NPS HUMAN HEREDITY AND INHERITED DISEASES

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An overview of human heredity, providing the tools needed to make informed decisions on a variety of health-related issues with information on disease, medical technology, genetic engineering and biotechnology, and environmental factors affecting human health. As part of the laboratory, each student isolates copies of a small portion of his or her own mitochondrial DNA. Students work with international DNA databases to compare their DNA sequences to those from their classmates, from people around the world, and from ancient Neanderthal DNA, allowing them to observe evolution in a very personal way. *Corequisite: BIO 102L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS LIVING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) A lecture/laboratory course that provides an overview of environmental science. Principles of environmental relationships and how living organisms play a role in those relationships and respond to changes in their environment are emphasized. Current problems with pollution, hazardous wastes, energy, and population growth are examined in relation to those environmental principles. *Corequisite: BIO 103L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYSTEMS

4.00 credits. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity and animal development. For Biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. This course fulfills one of the Natural and Physical Sciences Core requirements for Biology majors. *Corequisite: BIO 111L. *This course may not be taken for credit after completing BIO 101 without permission of the Department Chair. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Students must achieve an average grade of C- or above in BIO 111 and BIO 112 to continue in the major.

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MOLECULES, CELLS, & ANIMAL SYST LAB

0.00 credit. The study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, human and animal anatomy and physiology, cellular reproduction, heredity, and animal development. For biology majors and those students taking additional biology courses. *Corequisite: BIO 111. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE

4.00 credits. In this class, you will learn about major ideas from evolutionary biology and ecology, together with information about organismal diversity. The concepts and information from class will allow you to explore a wide range of interesting questions, including questions with important applications for human health and for environmental sustainability. The overall goal for this class is to provide you with a set of ideas and information that you can use in other biology classes, in your professional work and volunteer work, as a citizen, and in making every day decisions. BIO 112L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Students must achieve an average grade of C- or above in BIO 111 and BIO 112 to continue in the major.

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PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE

4.00 credits. In this class, you will learn about major ideas from evolutionary biology and ecology, together with information about organismal diversity. The concepts and information from class will allow you to explore a wide range of interesting questions, including questions with important applications for human health and for environmental sustainability. The overall goal for this class is to provide you with a set of ideas and information that you can use in other biology classes, in your professional work and volunteer work, as a citizen, and in making every day decisions. BIO 112L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Students must achieve an average grade of C- or above in BIO 111 and BIO 112 to continue in the major.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PRINC OF EVOL,ECOL,&DIV OF LIFE LAB

Lab to accompany Introduction to Biological Sciences II. *Corequisite: BIO 112.

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PRINC OF EVOL,ECOL,&DIV OF LIFE LAB

Lab to accompany Introduction to Biological Sciences II. *Corequisite: BIO 112.

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PRINC OF EVOL,ECOL,&DIV OF LIFE LAB

Lab to accompany Introduction to Biological Sciences II. *Corequisite: BIO 112.

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NPS HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: THE BASICS

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) This course is an overview of the structure and function of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems. Particular attention is given to dysfunction and diseases of the neuromuscular systems in populations commonly treated by music therapists. The laboratory will involve the observation of a prosected human cadaver, and small group work on experiments and a series of clinical case studies meant to reinforce anatomical and physiological principles discussed in lecture. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester, alternate years.

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Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

4.00 credits. A continuation of BIO 201. The study of structure and function of the human circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems. Emphasis on these systems as they relate to homeostasis and disease. Laboratory work involves cat dissection and "hands-on" manipulation of instruments useful to the health profession student. Enrollment limited to occupational therapy, music therapy and allied health majors. *Prerequisite: A grade of C- or above must be earned in BIO 201. *Corequisite: BIO 202L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

4.00 credits. A continuation of BIO 201. The study of structure and function of the human circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems. Emphasis on these systems as they relate to homeostasis and disease. Laboratory work involves cat dissection and "hands-on" manipulation of instruments useful to the health profession student. Enrollment limited to occupational therapy, music therapy and allied health majors. *Prerequisite: A grade of C- or above must be earned in BIO 201. *Corequisite: BIO 202L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

Lab that accompanies BIO 202 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 202.

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

Lab that accompanies BIO 202 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 202.

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

Lab that accompanies BIO 202 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 202.

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

Lab that accompanies BIO 202 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 202.

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

Lab that accompanies BIO 202 lecture. *Corequisite: BIO 202.

Credit Type: Not Graded

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CELL BIOLOGY

3.00 credits. Study of the cell from a molecular perspective and integrated approach. Morphological and physiological study of cells, cell mechanisms, and cell organelles are explained through understanding the interaction of biological molecules. Laboratory involves qualitative and quantitative investigations of cellular and molecular construction of enzymatic pathways through various extraction and analysis techniques. *Prerequisite: BIO 211 or permission of instructor. Hours: lecture 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY

1.00 credit. Required for the Biotechnology major. The laboratory exercises demonstrate many of the important cell biology principles covered in the lecture course (BIO 212). *Corequisite: BIO 212. Hours: 3. Spring semester.

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GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

4.00 credits. An introductory study of microbiology. This course will focus on the impact of microorganisms on our world through study of microbial evolution, as well as microbial structure & function, metabolism, and genetics. Laboratory gives practice in the isolation and identification of bacteria using a range of classical and molecular techniques. *Prerequisite: BIO 111, BIO 112 and CH 105 or CH 213, or permission of instructor. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP

Variable (0.00 - 4.00) credits. Biological Internship 274 is a Signature Learning Experience that is intended for those students who are exploring career options in health care, and/or need observations hours for their intended post-baccalaureate programs. These experiences do not involve independent direct patient care, but instead, you will be participating in peripheral patient care through medical shadowing of Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Veterinarians, etc. Administrative positions such as Health Care Management/Administration, Medical Social Work, Wildlife Management, etc. are also possible, after consultation, with the Internship director. The credits earned in BIO 274 are free electives, and do not fulfill the requirements for a Biology elective. Register by Instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Internship.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MARINE BIOLOGY

3.00 credits. A study of the chemical and physical characteristics of marine ecosystems and the functional adaptions of marine organisms to those systems. Representative marine communities including rocky intertidal and coral reefs are examined in detail. *Prerequisite: BIO 111. Hours: 3. Spring semester, alternate years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

4.00 credits. Conservation biology is an applied scientific discipline devoted to understanding and preserving the world’s biodiversity. We will examine in lecture and through a series of case studies how basic ecological principles are being applied to preserve biodiversity. The case studies will highlight conservation at the species, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels and societal aspects of conservation. We will also experience local biodiversity via field trips, civic engagement, and species identification sessions. *Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, alternate years.

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IMMUNOLOGY

3.00 credits. A study of the effector mechanisms of the innate and adaptive immune system that protect us from infectious disease. The course includes discussion of how the immune system contributes to human disease through allergy and autoimmunity, and medicine through vaccination and immunotherapy. *Prerequisite: BIO 111 or permission of instructor. Hours: 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

3.00 credits. A study of vertebrate physiology. This course encompasses interactions among genes, molecules, cells, and organ systems in relation to function, with an emphasis on physiological adaptations to diverse environments. *Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of instructor. Hours: 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY

1.00 credit. This laboratory illustrates the scientific process in the field of physiology. It challenges students to formulate hypothesis, collect data using techniques such as electrography, spirometry, microscopy, and spectrometry, as well as conduct quantitative analysis to ultimately understand selected physiological mechanisms. *Corequisite: BIO 324. Hours: 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY

3.00 credits. An intensive study of the disease-causing microorganisms of humans. General epidemiology and cellular processes of pathogenesis of bacteria and viruses will be examined. The human immune system also will be covered in context of how bacteria and viruses subvert host defenses to infect, survive and grow in the host. *Prerequisite: BIO 211. Hours: lecture 3. Fall semester, alternate years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PRIMATES (AN 342)

4.00 credits. This course is a survey of the Order Primates using current taxonomic relationships to organize the content and sequence of topics. Through an examination of the morphological characteristics, distribution, adaption, and behaviors of non-human primates, this course will provide a context within which we can understand our unique place in the continuum of nature. Selected topics such as social organization, reproduction and development, communication, cognition, and conservation will be coupled with the taxonomic survey. Fall semester.

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PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, WHAT DOES A PLANT KNOW?

4.00 credits. This course is a combined lecture and laboratory experience that introduces you to plant physiology and development. This upper-level course will require you to use higher-order thinking skills design and conduct experiments to address biology questions in plant physiology. You’ll also be reading primary literature and writing to increase abilities to understand and communicate hypothesis-driven research using plants as the study subject. The course will demonstrate how common scientific methods are used to study plant physiology and development. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 112.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credit(s). Work experience in a biological science-related field, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health care, analytical laboratories and state agencies. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 474 may count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite: at least junior standing. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. A paper is written and major findings are presented orally to faculty and peers. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. *Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Variable credit. An original research investigation planned and performed by students in consultation with faculty. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their research mentor before enrolling in the course. A maximum of four credit hours from Biology 491 and 492 combined can count as biology electives. Additional credits count as free electives. A research experience totaling four credits is required for Honors in Biology. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY

1.00 credit. Students will read and discuss articles in the biological literature dealing with major advances in biology. A paper and oral presentation on a subject related to the discussion is required. *Prerequisite: Senior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY

1.00 credit. Students will read and discuss articles in the biological literature dealing with major advances in biology. A paper and oral presentation on a subject related to the discussion is required. *Prerequisite: Senior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY

1.00 credit. Students will read and discuss articles in the biological literature dealing with major advances in biology. A paper and oral presentation on a subject related to the discussion is required. *Prerequisite: Senior standing. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FUNDAMENTALS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE II

2.00 credits. This course (MIIM-531) represents an overview of key topics in the area of cell biology, cell physiology and their derangement in infectious disease. In addition to general principles, several individual cell types of wide biomedical importance will be examined in detail. This course is provided through Drexel University College of Medicine for students in the 4+1 Biotechnology-Molecular Medicine cooperative program. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FUNDAMENTALS OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE V - RESEARCH DISCUSSION AND PROBLEM

