ART 0101 FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1)

This seminar art course will provide first-year art students an introduction to the department, its major, its concentrations, and programs and clubs.� In addition, the class introduces students to the theory, concepts, and practice of inquiry into the visual arts.� Students will examine the process of creation in the visual arts along with the critical thinking, literacy and communication skills required for the study and discipline of art.

ART 0103 DRAWING I (3)

Drawing I presents the study of structure in form and space through the creation of three-dimensional illusions on two-dimensional surfaces. Line, texture, value and shape are introduced in addition to linear and atmospheric perspective, life drawing, and various media.

ART 0103 DRAWING I (3)

Drawing I presents the study of structure in form and space through the creation of three-dimensional illusions on two-dimensional surfaces. Line, texture, value and shape are introduced in addition to linear and atmospheric perspective, life drawing, and various media.

ART 0104 DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (3)

This course explores the interaction of universal visual design elements, concepts, and media. Visual thinking through problem-solving exercises utilizing line, shape, form, texture, tone, color and space as well as the concepts of focal point, unity, variety, direction/movement, motif/pattern, and balance in a progressively complex format insures the understanding of compositional structures. The expressive possibilities of a variety of materials are also explored.

ART 0104 DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (3)

This course explores the interaction of universal visual design elements, concepts, and media. Visual thinking through problem-solving exercises utilizing line, shape, form, texture, tone, color and space as well as the concepts of focal point, unity, variety, direction/movement, motif/pattern, and balance in a progressively complex format insures the understanding of compositional structures. The expressive possibilities of a variety of materials are also explored.

ART 0104 DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (3)

This course explores the interaction of universal visual design elements, concepts, and media. Visual thinking through problem-solving exercises utilizing line, shape, form, texture, tone, color and space as well as the concepts of focal point, unity, variety, direction/movement, motif/pattern, and balance in a progressively complex format insures the understanding of compositional structures. The expressive possibilities of a variety of materials are also explored.

ART 0105 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3)

This course will address the basic fundamentals of three-dimensional design including mass, volume, line, space, surface, and texture with basic materials.� Students will learn a shared vocabulary of visual and verbal concepts as tools to design and construct three-dimensional objects.� These concepts and theories will be investigated through projects that explore visual problem-solving exercises for uses in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.� Classes will be a combination of studio, lecture, and critique/discussion sessions.

ART 0106 ART SURVEY: PREHISTORIC TO MIDDLE AGES (3)

Major representative works of western art and architecture from prehistoric times through the middle ages will be presented from a critical and historical viewpoint. The student will be introduced to the aesthetic and philosophical principles that underlie all art as well as to the relationship between the visual arts and the culture and society which produced them.

ART 0106 ART SURVEY: PREHISTORIC TO MIDDLE AGES (3)

Major representative works of western art and architecture from prehistoric times through the middle ages will be presented from a critical and historical viewpoint. The student will be introduced to the aesthetic and philosophical principles that underlie all art as well as to the relationship between the visual arts and the culture and society which produced them.

ART 0106 ART SURVEY: PREHISTORIC TO MIDDLE AGES (3)

Major representative works of western art and architecture from prehistoric times through the middle ages will be presented from a critical and historical viewpoint. The student will be introduced to the aesthetic and philosophical principles that underlie all art as well as to the relationship between the visual arts and the culture and society which produced them.

ART 0107 ART SURVEY: RENAISSANCE TO PRESENT (3)

The study of western art and architecture from the Renaissance to the present will be presented under the same format as ART 0106.

ART 0108 COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR ART APPLICATIONS I (3)

This introductory computer graphics course allows the student to explore the creative, visual and artistic possibilities which the microcomputer offers. Class work and lab time on the computer are supplemented with lectures on computer generated art and its potential. Lectures assume no previous knowledge of computers or programming. Students create a variety of projects in the form of slides, animations, and printouts.

ART 0108 COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR ART APPLICATIONS I (3)

This introductory computer graphics course allows the student to explore the creative, visual and artistic possibilities which the microcomputer offers. Class work and lab time on the computer are supplemented with lectures on computer generated art and its potential. Lectures assume no previous knowledge of computers or programming. Students create a variety of projects in the form of slides, animations, and printouts.

ART 0108 COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR ART APPLICATIONS I (3)

This introductory computer graphics course allows the student to explore the creative, visual and artistic possibilities which the microcomputer offers. Class work and lab time on the computer are supplemented with lectures on computer generated art and its potential. Lectures assume no previous knowledge of computers or programming. Students create a variety of projects in the form of slides, animations, and printouts.

ART 0109 WRITING FOR ART AND THE ARTIST (3)

This course is an exercise in writing about visual arts.� The course is not about writing or about art, but rather will explore the intricacies of writing in the field of visual arts.� Students will learn how to utilize descriptive language, persuasive writing, practical research, critique, analyzing, and interpretation across all mediums, with a special focus on self-promotion through various forms of media.

ART 0201 PRINTMAKING I (3)

The basic techniques in intaglio and relief printmaking will be explored. The intaglio procedures of line etching, aquatint, sugarlift, and soft ground will be introduced. Collographs (a multimedia technique) and woodcuts (a relief printing process) will also be utilized. Students will create a series of prints in the various techniques and will develop an awareness of the visual and technical aspects of an original print.

ART 0204 POTTERY I (3)

Provides a workshop exploration of all clay-building techniques including pinch, slab, coil and the wheel. Emphasis is placed on elements of design as they apply to three-dimensional work.

ART 0205 SCULPTURE I (3)

Provides an elementary consideration of sculpture through form and composition and includes studies in clay and plaster. There is some work from the human figure. Techniques include mature constructions, direct building in plaster, and casting into plaster and other materials.

ART 0206 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLICATION DESIGN (3)

Introduces basic publication design utilizing industry standard software. Basic design skills for small ads and brochures as well as newsletter grid design in a digital environment, output and offset printing will be emphasized. Students will learn the history of graphic design, study typography, and the basics of design in different cultures to help them understand the creative process. Students evaluate works of art and leave with a wide range of art projects in order to understand the medium of digital�publication. No prior computer experience necessary.

ART 0212 COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR ART APPLICATIONS II (3)

Computer Graphics for Art Applications II is designed to be a sequel to the first semester for computer graphics. The format is slide lectures, classroom, and studio lab time.� As in the first semester of computer graphics, students have a hands-on experience with various microcomputers. Students also create images via the computer with programming and graphics software utilization in 2-D and 3-D designing.

ART 0214 DRAWING II (3)

Drawing II is a continuation of Drawing I. The focus is on the individual's needs as they develop a basic understanding of drawing. Emphasis is placed on life drawing in various media.

ART 0265 ANIMATION II (3)

This studio course will transition away from traditional animation to work created with open source and licensed software in animation and computer graphics.� Students will learn comprehension of digital software through lesson explorations and projects.� Formats of storyboarding, character development, story structure, sequence, and motion will be expanded upon in this course.� Proper workflow habits will be established to complete short animated films, and the use of a graphics tablet will be required.� Concepts staging, visual hierarchy, the language of moving images, and audio will be understood in relation to current and historical animation.� Students will also explore methods of social media interaction, and posting projects on the web.

ART 0303 PRINTMAKING II (3)

A studio course which will further explore and develop the techniques of intaglio, relief, stencil and/or planographic printmaking. The emphasis will be on utilizing the various techniques introduced in Printmaking I and developing a deeper understanding of the visual and technical aspects of an original print. The use of color in the media of concentration will be explored.

ART 0311 PAINTING II (3)

Painting II is a continuation of the fundamental aspects of painting using oil and/or acrylic. Students have the opportunity to paint from the still-life and model in both a representational and non-representational manner. Technical aspects of painting are explored, including the techniques of under-painting and glazing.

ART 0324 ART METHODS AND MATERIALS (3)

The methods, principles and materials of Art Education.� Areas included are stages of development, goals of Art Education, personal goals for teaching art, lesson planning and organization, and newer media in Art Education.� It includes a related pre-practicum experience.� A 30-hour field experience required.

ART 0325 ANIMATION III (3)

This studio course will introduce focused projects in animation, where students will expand upon their previous knowledge under guidance of the instructor.� Through themed explorations and projects, the course will integrate audio production and editing, open content and comprehension of copyright, dynamic storytelling, script writing, voice-overs, group projects, in addition to social media etiquette and self-promotion.� Use of a graphics tablet will be required.

ART 0333 EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY ART (3)

A study of major movements in the art of the first half of the 20th century. The course will examine Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dada, Surrealism and abstract art.

ART 0335 ANIMATION IV (3)

This is an advanced-level production course in which students produce one high-end, purpose-driven animation.� emphasis is placed on clear communication of ideas, which is challenged through intensive group and online critique of every phase of the process: from script to storyboard to animatic to finished animation.� In addition to class critiques, posting of the completed animation on social media is required to receive further critical response from this network.� Proper methods in research will enable the students to use found musical scores and audio, or develop simple compositions to accompany their project.� Students must demonstrate the cumulative knowledge of the Animation Concentration, in addition to time management and adhering to deadlines.

ART 0335 ANIMATION IV (3)

This is an advanced-level production course in which students produce one high-end, purpose-driven animation.� emphasis is placed on clear communication of ideas, which is challenged through intensive group and online critique of every phase of the process: from script to storyboard to animatic to finished animation.� In addition to class critiques, posting of the completed animation on social media is required to receive further critical response from this network.� Proper methods in research will enable the students to use found musical scores and audio, or develop simple compositions to accompany their project.� Students must demonstrate the cumulative knowledge of the Animation Concentration, in addition to time management and adhering to deadlines.

ART 0344 GRAPHIC DESIGN II (3)

Graphic Design II continues the study of the graphic communicative forms used in the advertising media. Emphasis is on analyzing assigned problems and choosing appropriate media for final visual presentation.

ART 0358 AFRICAN AMERICAN ART (3)

This course serves as an introduction to the historical and social forces that shaped the works of artists of African ancestry. The course will examine the roots, themes, styles, content, aesthetics, and ideological dimensions of African American art, as well as the extent to which the art has embodied the spirit of the black experience. Topics may include folk art and slavery, art after emancipation, the Harlem Renaissance, and art and the Civil Rights Movement.

ART 0358 AFRICAN AMERICAN ART (3)

This course serves as an introduction to the historical and social forces that shaped the works of artists of African ancestry. The course will examine the roots, themes, styles, content, aesthetics, and ideological dimensions of African American art, as well as the extent to which the art has embodied the spirit of the black experience. Topics may include folk art and slavery, art after emancipation, the Harlem Renaissance, and art and the Civil Rights Movement.

ART 0365 GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR THE WEB (3)

This is a studio course with emphasis on the integration of social media with traditional printed comics and graphic novels.� Students will be involved in traditional problem-solving activities with various design concepts such as script writing, drawing and rendering, composition, and story development.� A specific concentration of the class will be on social media as a sharing or gallery option along with its etiquette, advertising rigor, and geo-targeting.� Use of a graphics tablet will be required, in addition to digital subscriptions to online novel-hosting platforms.� Textbooks will consist of an understanding and development of graphic novels, in addition to special quest lecturers and tutorials.

ART 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-12)

Course work in History, Studio, and Education. (By arrangement only.)

BIOL 0102 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (4)

An introduction to general ecological principles, and an examination of human interactions with, and effects upon, the environment.

BIOL 0102 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (4)

An introduction to general ecological principles, and an examination of human interactions with, and effects upon, the environment.

BIOL 0104 HUMAN BIOLOGY (4)

Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and non-invasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.

BIOL 0104 HUMAN BIOLOGY (4)

Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and non-invasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.

BIOL 0106 BIOLOGY TODAY (4)

An introduction to the study of cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance and the gene, molecular genetics, and the development of organisms. Concentrates on human genetics and development. Investigates the role of biotechnology in genetics and development.

BIOL 0128 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (4)

An introduction to the patterns and processes of evolution.� Topics include diversity, adaptations,�and ecological relationships.� This course will focus on the methods of inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.�

BIOL 0128 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (4)

An introduction to the patterns and processes of evolution.� Topics include diversity, adaptations,�and ecological relationships.� This course will focus on the methods of inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.�

BIOL 0129 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (4)

An introduction to the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, inheritance, sexual reproduction, and embryonic development. This course will focus on methods if inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.

BIOL 0129 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (4)

An introduction to the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, inheritance, sexual reproduction, and embryonic development. This course will focus on methods if inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results.

BIOL 0180 INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY (SAMPLE)

(1) A seminar course to introduce first-year and transfer students to the theory and practice of biological inquiry. Students will examine the process of scientific model creation and experimental design. Critical thinking and the mathematical, literacy and communication skills required for the study of biology will be emphasized. The Biology Departmental Objectives and portfolio assessment process will be introduced.

BIOL 0180 INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY (SAMPLE)

(1) A seminar course to introduce first-year and transfer students to the theory and practice of biological inquiry. Students will examine the process of scientific model creation and experimental design. Critical thinking and the mathematical, literacy and communication skills required for the study of biology will be emphasized. The Biology Departmental Objectives and portfolio assessment process will be introduced.

BIOL 0201 GENERAL ECOLOGY (SAMPLE)

(4) Study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. Topics covered include:Evolution, patterns of distribution, factors affecting distribution, population dynamics, competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, energy and nutrient flow in ecosystems, and the analysis of the process of succession. Current ecological problems will be discussed throughout the course. Labs will involve field experiences.

BIOL 0202 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (4)

This course will discuss the current loss of biological diversity ('biodiversity') around the globe. We will discuss the following topics: what biodiversity is, how biodiversity is distributed across the globe, the value of biodiversity, why certain species are vulnerable to extinction, the major threats to biodiversity, the role that humans play in the process of declining biodiversity, and the best ways to preserve biodiversity. Through lectures, discussions and laboratories, we will address these questions, examine how populations are monitored and examine factors that result in decreasing biodiversity.

BIOL 0203 GENETICS (4)

An introduction to inheritance, including molecular, quantitative, and population genetics. Laboratory activities include computer simulations, molecular modeling, collection and analysis of data, and DNA analysis.

BIOL 0205 CELL BIOLOGY (4)

A study of the structure, function, and life history of cells and their components. Consideration of relationships among cell organelles and between cells and their environments.

BIOL 0206 PLANTS AND HUMAN SOCIETY (3)

This course will explore the relationship between plants and humans. We will focus on historical relationships such as the origins and influences of agriculture on the development of human societies, as well as current and potential impacts of plants and plant products on medicine, biotechnology, and economics. Students will be introduced to some basic principles of plant biology and ecology in order to understand pertinent aspects of agriculturally, medicinally, and economically significant plant groups. Display material, group work, and student presentations will be a significant part of this course.

BIOL 0223 MICROBIOLOGY (4)

Provides an introductory study of the microorganisms with emphasis on bacteriology. Consideration of clinical and environmental aspects, principles of structure, metabolism, and genetics of Prokaryotes. Laboratory includes basic techniques for study, enumerations, and identification of bacteria. Students who have completed BIOL 0209�may not receive credit for this course.

BIOL 0230 EVOLUTION (3)

A discussion of theories of evolution, evidence for evolution, genetic variability and changes in populations, and evolutionary patterns of the past.

BIOL 0233 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION (3)

A detailed examination of the need for, and biological basis for, the standards established by existing, or proposed, federal and state legislation. The lectures, which will deal with topics such as the National Environment Policy Act and the Water Pollution Control Act, will be supplemented by analysis and discussion of environmental impact statements and court decisions dealing with each of the topics covered.

BIOL 0237 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4)

Utilizes a general approach to the human body with emphasis on structure and function to show ways in which various organ systems interact. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and sense organs are studied.

