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Biology (BIOL) |
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BIOL 422L - Immunology Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 422.
CoRequisite: BIOL 422
1 semester hours
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BIOL 430 - Neurobiology Common Course Number & Description
An advance course on neurons, nervous system and neural science. Neuroanatomical organization, neural development, neuronal function, neurophysiology, neurochemistry and the neurobiological bases of behavior are covered.
PreRequisite: BIOL 151 + BIOL 153
3 semester hours
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BIOL 430L - Neurobiology Lab Unique Course
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 430.
CoRequisite: BIOL 430
1 semester hours
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BIOL 434 - Herpetology Common Course Number & Description
This course is a study of reptiles and amphibians including their life history, ecology, reproductive habits, physiology, systematics, and world-wide distribution.
PreRequisite: BIOL 151 or BIOL 153
CoRequisite: BIOL 434L
3 semester hours
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BIOL 434L - Herpetology Laboratory Common Course Number & Description
This course complements BIOL 434, and will emphasize identification of, and field experiences with, the reptiles and amphibians of western South Dakota.
CoRequisite: BIOL 434
1 semester hours
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BIOL 437 - Biometry Unique Course
This course is an introduction to biological statistics.
PreRequisite: (MATH 102 or MATH 114) + MATH 281
3 semester hours
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BIOL 460 - Plant Ecophysiology & Soils Unique Course
Functional responses and adaptations of plants to physical and biotic features of the environment, considered from the cellular to the whole-plant level; topics of emphasis include photosynthesis, water relations, nutrition, growth regulation, defense against herbivory/pathogens, and plant-soil interactions.
PreRequisite: BIOL 153
CoRequisite: BIOL 460L
3 semester hours
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BIOL 460L - Plant Ecophysiology & Soils Lab Unique Course
The entire class conducts a semester-long research project that supports lectures.
CoRequisite: BIOL 460
1 semester hours
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BIOL 461 - Agrostology Unique Course
Studies of the morphology, classification and identification of grasses, as well as their utilization in agriculture and grazing is pursued. The evolution of grasses, especially as determined by fossil grasses from the high plains of North America, is also considered.
3 semester hours
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BIOL 461L - Agrostology Laboratory Unique Course
This is a field-oriented experience in grass identification and classification.
CoRequisite: BIOL 461
1 semester hours
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BIOL 462 - Dendrology Unique Course
The study of woody plants, including practical skills in identifying trees and shrubs. Natural history interpretation, natural resources management, and practical aspects of forestry will be covered as well as woody plant anatomy. Students will conceive, design, execute, and write a report on a research project.
PreRequisite: BIOL 153
CoRequisite: BIOL 462L
3 semester hours
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BIOL 462L - Dendrology Lab Unique Course
The study of woody plants, including practical skills in identifying trees and shrubs. Natural history interpretation, natural resources management, and practical aspects of forestry will be covered as well as woody plant anatomy. Students will conceive, design, execute, and write a report on a research project.
CoRequisite: BIOL 462
1 semester hours
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BIOL 463 - Ornithology Common Course Number & Description
Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups.
PreRequisite: BIOL 151 + BIOL 153
3 semester hours
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BIOL 463L - Ornithology Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory Experience that accompanies BIOL 463.
1 semester hours
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BIOL 474 - Introductory Genomics Unique Course
Genomics is the study of all or a large part of an organism’s DNA sequences. The course focuses on the identification of genes and understanding gene function in biologically meaningful (ecological) contexts using microarrays, SAGE, and cDNA subtraction techniques.
PreRequisite: BIOL 371
CoRequisite: BIOL 474L
3 semester hours
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BIOL 474L - Introductory Genomics Laboratory Unique Course
To complement lectures, a semester-long class research project will be conducted on gene expression in an ecological context involving wild relatives of model organisms.
CoRequisite: BIOL 474
1 semester hours
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BIOL 490 - Seminar Common Course Number & Description
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
1 to 3 semester hours
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BIOL 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 4 semester hours
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BIOL 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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BIOL 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 12 semester hours
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BIOL 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
1 to 12 semester hours
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Chemistry (CHEM) |
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CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey Common Course Number & Description
A one-semester survey of chemistry. Not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts.
