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ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH)
ANTH 540 |
Seminar in Current Archaeological
Issues. (3) (Prereq: Anthropology 320 or permission of instructor)
Selected topics of major concern to the practical conduct of archaeological
research.
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ANTH 541, 542 |
Field Problems in Archaeology. (3)
(Prereq: Anthropology 101, 320 or permission of instructor) Courses must
be taken in sequence. A spring-summer sequence consisting of class work
followed by a field session. Research design, field methods, interpretation
of data and the development of theory from these data. Methods of relating
a specific problem in a given area to more general considerations.
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ANTH 591 |
Selected Topics. (3) (Prereq: Anthropology
101 or permission of instructor) Topics in anthropology of special interest
but which are too specific to be served by an established course. May
be taken more than once as topics vary.
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ART EDUCATION (ARTE)
ARTE 540 |
School Art Program
(3). Analysis of historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations
of art education as a profession, including the origins and contexts of
prevailing practices, contemporary change models, and prominent rationales
for art in the schools. Methods for standards-based curriculum development,
assessment of teaching and learning, and evaluation of art programs and
student art products will be explored through readings, seminars, research
and studio projects, and field experiences. |
ARTE 541 |
Practicum in Art Education (3). Supervised
clinical teaching experiences of conducting standards-based instruction
with middle and high school students in a laboratory setting. Experiences
include lesson planning, producing visual aids, peer and self-assessment
in teaching, seminars, collaborative projects, field trip implementation
and supervision, and proposal preparation for professional development
opportunities.
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ARTE 549 |
Principles and Methods for Teaching Art (3).
Focus on methods, materials, and processes suitable for comprehensive
art education content implementation. Students will develop art learning
units with relevant teaching support materials organized around specific
art concepts and modes of inquiry, produce assessment instruments for
the evaluation of art programs and student art products, and engage in
the review and analysis of art education literature for research. Emphasis
is placed on secondary schools. Supervised clinical teaching experiences
in the public schools are required.
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ARTE 569 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching Art (3)
(Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) A study of methods, techniques,
and materials appropriate to teaching art. A clinical experience in public
schools is included.
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ARTE 595 |
Art Education Workshop: Special Topics (3).
Course designed for graduate-level MAT art students or teachers holding
existing certification who are preparing to teach art in the public schools.
Students will develop specific disciplinary content units for various
developmental levels from Pre-K to senior high school. Materials and methods
will be organized around exploration of special topics. Topics will vary
according to suffix. Examples of topics include Photographic Techniques
for Art Education, K-12 Painting Methods, and Handbuilt Ceramics for K-12
Art Teachers.
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BIOLOGY (BIOL)
BIOL 526 |
Ichthyology. (3) (Prereq:
permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 526L) Morphology, classification,
evolution and distribution of fishes with emphasis on South Carolina marine
and freshwater species.
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BIOL 526L |
Ichthyology Laboratory. (1) (Prereq:
permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 526) Laboratory and field exercises
emphasizing the topics covered in Biology 526. Students will be required
to make and turn in a collection of preserved fish specimens.
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BIOL 536 |
Animal Behavior. (3) (Prereq: permission
of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 536L) Study of the historical and modern
developments in the study of animal behavior and emphasizes the evolutionary,
ecological, physiological determinants of behavior.
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BIOL 536L |
Animal Behavior Laboratory. (1) (Prereq:
permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 536) This lab course gives students
the opportunity to further their knowledge of animal behavior through
hands-on field and laboratory-based exercises.
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BIOL 542 |
Advanced Genetics. (3) (Prereq: permission
of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 542L) The molecular processes of genetic
change within genomes, individuals, and populations over both short and
long time-scales. Students will read current research in evolutionary
genetics to better appreciate the benefits and detriments of genetic change
in domesticated and natural populations of organisms.
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BIOL 542L |
Advanced Genetics Laboratory. (1)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 542) Laboratory exercises
to accompany Biology 542.
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BIOL 551 |
Molecular Techniques.
(4) A research-based practicum on techniques of DNA analysis. Laboratory
exercises serve as an introduction to DNA purification, quantitation and
sequencing, PCR, gel electrophoresis, enzyme digestion and cloning.