BIOL 0237 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4)

Utilizes a general approach to the human body with emphasis on structure and function to show ways in which various organ systems interact. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and sense organs are studied.

BIOL 0239 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4)

Utilizes a general approach to the human body with emphasis on structure and function to show ways in which the various organ systems interact. The respiratory, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and urinary systems as well as temperature regulation and fluid balance are studied.

BIOL 0239 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4)

Utilizes a general approach to the human body with emphasis on structure and function to show ways in which the various organ systems interact. The respiratory, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and urinary systems as well as temperature regulation and fluid balance are studied.

BIOL 0278 BIOSTATISTICS (3)

This course will introduce and train students in the analysis of biological data.� Students will learn about univariate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests using case study examples from a variety of biological fields.� Students will be expected to analyze data using graphical and mathematical techniques, utilizing open source (e.g. R) and/or proprietary software (e.g. SPSS).

BIOL 0289 BIOLOGY SEMINAR: HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE (1)

This seminar will address the current and historical practice of biology as an experimental science. We will examine how our current understanding of several areas of biology has developed and what the criteria for scientific knowledge and practice are now. This course will meet for one hour of weekly discussion. Successful completion of the course will require presentation of a portfolio documenting the student�s progress in meeting the departmental learning goals.

BIOL 0334 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (3)

This course will emphasize the adaptive value and evolutionary importance of animal behavior. We will explore the basic question: Why do animals have the particular behaviors that they have? Topics include: habitat selection, dispersal, foraging, aggression, mating, reproduction, social organization, altruism, cooperation, and communication.�

BIOL 0340 FOREST ECOLOGY (3)

Students in this course will investigate ecological concepts related to forest ecosystems around the world with particular emphasis on forests of eastern North America.� Topics may include: factors affecting forest distribution and composition, impacts of natural and human disturbances, how forests change through time, and conservation/management issues related to impacts of climate change, invasive species, and habitat alterations.

BIOL 0377 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (3)

Using prior knowledge of specific biological concepts, students will design, implement, analyze, and interpret the results of a field or laboratory research project.� Each course uses this inquiry-based approach in a specific area of biology.� Students will be trained in all aspects of data collection, including use of the equipment and technologies necessary.� The course has a set meeting time, although projects may require additional research time throughout the week.� This course satisfies one of the required 300-level requirements of the biology major.� May be repeated for credit when course content differs. �

BIOL 0377 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (3)

Using prior knowledge of specific biological concepts, students will design, implement, analyze, and interpret the results of a field or laboratory research project.� Each course uses this inquiry-based approach in a specific area of biology.� Students will be trained in all aspects of data collection, including use of the equipment and technologies necessary.� The course has a set meeting time, although projects may require additional research time throughout the week.� This course satisfies one of the required 300-level requirements of the biology major.� May be repeated for credit when course content differs. �

BIOL 0377 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (3)

Using prior knowledge of specific biological concepts, students will design, implement, analyze, and interpret the results of a field or laboratory research project.� Each course uses this inquiry-based approach in a specific area of biology.� Students will be trained in all aspects of data collection, including use of the equipment and technologies necessary.� The course has a set meeting time, although projects may require additional research time throughout the week.� This course satisfies one of the required 300-level requirements of the biology major.� May be repeated for credit when course content differs. �

BIOL 0377 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (3)

Using prior knowledge of specific biological concepts, students will design, implement, analyze, and interpret the results of a field or laboratory research project.� Each course uses this inquiry-based approach in a specific area of biology.� Students will be trained in all aspects of data collection, including use of the equipment and technologies necessary.� The course has a set meeting time, although projects may require additional research time throughout the week.� This course satisfies one of the required 300-level requirements of the biology major.� May be repeated for credit when course content differs. �

BIOL 0380 SENIOR SEMINAR (1)

This course will serve as a means to assess the students� knowledge of the Biology Department�s learning outcomes, especially the skill goals. The portfolio will be composed of several items including, but not limited to, the students� ability to perform experiments and investigations, analyze data, and interpret research. Students will also be given guidance on career options, specific to their needs. The course will be offered during fall semester so students may take advantage of advice during the period of time that graduate school applications are due. For those not planning on attending graduate school, job application skills will be discussed (e.g. writing a cover letter and r�sum�, interviewing).

BIOL 0380 SENIOR SEMINAR (1)

This course will serve as a means to assess the students� knowledge of the Biology Department�s learning outcomes, especially the skill goals. The portfolio will be composed of several items including, but not limited to, the students� ability to perform experiments and investigations, analyze data, and interpret research. Students will also be given guidance on career options, specific to their needs. The course will be offered during fall semester so students may take advantage of advice during the period of time that graduate school applications are due. For those not planning on attending graduate school, job application skills will be discussed (e.g. writing a cover letter and r�sum�, interviewing).

BIOL 0390 TEACHING SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY (3)

This course emphasizes inquiry-based instruction in a culturally-diverse secondary biology classroom.� Students will be introduced to the Next Generation Science Standards, will design lessons using innovative pedagogical techniques, and will develop a range of formative and summative assessments.� Students will be expected to construct a thematic unit that demonstrates their ability to teach biology at the secondary level.� Students will practice their planning and implementation skills as a function of proper classroom management and demonstrate those skills during in-class presentations and during the field experience.� Course activities will emphasize reflective teaching and encourage effective lesson planning for all secondary students.� A 30-hour pre-practicum field experience in a secondary biology classroom is required.� This course may be used to satisfy biology elective requirements but does not count toward a 300-level biology major requirement.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

BIOL 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in biology with the student conducting a research project under supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve investigation of a biological problem using the scientific method. The results of the study should be reported in the form of a scientific research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major. A maximum of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.

ACCT 0104 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3)

Development of a framework of concepts underlying the preparation of corporate financial statements which are useful to investors, economists, the general public, and other interested external parties. The balance sheet and income statement as conventionally reported by American corporations are studied as to methodology for their preparation, their interpretation, and their strengths and limitations.

ACCT 0104 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3)

Development of a framework of concepts underlying the preparation of corporate financial statements which are useful to investors, economists, the general public, and other interested external parties. The balance sheet and income statement as conventionally reported by American corporations are studied as to methodology for their preparation, their interpretation, and their strengths and limitations.

ACCT 0104 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3)

Development of a framework of concepts underlying the preparation of corporate financial statements which are useful to investors, economists, the general public, and other interested external parties. The balance sheet and income statement as conventionally reported by American corporations are studied as to methodology for their preparation, their interpretation, and their strengths and limitations.

ACCT 0104 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3)

Development of a framework of concepts underlying the preparation of corporate financial statements which are useful to investors, economists, the general public, and other interested external parties. The balance sheet and income statement as conventionally reported by American corporations are studied as to methodology for their preparation, their interpretation, and their strengths and limitations.

ACCT 0105 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3)

Continuation of the emphasis in Principles of Accounting I upon corporate financial reporting to external parties. An introduction to the concepts underlying the preparation of accounting information which is useful to management in the planning and control of business operations.

ACCT 0105 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3)

Continuation of the emphasis in Principles of Accounting I upon corporate financial reporting to external parties. An introduction to the concepts underlying the preparation of accounting information which is useful to management in the planning and control of business operations.

ACCT 0105 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3)

Continuation of the emphasis in Principles of Accounting I upon corporate financial reporting to external parties. An introduction to the concepts underlying the preparation of accounting information which is useful to management in the planning and control of business operations.

ACCT 0310 FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION (3)

A first course in Federal Taxation which provides an overview of past and present Internal Revenue Codes. Emphasis is on personal and business income tax procedures and preparation. Exclusions, deductions and income from proprietorships, partnerships, rental units, trusts and estates, dividends and interest are included.

ACCT 0315 FINANCIAL REPORTING I (3)

Advances the depth of accounting concepts pursued in the accounting principles courses. The course begins with an overall review of basic financial concepts and the essentials of the accounting process. It continues with a more indepth view of income recognition and measurement, accounting changes and errors, and a detailed look at various asset accounts and their relationship to the income statement. Balance sheet accounts covered include cash, receivables, and inventory.

ACCT 0345 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)

Study of factors considered in the design, development, and implementation of accounting related information systems. Topics may include computer feasibility studies, business processes and transaction cycles, general ledger and financial reporting, proper system documentation, internal controls and audit trails, implementation issues, the impact of the accounting function on various elements of the organization, and implications of the Internet on accounting information systems.

ECON 0101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)

An introduction to economic analysis with emphasis on the application of economic principles to an understanding of contemporary problems. Topics to be discussed include: the nature of a market economy, national income, employment and fiscal policy, characteristics of the American monetary and banking system, economic growth and international trade. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0102 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

Emphasis on the economics of the firm and resource allocation. Topics to be discussed include: the price and output determination under pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, the resource market, international trade, and an evaluation of American capitalism. ECON 0101 and ECON 0102 may be taken in any order.

ECON 0201 MICROECONOMIC THEORY (3)

An examination of the basic assumptions and methods of analysis employed in microeconomic theory. Topics studied include: elasticity concepts, demand derivation, production and cost relationships, pricing under various market structures, and distribution theory. These topics are integrated through short and long-run analysis as applied to the firm and industry. Lecture and exercises of concepts is included.

ECON 0301 ECONOMICS AND LAW (3)

An exploration of the relationship between economics and law. Specifically, it will look at how economic theory can be used to understand legal problems and show how the common law often promotes economic efficiency. Topics covered will include antitrust law, property rights, contracts, criminal law, and the economics and law of discrimination.

ECON 0305 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRIC METHODS (3)

A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.

ECON 0305 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRIC METHODS (3)

A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.

FINC 0207 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3)

Introduces basic concepts of corporate financial management. The course encompasses practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the decision making functions of the financial manager and the process of valuation. The objective of the course is to give students specific skills to analyze and interpret financial data and to develop an understanding of the nature of investment and financing decisions in business organizations. Topics covered include; financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of financial securities such as stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting analysis.

FINC 0207 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3)

Introduces basic concepts of corporate financial management. The course encompasses practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the decision making functions of the financial manager and the process of valuation. The objective of the course is to give students specific skills to analyze and interpret financial data and to develop an understanding of the nature of investment and financing decisions in business organizations. Topics covered include; financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of financial securities such as stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting analysis.

FINC 0207 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3)

Introduces basic concepts of corporate financial management. The course encompasses practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the decision making functions of the financial manager and the process of valuation. The objective of the course is to give students specific skills to analyze and interpret financial data and to develop an understanding of the nature of investment and financing decisions in business organizations. Topics covered include; financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of financial securities such as stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting analysis.

FINC 0207 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3)

Introduces basic concepts of corporate financial management. The course encompasses practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the decision making functions of the financial manager and the process of valuation. The objective of the course is to give students specific skills to analyze and interpret financial data and to develop an understanding of the nature of investment and financing decisions in business organizations. Topics covered include; financial statement analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of financial securities such as stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting analysis.

FINC 0305 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRIC METHODS (3)

A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.

FINC 0305 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRIC METHODS (3)

A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-collinearity, and autocorrelation.

FINC 0312 INVESTMENTS: SECURITY ANALYSIS (3)

Introduction to fundamental concepts of investments with an emphasis on the evaluation of financial securities. Topics include the operation of financial markets, how securities are bought and sold, economic and industry analysis, and financial statement analysis. The objective is to familiarize students with basic concepts and discuss issues critical to making sound investment decisions. It is applicable to students seeking to develop personal investing skills, as well as those considering a career in the area of investments.

FINC 0319 INVESTMENTS: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (3)

An introduction to fundamental concepts of investments with an emphasis on managing an investment portfolio. Topics include risk and return, capital allocation decisions, investment goals and objectives, use of derivative securities in portfolio construction, and performance evaluation. The objective is to familiarize students with the theory of portfolio construction and discuss issues critical to making sound investment decisions. It is appropriate for students seeking to develop personal investing skills, as well as those considering a career in the area of investment management.

FINC 0326 INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3)

Provides the student with an in-depth understanding of all phases of insurance and risk management. The topics to be studied are basic principles, the nature and operation of insurance business, and the nature of risk and risk management. Included in these topics are property insurance; casualty insurance; life, accident, and health insurance; and group and social insurance.

FINC 0350 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE (3)

Examines and analyzes contemporary topics in finance and investments. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interests of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.

FINC 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY: FINANCE (1-6)

A course by special arrangement in a specific theoretical or applied area under careful faculty supervision.� It is intended to broaden students' concentration in finance or to gain depth in a particular area of interest within this field of study.� A student may be assigned a series of readings and discussions, or engage in an applied project in an area agreed upon by the student and instructor and approved by the Chair of the Department.� Arrangements must be made with the instructor and Chair before registering for this course.

MGMT 0101 SURVEY OF BUSINESS (3)

This course provides an overview of business and the role that business plays in economic, social, and political environemtns.� Students are introduced to the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century.� The course covers accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing concepts using current examples.� Students can learn foundational vocabulary and gain knowledge for upper level business courses.

MGMT 0107 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0107 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0107 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0107 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0107 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0107 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines software designed for management including spreadsheets, data-base packages, and mainframe communications. Provides practical experience and systems theory necessary for managerial decision-making. Fundamentals of computer literacy and logical thinking, as they relate to management, are emphasized.

MGMT 0220 PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)

A state of the art strategic systems approach to the operations functions of manufacturing and service organizations. The course covers designing, acquiring, operating, and maintaining facilities and processes; managing the supply chain; controlling and maintaining inventories; and staffing and scheduling human resources needed to provide goods and services.

MGMT 0220 PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)

A state of the art strategic systems approach to the operations functions of manufacturing and service organizations. The course covers designing, acquiring, operating, and maintaining facilities and processes; managing the supply chain; controlling and maintaining inventories; and staffing and scheduling human resources needed to provide goods and services.

MGMT 0220 PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)

A state of the art strategic systems approach to the operations functions of manufacturing and service organizations. The course covers designing, acquiring, operating, and maintaining facilities and processes; managing the supply chain; controlling and maintaining inventories; and staffing and scheduling human resources needed to provide goods and services.

MGMT 0221 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: A SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES (3)

Provides a general probe into the role of management in business, exploring concepts of management used in business, various issues of Business Management structures and the organization of management. Topics to be studied include: an examination of a systems approach to management, human behavior, personality conflict in organizations and techniques of creative management. The course shall touch upon several leadership development strategies, models of executive action in business policy or control, and provide a broad comprehensive overview of current issues concerning women, minorities and social responsibility in the field of Business Management.

MGMT 0221 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: A SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES (3)

Provides a general probe into the role of management in business, exploring concepts of management used in business, various issues of Business Management structures and the organization of management. Topics to be studied include: an examination of a systems approach to management, human behavior, personality conflict in organizations and techniques of creative management. The course shall touch upon several leadership development strategies, models of executive action in business policy or control, and provide a broad comprehensive overview of current issues concerning women, minorities and social responsibility in the field of Business Management.

MGMT 0221 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: A SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES (3)

Provides a general probe into the role of management in business, exploring concepts of management used in business, various issues of Business Management structures and the organization of management. Topics to be studied include: an examination of a systems approach to management, human behavior, personality conflict in organizations and techniques of creative management. The course shall touch upon several leadership development strategies, models of executive action in business policy or control, and provide a broad comprehensive overview of current issues concerning women, minorities and social responsibility in the field of Business Management.

MGMT 0241 BUSINESS LAW I (3)

Develops an understanding of the philosophical and logical development of the law and its relationship to business through the use of text and case analysis. Explores, in-depth, substantive contract law, which forms the basis for business transactions, commencing with the initial negotiation and offer through performance of legally binding obligations and the remedies available if obligations are not performed.