1.00 credit. This course will be an adjunct course to the Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine course BIO 531 (Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine II). It will serve as a forum for discussion of the primary literature as it relates directly to the topics covered as lecture material in MIIM-531. The course will be of a Journal Club format. Each student will choose, in consultation with the instructor for a given week of MIIM-531, a recent paper from the primary literature, and prepare an oral presentation that will serve as a summary and critique of the paper. This course is provided through Drexel University College of Medicine for students in the 4+1 Biotechnology-Molecular Medicine cooperative program. Graded Pass/No Pass.Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BACTERIA AND BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

2.00 credits. This course will serve as an introduction to the basic aspects of the biology of bacteria and bacterial infections, introducing concepts that relate to organism structure, replication and infection. The course is a requirement for the successful completion of the MS in Molecular Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MYCOLOGY, FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND ANTIBIOTICS

2.00 credits. This course will serve as an introduction to the basic aspects of the biology of mycology and fungal infections, introducing concepts that relate to microorganism structure, replication and infection. The course will also focus on the structure and function of antibiotics and anti-fungal therapies. The course is a requirement for the successful completion of the MS in Molecular Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PARASITES AND PARASITIC INFECTIONS

2.00 credits. This course will serve as an introduction to the basic aspects of the biology of parasites and parasitic infections, introducing concepts that relate to microorganism structure, replication and infection. The course will also focus on the diversity of modes of infection and parasite life cycles, and the development of therapies. The course is a requirement for the successful completion of the MS in Molecular Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. An introduction to the basic accounting methods, principles and financial statements used for external reporting. This course introduces students to accounting in a way that demonstrates its importance to society and relevance to their future careers. In addition to developing an adequate technical knowledge of accounting principles; critical thinking, communications, organizational, and interpersonal competencies will be developed and reinforced through a combination of class discussion and problems.

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INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. An introduction to the basic accounting methods, principles and financial statements used for external reporting. This course introduces students to accounting in a way that demonstrates its importance to society and relevance to their future careers. In addition to developing an adequate technical knowledge of accounting principles; critical thinking, communications, organizational, and interpersonal competencies will be developed and reinforced through a combination of class discussion and problems.

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INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II

4.00 credits. A continuation of AC 205. The course includes an in-­-depth examination of the liabilities and stockholder’s equity sections of the balance sheet with detailed discussion of how to account for bonds payable, long-term notes, employee pensions and benefits, and the issuance of stock. Calculation of earnings per share, how to correct errors in the financial statements, preparation of the statement of cash flows and deferred income taxes also are discussed. *Prerequisite: AC 205.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COST MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. An understanding of how costs behave – cost-volume and profit analysis; are collected – job costing and process costing; are assigned – activity-based costing; are managed – strategic-based responsibility accounting; are measured – budgets and variance analysis; and are used in decision making – pricing and alternative use of capital. Multinational considerations also are included. *Prerequisite: AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ADVANCED STUDIES IN TAXATION

4.00 credits. This course follows the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recommended Model Tax Curriculum. Students will develop advanced technical and technological skills in entity taxation, the tax effects of multijurisdictional commerce and advanced issues facing individual taxpayers, including retirement, estate/gift issues, and financial planning. Advanced skills with tax research materials are developed, as is an appreciation for the work ethic and professional responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on learning to employ tax law in various financial and tax-planning techniques. *Prerequisite: AC 301.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

4.00 credits. This course introduces students to the specialty practice area of forensic accounting. Students will study the growing role of the forensic accountant, what differentiates forensic accountants from traditional auditors, the causes of fraud, and the perpetrator’s motivations. Topics include: money laundering, identity theft, fraudulent investment schemes, litigation support, and the importance of internal controls. Students will examine the ethical issues in accounting, risk assessment and how to investigate and respond to fraud in the workplace. *Prerequisite: AC206. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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AUDITING

4.00 credits. A study of auditing theory and standards, professional ethics, auditor's legal liability, and the audit process. Students learn about risk assessment, internal control systems, audit evidence, working papers, quality control, statistical sampling, implications of computer-based systems to the audit process, and the preparation of audit reports. *Prerequisite: AC 310 or permission of instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

Variable (0.00 to 12.00) credit(s). Students gain accounting experience working for either a public accounting firm, a business organization, or a governmental agency. A maximum of four credit hours from AC 471 may count as an accounting elective. Additional credits count as free electives. A maximum of twelve credit hours total from AC 471 and BA 470-474 may be earned. *Prerequisite: approval of Accounting Director or Department Chair. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

2.00 credits. A hands-on opportunity to apply knowledge that was learned in Accounting 301 by preparing income tax returns under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program of the Internal Revenue Service in an experiential-learning environment. Students interact with clients, accumulate their tax information and prepare their federal, state and local income tax returns using tax software. *Prerequisite: AC 301. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT CAREER PREPAREDNESS

1.00 credit. Students will study written communication techniques used in the business world. They will learn the basics of memorandums, emails, and business letters. They will also learn how to find and apply effectively for internships with real organizations. The course also provides students with skills for using data to support business communication. *Prerequisite: This course is restricted to Business majors only and must be taken in the first year.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

4.00 credits. An introduction to the international business environment, including the political, social, economic and cultural dimensions of foreign countries. Introduces theories and practical aspects of international business from both a cultural and functional perspective. Students develop their understanding of the differences between foreign cultures and their own culture and improve the interaction skills necessary to function effectively in the global community. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

4.00 credits. An introductory course emphasizing key concepts and issues underlying the marketing process and how it operates in today's dynamic organizations. The marketing mix is examined on a broad scale, with students developing an understanding of how decisions in each element impact and influence the others. Among the topics covered are segmentation, consumer behavior, product development, promotional campaigns, marketing research, distribution planning and pricing strategies. The course will culminate in a final project or major case study, with students developing and presenting a marketing plan.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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QUANTITATIVE METHODS/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (EGR 248)

4.00 credits. Usage of quantitative methods and operations management concepts to optimize business decisions is learned. The quantitative methods covered are forecasting, decision making and decision analysis, and inventory management. The operations management concepts are project management, statistical process control, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, scheduling, reliability, acceptance sampling and learning curves. *Prerequisite: MA 251.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EXPORTING AND IMPORTING

2.00 credits. Focus on the management of flow of goods and services across national borders to enhance the competitiveness of small- and medium-size firms, including market research, agent selection, export financing, government regulation, transportation, insurance and documentation. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GLOBAL BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS

2.00 credits. Students acquire knowledge about effective negotiation techniques across national borders. A framework is provided to guide students in understanding the process of developing negotiation skills in business transactions and learning to close deals, create value, resolve disputes and reach lasting agreements with counterparts in other countries. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

4.00 credits. Critical management issues in planning, organizing, leading and controlling – within the framework of understanding why and how people interact with one another, in groups, and with the organization itself – are examined, with opportunities to enhance communication and interpersonal skills through learning at multiple levels, including individual reading, study and analysis, in-class lectures and exercises, and small discussion groups, in which newly acquired knowledge can be applied to the analysis of real-world scenarios.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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STRATEGIC MANAGERIAL DECISION- MAKING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS II

2.00 credits. The course will provide an advanced level exploration of Microsoft Excel through problem solving, analysis, and evaluation. Advanced capabilities, various business/mathematical functions, and applications to business decision-making will be major components. This course aims to prepare students for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam in Excel. *Prerequisite: BA 270.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRATEGIC MANAGERIAL DECISION- MAKING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS II

2.00 credits. The course will provide an advanced level exploration of Microsoft Excel through problem solving, analysis, and evaluation. Advanced capabilities, various business/mathematical functions, and applications to business decision-making will be major components. This course aims to prepare students for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam in Excel. *Prerequisite: BA 270.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STRATEGIC MANAGERIAL DECISION- MAKING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS II

2.00 credits. The course will provide an advanced level exploration of Microsoft Excel through problem solving, analysis, and evaluation. Advanced capabilities, various business/mathematical functions, and applications to business decision-making will be major components. This course aims to prepare students for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam in Excel. *Prerequisite: BA 270.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT

4.00 credits. An overview of the advertising process from both an agency and client perspective. Students will receive a strong foundation in research and strategy development, the building blocks upon which successful campaigns are built. The course will culminate in a final project encompassing research, strategy, creative and media planning, with results pitched to an actual client. *Prerequisite: BA 215.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

4.00 credits. The study and evaluation of legal, ethical and global issues as they pertain to understanding how a business organization operates in a changing socio-economic environment.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW FOR ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

4.00 credits. Legal concepts applicable to the formation and execution of contracts for the business environment are studied with examination of the evolution of contract law and the institution of uniform standards to simplify its applications across geographic boundaries.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP/CO-OP

Variable (5.00 - 12.00) credits. Classroom education cannot teach all the elements of knowledge required for a successful career. On-the-job experience can clearly enhance the students' learning and is a valuable supplement to classroom instruction. The seminar is to act as a regular forum for students sharing in discussion of ideas, problems, and issues related to the internships of the student participants. The purpose of this course is to assist students in the learning process of reflection, analysis, and integration of experiences and insights gained through their internships with the academic theory, principles, concepts, and social and ethical dimensions of the discipline and subject area. In addition to academic goals, this course - combining abstract/theoretical and experience learning through an internship setting - is intended to futher students' lifelong learning skills, professional and public speaking skills, strengthening of person and professional values and ethics, clarification of personal and career goals, and achievement of self-confidence. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR PROJECT IN BUSINESS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Repeatable for credit. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR PROJECT IN BUSINESS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Repeatable for credit. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR PROJECT IN BUSINESS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Repeatable for credit. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

SENIOR PROJECT IN BUSINESS

Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits. Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester in which the research or creative project is completed. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Repeatable for credit. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

ADVANCED LEGAL ISSUES FOR MANAGERS

4.00 credits. This course builds on the foundations from Legal Environment of Business by exploring more advanced concepts in the American legal system through a managerial approach with an analytical focus on legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that impact business entities. The advanced course allows students to develop a more sophisticated level of legal acumen and deeper understanding of how managers use the law to add value to the firm in business operations and planning. This course builds on fundamental concepts introduced in the 300-level courses. *Prerequisites: BA 330 or BA 337.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS

0.00 credits. Combined academic goals, abstract/theoretical and experiential learning through an internship assist in the reflection, analysis and integration of experiences and insights gained through internships with the academic theory, principles, concepts, and social and ethical dimensions of the discipline and subject area. This strengthens students’ lifelong-learning skills, professional and public-speaking skills, personal and professional values and ethics, and self-confidence and clarifies personal and career goals. Students must complete at least 125 hours of internship assignment over a 12-week period (eight weeks in summer). Graded Pass/No Pass. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

