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Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein  have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees.  Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

Current course offerings are available in Merlin.
 

Communication
  

  • COMM 400 - Communication Theory and Research

    4.00 credit hours
    An advanced study of the different traditions of communication theory and their epistemological, normative and ontological assumptions. The focus of this course is on student comprehension of the breadth of thinking within the field of communication and on the responsibility for positioning oneself as a scholar or professional within this field of thought.

    Prerequisite(s): Twenty credit hours in Communication and Junior standing.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • COMM 412 - Media Criticism

    4.00 credit hours
    An advanced survey of theoretically-informed approaches to media criticism, with an emphasis on news media, television and film. Students learn to use the conceptual tools media scholars employ to analyze the content, form and effects of media messages. Ethical and political questions raised by media texts are also examined.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 185  and Junior standing.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): U.S. Power Structures, Writing Intensive.
    iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life.


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  • COMM 415 - Media Institutions

    4.00 credit hours
    A study of the business practices, institutional forms and production and distribution processes of major media industries in the U.S. and around the world. Surveys the impact of technology, media policy and regulation, globalization and broader political economic forces on both the individual media enterprise and national and transnational media systems. Examines the unique work routines and labor relations that tend to prevail within media industries. Special emphasis is placed on the advantages and disadvantages of commercial, for-profit media and their various alternatives (state-run public service media, citizen journalism, etc.).

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 185  and Junior standing.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Global Understanding, Writing Intensive.
    iCon(s): Thinking Globally.


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  • COMM 430 - Advanced Organizational Communication

    4.00 credit hours
    This capstone course bridges theory and practice by emphasizing key organizational communication activities. With particular emphasis on contemporary research and current practices, students discuss topics such as superior-subordinate and peer interaction, stakeholders and decision-making, socialization, gender, globalization, emotion, conflict, identity, image, technology and change. Through individual and collaborative projects, students continue to develop their abilities to analyze, critique and practice organizational communication.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 330  and Junior standing.


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  • COMM 490 - Seminar in Communication

    4.00 credit hours
    Examination of special topics within the area of communication studies.

    Prerequisite(s): Eight credit hours in Communication.


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Computer Science
  

  • CSCE 160 - Introduction to Computer Programming

    4.00 credit hours
    An introduction to computer science and programming, emphasizing the development of algorithms and problem solving skills using both procedural and object-oriented approaches. Topics include data types; I/O; arithmetic, relational and logical operators; control structures; functions; simple data structures; different computing environments such as the Linux operating system are also explored. Integrated laboratory.


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  • CSCE 210 - Data Structures

    4.00 credit hours
    Elementary data structures and algorithms. Topics include the design, implementation, application and variations of the following: linked lists, stacks and queues, different types of trees, searching and sorting algorithms, graphs, and introduction to analysis of algorithms. Extensive programming required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CSCE 160 .


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  • CSCE 220 - Computer Organization and Design

    4.00 credit hours
    Basic computer architecture including combinational circuits, instruction sets, microprogramming, assembly language, I/O (devices, busses and interrupts) and memory systems and organization. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CSCE 160 .


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  • CSCE 230 - Discrete Structures

    4.00 credit hours
    Fundamental topics in mathematics and computer science including: formal logic, proof techniques, sets, relations and functions, combinatorics and counting techniques, induction and recursion, discrete probability, number theory and cryptography, graphs, Boolean algebra, finite state machines and modeling computation, program verification and algorithm analysis. Programming may be required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 160 .


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  • CSCE 242 - Introduction to Bioinformatics

    4.00 credit hours
    An introduction to the field of bioinformatics. Computational methods for study of biological sequence data in comparative biology and evolution. Analysis of genome content and organization. Techniques for searching sequence databases, pairwise and multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic methods and methods for pattern recognition and functional inference from sequence data. Database theory, information extraction, algorithm analysis and data mining are utilized. Programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 160  and BIOL 195 .


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  • CSCE 306 - Object-Oriented Software Development

    4.00 credit hours
    Object-oriented design and implementation of large scale software. Topics include object-oriented modeling and design, such as the use of UML and software design patterns, object-oriented language features, such as inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation and overloading, and using existing class libraries. Extensive programming required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CSCE 210 .


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  • CSCE 315 - Web Applications

    4.00 credit hours
    Development of web applications. Topics include HTTP, the Browser and Document Object Models, Server-side technologies such as Java Servlets, ASP.NET MVC and Node JS/Express; Client-side technologies JavaScript, AJAX and JQuery, and server-side database access. Introduction to Single Page Apps and Restful services using JAXRS and ASP.NET Web API. Extensive programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 210 .


