including its philosophy, organization and methods of interdisciplinary planning. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as EDFD 449 (see Undergraduate Catalog). Prerequisites: ED 301, 302, 306. Grade only. Offered annually.


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