MGMT 0241 BUSINESS LAW I (3)

Develops an understanding of the philosophical and logical development of the law and its relationship to business through the use of text and case analysis. Explores, in-depth, substantive contract law, which forms the basis for business transactions, commencing with the initial negotiation and offer through performance of legally binding obligations and the remedies available if obligations are not performed.

MGMT 0241 BUSINESS LAW I (3)

Develops an understanding of the philosophical and logical development of the law and its relationship to business through the use of text and case analysis. Explores, in-depth, substantive contract law, which forms the basis for business transactions, commencing with the initial negotiation and offer through performance of legally binding obligations and the remedies available if obligations are not performed.

MGMT 0241 BUSINESS LAW I (3)

Develops an understanding of the philosophical and logical development of the law and its relationship to business through the use of text and case analysis. Explores, in-depth, substantive contract law, which forms the basis for business transactions, commencing with the initial negotiation and offer through performance of legally binding obligations and the remedies available if obligations are not performed.

MGMT 0250 QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS DECISIONS (3)

Covers the application of quantitative techniques to business problem-solving and decision making. Subjects include linear programming, probabilities, simulations, PERT, queuing, and game theory. The application of these analytical tools to business decision problems such as: distribution, inventory control, product mix, scheduling, competitive strategy, and forecasting is covered through case analysis. Approximately 1/3 of the course is devoted to case work.

MGMT 0250 QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS DECISIONS (3)

Covers the application of quantitative techniques to business problem-solving and decision making. Subjects include linear programming, probabilities, simulations, PERT, queuing, and game theory. The application of these analytical tools to business decision problems such as: distribution, inventory control, product mix, scheduling, competitive strategy, and forecasting is covered through case analysis. Approximately 1/3 of the course is devoted to case work.

MGMT 0250 QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS DECISIONS (3)

Covers the application of quantitative techniques to business problem-solving and decision making. Subjects include linear programming, probabilities, simulations, PERT, queuing, and game theory. The application of these analytical tools to business decision problems such as: distribution, inventory control, product mix, scheduling, competitive strategy, and forecasting is covered through case analysis. Approximately 1/3 of the course is devoted to case work.

MGMT 0301 LABOR RELATIONS (3)

Examines the legal relationship between employer and employee. Uses text reading and case analysis to cover labor legislation, union organizations and practices, unfair labor practices, employment discrimination, and affirmative action programs.

MGMT 0308 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and BEHAVIOR (3)

Examines the foundations for understanding individual and group behavior and relates these points to the problems faced by managers in organizations. Emphasis is on topics of study relevant to developing managerial effectiveness in interrelationships with other organizational members. Course attempts to develop an understanding of the relationship between individual and organization and to identify management skills that can contribute to effective performance.

MGMT 0308 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and BEHAVIOR (3)

Examines the foundations for understanding individual and group behavior and relates these points to the problems faced by managers in organizations. Emphasis is on topics of study relevant to developing managerial effectiveness in interrelationships with other organizational members. Course attempts to develop an understanding of the relationship between individual and organization and to identify management skills that can contribute to effective performance.

MGMT 0308 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and BEHAVIOR (3)

Examines the foundations for understanding individual and group behavior and relates these points to the problems faced by managers in organizations. Emphasis is on topics of study relevant to developing managerial effectiveness in interrelationships with other organizational members. Course attempts to develop an understanding of the relationship between individual and organization and to identify management skills that can contribute to effective performance.

MGMT 0314 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)

Covers the process of manpower planning and utilization in organizations. Personnel forecasting, employment, training and development, placement, motivation, wage and salary administration, employee benefits, and performance evaluation are covered. Special emphasis is given to problems arising between manager and subordinates, the professional in human services, minority groups, the hard-to-employ worker, and the impact of public policy.

MGMT 0321 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)

A broad introduction to the use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of a business. Students learn how information systems may be developed, used, and managed to support the strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making processes in an organization.

MGMT 0321 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)

A broad introduction to the use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of a business. Students learn how information systems may be developed, used, and managed to support the strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making processes in an organization.

MGMT 0325 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY (3)

Emphasizes management planning and control techniques in solving business problems and in determining strategy for sales and profit growth. An integrated case study approach will be used. The course will illustrate the many factors that influence complex business decisions. FOR SENIORS ONLY.

MGMT 0325 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY (3)

Emphasizes management planning and control techniques in solving business problems and in determining strategy for sales and profit growth. An integrated case study approach will be used. The course will illustrate the many factors that influence complex business decisions. FOR SENIORS ONLY.

MGMT 0325 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY (3)

Emphasizes management planning and control techniques in solving business problems and in determining strategy for sales and profit growth. An integrated case study approach will be used. The course will illustrate the many factors that influence complex business decisions. FOR SENIORS ONLY.

MGMT 0338 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)

Provides an opportunity to bring the tools and information gained in previous courses to the task of solving managerial problems in international and foreign environments. Focuses on an analysis of market opportunities, methods of entry in foreign business areas, and related business problems.

MGMT 0338 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)

Provides an opportunity to bring the tools and information gained in previous courses to the task of solving managerial problems in international and foreign environments. Focuses on an analysis of market opportunities, methods of entry in foreign business areas, and related business problems.

MGMT 0338 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)

Provides an opportunity to bring the tools and information gained in previous courses to the task of solving managerial problems in international and foreign environments. Focuses on an analysis of market opportunities, methods of entry in foreign business areas, and related business problems.

MGMT 0342 ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3)

Students gain valuable experience in innovating and creating new business or not-for-profit opportunities. They will learn to find and develop new projects, to design new products and services, and to translate their ideas into comprehensive, workable business plans.

MGMT 0346 LEADERSHIP (3)

Comprehensively examines evolving leadership theory and practice, from trait theory to modern theories of the leadership process, power, leadership styles, situational leadership, contingency theory, and team leadership. Further topics include diversity, ethics, globalization, popular approaches to leadership, and women and men as leaders. The primary course objective is to prepare students for leadership roles in organizations. Students will lean through experiential exercises, lectures, readings, focused videos, and team projects.

MGMT 0350 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3)

Examines and analyzes contemporary topics in Business Management. Educates the student in the application of strategy and integrates fundamental problem solving techniques into contemporary situations. Focuses on current business issues, yet takes a traditional perspective.

MGMT 0398 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP (3-15)

Full time business student/must be a second semester junior or senior and have permission of department.

MRKT 0231 MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3)

A developmental survey into the field of marketing in business, which will study the roles of marketers in business and society as a whole. Concentration shall be placed on defining marketing, the role of a marketing executive, the various systems of marketing, and the economic factors that affect marketing. In order to probe these questions, the course shall examine consumer behavior, purchase decision making, product pricing, policy and planning, channels of distribution in business, and marketing institutions and organizations. Further dimensions of advertising, marketing research, analysis, forecasting, and marketing information flows, controls, and performance shall be explored.

MRKT 0231 MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3)

A developmental survey into the field of marketing in business, which will study the roles of marketers in business and society as a whole. Concentration shall be placed on defining marketing, the role of a marketing executive, the various systems of marketing, and the economic factors that affect marketing. In order to probe these questions, the course shall examine consumer behavior, purchase decision making, product pricing, policy and planning, channels of distribution in business, and marketing institutions and organizations. Further dimensions of advertising, marketing research, analysis, forecasting, and marketing information flows, controls, and performance shall be explored.

MRKT 0231 MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3)

A developmental survey into the field of marketing in business, which will study the roles of marketers in business and society as a whole. Concentration shall be placed on defining marketing, the role of a marketing executive, the various systems of marketing, and the economic factors that affect marketing. In order to probe these questions, the course shall examine consumer behavior, purchase decision making, product pricing, policy and planning, channels of distribution in business, and marketing institutions and organizations. Further dimensions of advertising, marketing research, analysis, forecasting, and marketing information flows, controls, and performance shall be explored.

MRKT 0306 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (3)

The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. Logistics is a systems approach to business problems and company objectives that can be realized by recognizing the mutual interdependence of the functional areas of the firm.

MRKT 0307 MARKETING RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (3)

Reviews the specialized techniques for conducting marketing research and how they contribute to marketing strategy. Material covered includes quantitative and qualitative research, simulation, forecasting, survey preparation, and secondary source analysis.

MRKT 0309 SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT (3)

A course in effective salesmanship and how to set up and control a field sales organization. Course emphasizes the role of personal selling in the marketing mix and covers all basic sales management issues.

MRKT 0328 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING (3)

Vital to the world of modern business is an understanding of the role of advertising. This course provides a study of the techniques and practices of advertising today. Strategies and procedures for campaign design and execution will be examined. Students will take an advertising idea through the various stages of planning, visualizing and writing advertising copy.

MRKT 0328 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING (3)

Vital to the world of modern business is an understanding of the role of advertising. This course provides a study of the techniques and practices of advertising today. Strategies and procedures for campaign design and execution will be examined. Students will take an advertising idea through the various stages of planning, visualizing and writing advertising copy.

MRKT 0337 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR (3)

By gaining a better understanding of the factors that affect consumer behavior, marketers are in a better position to predict how consumers will respond to their marketing strategies. Consumer Behavior draws on the Social Sciences in addition to the quantitative characteristics of the market such as: population patterns, income distribution, living standards, and occupational changes.

MRKT 0350 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARKETING (3)

Examines and analyzes contemporary topics in marketing, advertising, consumer behavior and related areas. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interests of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.

ASTR 0101 ASTRONOMY (3)

A broad introductory survey of astronomy that also provides students with an introduction to scientific methodology and the multifaceted interactions between science, technology, and society. Topics to be covered include the history of astronomy, basic observations of the night sky, the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, supernovae, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy and other galaxies, cosmology, and the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence. Several optional observing sessions will be held on clear evenings.

CHEM 0103 CHEMISTRY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES (4)

Provides an understanding of the chemistry of living systems. The course will build from a discussion of basic chemical principles including measurements, nuclear chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, solution chemistry, stoichiometry, gas laws, and acid/base theory. These concepts will then be applied to the study of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics will be related to environmental and societal issues when appropriate. Laboratory work is designed to enhance the understanding of fundamental concepts at the practical level. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, two hours laboratory per week.

CHEM 0103 CHEMISTRY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES (4)

Provides an understanding of the chemistry of living systems. The course will build from a discussion of basic chemical principles including measurements, nuclear chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, solution chemistry, stoichiometry, gas laws, and acid/base theory. These concepts will then be applied to the study of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics will be related to environmental and societal issues when appropriate. Laboratory work is designed to enhance the understanding of fundamental concepts at the practical level. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, two hours laboratory per week.

CHEM 0109 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (4)

A broad look at the fundamental concepts of modern chemistry including the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the periodic law, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and gas phase chemistry. Topics will be related to ethical issues, societal impact, and human behavior when appropriate. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

CHEM 0109 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (4)

A broad look at the fundamental concepts of modern chemistry including the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the periodic law, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and gas phase chemistry. Topics will be related to ethical issues, societal impact, and human behavior when appropriate. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

CHEM 0109 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (4)

A broad look at the fundamental concepts of modern chemistry including the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the periodic law, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and gas phase chemistry. Topics will be related to ethical issues, societal impact, and human behavior when appropriate. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

CHEM 0201 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (4)

The chemistry of carbon is explored. The semester begins with a look at the bonding models and nomenclature used to describe carbon-based molecules. A mechanistic approach to the chemistry of alkenes, alkynes, and dienes is used to provide a context for chemical concepts such as nucleophilicity, electrophilicity, stereochemistry, and resonance. Additionally, the role that kinetics and thermodynamics play in determining product distribution is also considered. Students are required to attend the accompanying laboratory, where they will learn how to safely perform many of the chemical transformations discussed in class. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

CHEM 0211 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3)

Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry will be discussed. Topics will include nucleogenesis, bonding theory, molecular symmetry and its relationship to vibrational spectroscopy, and electronic structure and its relationship to electromagnetic spectroscopy. Where appropriate, emphasis will be placed on the mechanisms of reactions and the relationship between structure and reactivity. Time permitting, this class may also examine additional topics, for example, the role that inorganic compounds play in biochemistry (bioinorganic chemistry), or the formation of covalent bonds in metal-carbon compounds (organometallic chemistry).

CHEM 0315 BIOCHEMISTRY WITH LAB (4)

A course for science majors that combines lecture and discussion to explore the fundamentals of biochemistry. Major topics are protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanism, and the energetics, intermediates and products of major metabolic pathways. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental concepts such as intermolecular interactions, enzyme catalysis and regulation. The course relies on a solid foundation in general and organic chemistry. Student may receive credit for either CHEM 0315 or CHEM 0313, but no for both.

CHEM 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)

Independent study, under the supervision of a faculty member, in an area of chemistry beyond that covered by departmental courses.

GEOL 0108 GENERAL OCEANOGRAPHY (3)

A broad introductory survey of oceanography with a focus on modern geological and chemical oceanography. The course provides a comprehensive exposure to the scientific methods in an interdisciplinary format, including topics from biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. The course will also expose students to the current state of scientific knowledge in the field of oceanography, management of natural resources, and technological and societal implications. Topics include earth history, plate tectonics, geophysics, geochemistry, marine sediments, the hydrosphere, physical properties of salt water, seawater chemistry, ocean-atmosphere interactions, coastal processes, marine biology, human impact, and management of natural ocean resources. The course may include weekend (one day) optional field trip to nearby coast regions.

GEOL 0108 GENERAL OCEANOGRAPHY (3)

A broad introductory survey of oceanography with a focus on modern geological and chemical oceanography. The course provides a comprehensive exposure to the scientific methods in an interdisciplinary format, including topics from biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. The course will also expose students to the current state of scientific knowledge in the field of oceanography, management of natural resources, and technological and societal implications. Topics include earth history, plate tectonics, geophysics, geochemistry, marine sediments, the hydrosphere, physical properties of salt water, seawater chemistry, ocean-atmosphere interactions, coastal processes, marine biology, human impact, and management of natural ocean resources. The course may include weekend (one day) optional field trip to nearby coast regions.

GEOL 0124 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS (3)

The Earth is a dynamic planet, whose surface is constantly being modified by the internal processes associated with plate tectonics and by the external processes associated with the hydrologic cycle. Those processes make the Earth an interesting, but sometimes dangerous place to live. This course will explore the factors that shape the Earth�s surface by investigating the potential hazards associated with those processes (including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and climate change) and human attempts to predict, prepare for and respond to such events.

GEOL 0124 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS (3)

The Earth is a dynamic planet, whose surface is constantly being modified by the internal processes associated with plate tectonics and by the external processes associated with the hydrologic cycle. Those processes make the Earth an interesting, but sometimes dangerous place to live. This course will explore the factors that shape the Earth�s surface by investigating the potential hazards associated with those processes (including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and climate change) and human attempts to predict, prepare for and respond to such events.

GEOL 0205 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (3)

The course focuses on geologic principles and applications related to understanding and controlling environmental problems such as soil/air/water contamination, hazardous waste disposal, erosion, geologic hazards ,mining, energy exploration, and resource development.� The history of human development of resources, product use, and our impact on the natural and physical environment is explored through a geological understanding of the Earth.� Current local and global environmental justice issues are investigated through research and an environmental justice field trip.