BUSINESS CO-OPERATIVE FELLOWSHIP

0.00 credits. Business students are eligible to supplement their academic coursework with experiential learning through a business cooperative (co-op) fellowship. The fellowship is normally conducted in a student’s junior year and is typically completed within the four-year time frame of a Bachelor’s degree. Business co-op fellows work full time (35+ hours/week) at an approved co-op site while still maintaining their status as full time students. During the co-op semester, students are charged an administrative fee. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

ARTS ADMINISTRATION STRATEGY (FPA 490)

2.00 credits. Arts Administration Strategy is a project-based capstone course for the Minor in Arts Administration. It brings together the many strands and themes of the Arts Administration curriculum and gives students the opportunity to synthesize concepts and develop analytical, presentation, professional, and career readiness skills. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Project.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR

4.00 credits. As a capstone course in international business, the course is designed to provide both the theoretical perspectives and the practical applications of global business. The course integrates concepts, principles and practices from prior courses in accounting, management, finance and marketing to prepare students for a successful career in international business. *Prerequisite: senior status and International Business majors. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Project. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course

SEMINAR IN MARKETING

4.00 credits. Drawing on students' foundational course work in marketing, this course examines current marketing topics in more depth and with more rigor. Research and/or projects are primary learning tools. *Prerequisite: BA 215. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PEOPLE ANALYTICS SEMINAR

4.00 credits. Capstone course in management. We will explore research questions formulated around antecedents of employee engagement, job satisfaction, absenteeism, or turnover. Students will learn to build causal models, collect and analyze data in a systematic way, and interpret results to improve decisions about talent and the organization as a whole. The course focuses on the hard and soft skills necessary in people analytics. *Prerequisite(s): BA 265 and senior status. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

SSC PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) An introduction to a country’s gross domestic product. Topics covered include factors affecting a country’s output of goods and services, the role of fiscal policy and monetary policy in dealing with inflation and unemployment, the Federal Reserve system and the goal of price stability, causes and consequences of budget deficits, and factors affecting trade deficits and exchange rates.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SSC PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course) Topics covered include the basis for decision-making by economic agents, utility maximization by consumers, the demand curve, profit maximization by firms, diminishing returns and input choice, optimal output and price for a firm in various market structures, market failure, income inequality, and comparative advantage and international trade.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SEMINAR

Variable (2.00 or 3.00) credits. The course deals with the subject of development and the role of international organizations in promoting it around the world. We study the origins of the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization; trace their evolution through the decades; and explore the (changing) role of the multilateral institutions in promoting development. We consider, in particular, the major problems of development facing the world today, and how these organizations can tackle them. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS

4.00 credits. Description of the theory of the consumer and the firm. Topics include analytical treatment of maximization of utility and profits, resource use and allocation, market structures and welfare analysis. *Prerequisite: EC 102.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

4.00 credits. Theories of international trade and economic growth. Capital flows. Migration. Role of institutions and NGOs. Policies for improving social welfare. Emphasis on developing countries. *Prerequisite: EC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ECONOMETRICS

4.00 credits. The course provides an introduction to econometrics, a branch of economics associated with statistical methods and applied data analysis. It provides both theoretical and applied frameworks necessary for data analyses. Both mathematical statistics and basic Stata programing are introduced. Simple and multiple regression models, problems with regression such as causality, heteroskedasticity, multicollinearity and omitted variables are discussed along with time series and instrumental variables. *Prerequisites: MA 251, EC 101, and EC 102. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NEW VENTURE CREATION

4.00 credits. This class provides students the opportunity to demonstrate the skills necessary to write a business plan for a new venture and to exhibit the capacity to develop sustainable business models on identified entrepreneurial opportunities. The class emphasizes a “hands-on” approach based on class discussion and interaction, a final project, presentations, case studies, experiential exercises, and guest speakers who have gone beyond the “what if…?” stage to actually creating an venture where nothing existed before. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EMERGING ECONOMY

4.00 credits. This course is targeted towards students who plan to become involved with entrepreneurial ventures across the emerging global economy either immediately after graduation, or at some future point in their careers. The course is meant to help students evaluate and analyze international opportunities in their capacity as 1) founders of or early hires in international ventures; and/or 2) investors in, or advisors to, international ventures; and/or 3) Potential partners or acquirers of international ventures. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

CORPORATE FINANCE

4.00 credits. An introduction to fundamental tools and concepts used in short-term and long-term financial decision making. An overview of the major financial markets is provided. Financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation models, risk and return for assets and portfolios, cost of capital, financing decisions, capital budgeting, capital structure of the firm and dividend policy are covered. *Prerequisite(s): AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CORPORATE FINANCE

4.00 credits. An introduction to fundamental tools and concepts used in short-term and long-term financial decision making. An overview of the major financial markets is provided. Financial statements, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation models, risk and return for assets and portfolios, cost of capital, financing decisions, capital budgeting, capital structure of the firm and dividend policy are covered. *Prerequisite(s): AC 101.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

APPLIED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

2.00 credits. This advanced financial analysis course is specifically designed to engage students in equity research activities before a buy, sell, or hold investment decision is made on an assigned publicly traded company. Students will review the company's SEC filings, gather data on the company's external and internal environment, analyze the company's current financial position, forecast the future profitability and valuation of the company, propose an investment recommendation, and present their analysis to financial professionals. *Prerequisite(s): FIN 325 and an Intermediate level of Excel skills required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course

ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

4.00 credits. An advanced course in corporation/business finance, in which major topic areas such as capital budgeting, working capital management, leasing, mergers and financing are examined in depth. Cases, readings and problems are used to illustrate the concepts covered. *Prerequisite(s): FIN 325. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STUDENT MANAGED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

2.00 credits. This course provides real-time management of assets and an introduction to the investment management business. Emphasis is on information analysis, security selection, fund management, teamwork and communication. *Prerequisite(s): FIN 424.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COGNITIVE SCIENCE CAPSTONE

4.00 credits. Students will read and discuss articles in the cognitive science literature dealing with major advances in cognitive science. A paper and oral presentation on subject related to the discussion is required. *Prerequisites: PH 290, NEU 125, and at least 12 credits in the minor. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Fall or spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course

NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY: INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SCIENCE

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) An introduction to the study of the material world from a conceptual, model-building viewpoint. Topics include: elements and compounds, atomic composition and electronic structure, bonding and molecular structure, physical properties, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Prerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra. *Corequisite: CH 105L. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LAB MOLECULAR SCIENCE

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH105. *Corequisite: CH 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LAB MOLECULAR SCIENCE

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH105. *Corequisite: CH 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Scientific principles are applied to the analysis of evidence found at a crime scene. Fingerprints, bloodstains, drugs, paint chips, broken glass, and strands of hair are all valuable evidence for solving crimes, but only if they are properly collected and analyzed. This course provides an overview of the field of forensic science and ties in the scientific concepts underlying the various techniques. CH 109 as a stand-alone course will satisfy Natural and Physical Non-Lab Science Core. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY

2.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course) Designed to parallel the topics covered in CH 109. Analytical methods for analyzing evidence commonly found at crime scenes. Microscopic, wet bench, and instrumental techniques are covered. *Prerequisite or Corequisite (s): CH 109. This combination of CH 109 and CH 110 earns Lab Science credit and will only satisfy one of the required two Natural and Physical Science Core requirements. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

4.00 credits. An introduction to the principles guiding the structure of organic molecules and how structure affects reactivity. Both structure and reactivity will be approached from kinetic, thermodynamic, and mechanistic viewpoints. Topics include bonding, stereochemistry, nomenclature, conformational analysis, substitutions, eliminations, addition reactions, and instrumentation applied to carbon compounds. The importance of organic compounds across disciplines and in everyday life will be emphasized. *Prerequisite: a grade of C- or above in CH 105. *Corequisite: CH 113L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

4.00 credits. An introduction to the principles guiding the structure of organic molecules and how structure affects reactivity. Both structure and reactivity will be approached from kinetic, thermodynamic, and mechanistic viewpoints. Topics include bonding, stereochemistry, nomenclature, conformational analysis, substitutions, eliminations, addition reactions, and instrumentation applied to carbon compounds. The importance of organic compounds across disciplines and in everyday life will be emphasized. *Prerequisite: a grade of C- or above in CH 105. *Corequisite: CH 113L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I. *Corequisite: CH 113.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I. *Corequisite: CH 113.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I. *Corequisite: CH 113.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I. *Corequisite: CH 113.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I. *Corequisite: CH 113.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION

4.00 credits. Instrumental methods of analysis. Electrochemical, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic methods are discussed. Laboratory introduces a variety of analytical instruments and associated methods, including computer-based data analysis. *Prerequisite: CH 213 and CH 201. *Corequisite: CH 214L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 4. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY

0.00 credit. Laboratory for Chemical Instrumentation. *Corequisite: CH 214.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PHYSICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

4.00 credits. Thermodynamic stability and bonding in ionic and covalent inorganic substances. Inorganic reactivity in acid-base and oxidation-reduction systems. Some descriptive chemistry of main group and transition metal elements. Laboratory is designed to acquaint students with synthetic methods in organic and inorganic chemistry and purification and identification. *Prerequisite: CH 213. *Corequisite: CH242L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PHYSICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH 242 Physical Inorganic Chemistry. *Corequisite: CH 242.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PHYSICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany CH 242 Physical Inorganic Chemistry. *Corequisite: CH 242.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their coursework to begin CH 491, CH 490 or CH 471. *Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their coursework to begin CH 491, CH 490 or CH 471. *Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their coursework to begin CH 491, CH 490 or CH 471. *Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 3.00) credit(s). An independent experimental or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member and designed specifically for students who are too early in their coursework to begin CH 491, CH 490 or CH 471. *Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Register by Instructor. Spring semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

CHEMISTRY SEMINAR II

1.00 credit. Part of a two-semester seminar sequence, CH 396 challenges students to critically evaluate how chemistry is communicated to a range of audiences through the written and spoken word. In addition to completing a major writing piece, students are required to deliver at least one oral presentation, as well as attend and evaluate the oral presentations of their peers. Students must enroll in both CH 395 and CH 396 to receive a letter grade, which is awarded at the completion of CH 396. *Prerequisite: CH 395. Hours: seminar 1. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II

