Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CSCI 504 - Programming and Data Structures (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An accelerated survey of topics in programming, algorithms, problem solving, and data structures.

    Notes
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward the degree Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences.

    Prerequisites: Ability to program in a high level language and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 508 - Introduction to Formal Language Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An introduction to formal languages, their grammars, and the machines that generate them. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 408, CSCI 508, and CSCI 538.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 509 - Special Topics in Computing Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current topics in computing science. Independent readings and presentations required.

    Notes
    May be taken three times for credit. However, No duplicate credit for courses in which topics are the same. No duplicate credit for CSCI 509, CSCI 539, and CSCI 409.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 510 - Software Engineering I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Software engineering life-cycle. Current techniques and tools used in large-scale software development with emphasis on real world applications. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 510, CSCI 540, and CSCI 410.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 513 - Software Engineering II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of CSCI 540. Independent study, presentations and a team project will be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 543, CSCI 513, and CSCI 413.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 410, CSCI 510, or CSCI 540 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 515 - Introduction to Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Evolution of operating systems. Resource management, deadlock detection/recovery, concurrent processes, and protection. Case study of an operating system. Independent study a presentations required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 515, CSCI 545, and CSCI 415.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 516 - Structure of Programming Languages (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Applied course in programming language constructs emphasizing the run-time behavior of programs. Analysis and specification of different programming languages in terms of their features and limitations based on their run-time environments. Independent presentations and projects required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 546, CSCI 516, and CSCI 416.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 517 - Computer Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of security in computer systems. Topics include, but are not limited to: attacks; threats; secure software design and implementation; cyrptography; and network security.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 417, CSCI 517, CSCI 409 (Computer Security), and CSCI 539 (Computer Security).

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or department head’s permission.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 519 - Computer Organization and Architecture (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Structure and function of the central processing unit, internal, and external memory, I/O devices and busing systems. Also, microprogramming and logic design. Independent study and presentations required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 549, CSCI 519, and CSCI 419.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 524 - Introduction to Networking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to Networking. OSI Reference Model and its relationships to current technologies. Networking topologies and protocols. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 554, CSCI 524, and CSCI 424.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 525 - Artificial Intelligence (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to artificial intelligence. Problem spaces and problem-solving techniques. Knowledge representation. Implementation of systems with appropriate software tools. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 555, CSCI 525, and CSCI 425.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 526 - Introduction to Web Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current technologies used in data sharing and data gathering over a network. Fundamentals needed to support e-commerce. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 556, CSCI 526, and CSCI 426.

    Prerequisites: CSCI 308 and CSCI 309 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 527 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to computer graphics using OpenGL and C/C++ with focus on the GPU pipeline, shaders, lighting, 3D transformations and user interaction, textures, older vs. modern OpenGL, and advanced techniques such as collision detection, shadows, water, and Gaussian blur.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 557, CSCI 527, and CSCI 427.

    Prerequisites: MATH 322 and ability to program in a high level language.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 528 - Coding and Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course is a study of Applied Information Theory with a focus on communication systems. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the basics of Information Theory, Compression, Error Correcting Codes, and Encryption. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 528, CSCI 428, ELEN 428, and ELEN 528.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 529 - Video Game Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Using the Unity 3D engine, students break into teams to design a game from scratch and receive continuous feedback during the process. Topics include game Al, graphics, multiplayer (both online and local), audio, human perceptual limits, history of games, and different game genres.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 529 and CSCI 429.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 601 - Special Problems and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Use of available literature to pursue individual research in a specific area of computing science.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 601 and MATH 601.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 605 - Advanced Special Topics in Computing Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current advanced topics in computing science.

    Notes
    May be repeated twice with permission of the department head. However, No duplicate credit for courses in which the topics are the same.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 619 - Analysis of Algorithms (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Design, implementation and analysis of algorithms. Combinatorics and computer arithmetic analysis.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 308 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 623 - Advanced Operating Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Control of concurrent processes, name management, resource allocation, protection, advanced architecture, and primitives for process synchronization and communications.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 415 or CSCI 545 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 631 - Theory of Programming Languages (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Semantics of a wide array of programming language features. Theory and practice of compilation of high level languages. Techniques of parsing. Lexical analysis.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 637 - Advanced Data Base Management Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Data normalization, functional dependencies, data base design, data integrity and security, and distributed data processing. In-depth study of selected topics in data base management including semantics, logic, distribution and relational theory.