GNSC 0101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (4)

Includes the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth-space science, and the application of scientific methodology to these areas. Topics may include mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, chemical bonding, plate tectonics, the cycles of the Earth, and astronomy. The relationships of these concepts to societal issues are discussed. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

GNSC 0101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (4)

Includes the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth-space science, and the application of scientific methodology to these areas. Topics may include mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, chemical bonding, plate tectonics, the cycles of the Earth, and astronomy. The relationships of these concepts to societal issues are discussed. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

GNSC 0101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (4)

Includes the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth-space science, and the application of scientific methodology to these areas. Topics may include mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, chemical bonding, plate tectonics, the cycles of the Earth, and astronomy. The relationships of these concepts to societal issues are discussed. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

GNSC 0101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (4)

Includes the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth-space science, and the application of scientific methodology to these areas. Topics may include mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, chemical bonding, plate tectonics, the cycles of the Earth, and astronomy. The relationships of these concepts to societal issues are discussed. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

GNSC 0349 RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES (1)

Students will create a research proposal in preparation for the companion course GNSC/CHEM 0350.�� As part of the course, students will learn about faculty research areas/expertise, search the literature, formulate a research question and decide on specific aims of their project.� Topics covered to support creating the proposal include writing a draft proposal, responding to reviewers' concerns, experimental design, complying with ethical and safety standards, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data, treatment of experimental error, supporting a scientific claim with data, and communicating results in oral and written form.

GNSC 0360 METHODS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR PRE-K-6 (2)

This course prepares students to teach PreK-6 science.� An activity-based format is used to create a learning environment that fosters inquiry learning and teaching.� Emphasis is placed on the role and use of hands-on materials, resources, and technology that encourage the development of fundamental concepts outlined in the state science frameworks.� Topics may include: inquiry, engineering design, learning theories, the learning cycle, current state and national standards for science education, lesson plan development, and techniques for assessment.

GNSC 0360 METHODS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR PRE-K-6 (2)

This course prepares students to teach PreK-6 science.� An activity-based format is used to create a learning environment that fosters inquiry learning and teaching.� Emphasis is placed on the role and use of hands-on materials, resources, and technology that encourage the development of fundamental concepts outlined in the state science frameworks.� Topics may include: inquiry, engineering design, learning theories, the learning cycle, current state and national standards for science education, lesson plan development, and techniques for assessment.

GNSC 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)

Independent study, under the supervision of a faculty member, on an interdisciplinary topic in the sciences or in an area of science education beyond that covered by departmental courses.

PHSC 0115 GENERAL PHYSICS I (4)

Newtonian mechanics is the dominant theme of General Physics I. Motion is explored and described graphically using inquiry-based, real-time data collection with computer-based probes. This kinematic description of motion is then connected to a dynamic description through Newton�s laws and the forces causing the motion. Conservation laws, energy, momentum, collisions, and rotational motion are also considered. Material is explored using a student-centered, inquiry approach melding laboratory and more traditional approaches. Three longer activities emphasizing experimental design and data collection are undertaken across the semester in addition to the daily explorations. Mathematical prerequisites are high school algebra and trigonometry. The concepts of slope and area under the curve are used throughout the course, but formal calculus is not required. Three two-hour meetings per week.

PHSC 0125 PHYSICS I (4)

A calculus-based introduction to physics. Classical mechanics forms the core of the course. Topics to be covered include kinematics and dynamics of motion in one, two, and three dimensions, work, energy, conservation laws, rotational motion, static equilibrium, gravitation, and thermodynamics. The use of elementary calculus to solve problems involving trajectories, work, and one-dimensional potentials will be stressed. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, and two hours of laboratory work per week.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of mass communication. This is accomplished through the study of the history and structure of mass media industries and an examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and global factors that create the context in which media operate.

COMM 0102 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a survey of the field of human communication. Students will explore the symbolic nature of both verbal and nonverbal communication in several contexts including dyadic, small group, intercultural and organizational settings. Within and across contexts, students will study fundamental communication processes such as message construction, listening, persuasion, deception, and relationship development.

COMM 0102 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (3)

Provides students with a survey of the field of human communication. Students will explore the symbolic nature of both verbal and nonverbal communication in several contexts including dyadic, small group, intercultural and organizational settings. Within and across contexts, students will study fundamental communication processes such as message construction, listening, persuasion, deception, and relationship development.

COMM 0106 VIDEO PRODUCTION I (3)

Offers an introduction to the basics of video production and�nonlinear editing. Topics include camera technology and operation, sound, lighting, graphics, and editing, as well as fundamental aesthetic principles. Experience in planning, shooting, and editing video projects will be provided through hands-on exercise and projects in both studio and field environments.

COMM 0108 INTRODUCTION TO FILM (3)

Examines the aesthetic elements of film including cinematography, editing, sound, script, acting, direction, and mise en scene. The study of film also may include contexts such as cultural roles, genre, political issues, economics, and history.

COMM 0201 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (3)

Offers an introduction to the presentation tools needed by communication specialists. Students will learn how to use a variety of media to effectively communicate ideas. They will consider the aesthetic dimensions as well as the production aspects of a number of media formats. Those formats will include speech, text, audio, video, the web, and presentation software.

COMM 0201 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (3)

Offers an introduction to the presentation tools needed by communication specialists. Students will learn how to use a variety of media to effectively communicate ideas. They will consider the aesthetic dimensions as well as the production aspects of a number of media formats. Those formats will include speech, text, audio, video, the web, and presentation software.

COMM 0203 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS (3)

Examines the principles and processes of public relations. Areas of discussion include organizational aspects, the public relations environment, fact finding, planning and programming, implementation, evaluation and audience analysis.

COMM 0204 WRITING FOR THE MEDIA (3)

Explores a variety of writing modes used in mass communication. Emphasis is on developing and refining the student�s writing skills. Students will be introduced to writing techniques used in newspapers, radio, television, magazines, advertising and public relations. This course is a prerequisite for all other COMM writing courses.

COMM 0204 WRITING FOR THE MEDIA (3)

Explores a variety of writing modes used in mass communication. Emphasis is on developing and refining the student�s writing skills. Students will be introduced to writing techniques used in newspapers, radio, television, magazines, advertising and public relations. This course is a prerequisite for all other COMM writing courses.

COMM 0207 COMMUNICATION ETHICS (3)

Examines the process of ethical decision making in the context of communication. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of values and study of ethical principles representing several schools of philosophical thought. Values and principles are then applied to case studies of ethical dilemmas in various communication fields.

COMM 0207 COMMUNICATION ETHICS (3)

Examines the process of ethical decision making in the context of communication. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of values and study of ethical principles representing several schools of philosophical thought. Values and principles are then applied to case studies of ethical dilemmas in various communication fields.

COMM 0209 GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (3)

Introduces students to various forms of communication in diverse settings around the world. Students will explore aspects of nationality, politics, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, conflict, and culture. Students will examine how global communication often engenders stereotypes that reflect cultural beliefs and values. Areas for study may include: Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Oceania, North America, and Latin America.

COMM 0209 GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (3)

Introduces students to various forms of communication in diverse settings around the world. Students will explore aspects of nationality, politics, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, conflict, and culture. Students will examine how global communication often engenders stereotypes that reflect cultural beliefs and values. Areas for study may include: Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Oceania, North America, and Latin America.

COMM 0212 FILM AND GENDER (3)

Examines the construction and portrayal of gender in film. In addition to surveying some of the predominant cinematic images of gender, students will be introduced to the precepts of contemporary feminist film criticism and gender studies.

COMM 0216 ISSUES IN ADVERTISING (1-3)

Explores a range of critical perspectives on advertising and consumer culture. Topics may include cultural codes in advertising, advertising and children, and global advertising.

COMM 0220 COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT (3)

An exploration of the theory, research, and practice of communication in understanding and negotiating conflicts. This course provides an opportunity for students to examine conflict in everyday life with a particular focus on the role that communication plays in the development and management of conflict situations. Readings will cover the primary literature on conflict and communication, power, conflict resolutions strategies (negotiation, mediation, arbitration) and the causes and development of conflict in interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural settings.

COMM 0221 COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)

Explores a variety of perspectives from which communication may be studied. Examines different models that have been developed to conceptualize, describe, and explain the communication process. Through class discussion, reading and research, students will analyze the assumptions underlying various communication theories and examine the strengths and weaknesses of these theories. Areas of study include the social and historical context of theory development, interpersonal communication, communication in organizations, and the impact of mass communication.

COMM 0233 DOCUMENTARY FILM (4)

An exploration of documentary film: its history and development, its social and political impact. Students will analyze both film form and content with particular attention to the different styles and philosophies of documentary filmmaking, as well as the socio-historic context in which these films were made. The course will consider documentary film as a form of art and a form of journalism, as an agent for personal expression and an agent for social change.� The course includes a mandatory two-hour film screening time block.

COMM 0280 INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR (3-6)

Provides an international experience of academic study and cultural immersion in a variety of locations that can vary from year to year. It attempts to examine some of the traditions, assumptions, issues, conflicts, barriers, and misunderstandings which can arise between international cultures. Classes, field trips to historical and archeological sites, national cultural museums, festivals and concerts, home visitations, and discussions with college and university peers will be arranged into a unified international English-language seminar. Course may be repeated.

COMM 0301 INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (3)

An examination of communication theory and cultural practices regarding international conflict resolution, boundary disputes and cultural conflicts in various parts of the world. Critical perspectives on a variety of historical and legal documents, accords, and settlements will be examined. Communication case studies analyzing dispute resolute models and their cultural contexts will be surveyed as prologue and background to a better understanding of intercultural tensions as they interact with modern day media environments.

COMM 0305 COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP (3-15)

Students, with prior approval of the department, intern at local, regional, or national communication sites. A portfolio of work completed at the internship site is required as part of the student�s final report.

COMM 0307 COMMUNICATION LAW (3)

Examines the principles and applications of communication law. Students will be introduced to fundamentals of the American legal system and legal case studies pertinent to the mass media and related communication technologies. Particular emphasis will be placed on such issues as freedom of expression, defamation, privacy, intellectual property, information access, censorship, commercial speech, and government regulation.

COMM 0308 MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM (3)

Introduces the skills necessary for reporting and writing in multiple media formats. Students will learn how to put together stories for the Web with video, audio, and graphics as well as text. Using simple hardware and related software, they will be introduced to the technical side of recording, taping, and editing for online presentation.

COMM 0317 HEALTH COMMUNICATION (3)

The interdisciplinary course will explore Health Communication theories and concepts. It would include topics such as medical interactions (patient-provider communication), health promotion campaigns, health literacy, and narrative medicine. The course will also comprise civic or experiential learning initiatives where students will collaborate with relevant community partners on various health or public health issues. Learning outcomes include students' ability to examine the relevant theories and models that shape health communication discourse; critically examine how social, political, and economic structures impact health; identify and understand the concepts of health literacy;�examine the nature of medical communication; review the role of narative medicine in health communication; demonstrate proficiency in planning, implementing, and evaluating a health communication program.�

COMM 0318 SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIAL CONTEXT (3)

This course provides students with an introduction to�the history, technology, theory and practice of social media. Social Media (which includes platforms like Facebook,�blogging, networking) are technologies that enable individuals to collaborate, create and share communication with�audiences of any size in virtually any location. Students will explore and understand the possibilities and limitations of�social media and engage in experiences with several forms of social media technology. Those who complete the course�will have a thorough understanding of how to use social media effectively and ethically and possess a framework for�evaluating new tools and media as well as utilize this technology for commercial applications.

COMM 0320 FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (3)

Explores basic qualitative and quantitative methodologies of communication research, including experiments, surveys, focus groups, field observations, and content analysis. These methodologies are examined as ways of posing questions and solving problems in communication. Each student will write a paper based on a research project including problems definition, literature review, data gathering and analysis.

COMM 0332 WRITING FOR THE INTERACTIVE MEDIA (3)

Offers training in writing for media across multiple platforms and genres, including websites, blogs, micro-blogs, television, and online audio formats including podcasts. Concentrates on the theory and practice of writing and publishing within convergent media environments, focusing on key characteristics of digital communication including intertexuality, interactivity and multimedia engagement.

COMM 0336 ADVANCED PUBLIC RELATIONS (3)

Focuses on the public relations practitioner as communications manager, emphasizing the counseling function of PR in formulating strategies and policies in corporate communications.

COMM 0339 JOURNALISM AND SOCIETY (3)

Explores contemporary issues in journalism with an emphasis on social and cultural factors. Brings a historical, ethical and comparative lens to discussion of journalisitc values, technological developments, legal issues, and the impact of journalism on society.

COMM 0342 PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING (3)

Covers public relations planning, audience analysis, and construction of motivational messages. Students will work on a variety of assignments that emphasize the design and production of effective public relations material for press, publications, and electronic media.

CAIS 0101 COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (3)

An introduction to the nature and function of computers, with emphasis on the social, intellectual, legal and ethical issues involved with their use in contemporary society. Includes a survey of computing technology to the extent necessary to enable the student to identify, understand and evaluate computer-related issues such as privacy and databases, data matching, automation and dehumanization, worker displacement and computer security, fraud and evolving moral and legal concerns associated with modern technological society.

CAIS 0102 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (3)

Provides an overview of the fundamental principles of computer science. Topics covered include data representation, storage and manipulation techniques; an introduction to computer architectures and operations; an investigation of useful data structures; and a review of file organization and database models. The development and analysis of elementary algorithms, employing modular design programming language techniques, are used to demonstrate a number of the course concepts.

CAIS 0102 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (3)

Provides an overview of the fundamental principles of computer science. Topics covered include data representation, storage and manipulation techniques; an introduction to computer architectures and operations; an investigation of useful data structures; and a review of file organization and database models. The development and analysis of elementary algorithms, employing modular design programming language techniques, are used to demonstrate a number of the course concepts.

CAIS 0117 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (3)

This course introduces the fundamental principles of computer programming by exploring the syntax and semantics of a procedural programming language.� Topics include control structures, iterators, and fundamental data structures.� Problem-solving is the primary emphasis.� Strategies and techniques, along with common, elementary algorithms are explored and applied to the solution of a variety of problem types.� No previous programming experience is required.

CAIS 0210 DATABASE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES (3)

A course to study database application development. Students will learn how to create and manipulate a relational database application from a given theoretical foundation. Experience is gained in the efficient and effective construction of relational database tables, queries, forms, reports, and procedural modules, which extend the basic features of a database supplied by a DBMS. Programming, including event-driven, visual, and SQL (Structured Query Language) programming will be covered. A student is expected to enter the class with proficiency in a high-level programming language and familiarity with a GUI environment, as several programming assignments will be required.

CAIS 0220 COMPUTER SCIENCE/PROGRAM DESIGN II (4)

An advanced course in computer science and program design for computer science and computer information system majors. A current high-level object-oriented programming language, including concentrated use of its API (Application Programming Interface), is explored. Topics include in depth object-oriented software design techniques, highly developed graphical user interfaces, advanced I/O, recursion, concurrent programming, error processing, and networking. Extensive programming, utilizing a sophisticated integrated development environment, is required of students.

CAIS 0230 DATA STRUCTURES/ALGORITHM ANALYSIS (4)

A study of fundamental algorithms which act on data structures, along with analysis of such techniques. This course requires extensive programming by the student, and provides the student with a sound theoretical background for applications to database management, operating systems, and compiler construction. Topics covered include stacks, queues, linked lists, tree structures, sorting and searching techniques.

CAIS 0265 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND MICROPROCESSORS (4)

Provides a survey of digital electronics and microprocessors. Initial topics to be covered include logic gates, Boolean Algebra, simplification, logic circuits, flip-flops, shift registers, counters and memory systems, which will be followed by an examination of architectures, instruction sets and applications on microprocessors and microcomputers. Emphasis will be on computer hardware at the chip level. Software content will include the use of an assembly language to control a microprocessor that interfaces to other electronic components. Laboratory sessions will allow students to build and design simple circuits to reinforce lecture concepts.