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BIOL 555 |
Marine Botany. (3) (Coreq: Biology
555L) Field course in marine flora with emphasis on ecology and functional
morphology. Work will stress the roles of marine bacteria, fungi, algae,
and angiosperms in coastal marine communities.
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BIOL 555L |
Marine Botany Laboratory. (1) (Coreq:
Biology 555) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented
in lecture.
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BIOL 561 |
Ornithology. (3) (Coreq: Biology 561L)
The study of birds with emphasis on morphological and behavioral adaptations
exhibited by birds in response to their environment. Laboratory exercises
introduce the student to the diversity of birds with emphasis on the avifauna
of North America. Topics include field identification of species, morphological
and behavioral adaptations for feeding and locomotion, bird assemblages
of the southeastern United States, and censusing procedures for estimating
population densities.
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BIOL 561L |
Ornithology Laboratory. (1) (Coreq:
Biology 561) Field experience and exercises to accompany Biology 561.
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BIOL 570 |
Principles of Ecology. (4) Selected
ecology topics emphasizing research literature. Three lecture credits
and three laboratory hours per week.
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BIOL 581 |
Freshwater Ecology. (3) (Prereq: Biology
370 or permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 581L) Interactions of
physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems
(i.e., groundwater, wetlands, lakes, and streams). Three lecture hours
per week.
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BIOL 581L |
Freshwater Ecology Laboratory. (1)
(Prereq: Biology 370 or permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 581)
Laboratory and field exercise devoted to understanding the interactions
of physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems.
Three laboratory hours per week.
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BIOL 582 |
Plant Ecology. (3) (Prereq: permission
of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 582L) A survey of natural plant communities
and theories of plant ecology including the interrelationships between
plants and their environment.
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BIOL 582L |
Plant Ecology Laboratory. (1) (Prereq:
permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 582) Applications of principles
and techniques used in the study of plants and their ecology, both in
the lab and in the field.
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BIOL 583 |
Population Biology. (3) (Coreq: Biology
583L) Focus on learning core population characteristics, such as genetics,
growth and intraspecific interactions. An introduction to the metapopulations
and the history of the field of population ecology is included.
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BIOL 583L |
Population Laboratory. (1) (Coreq:
Biology 583) Laboratory exercises to accompany Biology 583.
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BIOL 584 |
Conservation Ecology.
(3) (Coreq: Biology 584L) A comprehensive framework of conservation ecology.
Students that successfully complete this course will learn the techniques
used to study biodiversity and become familiar with the framework used
to address problems in conservation biology.
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BIOL 584L |
Conservation Ecology Laboratory.
(1) (Coreq: Biology 584) This lab course gives students the opportunity
to further their knowledge of conservation biology through hands-on, field
and laboratory-based exercises.
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BIOL 585 |
Vertebrate Zoology. (3) (Prereq: permission
of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 585L) The classification and natural history
of vertebrates with additional emphasis on adaptive features in the functional
morphology and ethology of animals.
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BIOL 585L |
Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory. (1)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 585) Laboratory and
field experiences emphasizing the topics covered in Biology 585. Laboratories
will be centered around field observations of local vertebrates and may
include field trips at “unusual” times – nights, early
mornings and weekends.
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BIOL 588 |
Wetland Plant Ecology. (3) (Prereq:
permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 588L) An introduction to wetland
types, wetland processes, and wetland management. Types of wetlands covered
will include tidal freshwater, tidal saltwater, mangroves, interior freshwater,
bogs, swamps, and riparian. Processes covered include hydrology, biogeochemistry,
and biological adaptation. Wetland management topics include wetland definitions,
classification, evaluation, manipulation, creation, and protection.
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BIOL 588L |
Wetland Plant Ecology Laboratory.
(1) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Biology 588) Applications
of principles and techniques used in the study of wetland plants and their
ecology, both in the lab and in the field.
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BIOL 775 |
Plants of South Carolina.
(4) Lecture-laboratory-field course. Introduction to the major forms of
plant life in their native habitats.
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BIOL 776 |
Animals of South Carolina. (4) Lecture-laboratory-field
course. Introduction to the major forms of animal life in their native
habitats.