    Prerequisite: CSCI 309 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • CSCI 641 - Topics in Numerical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics in advanced numerical analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 641 and MATH 641. May be repeated once as topics vary, for additional credit.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 403 - Teaching Economic Education in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in Economics with emphasis on introducing basic economic principles and exploring their applications to current economic problems. For teachers or teacher candidates of grades K-5.

    Notes
    Offered Fall and Spring only. No duplicate credit for ECED 403 and ECED 503.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 404 - Economic Education Workshop for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in economics, emphasizing an introduction to basic economic principles and their application to current economic problems. For teachers with little or no previous training in economics for grades 6-12.

    Notes
    Offered Fall and Spring only. No duplicate credit for ECED 404 and ECED 504.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 503 - Economic Education Workshop for Elementary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in economics with an emphasis on introducing basic economic principles and exploring their applications to current economic problems. Research project required. For teachers or teacher candidates of grades K-5. Offered Fall and Spring only.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECED 503 and ECED 403.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head or director of Graduate Education Programs.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECED 504 - Economic Education Workshop for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of contemporary issues in economics with an emphasis on introducing basic economic principles and exploring their applications to current economic problems. Research project required. For teachers or teacher candidates of grades 6-12. Offered Fall and Spring only.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECED 504 and ECED 404.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head or director of Graduate Education Programs.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 201 - Economic Principles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 2113, Economic Principles

    General introduction to basic micro and macro-economic principles. Topics include monetary policy, fiscal polity, public finance, international trade, economic growth, price determination, and market structure.

    Notes
    May not be used for credit towards a degree in the College of Business.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • ECON 203 - Microeconomics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 2223, Microeconomics

    Introduction to how individuals and firms make decisions and how they interact. Topics include the study of consumer theory, theories of price determination, production, market structure, trade, externalities, and public goods.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old—prior to 2016—SAT Mathematics score of 570, or minimum revised—2016-present—SAT Math score of 590.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 204 - Macroeconomics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 2213, Macroeconomics

    Introduction to economy-wide phenomena, including national income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, the monetary system, fiscal policy, international trade and finance.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old—prior to 2016—SAT Mathematics score of 570, or minimum revised—2016-present—SAT Math score of 590.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 310 - U.S. Economic History (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Economic growth and development of the U.S. beginning with colonial times and culminating in the national economy of the twentieth century. Government economic policy, banking, transportation, slavery, technology, and war.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 325 - Money, Banking and the Economy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CECN 3113, Money, Banking & the Economy (Upper Level)

    The role of commercial banks, other financial institutions, and the central bank in affecting the performance of the economy; relationships of monetary and fiscal policy in an open economy to prices, production, and employment.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECON 325 and ECON 301 or FIN 325.

    Prerequisites: ECON 203 or ECON 204 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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  • ECON 330 - Healthcare Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Supply and demand for health services. Markets for health professionals and healthcare provider firms. Discusses the roles of insurance, managed care and HMOs, professional licensure, for-profit and not-for-profit provider firms, and information problems in healthcare markets. Regulation, government financing for healthcare and healthcare reform issues.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203 or ECON 204) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 340 - Economics of Sports (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Economic analyses of professional and intercollegiate sports, economics of sports leagues and franchises, the demand for sports, the structure of labor markets in the four major sports, construction of new sports facilities, antitrust legislation, and intercollegiate athletics.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203 or ECON 204) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 341 - Managerial Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Application of economics to management decision making. Demand analysis, pricing strategies, cost and production, and capital budgeting techniques.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203 or ECON 204) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 403 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth analysis of markets and maximizing behavior. Indifference curve analysis,market structure, production and efficient resource usage, general equilibrium, and welfare analysis.

    Prerequisites: ECON 203 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 404 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth analysis of the national economy. Business fluctuations and unemployment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits, and the international dimensions of government economic policies.

    Prerequisites: ECON 204 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 421 - Labor Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of labor markets and employment decisions of individuals. Supply and demand for labor, human capital theory, labor migration, discrimination, occupational wage differentials, labor unions, collective bargaining, and government regulations of labor markets.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203 or ECON 204) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 431 - International Trade (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of international trade theory, practice and policy. Comparative advantage, foreign exchange markets, the balance of payments, factor endowments, economic growth, trade restrictions, and economic integration.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203 or ECON 204) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 461 - Public Sector Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of government and public sector decision making in a democratic setting, including taxing, spending, problems of externalities and property rights.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ECON 461 and ECON 451.

    Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or ECON 203 or ECON 204) and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 485 - Internship in Economics (Cr. 3)


    Prerequisites: ECON 204, Junior standing, and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

    Field Experience 150 hours

  
  • ECON 491 - Directed Research in Economics (Cr. 3)


    Individual directed reading and research in a major field of economics. Research product required.