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  • CSCE 320 - Computer Architecture

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to digital computer architecture. Topics include performance metrics and evaluation, instruction set architecture, data representation, processor design, memory hierarchy and cache, I/O, data path and control, pipelining, branching, multiprocessors and (review of) assembly language programming. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 220 .


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  • CSCE 327 - Linux Programming

    4.00 credit hours
    Fundamental concepts, library facilities and programming techniques that provide the foundation for application, systems, network and Internet programming on Linux and Unix systems. Course topics include the operating system kernel, process management, I/O, pipes, signals, sockets and shell programming. The course does not cover system administration. Extensive programming required in C/C++.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 220  and CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 330 - Mobile Applications Development

    4.00 credit hours
    An introduction to creating applications that run on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and smart watches. Topics include device hardware and development platforms, interface design, interactivity, SQLite database, multimedia and monetization. Extensive programming required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 335 - Introduction to Game Design and Development

    4.00 credit hours
    Project-based course. The design and development of computer games, with an introduction to a modern game engine such as Unity or Unreal Engine. Extensive programming and major project required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 336 - Human Computer Interaction

    4.00 credit hours
    Fundamental principles in the design, implementation and evaluation of human-machine interfaces with emphasis on human computer interaction. Topics include user psychology, theories of human learning and perception, audio and visual physiology, graphical user interfaces, task analysis and usability heuristics.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 210 .


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  • CSCE 340 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    4.00 credit hours
    Design and analysis of algorithms. Classification of algorithms by time and space complexity. Algorithm design techniques such as divide and conquer, the greedy method and dynamic programming. NP-complete problems and approximation algorithms. Introduction to parallel algorithms.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 210  and CSCE 230 .


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  • CSCE 360 - Database Systems

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to data modeling, database design and implementation, SQL, transaction processing, concurrency and recovery with emphasis on the relational model. Database connectivity APIs, such as JDBC are also covered. Programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 210  and Junior standing.


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  • CSCE 364 - Data Mining and Machine Learning

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the data mining process and its application to real-world problems. Topics include data preparation techniques, supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms and post-processing metrics to identify information of interest. Programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 210 ; CSCE 230 , MATH 280  or MATH 340 .


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  • CSCE 370 - Principles of Programming Languages

    4.00 credit hours
    Design principles behind modern programming languages, analysis of languages, language implementation, formal specification, semantics and parsing, and comparative study of programming paradigms. Programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 210  and CSCE 230 .


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  • CSCE 380 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    4.00 credit hours
    Foundational concepts in artificial intelligence (AI); definitions, survey of AI topics, problem solving and searching, heuristics, knowledge representation, reasoning, learning, programming languages for AI; study of applications areas and the research literature. Programming required.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 230  and CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 390 - Special Topics

    4.00 credit hours
    A course covering a topic of current interest, such as game development, e-Business, social analytics, virtual/augmented reality or mobile computing.


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  • CSCE 420 - Operating Systems

    4.00 credit hours
    An examination of approaches to computer system resource management. Topics include scheduling, memory management, file systems, I/O management, multiprocessing, security, and protection. Research literature is used to introduce systems research topics. Extensive programming required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 220  and CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 455 - Windows and .NET Programming

    4.00 credit hours
    System and application programming on Windows and the .NET platform using C#. Topics include Windows Forms and the Windows Presentation Foundation, inter-process communication, .NET network programming, ADO.NET and security.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 469 - Computer Networks

    4.00 credit hours
    Exploration of the theory and design issues in data communications and computer networks. Topics include network architecture, TCP/IP protocols, wireless and mobile networks and network security. Extensive programming required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 220  and CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 479 - Computer and Network Security

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the theory and methods for developing and maintaining secure systems and applications. Topics include secure infrastructures, intrusion prevention and detection, viruses and anti-virus software, software security, authentication, cryptography and legal and ethical issues. Modern topics, such as cryptocurrency, cyber physical systems, cloud computing, etc., are covered through a survey of research and technical literature. Programming required. Integrated laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 220  and CSCE 306 .


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  • CSCE 487 - Parallel and Concurrent Programming

    4.00 credit hours
    A course in hardware, software and language aspects of parallel computing, focusing on the development of effective parallel algorithms and their implementation on a variety of parallel architectures and interconnection networks.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 420 .