CAIS 0305 ELEMENTS OF SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING (3)

An introduction to a modern operating system used for systems programming (such as UNIX) and its utilities. Topics representative of those which might be chosen by the instructor as application endeavors include design of a small compiler/interpreter using compiler generating tools, network utilities using TCP/IP or other appropriate protocols, graphics utilities using systems such as X Windows, or device drivers.

CAIS 0307 ORGANIZATION OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (3)

A study of computer programming languages from the following points of view: specification, programming paradigms, implementation, and actual performance. Some laboratory exercises for the various languages will be given as resources permit. The languages will be chosen by the instructor.

CAIS 0346 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (3)

Tools and techniques supportive of the stages of typical Systems Development Life Cycles, including investigation, requirements, determination, process and data modeling, and application and interface design. Emphasis will be on the development of deliverables through the detailed design stage. Development and implementation issues, documentation, project management, and alternative methodologies will also be considered.

CAIS 0347 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING (3)

Communications hardware, including network connectors, routers, and wireless communications are discussed. LANs/WANs and network topologies are discussed. Hardware-based network protocols (such as Ethernet) and high-level protocols, such as the TCP/IP suite are surveyed.

CAIS 0351 INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY OF COMPUTATION (3)

Presentation of topics of current theoretical interest in computer science chosen from among grammars, finite automata, Turing machines, cellular automata and other models of computers; computability theory; and computational complexity.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

A survey of the American Criminal Justice System as a socio-political institution. The police, criminal courts, and correctional and rehabilitative endeavors will be analyzed within the framework of empirical research from the perspectives of the social sciences. Required of all first-year students in the Criminal Justice major.

CRJU 0201 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIETY (3)

The structure and function of law enforcement agencies in contemporary society will be analyzed in their sociological context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the police within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.

CRJU 0201 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIETY (3)

The structure and function of law enforcement agencies in contemporary society will be analyzed in their sociological context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the police within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.

CRJU 0201 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIETY (3)

The structure and function of law enforcement agencies in contemporary society will be analyzed in their sociological context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the police within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.

CRJU 0201 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIETY (3)

The structure and function of law enforcement agencies in contemporary society will be analyzed in their sociological context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the police within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.

CRJU 0201 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIETY (3)

The structure and function of law enforcement agencies in contemporary society will be analyzed in their sociological context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the police within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.

CRJU 0205 AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.

CRJU 0205 AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.

CRJU 0205 AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.

CRJU 0205 AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.

CRJU 0205 AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.

CRJU 0205 AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the development of law and the American legal system. The problems related to the meaning and uses of law; the organizational hierarchy of the courts; and the role of the courts in the criminal justice system.

CRJU 0301 JUVENILE PROCEDURE (3)

An examination of the underlying philosophy of juvenile justice and procedures used to process a juvenile alleged to be delinquent through the juvenile justice system. The course will focus on the differences between juvenile procedure and adult criminal procedure by examining recent court decisions and statutory law pertaining to juveniles.

CRJU 0302 CRIMINAL LAW (3)

The function of criminal law and its relationship to various criminal offenses, including crimes against persons and crimes against property.

CRJU 0304 PREVENTION AND CONTROL (3)

An in-depth examination of the criminal justice system and the efforts it has exerted in an attempt to prevent and control criminal behavior. Course will focus on the traditional methods including probation and parole as well as recent trends in crime control and prevention: the utilization of community based treatment programs and attempts by many criminal justice agencies to avoid the processing of individuals through the system.

CRJU 0304 PREVENTION AND CONTROL (3)

An in-depth examination of the criminal justice system and the efforts it has exerted in an attempt to prevent and control criminal behavior. Course will focus on the traditional methods including probation and parole as well as recent trends in crime control and prevention: the utilization of community based treatment programs and attempts by many criminal justice agencies to avoid the processing of individuals through the system.

CRJU 0307 CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (3)

An intensive analysis of selected problems in American law enforcement and police-community relations. A major research paper is required.

CRJU 0307 CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (3)

An intensive analysis of selected problems in American law enforcement and police-community relations. A major research paper is required.

CRJU 0310 ORGANIZED AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME (3)

The methods through which organized crime influences and, in many instances, controls entire communities. Traditional types of crime heavily influenced by organized crime, such as loan sharking and gambling, will be analyzed in an effort to demonstrate the basis of power and wealth of organized crime in the United States.

CRJU 0310 ORGANIZED AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME (3)

The methods through which organized crime influences and, in many instances, controls entire communities. Traditional types of crime heavily influenced by organized crime, such as loan sharking and gambling, will be analyzed in an effort to demonstrate the basis of power and wealth of organized crime in the United States.

CRJU 0311 VICTIMOLOGY (3)

Criminal-victim relationships, with emphasis on victim-precipitated crimes and compensation to the victims. Consideration is given to: concept and significance of victimology; time, space, sex, age, and occupational factors in criminal-victim relationships; victims of murder, rape, other violent crimes and property crimes; victim typology; the public as victim; restitution and compensation to victims.

CRJU 0312 WOMEN IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the female and her often unique involvement in the American criminal justice system, whether as an offender, as a victim, or as an employee in policing, the courts, or in corrections. Traditional as well as feminist theories will be critically evaluated, using both historical analysis and more recent studies. Throughout, the focus is on the detection and understanding of differences and similarities in gender attitudes and behaviors, as well as institutional factors effecting change.

CRJU 0312 WOMEN IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (3)

An examination of the female and her often unique involvement in the American criminal justice system, whether as an offender, as a victim, or as an employee in policing, the courts, or in corrections. Traditional as well as feminist theories will be critically evaluated, using both historical analysis and more recent studies. Throughout, the focus is on the detection and understanding of differences and similarities in gender attitudes and behaviors, as well as institutional factors effecting change.

CRJU 0313 STATISTICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

Examines the relationship and application of statistical techniques to theory building and concept construction.� Gives an overview of statistical methods and their appropriateness for research in criminal justice.� In addition, various computer-oriented analytical tools and data processing systems available to the criminal justice practitioner will be surveyed.

CRJU 0313 STATISTICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)

Examines the relationship and application of statistical techniques to theory building and concept construction.� Gives an overview of statistical methods and their appropriateness for research in criminal justice.� In addition, various computer-oriented analytical tools and data processing systems available to the criminal justice practitioner will be surveyed.

CRJU 0325 CAPITAL PUNISHMENT (3)

This course focuses on capital punishment law, particularly United States Supreme Court decisions addressing constitutional issues relevant to the death penalty. Students also will explore empirical, penological, political, and moral issues related to the death penalty and its administration.

CRJU 0328 COMPUTER APPLICATION IN CRIME ANALYSIS (3)

This course is designed to examine developments in information systems and their applications in the crime analysis environment. Particular attention will be given to management and analysis of crime-related data as well as an assessment of current and future applications in crime analysis. Previous computer experience is not required.

CRJU 0337 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS (3)

This course investigates the application of moral logic to problems in the field of Criminal Justice. Issues related to policing, criminal prosecution, and corrections will be studied. Students will be encouraged to induce general moral precepts and rules from the examination of particular situations and problems.

CRJU 0337 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS (3)

This course investigates the application of moral logic to problems in the field of Criminal Justice. Issues related to policing, criminal prosecution, and corrections will be studied. Students will be encouraged to induce general moral precepts and rules from the examination of particular situations and problems.

CRJU 0339 PROBATION, PAROLE, AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (3)

This course will present an overview of correctional options in the community. It will challenge students to consider how sanctions for criminal offenders can be managed in the community without unduly sacrificing community safety or the integrity of the justice system. Community Corrections is a fluid and continually changing field. The focus will be on main themes and trends in probation and parole. Specific attention will be given to the dual and often conflicting goals of community protection and positive offender change with which the practitioner typically is confronted, the types of policies and programs implemented to meet these goals, and their effectiveness.

CRJU 0339 PROBATION, PAROLE, AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (3)

This course will present an overview of correctional options in the community. It will challenge students to consider how sanctions for criminal offenders can be managed in the community without unduly sacrificing community safety or the integrity of the justice system. Community Corrections is a fluid and continually changing field. The focus will be on main themes and trends in probation and parole. Specific attention will be given to the dual and often conflicting goals of community protection and positive offender change with which the practitioner typically is confronted, the types of policies and programs implemented to meet these goals, and their effectiveness.

CRJU 0355 HIGH PROFILE CRIMES AND TRIALS (3)

A survey of high profile crimes and trials from different periods in history. The importance of the media in creating high profile crimes and trials will be discussed along with the notation of newsworthiness. Particular attention will be given to the effects high profile crimes and trials have on the public and criminal justice system.

CRJU 0358 SANCTIONING SEXUAL OFFENDERS (3)

This course will critically evaluate policies directed toward sex offenders, such as those requiring registration and notification, those that restrict where sex offenders may live, and those that allow for civil commitment of sex offenders after they have served their sentence for a sex crime.� These policies will be evaluated based on current understandings of why people sexually offend, and the types of strategies that offer the most promise for a safe and healthy community.� Consideration will be given to the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration, how they may be compromised, to society's detriment, given the current strong emphasis on the competing goals of retribution, deterrence, and incapacitation in dealing with sexual offenders in particular.

CRJU 0358 SANCTIONING SEXUAL OFFENDERS (3)

This course will critically evaluate policies directed toward sex offenders, such as those requiring registration and notification, those that restrict where sex offenders may live, and those that allow for civil commitment of sex offenders after they have served their sentence for a sex crime.� These policies will be evaluated based on current understandings of why people sexually offend, and the types of strategies that offer the most promise for a safe and healthy community.� Consideration will be given to the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration, how they may be compromised, to society's detriment, given the current strong emphasis on the competing goals of retribution, deterrence, and incapacitation in dealing with sexual offenders in particular.

CRJU 0398 FIELD PRACTICUM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-6)

The field practicum class involves the student�s participation in the day-to-day functions of a criminal justice agency. The course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to translate the theoretically oriented classroom experience into practical application in an area of particular interest to the student.

CRJU 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Individual research and independent study related to a particular aspect of criminal justice that is of special interest.

CRJU 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Individual research and independent study related to a particular aspect of criminal justice that is of special interest.

CRJU 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Individual research and independent study related to a particular aspect of criminal justice that is of special interest.

EDUC 0201 LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT (3)

An introduction to the basic principles and practices of effective assessment for classroom teachers. The course addresses what teachers need to do to assess learning before, during, and after instruction with special emphasis given to the importance of personal judgment and educational accountability. Topics include selecting appropriate modes of assessment, assessment and issues of diversity, technology and assessment, standardized testing, assessment and programmatic change.

EDUC 0207 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (3)

An introduction to educational philosophy through consideration of historically recurrent perspectives such as idealism, realism, essentialism, romanticism, instrumentalism, existentialism, and positivism as they relate to contemporary issues in educational policy and practice. Special emphasis will be given to fundamental approaches to the critical analysis of original sources.

EDUC 0207 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (3)

An introduction to educational philosophy through consideration of historically recurrent perspectives such as idealism, realism, essentialism, romanticism, instrumentalism, existentialism, and positivism as they relate to contemporary issues in educational policy and practice. Special emphasis will be given to fundamental approaches to the critical analysis of original sources.

EDUC 0207 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (3)

An introduction to educational philosophy through consideration of historically recurrent perspectives such as idealism, realism, essentialism, romanticism, instrumentalism, existentialism, and positivism as they relate to contemporary issues in educational policy and practice. Special emphasis will be given to fundamental approaches to the critical analysis of original sources.

EDUC 0220 SCHOOLS IN AMERICAN CULTURE (3)

This course is designed to stimulate creative and critical thinking about the nature and value of education. Participants will be introduced to the role of the teachers, learners, and schools in society. The role of schools in maintaining and perpetuating culture will be considered as well as issues and controversies confronting American education. Students will also be familiarized with important global educational issues and developments. Field experience required for teacher licensure students.

EDUC 0220 SCHOOLS IN AMERICAN CULTURE (3)

This course is designed to stimulate creative and critical thinking about the nature and value of education. Participants will be introduced to the role of the teachers, learners, and schools in society. The role of schools in maintaining and perpetuating culture will be considered as well as issues and controversies confronting American education. Students will also be familiarized with important global educational issues and developments. Field experience required for teacher licensure students.

EDUC 0221 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS (3)

This course will focus on students who meet the criteria for categories of disabilities that are identified by education law, as well as students with other exceptional learning needs.� An exploration of case studies of individuals in the context of schools will facilitate an understanding of laws, history, litigation, individualized education programs, Response to Intervention (RTI), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.� Course participants will explore strategies for developing differentiated learning experiences that address learner variability while maintaining high expectations for all students.� Race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status are examined as they apply to students with exceptional learning needs.� Historical and current approaches to the education and inclusion of students with�exceptional learning needs will be considered, including topics of identification, referral, evaluation, placement, and the use of assistive technologies.� A 15-hour field experience is required.

EDUC 0221 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS (3)

This course will focus on students who meet the criteria for categories of disabilities that are identified by education law, as well as students with other exceptional learning needs.� An exploration of case studies of individuals in the context of schools will facilitate an understanding of laws, history, litigation, individualized education programs, Response to Intervention (RTI), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.� Course participants will explore strategies for developing differentiated learning experiences that address learner variability while maintaining high expectations for all students.� Race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status are examined as they apply to students with exceptional learning needs.� Historical and current approaches to the education and inclusion of students with�exceptional learning needs will be considered, including topics of identification, referral, evaluation, placement, and the use of assistive technologies.� A 15-hour field experience is required.

EDUC 0221 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS (3)

This course will focus on students who meet the criteria for categories of disabilities that are identified by education law, as well as students with other exceptional learning needs.� An exploration of case studies of individuals in the context of schools will facilitate an understanding of laws, history, litigation, individualized education programs, Response to Intervention (RTI), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.� Course participants will explore strategies for developing differentiated learning experiences that address learner variability while maintaining high expectations for all students.� Race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status are examined as they apply to students with exceptional learning needs.� Historical and current approaches to the education and inclusion of students with�exceptional learning needs will be considered, including topics of identification, referral, evaluation, placement, and the use of assistive technologies.� A 15-hour field experience is required.

EDUC 0301 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS, ELEMENTARY 1-6 (2)

This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to teach mathematics effectively to diverse learners at different levels of readiness in elementary classrooms grades 1-6.� The course will develop teacher candidates' ability to facilitate elementary students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts in engaging and meaningful ways.� Throughout the course candidates will read and discuss case studies written by practicing elementary teachers and analyze video of authentic elementary school mathematics instruction.� Emphasis will be placed on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supported pedagogy and assessment and on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics grades 1-6.� Course participates will design lesson plans that includes measurable learning outcomes and best instructional practices in mathematics for elementary students.

EDUC 0302 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS, EARLY CHILDHOOD PREK-2 (2)

This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to teach mathematics effectively to diverse learners at different levels of readiness in elementary classrooms grades PreK-2.� The course will develop teacher candidates' ability to facilitate early childhood students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts in engaging and meaningful ways.� Throughout the course candidates will read and discuss case studies written by practicing early childhood teachers and analyze video of authentic elementary school mathematics instruction.� Emphasis will be placed on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supported pedagogy and assessment and on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics grades PreK-2.� Participants will design a lesson plan that includes measurable outcomes.

EDUC 0303 EARLY LITERACY AND READING (3)

This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to early literacy and reading development.� The course emphasizes a foundation in the major components of reading.� Content includes beginning theoretical principles and research based strategies for assessment and diagnostic practices as well as instructional strategies for phonological awareness, phonics and other word recognition strategies, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.� The interaction between readers and texts of different genres are explored and the needs of English language learners are embedded throughout the curriculum.� Note: The course is aligned with the objectives of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in Foundations of Reading, Field 90.� Students should take this course prior to taking this MTEL.