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BIOL 778 |
Wetland Ecology for Teachers. (3)
A course designed to increase general knowledge of wetland habitats, introduce
the possibilities of exploring wetlands in teaching, critique and adapt
available laboratory and field activities, and develop original classroom
teaching modules.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CBAD)
CBAD 533 |
Governmental Accounting.
(3) (Prereq: Grade of C or above in Business Administration 330) Accounting
techniques for governmental and not-for-profit entities, topics include
accounting standards and procedures for governmental units, colleges and
universities, health care, and voluntary health and welfare organizations.
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CBAD 535 |
Advanced Accounting. (3) (Prereq:
Grade of C or above in Business Administration 332, or concurrent enrollment
in Business Administration 332) Financial accounting for investments in
stock and consolidations, foreign currency operations, not-for-profit
governmental units, colleges, universities, and voluntary health and welfare
organizations. S.
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CBAD 537 |
Auditing Theory. (3) (Prereq: Grade
of C or above in Business Administration 291, 331 and 333) Generally accepted
auditing standards governing external financial audits, audit techniques
and procedures, evaluation of internal control systems and the audit opinion.
S.
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CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 570 |
Environmental Chemistry.
(4) A survey of the chemistry of the atmosphere, soil and water with an
emphasis on the effects of pollution. In lab, students will learn the
standard methods used to measure pollutants and contaminants in water,
soils and tissues.
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CHEM 705 |
Modern Instrumental Methods in Chemistry.
(4) A survey of the applications of modern instrumental techniques to
the solution of chemical problems, with emphasis on development of basic
understanding of the experiment and on interpretation of data.
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CHEM 709 |
Topics in Chemical Education. (4)
Selected chemical topics with emphasis on modern chemical concepts. Lectures,
discussion, and laboratory.
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COASTAL MARINE AND WETLAND STUDIES (CMWS)
CMWS 580 |
Environmental Sociology.
(3) An introduction to important areas of thinking and research in environmental
sociology. The primary focus of the course is on the relationship between
society and the environment. Special attention is given to the study of
how and why societies create environmental problems.
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CMWS 587 |
Selected Topics for Coastal Marine and Wetland
Studies I. (1-4) Topics designed in specialty areas of coastal
marine and wetland studies.
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CMWS 601 |
Coastal Marine and Wetland Processes.
(3) A comprehensive overview through lectures and field observations of
the inter-relations between geological, physical, biological and chemical
processes affecting wetlands and coastal zone ecosystems. Emphasis is
placed on understanding the relations between processes and features within
the terrestrial, estuarine and nearshore coastal environments.
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CMWS 602 |
Coastal Marine and Wetland Ecology. (3)
Relations between organisms and their environments in wetland and coastal
zone ecosystems. Interconnectedness, energy flows and food webs will be
presented in lectures, laboratories and field experiences in coastal wetland
environments, estuaries and coastal marine habitats.
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CMWS 603 |
Coastal and Wetland Policy and Management.
(3) An examination of the relationships between economics, environmental
policy, environmental ethics, and environmental law. Environmental laws,
federal, state and local permitting agencies and their regulations that
apply to the coastal zone and wetlands will be examined using locally
focused case studies. Consideration is given to gathering and presenting
scientific information needed for policy decisions. The interactions and
competing pressures between economic interests that impact wetlands will
be contrasted with a commitment to ethical treatment and responsible management
of wetlands and coastal ecological systems.
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CMWS 610 |
Applied Experimental Designs & Analyses.
(3) (Prereq: Graduate status and STAT 210 or equivalent) A comprehensive
course covering topics in observational and manipulative experimental
design (e.g., sample size determination, power of the test) and surveying
the variety of available statistical techniques and analyses (e.g., MANOVA,
PCA, Loglinear models, Bayesian statistics).
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CMWS 611 |
Marine Environmental Modeling and Data Analysis.
(3) (Prereq: MATH 260 and one advanced statistics course). Study to enable
students to collect and analyze meaningful data in marine and wetland
environments, leading to the prediction of (and the power to change) environmental
trends. Topics include aspects of sampling and resampling methods, simulation
techniques, basic design of experimental techniques, fundamentals of time
series analysis, modeling with difference and differential equations and
linear and nonlinear dynamics that pertain to marine and wetland studies.
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CMWS 612 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems. (3)
The use of Geographic Information Systems in the study and management
of coastal and marine systems at an advanced level. Topics covered include
project design, data management and analysis, exploration of surfaces
and statistical modeling, and interpretation of aerial photograph and
remotely sensed data.