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  • CSCE 490 - Special Topics

    4.00 credit hours
    A course covering a topic of current interest, such as cloud computing, e-Business, machine intelligence, social analytics, video design, virtual/augmented reality or mobile computing.


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  • CSCE 494 - Senior Capstone

    4.00 credit hours
    Students apply the many skills they have acquired during their undergraduate studies by participating as a member of a team to design, develop and present a computing solution (software/hardware) to a substantive problem. Group process and leadership skills are addressed as well as ethical considerations important to computer science professionals. Formal project proposal, progress report and technical report writing are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCE 420  and Senior standing.


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East Asian Studies
  

  • EAST 165 - Introduction to East Asia

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: HIST 165 .) A broad survey of East Asian civilization that highlights important cultural developments during representative eras of Chinese, Japanese and Korean history. These snapshots provide a basic foundation for understanding contemporary East Asia and serve as an ideal gateway to the East Asian Studies majors and minors.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Thinking Globally.


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  • EAST 397 - Internship

    0.00-12.00 credit hours
    Working under the direction of an East Asian Studies faculty member, students arrange and complete an internship with an approved organization. Students are expected to reflect upon their experiences in a report using academic sources.

    Prerequisite(s): One 200-level East Asian Studies course.


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  • EAST 399 - Independent Study

    1.00-12.00 credit hours
    Working under the direction of an East Asian Studies faculty member, students complete a work of original research on an East Asian Studies topic.

    Prerequisite(s): One 200-level East Asian Studies course.


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  • EAST 499 - Independent Study (Capstone)

    1.00-12.00 credit hours
    This course serves as the Capstone experience for East Asian Studies majors. Working under the direction of an East Asian Studies faculty member, students complete a work of original research on an East Asian Studies topic.

    Prerequisite(s): One 300-level East Asian Studies course.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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Economics
  

  • ECON 100 - Economics of Social Issues

    4.00 credit hours
    A survey of basic economic theory with an emphasis on the basics of the market system. This course shows the application of economics to real world problems such as pollution, inflation, health care and unemployment. This course may not be taken after completing either ECON 200  or ECON 205 .

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences.


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  • ECON 200 - Principles of Microeconomics

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to the theory of consumer choice, social and individual welfare, the behavior of business firms and market structure, and other applied microeconomic topics.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 130  or higher.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences.


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  • ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to macroeconomic theory, with emphasis on factors which explain changes in national income, unemployment and inflation. Other topics include money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, distribution of income and economic crises.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 130  or higher; ECON 200  recommended.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences.


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  • ECON 230 - Feminist Economics

    4.00 credit hours
    Feminist economics analyzes both economic theory and economic life through the lens of gender and advocates various forms of economic transformation. In this course, students explore this new field in economics through a theoretical and empirical introduction to the subject, critical assessment of mainstream analyses of gender differences and inequality, and implications of feminist economics to access, equity and the environment.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Sustaining Our World.


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  • ECON 240 - Introduction to Environmental Economics

    4.00 credit hours
    (Same as: ENVI 240 .) Environmental Economics primarily examines the impact of economic activity on the environment and the shortcomings of the market system in valuing environmental costs and benefits. The focus of the course is the recent development and application of new and potential economic instruments to improve environmental quality.

    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences.
    iCon(s): Sustaining Our World.


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  • ECON 290 - Special Topics: Contemporary Issues in Economics

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Topics vary depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Topics and prerequisites are announced in advance and placed in the course schedule.


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  • ECON 310 - Economics of Sports

    2.00 credit hours
    The industry of sports is analyzed from an economics perspective through the lens of league competitiveness and collusion, revenue-sharing, player compensation, salary caps, free agency, antitrust issues surrounding both professional and collegiate athletics, as well as the economics of sports stadiums and arenas.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 .


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  • ECON 320 - Industrial Structure and Public Policy

    4.00 credit hours
    An application of microeconomics which involves analysis of the structure, conduct and performance of firms within industries. The empirical evidence and economic theory relating to pricing practices and policies under various market structures are also examined. Special emphasis is placed on theory and precedents within U.S. antitrust policy and regulation of industry.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 .


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  • ECON 325 - Health Economics

    4.00 credit hours
    An application of economics analyzing health and healthcare topics. Topics include the economics of healthcare expenditures, health behaviors, insurance markets, the hospital industry, public policy and regulation issues, among other related topics.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 .
    iCon(s): Examining Health.