EDUC 0303 EARLY LITERACY AND READING (3)

This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to early literacy and reading development.� The course emphasizes a foundation in the major components of reading.� Content includes beginning theoretical principles and research based strategies for assessment and diagnostic practices as well as instructional strategies for phonological awareness, phonics and other word recognition strategies, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.� The interaction between readers and texts of different genres are explored and the needs of English language learners are embedded throughout the curriculum.� Note: The course is aligned with the objectives of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in Foundations of Reading, Field 90.� Students should take this course prior to taking this MTEL.

EDUC 0303 EARLY LITERACY AND READING (3)

This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to early literacy and reading development.� The course emphasizes a foundation in the major components of reading.� Content includes beginning theoretical principles and research based strategies for assessment and diagnostic practices as well as instructional strategies for phonological awareness, phonics and other word recognition strategies, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.� The interaction between readers and texts of different genres are explored and the needs of English language learners are embedded throughout the curriculum.� Note: The course is aligned with the objectives of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in Foundations of Reading, Field 90.� Students should take this course prior to taking this MTEL.

EDUC 0305 LITERATURE AND THE LANGUAGE ARTS (3)

Provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to literature and language arts programs. Emphasis is on the communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. The relationship of children�s literature in the total language arts program in early childhood and elementary education is presented.

EDUC 0306 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (3)

This course offers a foundation in elementary curriculum design, development, and implementation.� Course participants will investigate how educators design and teach units that are anchored in rich content and authentic learning and assessment experiences.� Culturally responsive curricula and teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners are explored and implemented through readings, discussions and guided activities in unit and lesson development.� Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are practices applied to a backwards design approach to curriculum development.� Course participants create well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes anchored in the big ideas of academic disciplines.� They explore a range of informal and formal assessment methods and teaching approaches as they work in the field to create inclusive learning environments that value diversity, empower students as learners, support the success of all students, and embrace family and community collaboration.� Throughout the course, participants engage in critical reflection relative to their work in both the course and the elementary classroom.� They develop the capacity to use observation anecdotal notes, and feedback from the course instructor and supervising practitioner to improve their developing practice and sense of professionalism.� A 30-hour field experience in an elementary setting is required.

EDUC 0306 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (3)

This course offers a foundation in elementary curriculum design, development, and implementation.� Course participants will investigate how educators design and teach units that are anchored in rich content and authentic learning and assessment experiences.� Culturally responsive curricula and teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners are explored and implemented through readings, discussions and guided activities in unit and lesson development.� Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are practices applied to a backwards design approach to curriculum development.� Course participants create well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes anchored in the big ideas of academic disciplines.� They explore a range of informal and formal assessment methods and teaching approaches as they work in the field to create inclusive learning environments that value diversity, empower students as learners, support the success of all students, and embrace family and community collaboration.� Throughout the course, participants engage in critical reflection relative to their work in both the course and the elementary classroom.� They develop the capacity to use observation anecdotal notes, and feedback from the course instructor and supervising practitioner to improve their developing practice and sense of professionalism.� A 30-hour field experience in an elementary setting is required.

EDUC 0308 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM (3 (*FB)

) This course offers a foundation in early childhood curriculum design, development, and implementation.� Course participants will examine how early childhood educators design and teach standards-based units of study that are anchored in rich content and authentic learning and assessment experiences.� Culturally responsive curricula and teaching practices that convey high expectations and meet the needs of all learners are explored through readings, discussions, and guided activities.� Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices are applied to a backward design approach to curriculum development.� As part of the course, students apply course knowledge, skills, and understandings in an early childhood field placement.� Course participants create well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes and explore a range of informal and formal assessment methods and teaching approaches.� In their field placement, students practice skills for effective and respectful partnerships with families, and work to create safe and inclusive learning environments that value diversity, empower students as learners, encourage positive behavior, and embrace collaboration with school colleagues and the community.� Throughout the course, students engage in critical reflection relative to their work in both the course and the early childhood classroom.� Students develop the capacity to use observation, anecdotal notes, and feedback from course instructor and supervising practitioner to improve their developing practice and sense of professionalism.� A 30-hour field experience in an approved PreK-2 setting is required.

EDUC 0309 CHILDREN�S LITERATURE (SAMPLE)

(3 This course is designed to provide teachers with a background of the major objectives and purposes for children�s literature in today�s classroom. Major emphasis will be given to a review of various types of children�s literature, ways to share literature effectively with children, the use of media to encourage more reading, and to the establishment of library centers within the classroom setting. Areas of specialization such as award winning books, key illustrators, poetry, and traditional literature also will be included.

EDUC 0311 SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3)

Requires students to examine actively the basic principles underlying Social Studies. It requires that students become aware of unifying concepts and generalizations related to the realities of how people live and interact. Examination of traditional and current Social Studies projects is a matter of concern. Concurrently, production of materials and use of procedures promoting apt combinations of cognitive affective and psychomotor behaviors are expected.

EDUC 0314 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (3)

Students will learn strategies for organizing and managing a classroom in order to create an environment that is conducive to learning and is both respectful and inclusive of all community members.� The beliefs of teachers and the effects of those beliefs on students are examined and challenged.� Roles and responsibilities of the classroom teacher to empower all students are introduced and practiced.� Emphasis is on democratic practices, teacher language, proactive planning, and the philosophy behind the management of the classroom.� Reactive practices taught have a positive (non-punitive) problem-solving orientation.� Equity, community, care, respect, and inclusion are consistent themes.

EDUC 0319 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (3)

This course introduces students to planning procedures and methods leading to the creation of lessons that are consistent with professional standards and state curriculum frameworks for early childhood, elementary, and special education PreK-8 educators.� The course responds to four fundamental questions:� How do children learn? What are we going to teach and why? How are we going to teach and why? How will we know that learning has occured?� To address the above questions this course specifically teaches: classroom interaction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness; engaging teaching strategies that are accessible to all students; approaches to grouping that create and maintain a safe collaborative learning environment; culturally responsive teaching strategies that set clear and high expectations; and assessment methods that reflect depth of content and quality of effort and work.� A 30-hour field experience is required.

EDUC 0319 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (3)

This course introduces students to planning procedures and methods leading to the creation of lessons that are consistent with professional standards and state curriculum frameworks for early childhood, elementary, and special education PreK-8 educators.� The course responds to four fundamental questions:� How do children learn? What are we going to teach and why? How are we going to teach and why? How will we know that learning has occured?� To address the above questions this course specifically teaches: classroom interaction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness; engaging teaching strategies that are accessible to all students; approaches to grouping that create and maintain a safe collaborative learning environment; culturally responsive teaching strategies that set clear and high expectations; and assessment methods that reflect depth of content and quality of effort and work.� A 30-hour field experience is required.

EDUC 0319 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (3)

This course introduces students to planning procedures and methods leading to the creation of lessons that are consistent with professional standards and state curriculum frameworks for early childhood, elementary, and special education PreK-8 educators.� The course responds to four fundamental questions:� How do children learn? What are we going to teach and why? How are we going to teach and why? How will we know that learning has occured?� To address the above questions this course specifically teaches: classroom interaction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness; engaging teaching strategies that are accessible to all students; approaches to grouping that create and maintain a safe collaborative learning environment; culturally responsive teaching strategies that set clear and high expectations; and assessment methods that reflect depth of content and quality of effort and work.� A 30-hour field experience is required.

EDUC 0321 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS (3)

Participants in this course will explore the unique social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of middle grade learners with and without special needs.� Focus will be placed on utilizing an asset vs. deficit model, as well as the importance of understanding one's own dispositional/cultural mindset.� In order to create developmentally responsive schools, classrooms, lessons, and interactions, research-based practices will be emphasized.

EDUC 0338 PRACTICUM: ELEMENTARY (12)

A minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised student teaching experience in grades 1 6. Guidelines for evaluation are identified in the Westfield State University Student Teaching Handbook.

EDUC 0354 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION: MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS (3)

This course introduces students to the work of teachers at the middle and high school levels.� Students are provided theoretical grounding and practical experiences in curriculum planning, instructional strategies, classroom assessment, classroom management, and professionalism.� This course also prepares students for reflective, collaborative, and culturally responsive pedagogical practices.� A 30-hour pre-practicum that involves teaching, classroom observation, and completing a Field Experience Manual is a requirement of the course.

EDUC 0360 COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING FOR EDUCATORS (3, 6 or 9)

This civic engagement course involves a full semester of field experience in a selected area school or agency that serves�diverse populations (120 hours for 3 credits or 240 hours for 6 credits or 360 hours for 9 credits).�A civic engagement education placement provides an opportunity for the student to engage with professionals, students, family and community members, as they apply, test, evaluate, and integrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions developed in the professional teacher preparation program.�Students will engage in service as a mutually beneficial relationship with children or adolescents, their families and their communities. Additionally, students' occupational/academic/civic engagement interests will determine placements, which may include more than one setting and/or working with a small cohort on a project. Course requirements include weekly reflections connecting student observations and work in the placement to the scholarly work, multiple on-campus seminars, a civic engagement�project, and final presentation.

EDUC 0363 SHELTERED ENGLISH IMMERSION (3)

This course will provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure that the prospective English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.� This course will also help future teachers understand the social and cultural issues that contribute to the schooling of ELLS, expand their knowledge of how language functions within academic content teaching and learning, and how children and adolescents acquire a second language.� This course will provide candidates with research-based protocols, methods and strategies to integrate subject area content with language and literacy development.� The course will take into account the MA�English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards in order to support ELL students' success with all Massachusetts curriculum standards for PreK-12 learners.

EDUC 0363 SHELTERED ENGLISH IMMERSION (3)

This course will provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure that the prospective English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.� This course will also help future teachers understand the social and cultural issues that contribute to the schooling of ELLS, expand their knowledge of how language functions within academic content teaching and learning, and how children and adolescents acquire a second language.� This course will provide candidates with research-based protocols, methods and strategies to integrate subject area content with language and literacy development.� The course will take into account the MA�English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards in order to support ELL students' success with all Massachusetts curriculum standards for PreK-12 learners.

EDUC 0363 SHELTERED ENGLISH IMMERSION (3)

This course will provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure that the prospective English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.� This course will also help future teachers understand the social and cultural issues that contribute to the schooling of ELLS, expand their knowledge of how language functions within academic content teaching and learning, and how children and adolescents acquire a second language.� This course will provide candidates with research-based protocols, methods and strategies to integrate subject area content with language and literacy development.� The course will take into account the MA�English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards in order to support ELL students' success with all Massachusetts curriculum standards for PreK-12 learners.

EDUC 0363 SHELTERED ENGLISH IMMERSION (3)

This course will provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure that the prospective English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.� This course will also help future teachers understand the social and cultural issues that contribute to the schooling of ELLS, expand their knowledge of how language functions within academic content teaching and learning, and how children and adolescents acquire a second language.� This course will provide candidates with research-based protocols, methods and strategies to integrate subject area content with language and literacy development.� The course will take into account the MA�English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards in order to support ELL students' success with all Massachusetts curriculum standards for PreK-12 learners.

EDUC 0363 SHELTERED ENGLISH IMMERSION (3)

This course will provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effectively shelter their content instruction to ensure that the prospective English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms will successfully access curriculum and achieve academic success.� This course will also help future teachers understand the social and cultural issues that contribute to the schooling of ELLS, expand their knowledge of how language functions within academic content teaching and learning, and how children and adolescents acquire a second language.� This course will provide candidates with research-based protocols, methods and strategies to integrate subject area content with language and literacy development.� The course will take into account the MA�English Language Development (ELD) World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards in order to support ELL students' success with all Massachusetts curriculum standards for PreK-12 learners.

EDUC 0370 LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT AND INTERVENTION (3)

This course will examine language and communication with an emphasis on continuity and variation in development.� Students will be introduced to the developmental process of acquiring oral and written language and communication skills.� In addition students will examine the impact of exceptional learning needs and cultural and linguistic diversity on language and communication development and use.� Students will explore strategies for assessing and supporting language and communication skills, including the use of augmentative and alternative communication approaches and other assistive technologies.� Students will consider language and communication teaching from a Universal Design for Learning perspective and will be exposed to culturally responsive interventions that support oral and written language proficiency and communicative competence.

EDUC 0371 SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (3)

This course offers a foundation in special education curriculum design, development, and implementation.� Course participants will investigate how special educators design and teach units reflecting high expectations that are anchored in rich content and authentic learning and assessment experiences.� Culturally responsive curricula and teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners are explored and implemented through readings, discussions and guided activities in unit lesson development.� Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are practices applied to a backwards design approach to curriculum development.� The dual mandate of inclusion and meeting individual needs requires that special educators must develop a wide array of subject matter knowledge, develop skills in instructional approaches which support differentiation, use a variety of assessment tools, and analyze the results to continue in the design of effective and rigorous standards-based units of instruction.� As part of the course, students develop a unit and apply course knowledge, skills and understandings.� In their field placements students construct and implement lessons informed by assessments.� Throughout the course, students engage in critical reflection upon all curricular components including cultural, linguistic and community responsiveness, the maintenance of a safe and well-managed classroom, and the development of a collaborative learning environment for students, families, and team members.� A 30-hour field experience in an approved special education setting for students with moderate disabilities is required.

EDUC 0372 5-12 PRACTICUM: ENGLISH AND HISTORY (12)

A minimum of three hundred (300) clock hours of supervised student reaching in a selected middle or secondary school under joint supervision of an experienced Supervising Practitioner and a University Program Supervisor.

EDUC 0374 CAREER EDUCATION AND TRANSITION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (3)

This course addresses appropriate transitional planning for adolescents having significant special needs as they prepare to move from educational systems to the adult service system. Inclusion of additional professionals from vocational rehabilitation, counseling, social work, and related areas in the established educational process will be studied. Specific focus will be on state-of-the-art approaches to transition and its impact on-curriculum. This course addresses the mandates of P.L. 98-199, MA Ch 688, and P.L. 94-142.

EDUC 0377 LEARNING DISABILITIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (3)

This course introduces teacher candidates to the history and current practices in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, including the identification of specific learning disabilities and major theories of etiology.� The discrepancy model and Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to the identification of students with learning disabilities will be examined.� A variety of informal and formal methods of assessment and instructional strategies will also be explored.� Participants will be introduced to the legal requirements, purpose, format and content of and Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to utilize assessment information in the development of goals and objectives.� The course will take a whole-child approach to the development of learning strategies, in which the impact of learning difficulties and student's social and emotional development will be emphasized along with cultural and contextual considerations.

EDUC 0378 BEHAVIOR SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS (3)

This course focuses on the importance of creating and maintaining a safe and collaborative learning environment that values diversity and empowers students with emotional and behavioral challenges to be problem-solvers.� Case studies and materials require candidates to explore a variety of tiered approaches as they learn to assess through observation and the analysis of data to determine skills that are lacking in the social emotional competencies.� Behavior support plans that honor family background and consider the home, the school, and the community are developed.� Philosophies, expectations, and practices of retributive versus restorative justice are examined to determine effects on relationships, the over-representation of males and people of color in this population, and the criminalization of school populations.� The identification process and the use of behavior management principles for students with emotional and behavioral disorders are addressed.

EDUC 0380 CRITICAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (3)

The course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of�Critical Multicultural Education.� Students are guided in an examination of the ways in which socially constructed categories of difference shape the perspectives and opportunities of groups in the United States.� These categories include, but are not limited to: race, class, gender, ability status, and sexual orientation.� The course explores the role that education plays in relationships between social groups and institutional power.� Students will be introduced to critical theories and practices such as culturally relevant teaching.

