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Elementary Education - Undergraduate |
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EDEE 3380D - Teaching and Learning in Grades EC-6 3 hours
Effective teaching practices through reflective decision making in grades EC-6. Includes the fundamental teaching skills of planning for instruction, implementing appropriate teaching strategies, integrating the curriculum, integrating technology into teaching, grouping children for instruction, acquiring appropriate materials/resources, assessing student learning, and establishing and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program), with a child/adolescent/lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
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EDEE 4101D - Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6 3
TCCNS Number: 13.9999.10.18
4101D. Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision in EC through grade 6. Required for those seeking EC-6 certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass / no pass only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education ; all program course work with the exception of (a) student teaching and (b) EDSP 4350 (as required for 4-8 and EC-6 Generalist certification).
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EDEE 4101D - Student Teaching in Pre-K through Grade 4 3 hours
Teaching under supervision in pre-kindergarten through grade 4. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program; EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D , EDEE 4330D , EDEE 4340D , EDEE 4350D ; EDRE 4860D . Required for those seeking Pre-K-4 certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDEE 4102D - Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6 3
TCCNS Number: 13.9999.10.18
4102D. Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision in EC through grade 6. Required for those seeking EC-6 certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass / no pass only. Satisfies the Capstone requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education ; all program course work with the exception of (a) student teaching and (b) EDSP 4350 (as required for 4-8 and EC-6 Generalist certification).
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EDEE 4102D - Student Teaching in Pre-K through Grade 4 3 hours
Teaching under supervision in pre-kindergarten through grade 4. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program;EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D , EDEE 4330D , EDEE 4340D , EDEE 4350D ; EDRE 4860D . Required for those seeking Pre-K-4 certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDEE 4330D - Science in Grades EC-6 3 hours
(3;0;16) Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in primary and elementary school. Students experience first-hand the scope and sequence of science education in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a EC-6 school setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D , all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major. Required core and academic major science courses and DFEC classes.
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EDEE 4340D - Social Studies in Grades EC-6 3 hours
(3;0;16) Principles of teaching social studies in the primary and elementary school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruction in classroom settings and experience first-hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in grades EC-6. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D , all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major. Required core and academic major social studies courses and DFEC classes.
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EDEE 4350D - Mathematics in Grades EC-8 3 hours
(3;0;16) Principles in mathematics teaching and learning based on national curriculum and assessment standards. The learning process in the development of mathematical thinking and skills in children. Students observe mathematics instruction and materials in real settings and experience firsthand the scope and sequence of mathematics in a primary/elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D ; all courses in the reading/English/language arts part of the academic major. Required core and academic major math courses and DFEC classes.
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EDEE 4800D - Studies in Education 1-3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): admission to teacher education and consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDEE 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Engineering Technology - Undergraduate |
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ENGR 2060D - Professional Presentations 3 hours
(2;3) Oral and written communication techniques to include conceptualization, design, development and delivery with special reference to engineering/science related technical material. Content will address speaker support materials including visuals, speaker note pages, interactive software and audience and handouts using industrial graphics computer software. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1320 or ENGL 2700. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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English - Undergraduate |
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ENGL 1310D - College Writing I 3 hours
Writing as a means of ordering and shaping experience, information and ideas. Emphasis on perfecting texts through several drafts.
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ENGL 1313D - Computer Assisted College Writing I 3 hours
Writing as a means of critical thinking, with emphasis on the process of perfecting the essay through the writing of several drafts in the English computer classroom. No computer experience required. May be substituted for ENGL 1310D .
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ENGL 1323D - Computer Assisted College Writing II 3 hours
Continuation of ENGL 1313D . Study of the relationship between writing and research. Emphasis on the process of perfecting the essay through the writing of several drafts in the freshman computer laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313D or equivalent. May be substituted for ENGL 1320.
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ENGL 2210D - Masterpieces of world literature from the Ancients Through the Early Renaissance 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2332)
Prerequisite(s): three semester hours of freshman-level English or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Humanities requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2220D - Masterpieces of world literature since the Renaissance 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2333)
Prerequisite(s): three semester hours of freshman-level English or equivalent credit. Satisfies the Humanities requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ENGL 2500D - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills 3.00
2500. Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills. 3 hours. Prepares prospective majors to understand literature and to articulate their understanding in essays supported by carefully analyzed evidence from assigned works. Covers basic critical vocabulary, the major literary genres (poetry, drama, fiction), and the conventions that govern these genres. Students learn to evaluate multiple interpretations of a text. Prerequisite for admission to the English degree program. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of freshman composition. Pre-majors in English (PENG) only.