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  • ECON 330 - Labor Economics

    2.00 credit hours
    An application of the economic theory related to labor markets with an emphasis on policy implications and how the market determines employment and wages.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 .


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  • ECON 335 - Behavioral Economics

    2.00 credit hours
    The theory and analysis of how market agents make economic decisions utilizing a combination of economic and psychology insights. Topics related to consumer and business firm decision-making are analyzed though the application of understanding irrational behavior and mental biases.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 .
    iCon(s): Being Human.


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  • ECON 340 - International Economics

    4.00 credit hours
    The theory of international trade and the behavior of international institutions. Examination of how trade, trade restrictions and international monetary systems affect domestic business and economic prospects.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200  and ECON 205 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Global Understanding.
    iCon(s): Thinking Globally.


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  • ECON 350 - Public Finance and Social Welfare

    4.00 credit hours
    An examination of the economic role of the public sector in the United States with an emphasis on theory and policy analysis of the effects of government spending and taxation. Topics include the role of government intervention in the market, the tax system, income redistribution programs, social security and deficit financing, among other current policy issues.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200  and ECON 205 .


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  • ECON 355 - Mathematical Economics

    4.00 credit hours
    Focus on the application of mathematics to the theoretical aspects of economic analysis. Topics may include equilibrium analysis, comparative statics, optimization problems and dynamic analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 , ECON 205  and MATH 151 .


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  • ECON 360 - Money and Banking

    2.00 credit hours
    An examination of the function of money, credit and financial institutions in the U.S. economy, and an analysis of Federal Reserve policy and its impact on the economy.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200  and ECON 205 .


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  • ECON 365 - Econometrics

    4.00 credit hours
    This course provides exposure to the estimation and testing of economic models using statistical methods and appropriate empirical data. Emphasis is placed on model construction and the use of multiple linear regression for interpretation, analysis and forecasting.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 ; ECON 205 ; BUSN 265  or MATH 340 .


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  • ECON 370 - History of Economic Thought

    4.00 credit hours
    An examination of economic thought with major concentration on the selected writings of economists from the mercantilists through the end of the 20th Century, such as Smith, Ricardo, Malthus, Marx, Veblen, Keynes and more recent schools of thought.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200  and ECON 205 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.
    iCon(s): Being Human.


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  • ECON 375 - International Political Economy

    2.00 credit hours
    Analyses of the problems and prospects challenging the global community at a time of political and economic change through the study of the roles of industrialized countries, former socialist bloc states and the Third World. Attention is given to the interplay of political and economic power as components of planetary well-being.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 370 .
    iCon(s): Thinking Globally.


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  • ECON 380 - Economic Development

    2.00 credit hours
    This course analyzes and explains various reasons behind the wealth of nations. Topics covered include economic development, poverty and inequality, economic growth, considering the role of culture, agents and institutions, among other topics.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 370 .
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Experiencing Place.


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  • ECON 390 - Special Topics: Contemporary Issues in Economics

    1.00-4.00 credit hours
    Topics vary depending on student interest and faculty expertise. Topics and prerequisites are announced in advance and placed in the course schedule. May be taken more than once with different content.

    Prerequisite(s): One Course in Economics.


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  • ECON 400 - Intermediate Microeconomics

    4.00 credit hours
    An economic analysis of consumers, firms, and markets. Consumer theory includes indifference curve analysis with applications related to a wide range of consumer behavior. Firm costs and revenue decisions are analyzed within the context of market structure and public policy.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 , ECON 205 ; Junior Standing.


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  • ECON 405 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    4.00 credit hours
    An analysis of consumption, investment, government, international trade, and the financial system in their relationships to the national economy and its stability.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 200 , ECON 205 ; Junior Standing.


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  • ECON 450 - Economics Capstone Seminar

    2.00 credit hours
    The capstone course for economics majors includes advanced investigation of the ways in which economists approach and practice their craft. The course centers around a research project.

    Prerequisite(s): One 300 or 400-Level Economics Course, Senior Standing.


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Education
  

  • EDUC 101 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning

    4.00 credit hours
    Examination of the structures and processes that frame the work of teaching and learning in schools with an emphasis on equity and culturally relevant and sustainable practice. Emphasis on the impact of curricular learning standards and development of children and adolescents on teaching, learning and decision making. An overview of the profession, the Danielson Framework for Teaching, the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, Common Core Standards and the expectations of the North Central College Teacher Education Program are introduced in this gateway course. Required: 15 field experience hours must be completed at North Central College. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks.