EDUC 0380 CRITICAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (3)

The course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of�Critical Multicultural Education.� Students are guided in an examination of the ways in which socially constructed categories of difference shape the perspectives and opportunities of groups in the United States.� These categories include, but are not limited to: race, class, gender, ability status, and sexual orientation.� The course explores the role that education plays in relationships between social groups and institutional power.� Students will be introduced to critical theories and practices such as culturally relevant teaching.

EDUC 0380 CRITICAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (3)

The course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of�Critical Multicultural Education.� Students are guided in an examination of the ways in which socially constructed categories of difference shape the perspectives and opportunities of groups in the United States.� These categories include, but are not limited to: race, class, gender, ability status, and sexual orientation.� The course explores the role that education plays in relationships between social groups and institutional power.� Students will be introduced to critical theories and practices such as culturally relevant teaching.

EDUC 0381 EARLY INTERVENTION: BIRTH TO AGE FIVE (3 (*FB)

) This course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to consider the range of exceptional learning needs that pose challenges for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, as well as assessment and intervention approaches that support young children's learning and development.� Course topics include the social and legal context of early intervention and early childhood special education, culturally responsive and family-centered approaches to working with young children with disabilities, the use of assistive technologies, supports for young dual-language learners, and practices that offer positive behavioral guidance to young children.� A 15-hour field experience in an approved inclusive PreK setting is required.

EDUC 0396 SEMINAR RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (3)

This course requires no previous experience with computers and will be comprised of three major components: (a) an introduction to software tools for teachers, (b) exposure to and analysis of commercially available educational software and hardware, (c) an analysis of both practical and theoretical issues related to the use of microcomputers in education.

EDUC 0396 SEMINAR RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (3)

This course requires no previous experience with computers and will be comprised of three major components: (a) an introduction to software tools for teachers, (b) exposure to and analysis of commercially available educational software and hardware, (c) an analysis of both practical and theoretical issues related to the use of microcomputers in education.

EDUC 0396 SEMINAR RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (3)

This course requires no previous experience with computers and will be comprised of three major components: (a) an introduction to software tools for teachers, (b) exposure to and analysis of commercially available educational software and hardware, (c) an analysis of both practical and theoretical issues related to the use of microcomputers in education.

EDUC 0398 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION (3)

An in-depth study of a limited or specialized area within the education field. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interest of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.

EDUC 0398 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION (3)

An in-depth study of a limited or specialized area within the education field. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interest of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.

EDUC 0398 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION (3)

An in-depth study of a limited or specialized area within the education field. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interest of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.

EDUC 0398 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION (3)

An in-depth study of a limited or specialized area within the education field. Course content will vary according to the area of specialization of the instructor and the interest of the students. May be repeated if course content differs.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3)

A writing course that provides instruction in the process of composing academic essays. Students strengthen techniques in three stages - pre-writing, drafting, and revising - in order to compose well-structured papers written in proficient American English. While responding to the first-year read and other texts, students learn and practice the fundamentals of rhetoric, ways to incorporate texts into their writing, critical reading of texts, and sentence and paragraph development.� In addition to writing informally throughout the semester, writers compose at least 16 pages of formal writing and produce a final portfolio that includes at least one major assignment focused on the first-year read.� All students must take this course the first semester of their freshman year.

ENGL 0102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT TEXTS (3)

A course that asks students to write about and read predominately nonfiction texts that promote/engender critical inquiry and to examine and write about issues from multiple perspectives.� While bringing a range of texts into conversation with one another, ENGL 0102 continues to facilitate writing strategies introduced in ENGL 0101�and provides extended instruction in research methods.� Students will complete one or more projects with documentation.� All ENGL 0102 courses have a specific theme or are linked with a course from another discipline, so students need to exercise care and examine options when choosing sections.� Successful completion of this course includes a portfolio requirements.

ENGL 0102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT TEXTS (3)

A course that asks students to write about and read predominately nonfiction texts that promote/engender critical inquiry and to examine and write about issues from multiple perspectives.� While bringing a range of texts into conversation with one another, ENGL 0102 continues to facilitate writing strategies introduced in ENGL 0101�and provides extended instruction in research methods.� Students will complete one or more projects with documentation.� All ENGL 0102 courses have a specific theme or are linked with a course from another discipline, so students need to exercise care and examine options when choosing sections.� Successful completion of this course includes a portfolio requirements.

ENGL 0103 SPEECH (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0103 SPEECH (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0103 SPEECH (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0103 SPEECH (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0103 SPEECH (3)

A course that gives students an opportunity to practice the fundamental principles of oral communication. It includes experience in organizing and delivering various kinds of talks, participating in group and panel discussions, and evaluating speech habits. Voice quality, articulation, and pronunciation are studied.

ENGL 0105 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I SEMINAR (HONORS)

(3) Students with outstanding writing ability will analyze and employ rhetorical strategies through classroom discussion and expository writing. Permission of instructor. This course fulfills the ENGL 0101 core requirement.

ENGL 0105 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I SEMINAR (HONORS)

(3) Students with outstanding writing ability will analyze and employ rhetorical strategies through classroom discussion and expository writing. Permission of instructor. This course fulfills the ENGL 0101 core requirement.

ENGL 0105 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I SEMINAR (HONORS)

(3) Students with outstanding writing ability will analyze and employ rhetorical strategies through classroom discussion and expository writing. Permission of instructor. This course fulfills the ENGL 0101 core requirement.

ENGL 0105 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I SEMINAR (HONORS)

(3) Students with outstanding writing ability will analyze and employ rhetorical strategies through classroom discussion and expository writing. Permission of instructor. This course fulfills the ENGL 0101 core requirement.

ENGL 0108 INTRODUCTION TO FILM (3)

Examines the aesthetic elements of film including cinematography, editing, sound, script, acting, direction, and mise-en-scene. The study of film also may include contexts such as cultural roles, genre, political issues, economics, and history.

ENGL 0112 INTRODUCTION TO BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces a diverse array of significant works by Black American writers drawn from various genres, regions, and periods and considered in the historical and cultural contexts of the Black experience.� Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the diversity and complexity of Black American literary production and cultures.� Students will also practice literary analysis and close reading skills and gain familiarity with foundational critical concepts in Black American literary studies.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0112 INTRODUCTION TO BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces a diverse array of significant works by Black American writers drawn from various genres, regions, and periods and considered in the historical and cultural contexts of the Black experience.� Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the diversity and complexity of Black American literary production and cultures.� Students will also practice literary analysis and close reading skills and gain familiarity with foundational critical concepts in Black American literary studies.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0115 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces a diverse array of significant works by Native American writers drawn from various genres, regions, and periods, and tribal nations and considered in the historical and cultural contexts of the Native American experience.� Students will also practice literary analysis and close reading skills and gain familiarity with foundational critical concepts in Native American literary studies.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0115 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces a diverse array of significant works by Native American writers drawn from various genres, regions, and periods, and tribal nations and considered in the historical and cultural contexts of the Native American experience.� Students will also practice literary analysis and close reading skills and gain familiarity with foundational critical concepts in Native American literary studies.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0206 PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF GRAMMAR (3)

Designed for students preparing to teach English Language Arts and others seeking a review of language conventions, this class will cover the fundamentals of English grammar, such as sentence types and structure, case and agreement, and the definitions of key terms in the study of language.� Students will also review the conventions of usage, mechanics, and punctuation.� In addition, students who are preparing for careers as teachers will learn pedagogical techniques and best practices for teaching these areas as outlined in national standards, while other students will learn how to become more competent editors of writing.

ENGL 0210 BRITISH LITERATURE TO 1780 (3)

A survey of the literature of the British Isles and Ireland to the nineteenth century in its cultural contexts. Students will read and explore texts such as Beowulf, the Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare sonnets, paradise Lost, and Gulliver's Travels. Literary and intellectual currents if Medieval feudalism, Early Modern humanism, and the Enlightenment will be given significant attention. he early part of the course will be read generally in Early Modern or Modern English.

ENGL 0210 BRITISH LITERATURE TO 1780 (3)

A survey of the literature of the British Isles and Ireland to the nineteenth century in its cultural contexts. Students will read and explore texts such as Beowulf, the Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare sonnets, paradise Lost, and Gulliver's Travels. Literary and intellectual currents if Medieval feudalism, Early Modern humanism, and the Enlightenment will be given significant attention. he early part of the course will be read generally in Early Modern or Modern English.

ENGL 0213 INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE (3)

Introduces students to a range of British literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read British literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required British literature surveys.

ENGL 0213 INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE (3)

Introduces students to a range of British literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read British literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required British literature surveys.

ENGL 0215 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces students to a range of American literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read American literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required American literature surveys.

ENGL 0215 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces students to a range of American literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read American literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required American literature surveys.

ENGL 0215 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)

Introduces students to a range of American literary texts representing various genres and time periods. Students develop skills that will enable them to read American literature with greater pleasure and understanding. The interrelations of literature, the arts, and social history receive considerable attention. Course readings may focus on a shared theme(s). Intended for non-English majors, this course does not satisfy English major requirements. English majors should instead take required American literature surveys.

ENGL 0216 AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1865 (3)

This survey course introduces students to writings from the time of exploration to the Civil War. Students explore the diversity of literary expression in the early period, through readings of genres such as travel journals, captivity narratives, Puritan poetry, Native American oral narratives, sermons and slave narratives; students then study the development of the novel and the emergence of distinctive poetic voices in the nineteenth century. The course considers literature in relation to such artistic, historical, and cultural topics as contacts between diverse cultures, social reform movements, transcendentalism, and sentimentalism. Intended for serious students of literature, and required of all English majors.

ENGL 0218 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE AND THEORY (3)

This course will serve as an introduction to postcolonial literature and theory and critical race theory. Students will examine literature through the lens of postcolonial and critical race theories, reading in tandem both imaginative literature and secondary scholarship. The course readings will consist of literatures of the Global South (including Asia, Africa, South America, the Caribbean, etc.) and of minority and indigenous writing in the U.S. Students will engage with key critical concepts that may include: diaspora, decolonization, globalization, racial difference, black radical feminism, and intersectionality.

ENGL 0221 WORLD LITERATURE (3)

This course introduces the diverse yet underrepresented cultures and literatures from at least three geographical locations of the world to initiate a dialog around global understanding of history and human experience.� This course will help students recognize literary figures, texts, themes, and movements within the given historical period(s) under study, identify literary genres and devices, and draw the connections between different themes and ideas presented in literature.� Through a critical study of literary texts, either in English or in translation, this course will establish a foundation to promote intellectual growth by strengthening students' abilities to think analytically and creatively about literature and by developing their sensitivity to cultural diversity.� In addition to interpreting and synthesizing representative texts from different literary traditions, students will practice writing reflectively about literary texts and themes by applying the conventions of academic writing to create an essay that is rhetorically cohesive, sufficiently evidenced, and stylistically sound.� Note: This course can be repeated if the themes and texts are different.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0221 WORLD LITERATURE (3)

This course introduces the diverse yet underrepresented cultures and literatures from at least three geographical locations of the world to initiate a dialog around global understanding of history and human experience.� This course will help students recognize literary figures, texts, themes, and movements within the given historical period(s) under study, identify literary genres and devices, and draw the connections between different themes and ideas presented in literature.� Through a critical study of literary texts, either in English or in translation, this course will establish a foundation to promote intellectual growth by strengthening students' abilities to think analytically and creatively about literature and by developing their sensitivity to cultural diversity.� In addition to interpreting and synthesizing representative texts from different literary traditions, students will practice writing reflectively about literary texts and themes by applying the conventions of academic writing to create an essay that is rhetorically cohesive, sufficiently evidenced, and stylistically sound.� Note: This course can be repeated if the themes and texts are different.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0221 WORLD LITERATURE (3)

This course introduces the diverse yet underrepresented cultures and literatures from at least three geographical locations of the world to initiate a dialog around global understanding of history and human experience.� This course will help students recognize literary figures, texts, themes, and movements within the given historical period(s) under study, identify literary genres and devices, and draw the connections between different themes and ideas presented in literature.� Through a critical study of literary texts, either in English or in translation, this course will establish a foundation to promote intellectual growth by strengthening students' abilities to think analytically and creatively about literature and by developing their sensitivity to cultural diversity.� In addition to interpreting and synthesizing representative texts from different literary traditions, students will practice writing reflectively about literary texts and themes by applying the conventions of academic writing to create an essay that is rhetorically cohesive, sufficiently evidenced, and stylistically sound.� Note: This course can be repeated if the themes and texts are different.� Intended for all majors.

ENGL 0240 CULTURAL STUDIES (3)

The study of American culture through the study of various art forms, such as literature, film, music, visual arts, television, and performance in an interdisciplinary context with an emphasis on critical analysis of cultural texts and events from multiple perspectives including differences in race, class, and gender. This course is always offered with a particular focus, such as an historical period, a current topic, or a specific theoretical approach. Issues of formal differences, varied multicultural and multi-ethnic reception, and universal human response are considered as the class acquires a critical vocabulary. Students will also enter the creative process and explore first-hand the different attributes of some of the genres studied.

ENGL 0240 CULTURAL STUDIES (3)

The study of American culture through the study of various art forms, such as literature, film, music, visual arts, television, and performance in an interdisciplinary context with an emphasis on critical analysis of cultural texts and events from multiple perspectives including differences in race, class, and gender. This course is always offered with a particular focus, such as an historical period, a current topic, or a specific theoretical approach. Issues of formal differences, varied multicultural and multi-ethnic reception, and universal human response are considered as the class acquires a critical vocabulary. Students will also enter the creative process and explore first-hand the different attributes of some of the genres studied.

ENGL 0246 CREATIVE WRITING (3)

For qualified students interested in identifying and developing their special writing abilities. The techniques of writing fiction, drama, and verse will be studied.

ENGL 0246 CREATIVE WRITING (3)

For qualified students interested in identifying and developing their special writing abilities. The techniques of writing fiction, drama, and verse will be studied.

ENGL 0275 JOURNALISM I (3)

An introduction to print journalism. Students find out how to report and operate a newspaper by gathering information and writing stories. Reporters develop techniques, learn to write various types of beat and specialty reports, concentrate on meeting deadlines, and discuss libel law and ethical issues. Students write at least six articles.

ENGL 0295 GATEWAY TO ADVANCED LITERARY STUDY (3)

Designed to help prepare students for advanced coursework in literature, this gateway class will situate a critical approach in the context of developments in literary studies; offer advanced instruction in literary research techniques (including formal library instruction); require further practice in close reading strategies, participating in seminar discussions, reading literary criticism and writing about literary texts; and give students the opportunity to work closely with faculty members in their areas of expertise.� Topics vary by semester; this class should be taken in the junior year or second semester of the sophomore year.

ENGL 0318 SHAKESPEARE: COMEDIES AND ROMANCES (3)

A study of the comedies and romances, including some consideration of Shakespeare�s sources, his use of Elizabethan ideas, and his theatre.

ENGL 0322 PRACTICUM SEMINAR: ENGLISH EDUCATION (2)

Designed to accompany student teachers' semester of practicum in classrooms, the seminar aims to guide students to think about and address daily classroom challenges and questions, larger issues in teaching and learning, as well as to offer support for completing English Education curriculum components needed for graduation and teacher certification.� Seminar� topics will include pedagogy and content, classroom management, unit plan development, assessment, family and community engagement, and professional development. The course models the use of theory intersected with practice as a means to respond, in a more thoughtful way, to current and future teaching.� Required for Secondary Education English students enrolled in practicum.