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CMWS 613 |
Standard Methods of Seawater, Tissue and Sediment
Analysis. (3) (Prereq: Marine Science 305 or consent of instructor)
An introduction to the practices and techniques of marine analyses. Topics
include measurement of nutrients, organic matter, bacteria and trace metals.
Students will be introduced to the use of standard marine analytical equipment
including atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph-mass
spectrometer, ion chromatograph, TOC/TIC analyzer, and CHNS elemental
analyzer.
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CMWS 614 |
Applied Geophysical Field Methods.
(3) A field course to provide the student with an understanding of data
collection in the field. Detailed study of pertinent data collection techniques
for understanding the geology and physical processes in the coastal region
to include side-scan sonar, seismic, and ground penetrating radar techniques,
as well as integral ground truthing techniques. Integration of digital
data collection techniques using computer software, hardware, and networking
techniques will be covered.
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CMWS 630 |
Aquatic Physiological Ecology. (3)
Physiological mechanisms of adaptation of organisms to coastal marine
and wetland environments. Topics include the effects of temperature, salinity,
current, oxygen, light, turbidity, nutrients, habitat alteration, and
pollution. Significant field work as well as experiments designed to verify
important physiological principles will be included.
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CMWS 641 |
Environmental Ecotoxicology. (3) (Prereq:
Marine Science 305 or consent of instructor) An introduction to the field
of environmental ecotoxicology. Topics include chemical principles of
bioaccumulation and degradation, organic and inorganic toxicants, modeling
approaches to understanding and predicting the fate of pollutants in the
marine environment.
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CMWS 642 |
Applications of Isotope Geochemistry.
(3) (Prereq: Marine Science 304 and 305 or consent of instructor) An introduction
to the manifold uses of stable and radioactive isotopes in elucidating
biologic and inorganic reaction pathways and past environmental conditions
in marine and terrestrial systems. Topics include paleotemperature, paleosalinity
estuarine mixing, as well as biological pathways and global biogeochemical
cycles.
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CMWS 650 |
Climate Change and Evolution of
Coastal Environments. (3) Study emphasizing short and long-term
coastal and estuarine changes throughout the late Quaternary, specifically
with respect to decadal, centennial, millennial, and longer time scales.
Quaternary geomorphologies and long and short-term climate changes are
studied and placed into a global context of various spatial and temporal
changes, induced change, and the factors involved in change.
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CMWS 675 |
Wetland Regulation and Delineation.
(3) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Study of legal definitions and
regulations relevant to wetlands and the methods used to delineate wetlands.
Lectures are augmented with practical field experience identifying various
indicators of hydrology, soils and vegetation in riparian, estuarine and
pocosin wetlands.
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CMWS 687 |
Selected Topics for Coastal Marine and Wetland
Studies II. (1-4) Topics designed in specialty areas of coastal
marine and wetland studies.
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CMWS 697 |
Graduate Seminar I. (1) Approaches
to research and literature review of possible thesis research. Presentations,
readings, and discussions.
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CMWS 698 |
Graduate Seminar II. (1) Plans for
research and expected outcomes based on a review of literature. Presentations,
readings, and discussions.
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CMWS 699 |
Graduate Seminar III. (1) (Prereq:
Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies 700) Participation will require the
public presentation of the completed thesis.
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CMWS 700 |
Thesis Research. (1-6)
Research will be conducted leading toward the preparation, acceptance
and defense of a thesis. Students must complete a total of six credit
hours to complete the degree requirements.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CRMJ)
CRMJ 521 |
Constitutional Law. (3)
A study of judicial review, the political role of the courts, American
federalism, the jurisdiction and limitations of the judicial branch, the
power of taxation, the commerce power, the substantive and procedural
rights of the individual, and the powers of the president.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECED)
ECED 540 |
The Young Child (Behavior and Development
in Early Childhood). (3) Intellectual, physical, social, and
emotional development, prenatal through grade four, within an ecological
context. Critical thinking, creative expression, and diagnosis/assessment
are emphasized.
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ECED 541 |
Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum I.