    Notes
    Open to Finance majors only.

    Prerequisites: ECON 403, ECON 404, Junior standing, and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 602 - Economic Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of micro and macroeconomic theories including supply and demand, price formation, resource allocation and the production of goods and services, cost, profit, market structure, and government intervention; and the determinants of aggregate economic output, employment, interest rates, and the price level, as well as the fiscal and monetary policy tools that may be used to influence these variables.

    Prerequisite: Permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ECON 641 - Managerial Economics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Applications of economic analysis in solving business problems. Emphasis on demand, costs, production, pricing, and capital budgeting theories in managerial decisions.

    Prerequisites: ECON 602 (C or higher) and permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 600 - Research I: Foundations of Educational Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introductory class where candidates identify origins, purposes, and types of educational research; locate educational information; calculate and interpret basic statistical terms; evaluate research publications, and prepare research reports. Candidates use information from research to guide decisions about instruction and the school improvement process.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Education in Educational Technology, and Master of Science in Instructional Technology students only. No duplicate credit for EDLD 600 and EDLD 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 603 - Research Methods and Technology for School Leaders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Origin, purposes and types of educational research; location of educational information; calculation and interpretation of statistics; evaluation of research publications; preparation of research reports; application of technology to the use of data by school leaders.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only. No duplicate credit for EDLD 603 and EDLD 600.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 610 - Developing a Vision for an Effective Learning Community (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Philosophy, history, and foundations of educational leadership to develop, articulate, implement, and sustain a student-centered vision for education that effectively prepares life-long learners to function in a pluralistic society.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisite: EDLD 620.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 620 - School Culture and Dispositions (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Tools and strategies to promote high-performance learning culture. Action-oriented approach conducive to high achievement by students and adults. Planning for continued professional development is emphasized as a tool in meeting goals of an effective school.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisite: EDLD 610.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 630 - Professional Ethics and School Law (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Public school laws, policies, regulations, and procedures and their applications by educational leaders in a fair and ethical manner; emphasis on administrative practices that demonstrate equity and the exercise of ethical behavior.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisites: EDLD 640 and EDLD 650.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 640 - Seminar on Teaching and Learning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prioritizing, mapping, and monitoring the Curriculum; Leading assessment and instruction; and meeting standards.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisites: EDLD 630 and EDLD 650.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 650 - School Improvement: Utilizing Data to Lead Change (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    School improvement process; identify competencies, capabilities, and expertise necessary to make desired changes in school programs; use data to identify strengths and weaknesses in order to create an effective school program.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisites: EDLD 630 and EDLD 640.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 660 - Management of School Resources and Personnel (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    School administrator’s role in providing personnel with knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill goals of the total school system; ethical principles and practices in recruitment, selection and placement of public school employees; legal aspects of personnel management.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisite: EDLD 670.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 670 - School/Community Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Need for, purpose of school public relations programs and available public relations media in the area. Examination of models and strategies for effective communication.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisite: EDLD 660.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 671 - Statistics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Statistical procedures as applied to analysis and interpretation of test results, educational research, and psychological measurement.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 671 and ELIT 671.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 680 - Research II: Advanced Applications of Educational Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced applications of educational research; emphasizes strengths and appropriateness of selected research methods, demonstrates how practioners conduct research in educational settings, and enables candidates to become critical consumers and potential users of research in ethical ways.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisite: EDLD 696 or EDLD 697.
    Prerequisites: 24 hours of EDLD courses and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 690 - Instructional Leadership: Standards, Theories, and Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Current leadership standards, theories and practices necessary for the school improvement process. Models of delivery to meet the needs of students with different learning styles. Oral presentations and scheduled field assignments.

    Notes
    Open to Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist students only.

    Corequisite: EDLD 696 or EDLD 697.
    Prerequisites: 24 hours of EDLD courses and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 18 hours

  
  • EDLD 696 - Educational Leadership Practicum I (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)


    Through the critical analysis and reflection of completed field experiences and previous course competencies, the candidate will demonstrate professional skills and understanding through the creation of an Education Platform.

    Corequisite: EDLD 680 or EDLD 690.
    Prerequisites: 24 hours of EDLD courses and permission of department head.

    Lab. 9 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 30 hours

  
  • EDLD 697 - Educational Leadership Practicum II (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)


    Candidates will complete a final comprehensive project including researching, expanding, and presenting knowledge of ELCC standards as applicable to P-12 settings.