1.00 credit. Investigation of a research problem requiring integration and application of knowledge and techniques from several different areas of chemistry. The course is taught jointly by all members of the department. *Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Hours: laboratory 3. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY

Variable credit. Students gain off-campus work experience in a chemical or biochemical laboratory. For students in the Chemistry Laboratory Sciences major, twelve credits of CH 472 count as requirements for the major. For other chemistry majors, this may be taken as a chemistry elective course and a maximum of six credit hours from CH 472 may count this way. Additional credits beyond these amounts count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). An original experiment or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member. Experimental design and a written report are required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s). An original experiment or theoretical investigation under the close supervision of a faculty member. Experimental design and a written report are required. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Register By Instructor

CHEMISTRY SEMINAR IV

1.00 credit. Part of a two-semester seminar sequence, CH 496 challenges students to critically evaluate how chemistry is communicated to a range of audiences through the written and spoken word. In addition to completing a major writing piece, students are required to deliver at least one oral presentation, as well as attend and evaluate the oral presentations of their peers. Students must enroll in both CH 495 and CH 496 to receive a letter grade, which is awarded at the completion of CH 496. *Prerequisite: CH 495. Hours: seminar 1. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INTRO TO COMMUNICATIONS

4.00 credits. In this course students study communication as a field of study focusing both on human and mediated communication (news, persuasion, entertainment). As theories provide the means to understand, explain, predict and implement communication processes and events. This course will also expose students to significant media history to inform the current applications of media in society, business and mass communication environments. *This course is required of all Communications majors and minors.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

4.00 credits. In this course students study the design, theory and development of production in visual communication including digital photography, new media design and basic print design principles. Students will apply aesthetics and concepts learned to the production of visual media projects. *Prerequisite: Declared or intended communications major or declared communications minor or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Majors and Minors only

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

4.00 credits. In this course students study the design, theory and development of production in visual communication including digital photography, new media design and basic print design principles. Students will apply aesthetics and concepts learned to the production of visual media projects. *Prerequisite: Declared or intended communications major or declared communications minor or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Majors and Minors only

CE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (ART 145)

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This is a course in beginning digital photography. Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and PhotoShop techniques of digital photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 90.00

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PRESENTATION SKILLS

4.00 credits. Students become proficient at translating the written word into a professional oral performance. Exercises and projects develop competence in a variety of areas. This course is an advanced professional speaking course, which allows students to experience various presentation formats with the focus on one organization. *Prerequisite: COM 120.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRO TO JOURNALISM

4.00 credits. In this course students study the application and importance of clear, logical writing necessary for success in print, broadcast and online project management. Grammar, language skills and Associated Press style will be introduced and refined. *Prerequisite: COM 120.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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AUDIO PRODUCTION

4.00 credits. The technical and aesthetic fundamentals of the radio industry and audio production fields are explored in this course, including an advanced examination of writing and production materials for radio/audio programming. An in-depth analysis of the audio medium – including commercials, news, documentaries, digital editing and special programs – will be undertaken. Through the development of analytical, technical and critical skills, the student will become knowledgeable in writing and producing a complete range of audio projects. A general overview of the history of audio broadcasting is included. Students are required to purchase production materials for the course. *Prerequisites: COM 120 and COM 130.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMMUNICATION LAW AND ETHICS

4.00 credits. An examination of the law related to the field of communications as well as its history and effects. Current ethical issues are explored through case studies. Analysis of legal and ethical issues affecting the media – including the First Amendment, defamation, privacy, news gathering, obscenity, copyright and broadcasting/telecommunications – and the views of philosophers from Socrates to the present. *Prerequisite: COM 120.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

4.00 credits. Through theory, application and practice, this course explores aspects of organizational communication in order to prepare students for the challenges of organized activity at work, in the community, and in the family. *Prerequisite: COM 120.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA ANALYTICS

4.00 credits. This course will give students an in-depth look at using and understanding Google Analytics. Students will apply techniques to measure media impact for real-world clients and develop effective strategies. In the course, students will develop business models reflecting the strategic positioning of clients, and engage audiences using social, mobile, and other media platforms.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ADVANCED PRODUCTION

4.00 credits. This team-based production course will challenge students to produce professional projects for local clients that exhibit advanced writing, audio, video and online skills. Project management, teamwork, negotiation, and best practices are at the core of this mass communications course. *Prerequisite: COM 230 and Communications major or minor with a minimum of junior standing in the Department.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ADVANCED PUBLIC RELATIONS

4.00 credits. The course provides an opportunity for students to build upon knowledge, skills and expertise in public relations by applying them to the study of actual public relations cases. The analysis and evaluation of actual public relations practice lead the student to a better knowledge of public relations principles, application and management in the profession. Agency projects enhance the application of advanced public relations practices. *Prerequisite: COM 351.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SCRIPT AND SCREENWRITING

4.00 credits. Emphasis is placed on identifying the tools used in successful creative writing and then putting them into practice. Through study and practical application, students become familiar with the various visual/audio formats used in dramatic and documentary television and film writing. *Prerequisite: COM 211 or declared Creative Writing minor or permission of the instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PRACTICUM

Variable (0.00 to 3.00) credit(s). Supervised application of previously studied theory by professionals in the field of the student's concentration. Practicum with an on- or off-campus sponsor may be used for free elective credit only, repeatable to a maximum of four credits within a major or minor declaration. A maximum of four credit hours from Communications 470-473 may count as communications electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing, and majors/minors only. Signature Learning Experience: Practicum. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMMUNICATIONS CAPSTONE

4.00 credits. A capstone course providing an integration of course work, knowledge, skills and experiential learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of professional expectations for a promise of initial employability, further learning and career advancement. Critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving strategies, effective written and oral communication, quantitative and qualitative analysis, computer literacy, library competency and mediated communication related to a student's concentration and specific career plans is employed. *Prerequisite: Senior standing and major only. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUM NONVIOLENCE IN AMERICA

4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) This course examines the history of nonviolent thought and action in the United States, beginning with the Anabaptists and Quakers and ending with the War on Terror and the Occupy Movement. Special emphasis will be given to expressions of nonviolence in religious traditions.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECT IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES

4.00 credits. This course is a capstone seminar designed to integrate previous course work and produce a major research project. *Prerequisites: all other requirements for the Peace and Conflict Studies minor. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECT IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES

4.00 credits. This course is a capstone seminar designed to integrate previous course work and produce a major research project. *Prerequisites: all other requirements for the Peace and Conflict Studies minor. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NPS THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF COMPUTING

4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Sciences Core Course) A broad introduction to the discipline of computer science is given with a focus on its deep concepts and powerful impact. An emphasis is placed on seven "big ideas" developed by the CS Principles initiative: creativity, abstraction, data, algorithms, programming, the Internet, and impact. Examples and problems are drawn from other scientific fields and include DNA processing, particle simulation, and projectile motion. Programming projects are done in the introductory Scratch language and Python.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMPUTER SCIENCE I

4.00 credits. The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE I

4.00 credits. The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE I

4.00 credits. The fundamental concepts of computer organization, machine-level representation of data, algorithmic development and structured programming are presented with an emphasis on the syntactic and execution characteristics of an object-oriented programming language, including data types; arithmetic operators and assignment; input/output, selection and iteration constructs; elementary data structures; and procedural abstraction.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE II

4.00 credits. A continuation of the presentation of the computer software essentials. The course surveys fundamental data structures for information processing and corresponding algorithm construction. The implementation of these data structures is considered. Additional topics include recursion, file processing, classes and advanced object-oriented programming techniques. *Prerequisite: CS 121.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING (EGR 222)

4.00 credits. This course covers advanced programming and machine representation of data and data structures, including dynamic structures and files. Topics include memory allocation, run-time data organization, function linkage and parameter passing, interrupt processing and the relationship between high level and machine language. *Prerequisite: CS 122. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND HI-TECH FUNDAMENTALS (EGR 230)

4.00 credits. Board-level design of microcomputers and the study of various computer architectures and hardware/software computing platforms. Topics include computer ethics, hardware components such as memory registers, central processor types, controllers, peripherals, input/output architecture and devices, memory management, and networking. *Prerequisite: CS 121. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ALGORITHMS

4.00 credits. This course provides an introduction to theoretical computer science with an emphasis on algorithm design and analysis. Divide-and-conquer approaches, dynamic programming, NP-completeness, and graph algorithms are covered. Techniques including asymptotic analysis, solving recurrence relations, and amortized analysis are discussed. The final section of the course is dedicated to theory of computation, including regular expressions and finite automata, context-free grammars, Turing machines, and decidability. *Prerequisites: CS 221. Spring semester, even-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

4.00 credits. An introduction to software development methodologies including requirements specification, design, testing, maintenance, and documentation. Students will participate in a large software development project using version control software. *Prerequisite: CS 122. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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COMPUTER NETWORKING

4.00 credits. Theory and knowledge of computer networks, the operation of the network, the characteristics of network architecture as it relates to the ISO model and administration, and the security and management of networks are provided. Other topics include network hardware requirements, such as routers, repeaters, gateways, interface cards, file servers, network topology options, and the Internet. *Prerequisite: CS 122. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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COMPUTER SECURITY

4.00 credits. This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer security. Foundational concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability are discussed in the context of both designing systems and evaluating existing systems for vulnerabilities. Cryptography is explored as a tool that can be applied to many aspects of computer security. Theoretical discussions of security principles are enriched by examples from real world systems and protocols. *Prerequisite: CS 122. Spring semesters, even years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROJECTS IN COMPUTING

Variable (0.00 or 2.00 or 4.00) credits. A directed project or study requiring faculty acceptance of a proposal with a final report and defense of work. Senior status, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROJECTS IN COMPUTING

Variable (0.00 or 2.00 or 4.00) credits. A directed project or study requiring faculty acceptance of a proposal with a final report and defense of work. Senior status, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROJECTS IN COMPUTING

Variable (0.00 or 2.00 or 4.00) credits. A directed project or study requiring faculty acceptance of a proposal with a final report and defense of work. Senior status, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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OPERATING SYSTEMS (EGR 422)