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ENGL 3100D - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2307)
2100 (2307). Introduction to Creative Writing. 3 hours. Writings will include original works in each genre. Readings will cover a wide and diverse group of examples.
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ENGL 3160D - Intermediate Creative Writing 3 hours
3160. Intermediate Creative Writing. 3 hours. Principles and practices in the writing of non-fiction.
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ENGL 3430D - British Literature to 1780 3.00
3430. British Literature to 1780. 3 hours. In-depth study of traditional early British literature from the Anglo-Saxon through the Augustan period.
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ENGL 3440D - British and Anglophone Literature 1780 to the Present 3.00
3440. British and Anglophone Literature 1780 to the Present. 3 hours. In-depth study of later British literature from the Romantic period to the present.
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ENGL 3830D - American Literature to 1870 3.00
3830. American Literature to 1870. 3 hours. In-depth study of traditional early American literature from the Colonial period through the Romantic period.
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ENGL 3840D - American Literature 1870 to the Present 3.00
3840. Studies in American Literature 1870 to the Present. 3 hours. In-depth study of traditional American literature from the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries.
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ENGL 3922D - Chicano Literature 3 hours
3922. Chicano Literature. 3 hours. Study of the cultural and historical specificity of Mexican-American literature. Comparison of that literature to canonical texts and trends, or examination of that literature as a counter discourse to dominative theories.
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ENGL 4160D - Advanced Expository Writing 3 hours
4160. Advanced Expository Writing. 3 hours. Tutorial course in logical and rhetorical principles; practice in writing effective exposition; analyzing and criticizing models.
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ENGL 4170D - Rhetorical History and Historiography 3 hours
3200. Rhetorical History and Historiography. 3 hours. Explores the construction of the rhetorical tradition through canonical texts and figures; questions alternatives to the received tradition.
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ENGL 4650D - Literature and the Environment 3 hours
4650. Literature and the Environment. 3 hours. Explores a variety of philosophical, aesthetic, and cultural traditions of representing the natural world and its relation to human societies. In addition to literature, readings may extend into natural science, environmental philosophy, cultural criticism, and artistic theory. Prerequisite(s) : Upper-division standing.
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ENGL 4700D - Methods of Teaching Language Arts in the Secondary Grades 3.00
4700. Methods of Teaching Language Arts in the Secondary Grades. 3 hours. Strategies for teaching writing and literature effectively in secondary language arts programs. Emphasis on a variety of techniques. Must be taken during the last two terms / semesters of course work before student teaching.
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ENGL 4760D - Specialized Expository Writing 3 hours
4760. Specialized Expository Writing. 3 hours. The application of rhetorical, analytical and organizational principles to the writing of expository prose in specialized areas of study.
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Finance - Undergraduate |
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FINA 3770D - Finance 3 hours
Overview of money and the banking system; interest and present value calculations; financial information; analysis and financial decision making; security markets. Prerequisite(s): completion of pre-business requirements, including ACCT 2010D and ACCT 2020D or equivalent with grades of C or better, or consent of department.
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FINA 4200D - Investments 3 hours
First course for the individual investor. Idea of investment value; necessary prerequisites for an investment program; policies; economic and industry factors; introduction to security analysis and valuation; operation of security markets; security laws. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770D and ACCT 2020D and ACCT 2030 or equivalent with grades of C or better.
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FINA 4210D - Introduction to Derivatives 3 hours
Review of markets; determinants of interest rates and bond prices; forecasting of stock prices, including technical, psychological, cyclical and monetary indicators; trading strategy and tactics; market imperfections; options; futures markets; portfolio theory; and other relevant topics. Prerequisite(s): FINA 4200D with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
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FINA 4300D - Liquidity and Working Capital Management 3 hours
Analyzing issues related to corporate liquidity problems and solutions related to the management of short-term assets and liabilities. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770D with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4310D - Valuation and Financial Decisions 3 hours
This course develops a conceptual valuation framework for investment, capital structure and dividend decisions. Each is examined for its impact on the risk return characteristics of the firm. In addition, long-term financing decisions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770D with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4400D - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 hours
Studies in the operations, mechanics and structure of the U.S. financial system. Topics include commercial banking, non-bank financial institutions, money and capital markets, the impact of monetary policy on financial institutions and markets, and an introduction to the international financial system. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770D with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4410D - Advanced Topics in Financial Institutions and Markets 3 hours
May include topics such as application of the theroy of finance to the management of financial institutions, analysis of fixed income securities including valuation of embedded options, study of international financial markets, or other topics selected by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): FINA 4400D (may be taken concurrently).