PreRequisite: MATH 095 or higher, or Placement
CoRequisite: CHEM 106L
3 semester hours
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CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 106.
CoRequisite: CHEM 106
1 semester hours
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CHEM 107 - Organic and Biochemistry Survey Common Course Number & Description
A survey of organic and biological chemistry. A continuation of CHEM 106. Not applicable to a chemistry major or minor.
PreRequisite: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112
CoRequisite: CHEM 107L
3 semester hours
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CHEM 107L - Organic and Biochemistry Survey Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 107.
CoRequisite: CHEM 107
1 semester hours
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CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I Common Course Number & Description
An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students). Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended.
PreRequisite: MATH 102 or MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 125 or MATH 281
3 semester hours
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CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 112.
1 semester hours
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CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II Common Course Number & Description
A continuation of CHEM 112. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry.
PreRequisite: CHEM 112 + (MATH 102 or MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 125 or MATH 281)
3 semester hours
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CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 114.
PreRequisite: CHEM 112L
CoRequisite: CHEM 114
1 semester hours
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CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I Common Course Number & Description
A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.
PreRequisite: CHEM 114 or CHEM 116 or ISCI 153
3 semester hours
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CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 326.
PreRequisite: CHEM 114L or CHEM 116L or ISCI 153L
1 semester hours
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CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II Common Course Number & Description
A continuation of CHEM 326. A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.
PreRequisite: CHEM 326
3 semester hours
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CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 328.
PreRequisite: CHEM 326L
CoRequisite: CHEM 328
1 semester hours
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CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry Common Course Number & Description
Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data.
PreRequisite: CHEM 114 or CHEM 116 or CHEM 127
3 semester hours
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CHEM 332L - Analytical Chemistry Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332. Also, laboratory to accompany CHEM 230 at SDSMT.
1 semester hours
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CHEM 342 - Physical Chemistry I Common Course Number & Description
A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of chemical systems. Topics covered in the two-semester sequence include thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics.
PreRequisite: MATH 123 + (CHEM 114 OR CHEM 326) + (PHYS 113 OR PHYS 213)
3 semester hours
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CHEM 344 - Physical Chemistry II Common Course Number & Description
A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of chemical systems.
PreRequisite: CHEM 342 or CHEM 442
3 semester hours
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CHEM 355 - Field Environmental Chemistry Unique Course
Assessment of water quality and the origin of pollutants in a watershed are investigated in this interdisciplinary course. Geology and land use are examined and used as the basis for student designed sampling schemes. Biological, chemical, and physical methods are employed to characterize samples both in the field and in the laboratory. Results and conclusions of student projects are presented orally and in written form.
PreRequisite: CHEM 112
CoRequisite: CHEM 355L
3 semester hours
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CHEM 355L - Field Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Unique Course
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 355.
CoRequisite: CHEM 355
1 semester hours
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CHEM 428 - Forensic Chemistry Unique Course
A study of the fundamental principles and methods of chemical analysis as applied to forensic investigations.
PreRequisite: CHEM 114 + CHEM 326
CoRequisite: CHEM 428L
3 semester hours
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CHEM 428L - Forensic Chemistry Lab Unique Course
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 428.
CoRequisite: CHEM 428
1 semester hours
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CHEM 434 - Instrumental Analysis Common Course Number & Description
Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to chemical analysis.
PreRequisite: CHEM 230 or CHEM 332
3 semester hours
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CHEM 434L - Instrumental Analysis Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 434.
1 semester hours
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CHEM 452 - Inorganic Chemistry Common Course Number & Description
Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry.
PreRequisite: CHEM 326 or CHEM 332 or CHEM 352 or CHEM 442
3 semester hours
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CHEM 452L - Inorganic Chemistry Lab Common Course Number & Description
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds.
PreRequisite: CHEM 328L
1 semester hours
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CHEM 464 - Biochemistry I Common Course Number & Description
A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of biochemical systems. Topics covered in the two semester sequence include the study of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, metabolic processes, biological oxidation and reduction processes, molecular aspects of DNA replication and repair pathways, transcription and RNA processing, and protein translation.
PreRequisite: CHEM 229 or CHEM 328
3 semester hours
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CHEM 464L - Biochemistry I Lab Common Course Number & Description
Laboratory designated to accompany CHEM 464.