4.00 credits. Principles and theories behind the design of operating systems and their practical implementation, including executives and monitors, task handlers, scheduling algorithms, file handlers, device drivers and interrupt handlers, theories of resource allocation and sharing, multiprocessing and interprocess communication. *Prerequisites: CS/EGR 222 and CS/EGR 332. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ADVANCED COMPUTER ENGINEERING (EGR 433)

4.00 credits. Circuit-level design and implementation of complete computer systems. Major laboratory projects require students to design, build, test and demonstrate computer hardware designs using Field Programmable Gate Arrays and bread boarded circuits. Class lectures include design of embedded systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors and supercomputers. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3. *Prerequisites: CS/EGR 332. Spring semester, even-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN COMPUTING

Variable (0.00 to 8.00) credit(s). Work experience designed to supplement course work. By working for business, school or government, the student gains valuable knowledge unavailable from textbooks. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HONORS PROJECTS IN COMPUTING

Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits. The course consists of the development of an intensive individual project that must involve computing topics not covered in regular course offerings. The project should be approved and guided by a faculty member. Students must prepare a written report describing original exposition, research, and/or computing applications. Oral presentation of the results is also required. Restrictive acceptance for taking this course applies. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HONORS PROJECTS IN COMPUTING

Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits. The course consists of the development of an intensive individual project that must involve computing topics not covered in regular course offerings. The project should be approved and guided by a faculty member. Students must prepare a written report describing original exposition, research, and/or computing applications. Oral presentation of the results is also required. Restrictive acceptance for taking this course applies. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE

4.00 credits. This project-based course introduces students to data science. Data science is an interdisciplinary field that applies computer science and statistics to extract useful knowledge from data collected in an almost unlimited range of other disciplines, including business, biology, physics, medicine, meteorology, and many others. In this course, students will apply tools such as k-nearest neighbors, regression, neural networks, and clustering to real data. *Prerequisites: CS 113 and MA 251.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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STATISTICAL LEARNING

4.00 credits. An analysis and implementation of statistical learning algorithms for regression and classification. Topics include GLMs, penalty methods, kNN, LDA, CART, random forests, SVMs, and neural networks. *Prerequisite: MA 252.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WORD, WEB, AND DESIGN

4.00 credits. This advanced course fulfills the capstone course for creative writing minors and the publishing requirement for professional writing majors. The focus of the course is on the presentation of one's work, and how different approaches to presentation can further the purpose of particular projects or become aesthetic and communicative projects in themselves. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DATA ANALYTICS

2.00 credits. An introduction to databases and SQL queries. Topics include how to create, read, and use Structured Query Language (SQL), design, population, query, and use of databases.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MACHINE LEARNING

2.00 credits. An overview of machine learning techniques using R. Topics include an introduction to programming in R, the use of nearest neighbor and naive Bayes algorithms, support vector machines, hidden Markov models, and market basket analysis as well as model evaluation and improvement. *Prerequisites: MA 252, and CS 113 or CS 121.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MACHINE LEARNING

2.00 credits. An overview of machine learning techniques using R. Topics include an introduction to programming in R, the use of nearest neighbor and naive Bayes algorithms, support vector machines, hidden Markov models, and market basket analysis as well as model evaluation and improvement. *Prerequisites: MA 252, and CS 113 or CS 121.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DATA ANALYTICS CAPSTONE

4.00 credits. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, students use their knowledge of data analytics to complete a project contributing to research in an academic area or to solve a problem for a local business. Projects will involve data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and reporting results both orally and in writing to a domain expert or business leader. *Prerequisite: Students must have completed 14 credits in the minor. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

4.00 credits. This course is designed to introduce students to the philosophical, sociological, political and historical foundations of education and learning. The course emphasizes on the concepts, theories, and research on learning and the factors, including teaching, that influence learning. Fieldwork experience is required which will include a rotation of placements in early childhood, middle, and secondary levels, and will require an FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Corequisite: ED 105L. A grade of C or better must be earned to continue in the program.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING LAB

0.00 credit. Lab for ED105. *Corequisite: ED 105.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

4.00 credits. This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of early childhood development. The course examines the concepts, theories, and research on child development. The course focuses on the typical and atypical physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of children between 0 and 9 years. Students will be introduced to different models and approaches in early childhood and developmentally appropriate practices. Field experience is required, which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisite: ED 105. *Corequisite: ED 150L. A grade of C or better must be earned to continue in the program.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LAB

0.00 credit. This course will familiarize pre-service teachers with the concepts, theories and research of cognition and learning during the early childhood period (0 to 9 years). The course emphasizes the study of theories of cognitive development and learning, constructivism, memory, higher-order thinking, motivation, individual differences and the application of these theories in the early childhood classroom. Includes field experience, which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (fees). *Corequisite: ED 150.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EARLY ADOLESCENT/ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

4.00 credits. This course examines the concepts, theories, and research on early adolescent and adolescent development. It focuses on typical and atypical physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of children ages 8-18. Students will be introduced to different models, approaches, and developmentally appropriate practices for students in grades 4-12. Field experience is required, which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisite: ED 105. *Corequisite: ED 151L. A grade of C or better must be earned to continue in the program.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EARLY ADOLESCENT/ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT LAB

0.00 credit. A course designed to familiarize pre-service teachers with concepts, theories and research on cognition and learning for pre-adolescents and adolescents. The course emphasizes the study of theories of cognitive development and learning, constructivism, memory, higher-order thinking, motivation, individual differences and the application of these theories in the classroom. Includes field experience, which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (fees). *Corequisite: ED151.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY

2.00 credits. An introductory study of current and emerging instructional media and technologies used across the grades and curricula. Organizing time and records through technology and computer-mediated communications, including basic multimedia presentation tools, are presented. Classroom-related features of Word and PowerPoint are practiced at an introductory level.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY

2.00 credits. An introductory study of current and emerging instructional media and technologies used across the grades and curricula. Organizing time and records through technology and computer-mediated communications, including basic multimedia presentation tools, are presented. Classroom-related features of Word and PowerPoint are practiced at an introductory level.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PEACE EDUCATION AND INTEGRATED SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND U.S

2.00 credits. This course explores the history, process and practices of peace education and integrated schools in Northern Ireland and the United States. Comparative methods of peace education, integrative practices, inclusion, mediation, and conflict resolution will be examined. Students will conduct independent research with a faculty mentor that links course content to each student's program of study. Upon completion of the spring semester course, students will travel to Belfast to work with key stakeholders in the region's integrated schools, including Queens University faculty in the Centre for Shared Education and leaders in the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CHILDREN/ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

2.00 credits. The course focuses on literacy genres and the work of well-known authors and illustrators and includes study of multicultural literature that represents diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural perspectives. Response to literature and selection of books for the classroom are emphasized. Course content is applicable for Early Childhood and Middle Level classrooms. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PA HISTORY & GOVERNMENT FOR SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS (HI 224)

4.00 credits. This course surveys political, economic, social and cultural developments in the Commonwealth from Penn's Charter until the present day, with special consideration of the key topics covered under the PDE standards for the Early Adolescent and Adolescent educators. Agriculture, technology, ethnicity and immigration, urbanization, civics, government and democratization are central themes. This course examines major historical themes and, where applicable, introduces key historiographical concepts and debates. *Prerequisites: ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS FOR ESL LEARNERS

2.00 credits. This course provides for the study of the grammar, mechanics, and linguistics of the English language related to teaching English as a second language. The course includes a history of the English language and how the language has changed over time. Special attention will be placed on the use of the four domains of the English language in social and academic settings.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. This course focuses on the research-based principles and practices for language and literacy development of children ages birth to 9. Topics include language acquisition, reading and writing development, and strategies for teaching comprehension, fluency, word study and vocabulary in the early grades (PK through fourth). Requires field experience. *Prerequisites: ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151. *Corequisite: ED 250L.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB

0.00 credits. Lab for ED 250. *Corequisite: ED 250.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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LITERACY AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

2.00 credits. This course will focus on theories of first and second language acquisition, along with factors that influence language acquisition and the impact of language acquisition on learning. Emphasis will be placed on the 5 pillars of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension), verbal and non-verbal language development, and specific styles and strategies for language learning. Components of language (morphology, phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) will be addressed.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

4.00 credits. Examines current issues, trends and practices in educational assessment. Emphasizes the study of different assessment and evaluation procedures in the early childhood, elementary and secondary classroom. Explores a variety of traditional and innovative approaches to assessment of student learning and development.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS

2.00 credits. Examines current issues, trends and practices in educational assessment of English Learners. Emphasizes the study of different assessment and evaluation procedures for English Learners in the early childhood, elementary and secondary classroom. Emphasis placed on the development, implementation, and analysis of assessment methods designed specifically for English Learners, as well as designing accommodations for existing assessment tools to meet the needs of English Learners. Identification and education of English Learners with specific learning disabilities will be explored. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ASSESSING STUDENT LITERACIES IN GRADES PK-8

4.00 credits. This course provides preservice teachers theories and methods for assessing student literacies in grades PK-8. Through exploring and reflecting on their own literacy practices, students will learn strategies and interventions that will help them assess and monitor student progress in tradition and digital literacies. The course, which will emphasize writing assessment, will include topics such as reading and writing workshop, special topics in the teaching of reading (e.g. vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency), designing mini-lessons after informally assessing (e.g., meeting with students during conferences) and formally assessing (e.g., administering state assessments) students, writing genres for authentic purposes and audiences, mentor texts, technology in the literacy classroom, writing in the content areas, rubrics, and grammar. *Prerequisite(s): ED 258 and Formal acceptance into the Education Department required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SCIENCE AND HEALTH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of science processes in an early childhood school program and the utilization of multiple resources, organization, management, evaluation, instructional strategies, and integration of science and health in the early childhood program. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite: ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite: ED 335, ED 345 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SCIENCE AND HEALTH IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course provides for the study of science processes at the middle school level (fourth through eighth grades), with emphasis upon the utilization of multiple resources, organization, classroom management, instructional strategies and assessment. Field experience is required. *Corequisites: ED 336, ED 346, and ED 366. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in Pre-K to fourth grade, concentrating on the development of problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills in mathematics, and connecting mathematics and the real world. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, alternative means of evaluation, and teaching special needs and at-risk students. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite: ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisites: ED 325, ED 345 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in fourth through eighth grades with emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, teaching methods, accommodations and alternative strategies. *Corequisites: ED 326, ED 346 and ED 366. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ELL: LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM

4.00 credits. This course introduces future teachers to the special linguistic and cultural educational needs of English language learners (ELL). Aspects of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural knowledge will be studied as well as methods of instruction that focus on the language needs and background knowledge of the ELL. Theory and practices of current ELL programs will also be examined. Twenty hours of field experience required (i.e., 2 hours per week for 10 weeks). *Prerequisites: ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151. *Corequisite: ED 341L. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ELL: LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY LAB

0.00 credit. Lab for ED 341. *Corequisite: ED 341.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. This course furthers the study of literacy theories and research-based practices presented in ED 250. This course explores approaches to teaching reading and writing in the primary grades and examines the construction of rich literacy environment in culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse classrooms. Course content focuses on instructional strategies, curriculum design and implementation, and assessment and evaluation. Field experience is required for Methods Block. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite: ED 325, ED 335 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course furthers the study of literacy theories and research-based practices presented in ED 352 Literacy Assessment, Instruction and Intervention in Elem/Middle Level. This course explores approaches to teaching reading and writing in the elementary/middle grades and examines the construction of a rich literacy environment in culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse classrooms. Course content focuses on instructional strategies, curriculum design and implementation, and assessment and evaluation. Field experience is required. *Prerequisites: ED 258. *Corequisite: ED 326, ED 336 and ED 366. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. This course is designed to familiarize students with the creative, self-expression and problem-solving skills among children in early childhood settings. Students will explore creative learning theories and research and focus on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains. This course emphasizes strategies to develop, implement and evaluate activities in the environment that encourages and supports creative self-expression and problem solving in children. *Prerequisite: ED 250. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of content, teaching strategies, materials, organizing approaches and curricula for teaching social studies at the early elementary level (PK through fourth grade). Students will be required to complete a field experience component, documented by a journal. *Prerequisite: ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite: ED 325, ED 335 and ED 345. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS FOR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course will examine the content, teaching strategies, materials, organizing approaches and curricula for teaching social studies at the middle school level (fourth through eighth grades). Students will be required to complete a field experience component, documented by a journal. *Corequisites: ED 326, ED 336 and ED 346. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN EDUCATION

2.00 credits. Students participating in the Department's Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite: invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR PROJECT IN EDUCATION

2.00 credits. Students participating in the Department's Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite: invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

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SENIOR PROJECT IN EDUCATION

2.00 credits. Students participating in the Department's Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course during semesters in which research or writing for their project is being completed. Recognition for Honors in the Discipline is not assured by completion of this course. See Department Chair for additional information. *Prerequisite: invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: ERLY CHLD

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: ELEM/MDDLE

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: ENGLISH

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: MATH

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SCIENCE

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL STU

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: ART

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Course Fees. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SPANISH

12.00 credits. Supervised student teaching for a full semester at the level of certification (Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, dual certification in Special Education, or Secondary Education). A maximum of twelve credit hours from Education 470 may count toward the education major. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisites: completion of all program requirements with Education prefixes and cumulative grade point average required at the time of full admission to the program and corequisites: ED 495, 496, or 497. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Graded Pass/No Pass. Course fees. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 50.00

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SENIOR SEMINAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

4.00 credits. A study of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, and special education issues in early childhood. (PK-4th grade). Particular emphasis will be given to the laws, procedures, and codes of conduct that guide practice, collaboration with diverse families, advocacy for the rights of children and their families, and support for the transition of children to new educational settings. *Corequisites: ED 470. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

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SENIOR SEMINAR FOR ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLE LEVEL

4.00 credits. This course serves as an issues seminar for pre-service teachers, engaging them in active discussion of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, and special education issues in middle school settings (fourth through eighth grades). Particular emphasis will be given to the laws, procedures, and codes of conduct that guide practice, collaboration with diverse families, advocacy for the rights of early adolescent and adolescent students and their families, and support for the transition of adolescents to new educational settings. *Corequisites: ED 470. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

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SENIOR SEMINAR FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION

4.00 credits. This course serves as an issues seminar for pre-service teachers, engaging them in active discussion of professional and ethical practices, family and community relationships, (urban, rural and suburban environments), advocacy for student rights, the transition of adolescents to new educational settings and special education issues in secondary school settings. *Corequisites: ED 470. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor.

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BUILDING SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY

3.00 credits. This course explores how teachers across the PK-12 continuum can create partnerships with parents and students that facilitate participation in the schools while also validating home culture and family concerns and aspirations. It reflects current research and theory in family literacy development, bilingual and multicultural education, critical pedagogy, participatory research, cooperative learning, and feminist perspectives. It examines the roles the community and family play in sustaining a cooperative and peaceful culture of learning. Register by Instructor.

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CURRENT ISSUES &TRENDS IN ASSESSMNT IN SPECIAL & APPLIED STATASTICS

3.00 credits. This course emphasizes the latest research in the current trends of assessment and evaluation. The course discusses methods for planning assessments that are integrated with instruction, crafting assessment tools, crafting scoring rubrics, grading and evaluating students, assessing higher order thinking, and applied statistics for assessment and evaluation. Strategies are discussed that promote and evaluate the continual intellectual, social-emotional, and personal development of all learners. Register by Instructor.

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THE GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR

6.00 credits. This course serves as the research seminar capstone for graduate teachers to understand and apply research theories and design in curriculum and instruction, culminating in a scholarly paper and corresponding oral defense. *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all foundational courses. Register by Instructor.

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL INTRCTN IN INCLSV STGS (SED 212)

4.00 credits. A study of the scientific principles and best practices for creating and sustaining an optimal learning environment and positive social interaction for diverse learners in an inclusive classroom setting. Emphasis is on analyzing factors that influence academic and social behavior, adapting the physical environment, implementing an equitable classroom management system, maintaining a respectful climate, teaching social skills, and implementing positive behavioral supports. *Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into Education Program required. Register by Instructor.

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FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (SED 222)

4.00 credits. This course is an introduction to philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of Special Education and inclusive education principles and practices. The history, etiology, characteristics, and accommodations for students with special needs in the classroom setting will be examined. Field experience is required which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into Education Program required. *Corequisite: MSE 522L. Register by Instructor.

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FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LABORATORY (SED 222L)

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany MSE 522. *Corequisite: MSE 522. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS OF TEACHING STUDENTS WITH HIGH INCIDENCE DISABLTIES (SED 224)

4.00 credits. A study of the specialized instructional strategies to adapt and accommodate classroom environments, testing methodologies, and curricula to meet the needs of exceptional children and youth. Emphasis is on high incidence disabilities, such as learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, emotional and behavior disorders, communication disorders, and cultural or linguistic diversity. Field experience is required which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into Education Program required. *Corequisite: MSE 524L. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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METHODS OF TEACHING STUDENTS W HIGH INCDNC DISABILITIES LAB (SED 224L)

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany MSE 524. *Corequisite: MSE 524. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS OF TEACHING STUDENTS W/ LOW INCIDENCE DISABILITIES (SED 230)

4.00 credits. This course is designed to prepare students to implement best practices, ensure access, and to serve as advocates in collaboration with a service team for students with low incidence disabilities and their families. These disabilities include the traditional categories of significant and/or multiple disabilities: mental disabilities with significant cognitive needs, low vision and blindness, hearing impairments and deafness, deaf-blindness, autism, physical or health disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. Students learn strategies for collaboration, specific instructional and classroom management procedures, considerations for younger and older students, and are challenged to identify and use innovative tools to support active participation. Students are also encouraged to wrestle with current trends and issues in special education and the larger field of education. Reading response, and collaborative learning are an integral part of the course experience. *Prerequisites: SED 224 and acceptance into the Graduate Education Program is required. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GRADUATE STUDENT TEACHING

12.00 credits.This experience is supervised student teaching for a full semester in Special Education. To be taken in conjunction with the Graduate Research Seminar. *Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Graduate Education Program is required. *Corequisite: MSE 590. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR

4.00 credits. This course serves as the research seminar capstone for graduate teachers to understand and apply research theories and design, culminating in a scholarly paper and corresponding oral defense. Experience is supervised student teaching for a full semester in Special Education. To be taken in conjunction with the Graduate Student Teaching. *Prerequisite: MSE 565. *Corequisite: MSE 570. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL INTRCTN IN INCLSV STGS (MSE 512)

4.00 credits. A study of the scientific principles and best practices for creating and sustaining an optimal learning environment and positive social interaction for diverse learners in an inclusive classroom setting. Emphasis is on analyzing factors that influence academic and social behavior, adapting the physical environment, implementing an equitable classroom management system, maintaining a respectful climate, teaching social skills, and implementing positive behavioral supports. *Prerequisites: ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (MSE 522)

4.00 credits. This course is an introduction to philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of Special Education and inclusive education principles and practices. The history, etiology, characteristics and accommodations for students with special needs in the classroom setting will be examined. Field experience is required which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisites: ED 105, and ED 150 or ED 151. *Corequisite: SED 222L.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LABORATORY (MSE 522L)

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany SED 222. *Corequisite: SED 222.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS OF TEACHING STUDENTS WITH HIGH INCIDENCE DISABLT (MSE 524)

4.00 credits. A study of the specialized instructional strategies to adapt and accommodate classroom environments, testing methodologies, and curricula to meet the needs of exceptional children and youth. Emphasis is on high incidence disabilities, such as learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, emotional and behavior disorders, communication disorders. This course also examines issues related to cultural or linguistic diversity. Field experience is required which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisites: ED 250 and SED 222, or permission of the Department. *Corequisite: SED 224L.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS OF TEACHING STUDENTS W HIGH INCIDENCE DISABLT LAB (MSE 524L)

0.00 credit. Lab to accompany SED 224. *Corequisite: SED 224, 290 and 293.