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FINA 4500D - International Finance 3 hours
International and regional financial institutions and arrangements; balance of payments, theory, adjustments and impact on world trade; role of commercial and central banks in financing international flow; financing exports and imports; the instruments and markets of foreign exchange; determination of exchange rates. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770D with a grade of C or better.
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FINA 4800D - Internship 3 hours
Supervised work in a job relative to student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the department chair. Pass/no pass only.
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FINA 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Finance - Graduate |
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FINA 5040D - Introduction to Finance and Financial Mathematics 1.5 hours
Provides an understanding of finance terms, procedures and concepts used by managers in making financial decisions. Basic concepts and techniques of finance; the role of financial markets and institutions, interest rates, inflation, and yield curve determinants; analysis and interpretation of financial statements and ratios; financial mathematics to understand the time value of money; and bond and stock valuation models. This course meets the deficiency requirement of finance for MBA candidates and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. Prerequisite(s): ECON 5000D or equivalent, MATH 1190D or equivalent, or consent of department.
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FINA 5170D - Financial Management 3 hours
Tools and techniques used and proposed in corporate financial management. Analysis of the investment and financing decisions and the environment in which such decisions are made are covered in readings, case problems and class discussion. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5020D , FINA 5040D , ECON 5000D , MATH 1190D , BCIS 5090D , DSCI 5010, or equivalent. Students with 15 credit hours of approved undergraduate finance courses may elect to substitute another 5000-level course for this course subject to the approval of the FIREL Department masters advisor.
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FINA 5650D - Contemporary Issues in Finance 3 hours
Current topics as selected by the instructor. May include cases and/or lecture format. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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Geography - Undergraduate |
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GEOG 1200D - World Regional Geography 3.00
TCCNS Number: 1303
1200 (1303). World Regional Geography. 3 hours. Geographical characteristics, major problems and role of major world regions; emphasis on Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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GEOG 1710D - Earth Science 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1401)
(3;2) Principles and processes of physical geography. Introduction to mapping, weather and climate, soil and vegetation, and landforms of rivers, coasts and deserts. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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GEOG 2110D - Foundations of Geographic Research 3.00
2110. Foundations of Geographic Research. 3 hours. Introduction to research for entry-level geography majors. Journal articles are examined in detail with reference to exploring research design and implementation. Students also develop an area of research interest, choose a specific topic, and formulate research questions from which hypotheses are developed. Culminates in the development of a research plan and prospectus for a topical research question. For Geography majors only.
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GEOG 3190D - Statistical Research Methods in Geography 3.00
3190. Statistical Research Methods in Geography. 3 hours. Application of statistical techniques and mathematical models to spatial analysis, including both point and areal patterns. Examples drawn from both earth and regional science. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1680 and GEOG 2110, or consent of deparment.
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GEOG 4050D - Cartography and Graphics 3.00
3050. Cartography and Graphics. 3 hours. (1;2) Construction and interpretation of topographic maps; thematic mapping of geographically referenced data; field mapping and surveying techniques; introduction to global positioning systems and computer cartography.
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GEOG 4060D - Applied GIS: Map Info Professional 3.00
4060. Applied GIS: Map Info Professional. 3 hours. (1;2) An introduction to conceptual and practical aspects of geographic information systems. Emphasis on applications, using soci-demographic and business examples. Topics include: importing and mapping census data, creating and editing map attribute databases, geocoding, buffering, aggregating data, thematic maps and applications.
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GEOG 4500D - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3.00
3500. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. (1;2) Introduces the concepts and applications of computer-based spatial data handling, known as geographic information systems (GIS) technology. Illustrates the essential methods of GIS and its applications in fields including geography, business, administration, planning and environmental science. Students gain application skills via a series of practical exercises illustrating problem solving strategies using up-to-date software packages.
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GEOG 4520D - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 3.00
4520. Intermediate Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours (1;2) Step-by-step approach to spatial data integration and analysis, and cartographic presentation. Topics include data models and structures, map algebra, surface analysis, three-dimensional rendering, network analysis, sharing and distributing maps, and design and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student’s interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2110 and GEOG 3500 (with a grade of C or better), or consent of department.