    Corequisite: EDLD 680 or EDLD 690.
    Prerequisites: EDLD 696 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 9 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 30 hours

  
  • EDLD 698 - Elements of Educational Research Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic principles of educational research design. Design and analytical procedures for each of the research categories commonly utilized in the solution of educational problems receive major emphasis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 698 and ELIT 699. For Education Specialist degree students only.

    Prerequisites:

    • Educational Leadership-Educational Leadership Concentration: 24 hours of EDLD courses.
    • Educational Leadership-Educational Technology Concentration: 24 hours of EDTC courses.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDLD 699 - Field Study and/or Project (Cr. 3)


    Graduate research project in the area of the student’s major concentration under guidance and direction of major professor.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDLD 699 and EDUC 601 or ELIT 601. For Education Specialist degree students only.

    Prerequisites:

    • Educational Leadership-Educational Leadership Concentration: 24 hours of EDLD courses.
    • Educational Leadership-Educational Technology Concentration: 24 hours of EDTC courses.


    Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 245 - Educational Technology Foundations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selection, evaluation, and electronic storage; Internet resources; literature review of special needs; emerging technology applications in K-12 classroom teaching.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 602 - Design and Development of Multimedia for Instruction (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Computer utilization in the classroom. Participants research, design, implement and evaluate multi-sensory instructional units commercial and original in nature. Hands-on activities provide examples for an integrated instructional approach to teaching and learning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 602 and EDTC 660.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 610 - Visual Learning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theoretical and practical aspects of using visuals instruction, with an emphasis in current research in visual literacy and visual learning.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 611 - Learning and Cognition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Promoting and disseminating interdisciplinary advances in theory and research of cognition and learning. Important developments in theory into training/teaching/learning environments.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 614 - Survey of Educational Telecommunications, Networks, and the Internet (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of the planning, development, implementation and management of distance learning; networking; and using Internet use for teaching and learning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 614 and EDTC 622.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 617 - Educational Technology Research and Assessment: Instructional Media Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Identification and application of educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles guiding the use of computers and related technologies in education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 617 and EDTC 659.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 620 - Qualitative Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focuses on qualitative methods and tools, needs assessment, instructional design, media design and development, formative evaluation, etc., as well as related professional skills, such as consulting and project management.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 621 - Advanced Telecommunications and Distance Learning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Curriculum standards, distance and electronic learning technologies, methodologies for instruction and student support, networking support and management, end-user support or troubleshooting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 621 and EDTC 657.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 624 - Directed Study in Educational Technology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Project-based synthesis of educational technology skills. Field-oriented course emphasizing creative or scholarly work integrating various elements of educational technology in instructional enterprises.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 625 - Technology Planning and Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focus on the development of knowledge and skills in: grant writing, technology planning, facilities and resource management, technology staff and personnel management, funding in budgetary issues, technology policies and procedures, school connectivity planning and design, and purchasing practices.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 625 and EDTC 630.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 626 - Principles of Graphics Communication and Desktop Publishing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Language and design of graphic communication, principles of visual arts, basic design principles, picture editing, and desktop publishing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 627 - Mobile Technologies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focus on the impact of mobile technologies on education, business, government, and health organizations. Identify ways to increase efficiency and innovation to promote access to work, entertainment, information, and family.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 628 - Emerging Instructional Technologies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Modern computer multimedia technologies in education, business, government, and health organization. Constructivist’s teaching including project-based learning and higher order thinking skill.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 628 and EDTC 658.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 629 - Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    State and national standards; current professional development issues and technology tool; curriculum and design; instructional program; implementing, and evaluating professional development for K-12 technology integration.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 629 and EDTC 665.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 631 - Special Topics in Educational Technology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    In-depth studies of special topics applying technology use and multimedia development to various aspects of education.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for EDTC 631 and EDTC 650.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 634 - Video Technology in Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Collaborate groups, class discussions, readings, lectures, multimedia presentations, critical reflections, self-evaluations, peer evaluations, authentic projects, oral presentations, project and movie critiques, field observations and problem solving using case studies.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 636 - Organizational Change in Technology Integration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focus on the use of mentoring of individuals and/or small groups to implement educational and organizational change: develop organizational visioning strategies; employ change strategies for implementing new organizational programs.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 637 - Technology Leadership in Schools (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Foundation skills for managing technology for teaching and learning at school site:  instructional design, integration with standards, logistics, training, and implementation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 637 and EDLD 637, EDTC 640, or ELIT 640.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDTC 639 - Independent Research in Educational Technology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Research techniques applied to administration of educational technology; analysis of content and audience characteristics, effects of educational and commercial communications, and related fields. Culminating portfolio development.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDTC 639 and EDTC 623.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 122 - Reading/Study Skills (Cr. 3)


    Strategies in reading content area textbooks; reading for facts, reading for comprehension, and reading for test taking as well as vocabulary, are taught.