Credit Type: Not Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS OF TEACHING STUDENTS W/ LOW INCIDENCE DISABILITIES (MSE 530)

4.00 credits. This course is designed to prepare students to implement best practices, ensure access, and to serve as advocates in collaboration with a service team for students with low incidence disabilities and their families. These disabilities include the traditional categories of significant and/or multiple disabilities: mental disabilities with significant cognitive needs, low vision and blindness, hearing impairments and deafness, deaf-blindness, autism, physical or health disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. Students learn strategies for collaboration, specific instructional and classroom management procedures, considerations for younger and older students, and are challenged to identify and use innovative tools to support active participation. Students are also encouraged to wrestle with current trends and issues in special education and the larger field of education. Reading response, and collaborative learning are an integral part of the course experience. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH SHAKESPEARE AND FILM

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An exploration of Western culture via literary forms such as film, prose, and poetry, this course places cultural understandings in context and relates the past to the present. Since the course may vary in content, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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NCH LITERARY CULTURE OF THE EAST

4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An exploration of non-Western culture via literary forms such as film, prose, and poetry, this course places cultural understandings in context and relates the past to the present. Since the course may vary in content, it may be repeated for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. This course does not count toward the English major or minor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLE ADVANCED WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course designed to explore the writing process and the history of the English language, its past and present uses and powers. Students write, read and speak about a variety of aspects of the history and power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WRITING

4.00 credits. The varieties of discourse and research in professional writing, including instruction in basic journalism, feature writing, technical writing, and document design. *Prerequisites: Power of Language - English requirement.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MAJOR BRITISH WRITERS

4.00 credits. A survey course designed to introduce majors to British poetry and prose of three or more literary periods. Students will develop the broad and close reading skills essential to the discipline by considering the structures, literary devices, and biographical and historical contexts of primary works. *Students in the literature and English Education concentrations should take this course as soon as possible after declaring an English major. Spring semester.

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WCH BRITLIT: RENAISSANCE MAN & WOMN

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of the literature and culture of Britain before 1800, with emphasis on the ways the poetry, prose, and drama convey the world views, gender roles, and politics of this important era. Each section of the course focuses on works from a different period: 1) Medieval Literature--Romance and War; 2) The Renaissance Woman—and Man; and 3) 18th Century Wit and Wisdom. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH BRITLIT: ROMANTICISM, THE NATURE OF REVOLUTION

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) An examination of the prose, poetry, and drama of Britain and the Commonwealth after 1800, with attention to literary forms, the visual arts, biography, politics, class, and gender. Each section of the course covers works from a different period: 1) Romanticism—Nature and Revolution; 2) Victorian Literature--Gender, Ambition, Transgression; and 3) Modern Literature and the World Wars. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH AMERICAN LITERATURE: REALISM RACE, GENDER AND MONEY

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A study of the literature and culture of America from the beginnings to modern times. Each section of the course covers works from a different period: 1) Revolution to Civil War; 2) Realism--Gender, Race, and Money; and 3) Modernism--The World Turned Upside Down. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUM GROWING UP IN AMERICA

4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) Through a careful reading of important American novels and biographies such as Tom Sawyer, Little Women, and Goodbye, Columbus, students will better understand the distinct experiences that comprise growing up in America. The particularities of American families, places, and cultures and the universality of shared problems, crises, challenges and joys will be explored. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HUM MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course) This course will examine cross-cultural experiences as reflected in contemporary American and world literature. Sample authors: Louise Erdrich, Toni Morrison, Ha Jin, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE WRITING AND ANALYZING THE SHORT STORY

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Students will analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through, discussion, oral presentation, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they will write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite: Power of Language requirement. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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CE WRITING AND ANALYZING THE SHORT STORY

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Students will analyze classic short stories using the language and concepts of literary criticism through, discussion, oral presentation, and a major research paper. Emulating classic literary models, they will write original short stories, revising according to detailed critiques by their peers and the instructor. *Prerequisite: Power of Language requirement. *A Guided Writing and Research Course.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BUSINESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING

4.00 credits. This course is designed to strengthen each student's competence and confidence in business communication. Students will focus on the most common writing tasks in business and public relations, including instruction and practice in writing and laying-out display ads, news releases, brochures, newsletters, in-house proposals and business plans. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CREATIVE NON-FICTION

4.00 credits. A readings and workshop course in literary nonfiction, this course acquaints students with the research and writing techniques used by writers of nonfiction and with the history of the genre. Students select their own writing projects from a variety of genres. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185. Alternate years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS

2.00 credits. A study of the four major approaches (i.e. prescriptive, descriptive, generative, and contextual) English grammar and English linguistics. This course includes a retrospective study of how the system of the English language was established and how the system has changed over time. Enrollees will extend their own knowledge of English grammar and linguistics and apply these concepts to their work in their selected fields of study. This course is intended for future English teachers; however, the course is open to all students. *Prerequisites: EN 100 or EN 150. Alternate spring semesters.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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METHODS SEMINAR IN TEACHING LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

4.00 credits. The teaching of English grammar and usage with reference to teaching composition at the secondary school level and practical application of various methodologies through teaching internships in the classroom and/or the Learning Center. *Must be completed prior to the professional semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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TESOL METHODS AND ASSESSMENT

4.00 credits. This course will cover fundamental principles and theories of language instruction and acquisition to prepare students to work with English language learners in many contexts. Through a variety of exploratory activities, accompanied by an extensive reading and discussion of the research and practices related to language instruction, students will form a strong foundation to build a communicative teaching practice while learning how assessment can inform language instruction. The course provides opportunities for peer-teaching, TESOL class observation, and tutoring or teaching English to non-native speakers. *Prerequisites: Modern or Ancient Languages 112 or higher, EN 201, and EN 301.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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THEMES: BAD ROMANCE: LITERATURE AND FILM

4.00 credits. This course examines selected literary themes and traditions and utilizes a variety of critical perspectives. Recent topics include Irish literature and Magical Realism. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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BRITISH AUTHORS (PRE-1800): COLERIDGE AND WORDSWORTHS

4.00 credits. A seminar focused on the writings of one or more British authors active before 1800, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Donne and Herrick, Pope and Swift, or Thomson and Cowper. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT II

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisites: Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

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DIRECTED SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT II

2.00 credits. English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisites: Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HNR PLE WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course focusing on writing as a process of discovery concerning ideas, drafting, revising and editing. Students read, write and speak about a variety of aspects of the power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HNR PLE ADVANCED WRITING AND LANGUAGE

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) A writing course designed to explore the writing process and the history of the English language, its past and present uses and powers. Students write, read and speak about a variety of aspects of the history and power of language. *Note: Students assigned to EN 100 may not enroll in EN 150, and those placed in EN 150 may not enroll in EN 100.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PLO ELEMENTARY LATIN 2

4.00 credits. (Power of Language Core Course) This class is designed for students to continue their study of the Latin language and the history, philosophy, religion, literature, and sentiments expressed by it. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Latin 1 by exploring more advanced concepts in the structure and grammar of the language. Additionally, this course will provide students with an understanding of Roman history and culture in order to further their ability to make informed translations of Latin into English. Class sessions will include discussion of new grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances. Because the course is designed to develop the ability to read Latin, quizzes and exams will emphasize translation from Latin into English. Some homework exercises, however, will ask students to translate English into Latin. *Prerequisites: LAT 111 or two years of high school Latin courses. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND DEFINING CAREER GOALS

1.00 credit. This course is designed to assist juniors or seniors with professional skill development such as resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing and searching for a job or internship. This course will give students the opportunity to reflect on where they are headed post-graduation, and how to proactively connect to the next steps in their desired plan. Graded Pass/No Pass.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CAREER AND PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS

1.00 credit. Career and Purposeful Pathways is designed to assist students who are clarifying majors and exploring career options. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their interests, values, and skills/strengths and how these may impact their career related decisions. Additionally, students will develop a framework for career planning that they can use during their college experience. Graded Pass/No Pass.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HNR ELIZABETHTOWN HISTORY: CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY (PHS 201)

2.00 credits. This research seminar will provide sophomores in the Honors program with an understanding of the practice of local history and an understanding of local history's relationship to other branches of historical studies as well as a wide variety of academic disciplines. The course is based on the study of local history as a means for Honors students to examine the people who built the local community while they, as sophomores, discern the path of their own educational and life journey. Honors students will research local history, write about local history, reflect on their research about local history and their own lives, and share their knowledge of local history and what they have learned about their own personal development both as individuals and as leaders on campus. Through the study of local history, students will gain an appreciation of the importance and context of place and how their own contributions impact the larger community. In keeping with the themes of real world learning, signature learning experiences, and community-based learning, students will have the opportunity to develop their own hands-on projects in areas such as oral history, archival research, and grant writing and personally engage with members of the campus and local communities through field trips, site visits, and guest lectures. As a primary feature of this course, the local community (the College campus, Elizabethtown Borough, and Lancaster County) will serve as a learning laboratory. Honors students will learn how to take notice of the environment in which they live, recognize how it developed, and offer ideas about how it should grow. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HNR LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PERSONAL NARRATIVE

2.00 credits. This Honors seminar examines a wide variety of theories, practices, models, and examples of leadership. Students will discern types of leadership skills they possess, and leadership skills they wish to develop. Course content will focus broadly on leadership theory and studies in grand strategy. Student will research and discuss leadership theories and practices in a field of their choosing. Students will write a personal leadership narrative which can be used in applications for grants, graduate schools, employment, competitive post graduate scholarships and fellowships.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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HNR THESIS PREPARATION

1.00 credit. A foundation for successfully developing and writing the Honors Senior Thesis through becoming familiar with writing and research approaches of the student's chosen discipline; strengthening writing and oral presentation skills; developing a timetable with deadlines for defining the scope of work and managing its completion; completing a working bibliography and a research proposal for an Honors Senior Thesis Project; and becoming more confident and capable of successfully completing a year-long thesis project with minimal supervision from a professor. Credit counts toward senior thesis requirement. To be taken spring semester of Junior year. Graded Pass/No Pass. Honors students only.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SEMINAR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUCCESS

1.00 credit. This seminar is a requirement for all new international students during their first semester of study at Elizabethtown College. Students are registered for the seminar, which meets twice a week for the first six weeks of the semester and is structured around the following goals: to introduce new international students to the facilities, services and resources available at Elizabethtown College and in and around Lancaster County (i.e., PennDot, Social Security, etc.); to suggest strategies for understanding and adapting to undergraduate studies at Elizabethtown College; to encourage new international students to share their own culture with classmates and others while learning about U.S. and Elizabethtown College culture, values, customs, traditions and expectations; to create a community that is conducive to sharing new experiences and discoveries as well as raising questions, problems and concerns that may not be addressed elsewhere on campus. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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CE DRAWING I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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CE CERAMICS I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Introduction to ceramic design and history, with emphasis on fundamental construction, decorating, glazing and firing techniques, and operation of the machinery of the medium.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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CE SCULPTURE I