    Prerequisite(s): Background check and Tuberculosis test.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures, Community Engaged Learning.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity.


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  • EDUC 196 - Foundational Field Experience

    0.00 credit hours
    Directed field experience in educational settings for students transferring in EDUC 101  equivalent. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101  or concurrent enrollment.


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  • EDUC 200 - Introduction to HS/MS/K12 Teaching

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to teaching methods including instructional and assessment strategies. Emphasis on direct teaching, interactive instructional strategies and assessment strategies that develop the skills and processes needed to help K-12 students acquire foundational, conceptual and procedural knowledge.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101  or EDUC 196 ; PSYC 100 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 290 .


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  • EDUC 228 - Elementary Methods: Social Studies

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to methods of teaching social studies in the elementary classroom including instructional and assessment strategies. Emphasis on direct teaching, interactive instructional strategies and assessment strategies that develop the skills and processes needed to help elementary students acquire foundational, conceptual and procedural knowledge.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101  or EDUC 196 ; PSYC 100  and a U.S. History course. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 260  and EDUC 291 .


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  • EDUC 235 - Educational Technology in K-12 Classroom

    2.00 credit hours
    Introduces preservice teachers to curricular uses of computers and related technologies and applications for teaching and learning in grades K-12.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101  or concurrent enrollment.


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  • EDUC 260 - Elementary Methods: Literacy I

    4.00 credit hours
    Provides a foundational understanding of literacy and its related components. Teacher candidates are introduced to various reading and learning theories, as well as effective use of children’s literature within literacy instruction. Candidates develop techniques to support students in applying their developing literacy skills to different situations, materials and ideas.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101  or EDUC 196 ; PSYC 100 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 228  and EDUC 291 .


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  • EDUC 290 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience I

    1.00 credit hours
    Introductory experience in directed observation and participation at selected attendance centers (50 clock hours). This course is graded pass/no pass. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

    Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 200 .


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  • EDUC 291 - Elementary Field Experience I

    1.00 credit hours
    Introductory experience in directed observation and participation at selected attendance centers (50 clock hours). This course is graded pass/no pass. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

    Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 228  and EDUC 260  or MUED 351 .


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  • EDUC 320 - Equitable Learning Environments: Elementary

    4.00 credit hours
    Examination of management models and strategies, as well as school policy related to discipline. There is an emphasis on teaching for equity and change. Approaches to making classrooms, curricula and instructional strategies culturally responsive are studied.

    Prerequisite(s): Education majors: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 324 , EDUC 326  and EDUC 391 . Non-Education majors: Junior Standing.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions, U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity.


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  • EDUC 322 - Equitable Learning Environments: HS/MS

    4.00 credit hours
    Examination of management models and strategies, as well as school policy related to discipline. There is an emphasis on teaching for equity and change. Approaches to making classrooms, curricula and instructional strategies culturally responsive are studied.

    Prerequisite(s): Education majors: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 360  and EDUC 390 . Non-Education majors: Junior standing.
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions, U.S. Power Structures.
    iCon(s): Challenging Inequity.


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  • EDUC 324 - Elementary Methods: Mathematics

    4.00 credit hours
    A foundational course on the guiding principles and learning theories of teaching mathematics at the elementary and middle school levels. Emphasis is on the application of research-based instructional strategies that facilitate students’ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and mathematical reasoning skills in the mathematics classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 320 , EDUC 326  and EDUC 391 .


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  • EDUC 326 - Elementary Methods: Science

    4.00 credit hours
    Introduction to methods for teaching science in elementary school classrooms including instruction and assessment strategies. Emphasis on differentiated instruction, indirect teaching methods and teaching and assessment strategies that facilitate high level learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program and one laboratory science. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 320 , EDUC 324  and EDUC 391 .


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  • EDUC 330 - Teaching Students With Disabilities

    4.00 credit hours
    Examines issues and current trends within inclusive and special education as well asoverviews the characteristics of persons with disabilities including multi-cultural perspectives and legal issues. Explores instructional models and methods that have empirical support for their effectiveness in addressing the learning needs of students at-risk for or with identified disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the importance and challenges associated with the role of general educator within inclusive classrooms. Candidates also explores the selection, adaptation and development of instructional supports related to lesson design, presentation, materials, assignments and assessment/evaluation. This course includes 15 hours of required field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.