    Notes
    May not apply toward a degree in the Department of Education Professions.

    Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 123 - Advanced Reading/Study Skills (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced strategies in reading for comprehension, fact acquisition, and assessment. Improvements of rate and accuracy or reading.

    Notes
    May not apply toward a degree in the Department of Education Professions.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 122.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 191 - Praxis Test-Taking Preparation (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Content and strategies related to the Praxis I examination. Students will be assigned a grade of “S” or “U”.  

    Notes
    Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • EDUC 192 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Early Childhood educational theories and philosophies, school organization, professional ethics, and an overview and practical application of school curriculum and instruction.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 192 and NUFS 200.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 200 - Entrance into Teacher Education (Cr. 0)


    Students planning to be teachers must submit an application to the Department of Education Professions. Upon meeting criteria for admission, students will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

    Cr. 0

  
  • EDUC 202 - Foundations in Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and materials of teaching and development of the young child, from birth to age eight, including children with special needs. Candidates will also explore the characteristics, identification, and development of children with special needs.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 192.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 203 - Theories and Principles of Learning and Teaching (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Practical application of research based on learning theory. An overview of teaching in today’s society and strategies of effective teaching.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 204 - Orientation to Multicultural and Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An interdisciplinary approach to multicultural education, comparative education, education of diverse learners, and child abuse regulations. For students considering a career in education or special education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 204 and SPED 204.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

    NYF
  
  • EDUC 205 - Fundamentals of Planning Instruction in Secondary Schools (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Fundamental components of lesson planning for secondary schools specific to content standards within the student’s area of instruction.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • EDUC 216 - Introduction to Teaching Reading (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introductory course on a balanced approach to reading instruction.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • EDUC 217 - Phonics in Elementary School (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Introduction to phonics in the elementary school using research-based concepts and instructional practices for teaching phonemic awareness and phonics to elementary student in order to increase their knowledge of sound/symbol relationships

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • EDUC 219 - Practicum in Teaching Preschool (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)


    Supervised laboratory experiences in the preschool. Restricted to Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education students.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 219 and EDUC 419.
    Field Experience: 120 hours minimum

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3

  
  • EDUC 311 - Foundations of Teaching in K-12 Classrooms (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of the diverse learner, learning styles, instructional planning, classroom management and organization, assessment, instructional design, instructional strategies and teaching in K-12 classrooms. Focuses on instructional planning and delivery in diverse settings and content areas.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 312 - Principles of Teaching and Instructional Processes in Secondary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Instructional processes associated with teaching adolescents with diverse learner characteristics. Principles of learning, cognition, motivation, and social factors in the design of instruction in content areas.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 316 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles, practices, methods, and materials for designing and implementing a balanced approach to teaching reading in elementary school.

    Prerequisites: (EDUC 200 or EDUC 499), EDUC 203, and EDUC 216.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

    WE
  
  • EDUC 319 - Child Development (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Study of the development of children from birth to adolescence with emphasis on the various aspects of growth and their interrelationship.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for EDUC 319 and FACS 321 or NUFS 321.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • EDUC 321 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Content, methods, techniques, and evaluation procedures used in the teaching of oral and written English, spelling, handwriting, and listening.

    Prerequisites: (EDUC 200 or EDUC 499) and EDUC 203.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 322 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and materials related to the social studies curriculum.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 200 and EDUC 203.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 323 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (Grades K-8) (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of the mathematics curriculum in grades K-8. Methods and materials for presenting mathematics content in a developmentally appropriate manner. Exploration of assessment procedures.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 324 - Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Techniques of teaching, problems of teaching, and the proper use of materials for the science curriculum. Students explore a variety of evaluation procedures.

    Prerequisites: (EDUC 200 or EDUC 499) and EDUC 203.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

  
  • EDUC 328 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in the Elementary School (Grades 1-5) (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)


    Methods and materials related to the social studies and language arts curriculum. Covers thematic unit design, development, implementation of content material, teaching strategies, evaluation, and assessment procedures.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 200 and EDUC 203.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4

    Field Experience 20 hours

    WE
  
  • EDUC 329 - Methods of Teaching Social Living (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and materials related to the social studies and science curriculum. Application of national and state standards and benchmarks into the curriculum.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours

 

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