ENGL 0331 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING (3)

This course allows students to concentrate on development of professional writing for non-journalistic purposes, including specific applications of business and technical writing such as grant writing, writing internet content, writing procedures and regulations, or cross-disciplinary courses on turning data (financial, scientific, demographic) into words. The course will be offered with a topical focus.� May be repeated for credit if topic is different.

ENGL 0338 YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE IN THE ELA CLASSROOM (3)

This course prepares students for a career as a middle and/or secondary school English teacher, and focuses on the reading and teaching of young adult literature.� Topics addressed include ideas about adolescents and their learning practices; analysis of texts from a range of young adult genres; methods for teaching young adult literature; lesson and unit design.

ENGL 0345 WRITING FICTION (3)

For students interested in exploring the elements of fiction including narration, character, plot, dialogue, symbolism, setting, and form. We focus on student work through workshop and the practices of invention, drafting, revision cycles, feedback, performing and publishing. Assignments will develop students' imagination, knowledge of experimental range, and habits of the discipline. Students will develop their individual artistic purpose, as well as their critical abilities-including for their own work-in writing, workshop discussions, self-reflective statements, and conferences with the professor.

ENGL 0346 WRITING POETRY (3)

For students interested in practicing the craft of poetry. This course emphasizes the importance of foundational skills and builds on the collaborative workshop and revision processes students learn in ENGL 0246; it also introduces the publication submissions process. As a way to encourage students to become responsible literary citizens, the course emphasizes the importance of reading contemporary poetry widely and of sharing work in public spaces.

ENGL 0350 METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE SECONDARY AND/OR MIDDLE SCHOOL (3)

This course prepares students for a career as a middle and/or secondary school English teacher.� The course features theories and practice focused on: teaching strategies in speaking, reading, writing, and listening; lesson and unit design; incorporating students' diverse backgrounds into curriculum design and implementation; differentiating to support and to challenge students; assessment techniques; presentation of lessons; collaborating with peers and colleagues; reflection on practice.� A 30-hour field experience in an approved middle or high school are required for this course.

ENGL 0380 INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH (3-12)

A practical internship program for senior English majors who want to gain real experience in on-the-job training such as theatre, television, radio, report writing, news writing, insurance underwriting, education, editing, public relations, and advertising. Students will participate for a stipulated period under professional supervision and will be observed periodically by college faculty.

ENGL 0392 BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL WRITING (3)

How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills.

ENGL 0392 BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL WRITING (3)

How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills.

ENGL 0392 BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL WRITING (3)

How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills.

ENGL 0392 BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL WRITING (3)

How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills.

ENGL 0397 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE (3)

Focuses on a specific period, genre, writer, or group of writers, chosen in keeping with the instructor�s field of specialization and in response to student interest.

ENGL 0397 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE (3)

Focuses on a specific period, genre, writer, or group of writers, chosen in keeping with the instructor�s field of specialization and in response to student interest.

ENGL 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Independent work in a field of special interest in either literature or language not covered by our regular course offerings. The student will be assigned a faculty member qualified to supervise the independent study project. The student must apply to the department Chair at least one semester in advance of the one during which he/she engages in the study and the project must be approved by the Department Curriculum Committee.

ENGL 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Independent work in a field of special interest in either literature or language not covered by our regular course offerings. The student will be assigned a faculty member qualified to supervise the independent study project. The student must apply to the department Chair at least one semester in advance of the one during which he/she engages in the study and the project must be approved by the Department Curriculum Committee.

ENGL 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Independent work in a field of special interest in either literature or language not covered by our regular course offerings. The student will be assigned a faculty member qualified to supervise the independent study project. The student must apply to the department Chair at least one semester in advance of the one during which he/she engages in the study and the project must be approved by the Department Curriculum Committee.

ENGL 0399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-6)

Independent work in a field of special interest in either literature or language not covered by our regular course offerings. The student will be assigned a faculty member qualified to supervise the independent study project. The student must apply to the department Chair at least one semester in advance of the one during which he/she engages in the study and the project must be approved by the Department Curriculum Committee.

THEA 0104 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)

This course is an historical survey of the origins, nature, evolutions, and development of theatre and its related arts. Students learn the theory and practice of the theatre arts, including playwriting, acting, directing, set and lighting design, theatre architecture, costuming and makeup, technical production, and theatre management. Students acquire tools with which to experience, analyze, and appreciate good theatre and the wisdom it can offer, whether as audience members or as part of theatre productions.

THEA 0104 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)

This course is an historical survey of the origins, nature, evolutions, and development of theatre and its related arts. Students learn the theory and practice of the theatre arts, including playwriting, acting, directing, set and lighting design, theatre architecture, costuming and makeup, technical production, and theatre management. Students acquire tools with which to experience, analyze, and appreciate good theatre and the wisdom it can offer, whether as audience members or as part of theatre productions.

THEA 0104 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)

This course is an historical survey of the origins, nature, evolutions, and development of theatre and its related arts. Students learn the theory and practice of the theatre arts, including playwriting, acting, directing, set and lighting design, theatre architecture, costuming and makeup, technical production, and theatre management. Students acquire tools with which to experience, analyze, and appreciate good theatre and the wisdom it can offer, whether as audience members or as part of theatre productions.

THEA 0104 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)

This course is an historical survey of the origins, nature, evolutions, and development of theatre and its related arts. Students learn the theory and practice of the theatre arts, including playwriting, acting, directing, set and lighting design, theatre architecture, costuming and makeup, technical production, and theatre management. Students acquire tools with which to experience, analyze, and appreciate good theatre and the wisdom it can offer, whether as audience members or as part of theatre productions.

THEA 0151 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE (3)

This course provides a perspective on and appreciation of theatre by studying the historical origins, development, and evolution of performance throughout the ages and across cultures. The course is designed for students of varying disciplines and offers a unique lens through which to view performance in theatre and in life. Students learn about the nature of performance and some of the significant theories and figures in the history of performance, and are introduced to various performance concepts, principles, and techniques, as well as different approaches to actor training. Students learn about and work on the performer�s instrument: the body, the voice, and the imagination. Many practical exercises are employed, which may include areas such as storytelling, dramatic structure, sensory work, movement, improvisation, psychophysical action, mask work, stage combat, etc. Students also will supply their knowledge and training to create performance pieces.

THEA 0151 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE (3)

This course provides a perspective on and appreciation of theatre by studying the historical origins, development, and evolution of performance throughout the ages and across cultures. The course is designed for students of varying disciplines and offers a unique lens through which to view performance in theatre and in life. Students learn about the nature of performance and some of the significant theories and figures in the history of performance, and are introduced to various performance concepts, principles, and techniques, as well as different approaches to actor training. Students learn about and work on the performer�s instrument: the body, the voice, and the imagination. Many practical exercises are employed, which may include areas such as storytelling, dramatic structure, sensory work, movement, improvisation, psychophysical action, mask work, stage combat, etc. Students also will supply their knowledge and training to create performance pieces.

THEA 0253 THEATRE WORKSHOP (3)

This is an intensive course for students who have acquired the basic skills of stagecraft and theatrical production, and who are interested in learning their application to the execution of theatrical designs. It is a hands-on, experiential course in which students develop and put to practical use a number of theatre and stagecraft technology skills. Students will build and paint scenery, hang and focus lights, collect and record sound, participate in costume construction, collect and build properties, and have the opportunity to serve on the running crews for the semester's theatrical offerings. Each student is required to fulfill assigned hours and to attend work calls outside of regularly scheduled class and shop hours.

THEA 0255 DIRECTING I (3)

A study of the process of play direction and practice in the staging of scenes from the most common styles of plays.

THEA 0263 THEATRE HISTORY: THE MODERN STAGE (3)

This course is an interdisciplinary study of the development, continuum, and evolution of Western theatre in a world cultural context. The course will focus on the agendas and legacies of key figures and movements in the development of Western theatre from the realist/naturalist movements of the nineteenth century to the world theatre of the 1940s. The relationship of Western theatre to Eastern examples, the development of the theatre as a physical structure, the development of various concepts of character and dramatic action, and the changing relationship of life on the stage to life off the stage will be examined through the study of selected dramatists, theoreticians, directors, designers, and performers.

THEA 0354 COSTUME DESIGN (3)

Students will acquire an appreciation and an understanding of costume design as a unique form of artistic expression. Students will learn about style, about the designer�s creative process, and how to analyze and interpret play scripts and characters from the costume designer�s perspective. They will also learn about the processes of executing costume design, including the tools and techniques of costume construction. The course will provide a cultural and historical perspective, revealing how the pressures of place and time have influenced the fashions of various periods and how costume design has evolved and developed over time. Criteria will be established to enable students to evaluate and to articulate their reactions to costume designs and to the design experience.

THEA 0358 PRODUCTION SEMINAR (3)

A topics course. Topic will depend upon the playwright and the play chosen for production. Production Seminar is a culminating course designed to apply the skills actors, designers, and technicians learn in their performance and design/technical courses, and to provide practical experience in the mounting of a theatrical production. The course will be devoted to preparing, building, performing, and evaluating a theatrical production for a public audience.

ENVS 0101 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary topics and techniques of Environmental Science including the scientific method, ecology, the human population, resources use, pollution, climate change, and others.

ENVS 0101 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary topics and techniques of Environmental Science including the scientific method, ecology, the human population, resources use, pollution, climate change, and others.

ENVS 0101 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary topics and techniques of Environmental Science including the scientific method, ecology, the human population, resources use, pollution, climate change, and others.

ENVS 0105 NATURAL HISTORY AND FIELD TECHNIQUES (3)

This course will introduce students to natural history through field and lecture-based instruction focusing on the Northeastern U.S.� Students will learn to identify common plant and wildlife species, understand basic geography and land-use history, and understand the relationships among the various natural and human-altered habitats on the landscape.� Students will gain hands-on exposure to the tools and techniques for sampling the environment including the use of compasses and global positioning system devices to navigate the landscape.

ENVS 0105 NATURAL HISTORY AND FIELD TECHNIQUES (3)

This course will introduce students to natural history through field and lecture-based instruction focusing on the Northeastern U.S.� Students will learn to identify common plant and wildlife species, understand basic geography and land-use history, and understand the relationships among the various natural and human-altered habitats on the landscape.� Students will gain hands-on exposure to the tools and techniques for sampling the environment including the use of compasses and global positioning system devices to navigate the landscape.

ENVS 0105 NATURAL HISTORY AND FIELD TECHNIQUES (3)

This course will introduce students to natural history through field and lecture-based instruction focusing on the Northeastern U.S.� Students will learn to identify common plant and wildlife species, understand basic geography and land-use history, and understand the relationships among the various natural and human-altered habitats on the landscape.� Students will gain hands-on exposure to the tools and techniques for sampling the environment including the use of compasses and global positioning system devices to navigate the landscape.

ENVS 0180 INTRODUCTORY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SEMINAR (1)

This seminar introduces Environmental Science students to the theory and practice of environmental science.� Students will examine the interdisciplinary approach used to address environmental issues.� Critical thinking, mathematical literacy, and communication skills required for the study of environmental science will be emphasized.� The Department of Environmental Science major objectives and assessment process will be introduced.

ENVS 0180 INTRODUCTORY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SEMINAR (1)

This seminar introduces Environmental Science students to the theory and practice of environmental science.� Students will examine the interdisciplinary approach used to address environmental issues.� Critical thinking, mathematical literacy, and communication skills required for the study of environmental science will be emphasized.� The Department of Environmental Science major objectives and assessment process will be introduced.

ENVS 0233 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION (3)

A detailed examination of the need for, and biological basis for, the standards established by existing, or proposed, federal and state legislation. The lectures, which will deal with topics such as the National Environment Policy Act and the Water Pollution Control Act, will be supplemented by analysis and discussion of environmental impact statements and court decision dealing with each of the topics covered.

ENVS 0240 WRITING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)

This course is designed to develop skills in reading, evaluating, writing, and communicating scientific and technical concepts in a variety of formats such as scientific research papers, proposals, professional reports, professional letters and memos, oral and poster presentations, and science news stories.� Students will have opportunities to evaluate good models of written documents and scientific presentations as well as share and evaluate the work of other students.

ENVS 0251 WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (4)

This course focuses on societies' management of water resources. Students a will develop an understanding of the diverse water issues affecting people on local, regional, and global scales. The lab portion will include topics such as field sampling of water flow and water quality. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

ENVS 0255 ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL SCIENCE (4)

In this hands-on lab and lecture course students will learn the principles of soil in the context of environmental science - soil formation, soil chemical and physical attributes, the soil ecosystems, soil and food security, soil contamination and remediation and soil management practices to limit degradation and erosion.� Lab activities may include evaluation of soil horizons, analysis of local soil resources, and investigation into management practices.

ENVS 0300 WETLANDS ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING (4)

This course is designed to learn about wetland functions and values and to give an overview of federal, state, and municipal environmental laws with specific focus on wetlands.� Students will learn wetland identification using hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation following DEP�methods.� Lectures will focus on wetland functions, values, regulatory jurisdiction, and developmental rights and restrictions.� labs will emphasize field techniques using DEP protocols to identify, delineate, and permit activities in jurisdictional areas as well as field trips to wetlands and areas undergoing development.� A research project is required.

ENVS 0309 WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (4)

This course will provide an overview of the history of wildlife management in the United States and focus on common wildlife management concepts, techniques, and issues.� Students will learn about techniques for determining sex and age of wildlife species, understand common population estimation methods including non-invasive methods, learn about the management of game and non-game species, and learn techniques for assessing wildlife species use of habitats, with a focus on Northeastern U.S. species and habitats.� Laboratory sessions will include surveys for animal sign, introduction to radiotelemetry, trapping methods, and visits to local management areas.� Students will conduct an independent research project that can be field-based or have a service learning component and will prepare a scientific-journal style report.

ENVS 0341 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (4)

This course will address the fundamentals of successfully restoring and reclaiming disturbed landscapes and ecosystems.� Topics will include assessment of site conditions; determining restoration goals and feasibility; hydrologic, biotic, and soil functions and their importance in restoration; and measure of successful restoration.� Students will develop critical thinking skills and hands-on experience in the application of ecological principles to restoration.

ENVS 0390 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SENIOR SEMINAR (3)

This seminar will be conducted by members of the Geography,� Planning and Sustainability and Biology departments and will include guest lectures. It will focus on environmental issues, applied methods and skills, the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science, methods of inquiry and present trends. Each student is supervised by a faculty member and expected to formulate and develop a research project that addresses a particular environmental problem. Independent research is conducted by collecting and analyzing data and recommending alternatives and solutions to the environmental problem. The research will be presented to the full class, evaluated by faculty and juried by outside reviewers at the end of the semester.

ENVS 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in environmental science with the student conducting a research project under the supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve the investigation of an environmental problem or issue. The results of the study should be reported in a formal research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. The Independent Research courses can be applied toward the Environmental Science major at the discretion of the instructor and Program Coordinator.

ENVS 0399 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3)

Directed research in environmental science with the student conducting a research project under the supervision of an instructor. Research projects should involve the investigation of an environmental problem or issue. The results of the study should be reported in a formal research paper and presented in an oral presentation to the department. The Independent Research courses can be applied toward the Environmental Science major at the discretion of the instructor and Program Coordinator.

EGST 0101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE ETHNIC STUDIES (3)

This course focuses on the meaning and significance of race, ethnicity and culture in the United States. Students will be exposed to basic concepts in ethnic studies such as ethnicity, culture, race, socialization, cultural assimilation, acculturation, migration, immigration, social protest, and resistance. This course will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, thereby allowing students to build a base from various viewpoints and methodologies including but not limited to historical, cultural, political, economic, and sociological.