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  • EDUC 331 - Elementary Methods: Art

    4.00 credit hours
    An interactive study of art education issues and practices for the elementary portion of K-12 Art Teacher certification. Through discussion, observation and modeling, students use state goals and curricula to develop a meaningful, integrated art program. The focus is on sequential skill building, expressive content lessons and teaching strategies based on the physical, social and emotional needs of the grades 1-6 student.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, ARTD 107 , ARTD 120  and ARTD 160 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 332 .


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  • EDUC 332 - Elementary Field Experience: Art

    1.00 credit hours
    Provides students with an extended field experience in an elementary school art classroom supervised jointly by an NCC supervisor and the classroom teacher. Students complete 50 hours of supervised field work, applying research-based methods to actual teaching situations in the elementary school setting. At least twice during the term, an NCC supervisor observes the students as they conduct lessons and conducts a follow up conference in which the student and supervisor evaluate and discuss the lesson. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 331 .


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  • EDUC 338 - HS/MS Methods: Art

    4.00 credit hours
    Current research and methods of teaching visual arts at the HS and MS level are explored. Postmodern principles, multiple media and technological processes are applied to content areas. Art education students develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that improve students’ expressive and analytical capacities.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 322  and EDUC 360 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 403  and EDUC 490 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 340 - HS/MS Methods: English

    4.00 credit hours
    Current research and methods of teaching English (literature, composition and language) at the high school and middle school level are explored. Consideration is given to such issues as instructional planning in a multicultural setting, teaching reading in the content areas and writing across the curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 322  and EDUC 360 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 403  and EDUC 490 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 342 - K12 Methods: World Languages

    4.00 credit hours
    Current research and methods of teaching foreign languages at the HS, MS and elementary school levels are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 322  and EDUC 360 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 403  and EDUC 490 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 344 - HS/MS Methods: Mathematics

    4.00 credit hours
    Current research and methods of teaching mathematics at the HS and MS level are explored. Consideration is given to such issues as instructional planning in a multicultural setting, teaching reading in the content areas and writing across the curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 322  and EDUC 360 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 403  and EDUC 490 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 346 - HS/MS Methods: Science

    4.00 credit hours
    Current research and methods of teaching science (biology, chemistry and physics) at the HS and MS level are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 322  and EDUC 360 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 403  and EDUC 490 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 348 - HS/MS Methods: Social Studies

    4.00 credit hours
    Current research and methods of teaching social studies at the HS and MS level are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 322  and EDUC 360 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 403  and EDUC 490 .
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 360 - HS/MS Content Area Literacies

    4.00 credit hours
    Examines the current research, curricular goals and methods of effectively teaching literacy learning in 6-12 classrooms. Preservice teachers develop an understanding of the reading process, demands of academic literacies and characteristics of adolescent learners. Students are exposed to targeted reading instructions for struggling adolescent readers as well as readers from linguistic and culturally diverse backgrounds and apply strategies for teaching reading within their specific disciplines.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 322  and EDUC 390 .
    iCon(s): Being Human.


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  • EDUC 362 - Elementary Methods-Literacy II

    4.00 credit hours
    Prepares teacher candidates to know, understand and use concepts from reading, language and child development to teach various literacy skills to students in elementary grades. Candidates will develop techniques to support students in applying their developing literacy skills to different situations, materials and ideas. This includes a focus on writing, speaking and listening skills within the literacy curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 320 , EDUC 324  and EDUC 326 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 401  and EDUC 491 . 
    Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive.


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  • EDUC 383 - Methods and Materials to Teach English Language Learners

    4.00 credit hours
    Focuses on methods, approaches and materials used in the teaching of English as a second language. Methods of teaching different language skills as well as theories and practices to differentiate instruction to respond to K-12 English language learners’ needs are introduced. Students are engaged in developing, implementing and evaluating lesson plans and materials.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 380 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 384 .


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  • EDUC 384 - Practicum in Teaching English Language Learners

    1.00 credit hours
    Designed to provide students with an extended supervised field experience in an elementary, middle, or secondary school classroom with an emphasis on teaching English language learners. Students observe, assist and teach several lessons under the joint supervision of a cooperating teacher in the school and a supervisor from NCC. Required: 50 field experience hours. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Concurrent Enrollment in EDUC 383 .


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  • EDUC 385 - Assessment of English Language Learners and Bilingual Students

    2.00 credit hours
    Provides a comprehensive understanding of using assessment data to make informed decisions for the education of English language learners (ELLs). It allows the participants to become aware of critical issues related to the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Required: 25 field experience hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.


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