PreRequisite: CHEM 328L
CoRequisite: CHEM 464
1 semester hours
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CHEM 465 - Biochemistry II Common Course Number & Description
A continuation of CHEM 464.
PreRequisite: CHEM 464
3 semester hours
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CHEM 465L - Biochemistry Laboratory II Common Course Number & Description
This course will focus on the Biophysical and Thermodynamic nature of nucleic acids and proteins. Specific emphasis will be placed on the design, synthesis, and thermodynamic analysis of an RNA model system. The aim of the course will be to provide the student with a solid basis in the thermodynamics of folding of biologically important macromolecules.
CoRequisite: CHEM 465
1 semester hours
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CHEM 490 - Seminar Common Course Number & Description
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
1 semester hours
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CHEM 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 9 semester hours
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CHEM 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
1 to 12 semester hours
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Communication Studies (CMST) |
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CMST 101 - Fundamentals of Speech Common Course Number & Description
Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject.
3 semester hours
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CMST 201 - Interpersonal Communication Common Course Number & Description
Studies modes of interpersonal communication through readings, and experiential discussions of the role of interpersonal communications in common situations within our society.
3 semester hours
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CMST 215 - Public Speaking Common Course Number & Description
Sharpens student’s skills in platform speaking events, covering the preparation for and delivery of competitive speaking formats including oral interpretation, persuasive, expository, impromptu, extemporaneous, and after dinner speaking.
3 semester hours
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CMST 222 - Argumentation and Debate Common Course Number & Description
Explores argument as a communication activity, construction sound arguments in a variety of venues and analyzing the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues.
3 semester hours
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CMST 281 - Speech and Debate Activities Common Course Number & Description
Initiates active participation in competitive public speaking, including debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public performances.
1 to 4 semester hours
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CMST 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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CMST 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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CMST 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature Common Course Number & Description
Examines the theory and practice of the performance of texts, the artistic, aesthetic, and carefully considered sharing of our personal understanding of literary selection, involving analysis, planning, rehearsing, and effective sharing of meaning with an audience.
3 semester hours
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CMST 401 - Adv Interperson Communication Common Course Number & Description
Advanced study of contemporary issues that have significant impact on interpersonal relationships. Students develop an understanding of the current communication research, theory, and social practices associated with these relational issues.
PreRequisite: CMST 201
3 semester hours
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CMST 405 - Theories of Communication Common Course Number & Description
Examines communication theories and philosophies, emphasizing clarification through theory of daily communication processes, and relating theory to traditional and developing research methods.
3 semester hours
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CMST 410 - Organizational Communication Common Course Number & Description
Explores communication processes in organizational contexts, theories of leadership, decision making and conflict, the application of principles that facilitate communication in organizations, and other selected topics.
3 semester hours
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CMST 434 - Small Group Communication Common Course Number & Description
Explores prominent concepts and theories of human small group interaction, cultivating critical assessments of communication strategies in task, social, and therapeutic groups.
3 semester hours
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CMST 455 - Visual Culture Unique Course
Study and criticism of the symbolic, rhetorical, and ethical implications of imagery, as well as the place of imagery in a predominantly visual culture. Topics will include mediation, art, semiotics, identity, iconicity, virtuality, and commodification of images.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as WRTG-455)
3 semester hours
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CMST 466 - Principles of Rhetoric Unique Course
A consideration of the grounds of effective oral and written discourse makes up this course. It examines rhetorical theories throughout history with a view to constructing a practical synthesis applicable to personal life, teaching careers and communication oriented vocations.
3 semester hours
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CMST 481 - Speech and Debate Activities Common Course Number & Description
Active participation in competitive public speaking, including debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public performances.
1 to 2 semester hours
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CMST 485 - Communication & Conflict Resolution Common Course Number & Description
A study of theoretical and practical strategies for individual and group conflict resolution. Specific training in critical analysis, listening, and communication strategies for mediation, negotiation, and other conflict resolution forums are explored. Illustrative simulations based on family, industry, and social conflicts are used to develop a clearer understanding of conflict management.