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An exploration in the three-dimensional medium of traditional and contemporary ideas, basic problems in design, and instruction in the use of the sculptor's materials and techniques.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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CE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (COM 145)

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This is a course in beginning digital photography. Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and PhotoShop techniques of digital photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 90.00

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WCH INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF ART II

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) A continuation of Art 155, this course traces the development of the fine arts in Europe from the 14th to the 20th centuries, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic and Modernist movements. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE FUNDAMENTALS OF COLOR AND DESIGN

4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) This course introduces the principles of gestalt theory and color theory in the design of two- and three-dimensional works of art. Students will learn to compose with scale, perspective, geometric and organic form, line structure, texture, color, and value relationships. They will explore visualization and brainstorming techniques, the analysis of art historical prototypes, and the importance of art criticism in creating original works of art.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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PAINTING I

4.00 credits. Studio easel painting in opaque media, with stress on pictorial organization and application of color theories. *Prerequisite: ART 105. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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CERAMICS II

4.00 credits. An intermediate-level course with emphasis on developing and refining studio techniques and integration of form and idea. *Prerequisite: ART 106. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN

4.00 credits. An introductory studio/lecture course designed to increase visual literacy and vocabulary, to develop design skills and present the creative possibilities of the computer as an art making and editing tool. Historical, conceptual, technical and contemporary issues of digital imaging are explored. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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TYPOGRAPHY AND TEXT DESIGN

4.00 credits. Typography is integral to the total design of all visual communication. This course introduces students to the history of typography and its importance in print, fine arts, product design, logos, websites, blogs, and other visual media. Students will learn to identify the component parts of the letterform and experiment with a variety of design techniques from traditional calligraphy to digital applications. Graphic designers, artist and writers will develop an individualized typographic voice and creative style.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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DRAWING II

4.00 credits. An intermediate-level course that stresses further conceptual, pictorial and technical development beyond Drawing I, with an emphasis on personal theme and content. *Prerequisite: ART 105, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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AMERICAN ART

4.00 credits. A survey of American painting, sculpture and architecture from the Colonial era through the 20th century. Issues discussed include the artists' roles in representing national identity, the wilderness, the frontier and the city, and the American contributions to photography, the moving picture, and the skyscraper. Fall semester, even-numbered years.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PRINTMAKING I

4.00 credits. Practice in the methods of relief, intaglio and monotype, and instruction in the use of the printer's machinery. *Prerequisite: ART 105, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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NCH WORLD ARCHITECTURE

4.00 credits. (Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) History of World Architecture is an exploration of the history, theory and design of iconic buildings from pre-history to the 21st century. The course is organized by building function: sacred spaces (places of worship, monuments), civic architecture and urban planning; residential architecture and commercial and recreational architecture.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PAINTING II

4.00 credits. An intermediate-level course with emphasis on developing and refining technique and concept. A continuation of the formal issues surrounding color and composition presented in Art 205. *Prerequisite: ART 204 or ART 205. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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ART EDUCATION METHODOLOGIES & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - SECONDARY

4.00 credits. This course prepares Art Certification candidates to develop a visual arts curriculum for the seventh through the 12th grades that meets Pennsylvania Standards for the Arts & Humanities. Students will develop age-appropriate lesson plans for middle and secondary school that include two- and three-dimensional works of art, aesthetics and multicultural traditions of art history. They learn appropriate instructional methodologies and assessment strategies for a diverse population of adolescents, including those with special needs. Methods of managing a safe instructional environment conducive to creativity will be taught. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a classroom under the supervision of a certified art teacher. *Prerequisites: ED 105 and ED 150 or ED 151, and SED 222; and formal acceptance into the Art Education program. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SCULPTURE II

4.00 credits. A continuation of Art 120 with further exploration of possible three-dimensional mediums and development of the methods used for traditional, modern and contemporary sculpture. *Prerequisite: ART 120. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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PRINTMAKING II

4.00 credits. A continuation of Art 251 with further exploration in the methods of relief, intaglio and monotype printmaking and further instruction in the use of the printer's machinery. *Prerequisite: ART 251. Spring semester, as needed.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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DATA VISUALIZATION

3.00 credits. Students will develop provocative and information designs by analyzing, collecting, and navigating relevant data, to express it in a visual form. *Prerequisite(s): ART 207 or permission by instructor.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

3.00 credits. Materials and methods in architectural design. A balance of aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness are stressed, as well as seamlessly integrating the built environment with nature. Case studies from around the world are analyzed, and students design to LEED standards.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ADVANCED STUDIES IN CERAMICS

4.00 credits. Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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ADVANCED STUDIES IN DRAWING

4.00 credits. Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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ADVANCED STUDIES IN PAINTING

4.00 credits. Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 150.00

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ADVANCED DIGITAL ARTS

4.00 credits. Advanced Digital Arts is a studio class that builds on the basic techniques of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will experiment with advanced software techniques to master dynamic manipulation, color filters, blending textures, lighting techniques, layers and masks in order to produce original works of computer-generated art and imaginative graphic design solutions. The course examines copyright laws and copyright infringement as it applies to work downloaded from the web and other sources. *Prerequisites: COM 130 or ART 207. Signature Learning: Approval in Fall 2019. Granted retroactively to Spring 2020.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 50.00

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ART INTERNSHIP

Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits. An internship experience for students in one of the Fine Arts majors or minors, as recommended by the Department. A maximum of four credit hours from Art 470-474 may count as art electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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INTERNSHIP IN FINE ARTS

Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits. An internship experience for students in one of the Fine Arts majors or minors, as recommended by the Department. A maximum of four credit hours from Art 470-474 may count as art electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO I (EGR495)

2.00 credits. Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO II (EGR 496)

2.00 credits. Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SENIOR EXHIBITION

2.00 credits. A capstone course required for Fine Arts majors that provides the opportunity for advanced development of personal expression in the studio. Students will work in their preferred media to create a coherent body of work which they will prepare for exhibition and install in the college art galleries. Senior status (Studio and Art History tracks) or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE

2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) An introduction to modern dance techniques and aesthetics requiring athletic, creative and cognitive participation. Course work includes physical conditioning techniques, interpretive/creative movement experiences, and modern dance technique basics. Reading, discussion, writing and viewing contemporary dance facilitate an overall appreciation of dance as an art form.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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CE INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ DANCE

2.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course) Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles, incorporating the Limon technique, classical show jazz and funk for the beginner. Course work includes full jazz warm-ups, classical jazz technique/terminology, floor work, conditioning and performance of dance combinations. Class also includes reading, discussions, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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ARTS ADMINISTRATION STRATEGY (BA 490)

2.00 credits. Arts Administration Strategy is a project-based capstone course for the Minor in Arts Administration. It brings together the many strands and themes of the Arts Administration curriculum and gives students the opportunity to synthesize concepts and develop analytical, presentation, professional, and career readiness skills. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Project.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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REPERTOIRE CLASS

0.00 credit. This class provides performance opportunities for students in applied music. It meets for one hour each week and is required for all music majors and minors who are enrolled in applied music instruction. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Pass/No Pass

Additional Fees: 0.00

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THEORY II

2.00 credits. This course is a continuation of MU 101, and focuses on diatonic melodic and harmonic practices of tonal music including melodic phrase analysis, four-part diatonic harmonic progressions, and an introduction to secondary chords. *Prerequisite: MU 101 *Corequisites: MU 104. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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AURAL SKILLS II

1.00 credit. A continuation of Music 103 including chromaticism, modulation, modes and more difficult rhythms and intervals, C clefs. *Prerequisite: MU 103, or permission of the instructor, and corequisites: MU 102. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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AURAL SKILLS II

1.00 credit. A continuation of Music 103 including chromaticism, modulation, modes and more difficult rhythms and intervals, C clefs. *Prerequisite: MU 103, or permission of the instructor, and corequisites: MU 102. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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VOICE CLASS

1.00 credit. The fundamentals of breath control, tone production, and development of vocal technique. *Open to all students. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD SKILLS II

1.00 credit. A continuation of Music 117, including more difficult harmonic progressions and technical skills. Required of all music majors whose first applied instrument is not piano. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. *Prerequisite: music major. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD SKILLS II

1.00 credit. A continuation of Music 117, including more difficult harmonic progressions and technical skills. Required of all music majors whose first applied instrument is not piano. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. *Prerequisite: music major. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GUITAR CLASS I

1.00 credit. An introductory course emphasizing studies in basic chords and note reading. Course also surveys various guitar styles, the performers, music and types of guitars. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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GUITAR CLASS I

1.00 credit. An introductory course emphasizing studies in basic chords and note reading. Course also surveys various guitar styles, the performers, music and types of guitars. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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WCH AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC FROM RAGTIME TO ROCK

4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course) This course traces the history of American popular music from the birth of ragtime in the 1890s through the ascendancy of rock in the 1970s. The survey will examine the most influential genres of popular music during this era, including jazz, blues, Gospel, and country. Students will witness the close connections between music and culture in this turbulent era of American history through recordings, video clips, and concerts.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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SURVEY OF MUSIC EDUCATION

1.00 credit. This course is the future music educator's first exposure to the profession. Students study the history of music education in the United States and philosophical influences on the profession. Students begin to explore the role of teacher through peer-teaching episodes and discussions. Fall semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR

1.00 credit. A weekly seminar for Music Therapy majors. Guest speakers, faculty and students present topics of mutual interest, including areas such as family, art, and dance/movement therapy; family support groups; student voice skills and voice work with individuals who have disabilities; multi-cultural counseling; and trauma therapy. Students also gain experience with structured and improvisational movement, application of music skills, career development, and professional service. *Required of Music Therapy majors each semester. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning (required hours spans two semester). This course is repeatable for credit.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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MUSIC THERAPY AND CLINICAL POPULATIONS

2.00 credits. The use of music therapy within various clinical populations is emphasized. Content includes a survey of a variety of populations with whom music therapists work, focusing on the characteristics and needs of each group, general treatment approaches, and methods for incorporating music therapy. Students complete their first pre-practicum experience, observing one clinical experience throughout the semester. Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. *Prerequisites: MU 151, and Music Therapy majors only. Spring semester.

Credit Type: Letter Graded

Additional Fees: 0.00

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THEORY IV