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GEOG 4550D - Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3.00
4550. Advanced Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours (1;2). Advanced spatial analysis through the use of specialized software and the design and development of spatial databases and applications. The course includes project planning, database development, data manipulation and analysis, model building, internet mapping, and other advanced topics in spatial analysis. Students gain advanced application skills through laboratory exercises and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student’s interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2110, GEOG 3190 and GEOG 4520 (with a grade of C or better), or consent of department.
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GEOG 4560D - Introduction to GIS Programming 3.00
4560. Introduction to GIS Programming. 3 hours (1;2). Modern GIS embraces the concept of open systems, which means GIS software can be customized to fit specific requirements of individual implementation environments. To meet the high demand of this kind, this course introduces basic concepts and skills of object-oriented programming and GIS customization. Students gain programming skills in accessing maps, data layers, features, and geometric objects through laboratory exercises. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3500 or consent of department.
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GEOG 4570D - Special Topics in GIS 3.00
4570. Special Topics in GIS. 3 hours (2;1). Current topics and techniques in Geographic Information Systems to complement core coursework. Examples include multiuser geospatial data management, web-based map delivery, GIS programming, spatial statistics, applications for specific careers fields, and other topics. Course content reflects recent trends in GIS research and the job market. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s) : Consent of department.
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GEOG 4580D - GIS in Health 3.00
4580. GIS In Health. 3 hours. Spatial analysis, geographic information system (GIS) and computational methods for public health applications including disease mapping, disease clustering and exposure modeling. Location-allocation methods for measuring access to health care services wil also be discussed. Prerequisite(s) : GEOG 2110 and GEOG 3190, or consent of department.
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Health Promotion - Undergraduate |
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HLTH 1100D - School and Community Health Problems and Services 3 hours
Health services offered by the school and community, the role of the health educator to benefit the health of every individual in society; health problems and solutions to improve community health. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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HLTH 1570D - Environmental Health and Safety 3 hours
1570. Environmental Health and Safety. 3 hours. Role and function of the health educator in maintaining a safe, healthy environment; safety procedures in the school and community; psychology of accident prevention. Environmental pollution problems and methods of control.
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HLTH 2100D - Mental Health 3 hours
2100. Mental Health. 3 hours. Theory and principles of positive mental health; development of a good self concept and self-actualization techniques; methods presented are suitable in promoting positive mental health by educators.
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HLTH 4100D - Epidemiology of Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease 3 hours
4100. Epidemiology of Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease. 3 hours. Study of the nature, prevention, control and treatment of communicable, chronic, degenerative and idiopathic human disease; an analysis of the principles related to the causality of disease and the role of the public health practitioner in understanding epidemiologic research.
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HLTH 4120D - Health Promotion: Development and Application of Presentation Skills 3 hours
4120. Health Promotion: Development and Application of Presentation Skills. 3 hours. The principles, techniques and practical application of health communication and presentation skills. A synthesis of motivational techniques, analysis and practical application in the effective delivery of health information and knowledge for a variety of settings.
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HLTH 4130D - Planning, Administration and Evaluation of Health Programs 3 hours
4130. Planning, Administration and Evaluation of Health Programs. 3 hours. Needs assessment and program planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs in various settings.
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HLTH 4150D - Drugs and Human Health 3 hours
4150. Drugs and Human Health. 3 hours. Outlines the pharmacological implications of drug use in human health. Nature of drug actions, motivational factors that influence the use of drugs and evaluation of procedures to provide effective drug information to various segments of society. Course suitable for teachers and counselors.
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HLTH 4251D - Consumer Health Advocacy 3 hours
4251. Consumer Health Advocacy. 3 hours. An analysis and appraisal of issues related to the production and distribution of products and services as they affect consumer health. The role of the health educator as a consumer advocate is explored.
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HLTH 4350D - Environmental Community Health 3 hours
4350. Environmental Community Health. 3 hours. The nature and complexity of environmental health issues including specific health problems associated with environmental health. The role of the health educator in an environmental health program.
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HLTH 4400D - Health Promotion Skills and Competencies 3 hours
4400. Health Promotion Skills and Competencies. 3 hours. Foundational content (history and philosophy), knowledge-base and skills development related to roles and responsibilities of the health educator in developing school- and community-based health promotion programs. Preparation for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination is provided.