3 semester hours
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CMST 490 - Seminar Common Course Number & Description
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
1 to 6 semester hours
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CMST 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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CMST 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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CMST 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 16 semester hours
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Computer Information Systems (CIS) |
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CIS 130 - Visual Basic Programming Common Course Number & Description
Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-105, MIS-105)
3 semester hours
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CIS 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-105, MIS-105)
1 to 5 semester hours
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CIS 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-292, MIS-292)
1 to 5 semester hours
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CIS 325 - Management Information Systems Common Course Number & Description
Introduction to the application of information technology in organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems with current and future technology.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-325, MIS-325)
3 semester hours
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CIS 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-491, MIS-491)
1 to 4 semester hours
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CIS 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-492, MIS-492)
1 to 5 semester hours
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CIS 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CSC-494, MIS-494)
1 to 8 semester hours
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Computer Science (CSC) |
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CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers Common Course Number & Description
Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and internet-based applications.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as MIS-105)
3 semester hours
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CSC 130 - Visual Basic Programming Common Course Number & Description
Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-105, MIS-105)
3 semester hours
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CSC 150 - Computer Science I Common Course Number & Description
An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as MIS-150)
3 semester hours
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CSC 205 - Advanced Computer Applications Common Course Number & Description
This course covers advanced topics in word processing and spreadsheet applications such as macros, advanced functions, graphics, merging, linking, and transferring data. The course emphasizes the efficient use of software packages. Operating systems/environment topics are also addressed.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as MIS-205)
3 semester hours
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CSC 250 - Computer Science II Common Course Number & Description
Problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as MIS-250)
PreRequisite: CSC 150 or MIS 150
3 semester hours
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CSC 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-291, MIS-291)
1 to 5 semester hours
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CSC 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-292, MIS-292)
1 to 5 semester hours
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CSC 325 - Management Information Systems Common Course Number & Description
Introduction to the application of information technology in organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems with current and future technology.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-325, MIS-325)
3 semester hours
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CSC 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-491, MIS-491)
1 to 4 semester hours
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CSC 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-492, MIS-492)
1 to 5 semester hours
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CSC 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CIS-494, MIS-494)
1 to 8 semester hours
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CSC 496 - Field Experience Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
1 to 3 semester hours
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Criminal Justice (CJUS) |
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CJUS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Common Course Number & Description
Overviews the criminal justice institutions involved in the operations of criminal law including the police, the attorney, the bail system, the trial, the guilty plea, sentencing, corrections and an analysis of criminal law in terms of why certain kinds of conduct are criminal in our society.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as SOC-201)
3 semester hours
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Driver Education (DRED) |
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DRED 460 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education Common Course Number & Description
Recommended policies and practices in driver education and traffic safety. Emphasis on traffic safety. Department of Transportation’s traffic safety program, use of simulators, driver improvement through enforcement.
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DRED 480 - Special Methods in the Teaching of Driver Education Common Course Number & Description
Special Methods in the Teaching of Driver Education. Driver education and traffic safety course with experience in classroom and behind- the-wheel phases of driver education; lesson plans, films, scheduling and testing techniques.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) |
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ECE 328 - Guidance with Young Children Common Course Number & Description
Observation and participation in a pre-school setting under supervision of a professional practitioner.
2 semester hours
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ECE 328L - Guidance with Young Children Common Course Number & Description
Accompanies ECE 328.
CoRequisite: ECE 328
1 semester hours
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ECE 371 - Infants and Toddlers: Developmentally Appropriate Practices Unique Course
This course is a study of developmentally appropriate practices for infants/toddlers (aged birth to 3 years). Students will learn developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences for infants and toddlers that facilitate development and learning in the cognitive, language, physical, social/emotional, and aesthetic domains. The health, safety, and nutritional needs of infants and toddlers will also be studied and applied.
PreRequisite: ECE 328 + ECE 328L
3 semester hours
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ECE 408 - Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education Unique Course
This course explores valid, reliable, and developmentally appropriate assessment practices utilized to identify young children (ages birth through five) with special needs and emphasizes the importance of promoting family engagement and collaboration with other professionals to positively support children’s development and learning.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
CoRequisite: ECE 495
1 semester hours
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ECE 411 - Social Development in Early Childhood Common Course Number & Description
The study of various cultural, environmental and developmental factors that shape young children from infancy through 8 years of age. Emphasis on understanding and meeting the individual social/emotional needs of children.
3 semester hours
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