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HLTH 4900D - Special Problems 3 hours
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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Higher Education - Graduate |
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EDHE 5120D - Student Development Programming Administration 3 hours
Principles and techniques of creating, analyzing and administering student development programming to meet the needs of heterogeneous college student groups in the areas of academic, social, community and personal development in higher education. Applications to both senior and community college institutions. Prerequisite(s): EDHE 5110.
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History - Undergraduate |
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HIST 1050D - World History to the Sixteenth Century 3.00
TCCNS Number: 2321
1050 (2321). World History to the Sixteenth Century. 3 hours. From the origins of civilization to the 16th century. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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HIST 1060D - World History from the Sixteenth Century 3.00
TCCNS Number: 2322
1060 (2322). World History from the Sixteenth Century. 3 hours. World civilization from 1500 to the present. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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HIST 2610D - United States History to 1865 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1301)
From colonial origins through the Civil War.
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HIST 2620D - United States History Since 1865 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1302)
From the Civil War to the present.
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HIST 3150D - Historical and Cultural Development of the Mexican-American Community 3 hours
3150. Historical and Cultural Development of the Mexican-American Community. 3 hours. Historical evolution of Mexican-American culture, social structure, family patterns and community organizations, and their effects on education, economic and religious institutions.
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HIST 4020D - History of Science and Technology Since Newton 3.00
4020. History of Science and Technology Since Newton. 3 hours. Science and technology from Newton to the present emphasizing the presuppositions of scientific inquiry, the relationship between science and technology, and their impact on society.
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HIST 4150D - Mexican Immigration and the Chicano Community 3 hours
4150. Mexican Immigration and the Chicano Community. 3 hours. Introduction to the history of Mexican immigration in the United States, focusing on the dynamic effects immigration has had throughout the 19th and 20th centuries on the formation of the Chicano community. Utilizes lectures, discussion of the readings, films, and speakers to emphasize a variety of themes including labor, politics, nativism, citizenship, demography, gender and culture. Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 recommended
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HIST 4160D - Chicano Political History: 19th and 20th Century 3 hours
4160. Chicano Political History: 19th and 20th Century. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Chicano politics in the U.S. since 1821. Briefly examines antecedents in the colonial era. Comparing the Chicano political experience before and after American sovereignty, the course assesses the continuity of the Chicano political tradition. Emphasizes reading and discussing new literature in the field. Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 is recommended
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HIST 4171D - Latin America : The Colonial Experience, 1492-1821 3 hours
4171. Latin America : The Colonial Experience, 1492-1821. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Latin America from pre-contact civilization and the arrival of European explorers to the Wars of Independence. Analyzes the strategies and logic of conquest; the material, psychological and environmental effects deriving from the expansion of empire; the issues of slavery, labor systems, religion and honor, and the movement towards independence.
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HIST 4172D - Modern Latin America : 1810-present 3 hours
4172. Modern Latin America : 1810-present. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Latin America from Independence to the present. Analyzes the formation of new states; the conflict between federalist and centralist groups; the role of caudillos in regional politics; the rise and crisis of export economies; international relations and the Cold War; US involvement in Latin American affairs; the Mexican and Cuban Revolutions; military governments and security structures; and current events in the region.
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HIST 4180D - Colonial Mexico and the Spanish Southwest 3 hours
4180. Colonial Mexico and the Spanish Southwest. 3 hours. Conquest and expansion of the Spanish in North America.
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HIST 4190D - Mexico, 1810-Present 3 hours
4190. Mexico, 1810-Present. 3 hours. Social, economic and political history since independence.
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HIST 4700D - Texas 3 hours
Development of Texas from its frontier beginnings to an urban state.
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Human Service Management and Leadership - Undergraduate |
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HSML 3000D - Human Service in the Nonprofit Sector 3 hours
The foundation course for students interested in a career in one of the human service professions. Examination of the philosophy, values, roles and responsibilities of human services and human service workers in today’s society. Examination of personal needs, interests, and potential strengths as a professional human service worker.
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HSML 4000D - Introduction to Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations 3 hours
This course is designe to introduce students to the fiscal disciplines of nonprofit organizations. Students will learn basic skills in accounting principles, analyzing financial information, reporting requirements, cash management, and capital budgeting.
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HSML 4620D - Topics in Human Services 3 hours
This course is the study of various topics in Human Services and issues of concern for non-profit managers. Prerequisite(s) : Consent of department.
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HSML 4700D - Program Planning and Evaluation 3 hours
Provides students with basic skills in conceptualizing, designing and planning human service-related programs for and within nonprofit agencies. Program evaluation with emphasis performance outcomes and utilizing assessment results to strengthen program operation is emphasized.
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HSML 4750D - Capstone Course 3 hours
Course is designed to crystallize the competencies covered in the HSML degree program and promote critical thinking and effective writing on those topics. Format includes exchange between students and nonprofit professionals on leadership and management issues to : expand individual competencies, build leadership confidence, and affirm learning acquired during the program. Serves as a final preparation for internship / employment in a non-profit agency. Satisfies one of the course requirements for students pursuing American Humanics certification. Prerequisite(s) : permission of the Human Service Coordinator.
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HSML 4850D - Human Service Internship 3 hours
Supervised work in a community agency that is directly related to the student’s career and specialization interests. Designed to integrate theory and practice in human services and prepare students for practical application of skills, knowledge and philosophy in a supervised setting. Students must meet individual employers’ requirements and obtain consent of Human Service program director. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Internship Coordinator.
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HSML 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
Special problems may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s) : HSML major status ; consent of instructor.
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Kinesiology - Undergraduate |
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KINE 3550D - Movement Framework Approach 3 hours
(2;1) Development of the concept of themes and the movement framework approach in exploring movement potential.
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KINE 4500D - Movement Tasks in Games, Sports and Rhythmic Activities. 3 hours
(2;1) Construction of movement tasks and progressions in rhythms and game skill activities.
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Language - Undergraduate |
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LANG 2040D - Intermediate Language 3 hours
Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): foreign language course 1020 in same language, or equivalent.
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LANG 2050D - Intermediate Language 3 hours
Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite(s): foreign language course 2040 in same language, or equivalent.
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Learning Technologies - Undergraduate |
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LTEC 1100D - Computer Applications 3 hours
Introduction to computer usage. Integrated approach to software tools such as word processing, data-base management, spreadsheet, communications and graphics applications.
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LTEC 3220D - Computer Graphics in Education and Training 3 hours
3220. Computer Graphics in Education and Training. 3 hours. Application of computer graphics to the preparation of multimedia and web-based materials. Includes principles of graphics communication, concepts in computer graphics, graphics input systems, graphics manipulation software, and graphics output systems. Prerequisite(s): LTEC 1100.
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LTEC 3260D - Web Authoring 3 hours
3260. Web Authoring. 3 hours. Creation of web-based materials incorporating text, graphics, and multimedia elements. Emphasis on use of standards-based technologies for creating content for web-based delivery. Prerequisite(s): LTEC 3220.
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LTEC 4100D - Computers in the Classroom 3 hours
Computers in education; computer topics covered in introductory and secondary school courses. Motivation and objectives in computer education; some programming language. Instructional uses of the computer, topics in curriculum integration. Prerequisite(s): LTEC 1100D .
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LTEC 4121D - Technical Presentation Skills 3 hours
4121. Technical Presentation Skills. 3 hours. Emphasis on technical presentation skills and electronic presentation media commonly utilized in training and development. Topics such as developing an audience profile, arranging facilities, topic introduction techniques, questioning, and summary strategies will be addressed.
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LTEC 4440D - Advanced Instructional Strategies 3 hours
Emphasis on advanced instructional techniques; including questioning, discussion, problem-solving, motivation, and instructional development used in applied technology and industrial training setting. Prerequisite(s): LTEC 4120.
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LTEC 4510D - Communications in Business, Education and Industry 3 hours
4510. Communications in Business, Education and Industry. 3 hours. Important factors in succeeding on the job. Emphasis is placed on communication, strategies for conducting meetings and seminars, conflict management, developing and arranging agendas, itineraries, minutes and business reports, designing and using business graphics, and job-getting communication.
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LING 3060D - Principles of Language Study 3 hours
An introductory linguistics course that focuses on the structure of English (phonology, morphology and syntax). The course includes language acquisition and development, the history of English, dialects of American English and problems of usage.
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LING 4020D - Structure of Modern English 3.00
4020. Structure of Modern English. 3 hours. Modern English grammars, morphology and syntax; principles of analysis and various theories of English structure; relationship between linguistic structure, rhetorical pattern and literary style. Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or equivalent.
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LING 4030D - Acquisition of English as a Second Language 3 hours
Study of language acquisition, development, production and comprehension focusing on the application of current research findings to the context of learning and teaching English as a second language. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 3060 or consent of department.
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