(3) Integration of content areas within the curriculum emphasizing mathematics
and the sciences. Learning activities, materials, equipment, multicultural
influences, and needs of exceptional children are addressed.
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ECED 542 |
Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum
II. (3) Integration of content areas within the curriculum emphasizing
language arts, reading, and fine arts. Learning activities, materials,
equipment, multicultural influences, and needs of exceptional children
are addressed.
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ECED 544 |
Language Development and Communication Skills.
(3) The course deals with the relationship of language development and
thinking to teaching the communicative skills of young children. Specific
areas covered are activities designed to develop oral language facility,
writing (handwriting, spelling, functional and creative writing) and listening.
Specific techniques dealing with diagnosis of language development will
be addressed.
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ECED 546 |
Education of Young Children: An Ecological
Approach. (3) An ecological study with emphasis on home-school
relations, parent involvement, and community resources. Multicultural
perspectives and needs of exceptional children are addressed.
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ECED 608 |
Parent Involvement in Early Childhood
Education. (3) Analysis of programs and practices for involving
parents in early childhood educational settings. Emphasis on objectives,
methods, techniques, and materials for program development. Community
resources for supporting programs for children in various instructional
settings are reviewed.
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ECED 631 |
Special Topics in Early Childhood Education.
(3) Specific analysis of crucial issues in the field as they exist and
emerge in the future. Provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth
study of specific areas of concern.
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ECED 740 |
The Young Child: Applying Theory and Research.
(3) Analysis and discussion of theory and research related to the education
of young children. Intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development
of infants, toddlers, and young children will be examined. Special emphasis
on implications for developing early childhood educational programs.
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ECED 742 |
Advanced Study of Early Childhood Curricula
and Program Models. (3) An analysis of early childhood program
models and curricula with theoretical orientation, related research, societal
needs, and the student’s philosophy of education.
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ECED 744 |
Advanced Study of Language Development and
Communication Skills in Early Childhood Education. (3) Provides
an overview of the development of language and communication skills in
children, birth through eight.
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ECED 750 |
Play Theory and Early Learning. (3)
Theory, research, and practice related to the play of young children in
various settings.
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ECED 794 |
Types of Early Childhood Centers.
(3) An overview of the function, funding, management, and organization
of the many varied programs for young children including research centers,
private and agency controlled schools.
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ECED 797 |
Seminar in Early Childhood Education.
(3) (Prereq: 24 semester hours of credit earned as specified on the master’s
degree program of study) Students will synthesize their graduate studies
for a master’s degree in early childhood education.
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ECONOMICS (ECON)
ECON 524 |
Essentials of Economics.
(3) A course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of operation
of the American economic system. A survey course for social studies teachers
in secondary schools.
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EDUCATION (GENERAL) (EDUC)
EDUC 504 |
Technology and Instruction. (3)
(Computer Usage) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) Development
of essential technology skills for educational settings. Classroom applications
of word processing, spreadsheet, database, multimedia and Internet technologies.
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EDUC 517 |
Reading in the Middle School. (3)
Study of skills necessary for successful reading at the middle level and
appropriate teaching methods for the acquisition of these skills. Included
are comprehension, fluency, word attack, higher level thinking skills,
content area reading skills, and study skills. Constructivist teaching
methods are emphasized in conjunction with concerns for developmental
and motivational issues of middle level students. A clinical field experience
accompanies this course.
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EDUC 531 |
Microcomputers and Instruction. (3)
A hands-on laboratory approach for developing computer literacy skills
and for developing skills necessary to use instructional technology to
enhance classroom instruction. Off-campus clinical experiences are included.
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EDUC 540 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching Mathematics.
(3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 625) A
study of methods, techniques, and materials appropriate to teaching mathematics.
A clinical experience in public schools is included.
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EDUC 547 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching English.
(3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 625) A
study of methods, techniques and materials appropriate to teaching English.
A clinical experience in public schools is included.
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EDUC 548 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching
in Foreign Language. (3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program)
(Coreq: Education 625) A study of methods, techniques, and materials appropriate
to teaching Foreign Language. A clinical experience in public schools
is included.
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EDUC 549 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching Social Studies.
(3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 625) A
study of methods, techniques, and materials appropriate to teaching Social
Studies. A clinical experience in public schools is included.
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EDUC 553 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching Science.
(3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 625) Study
of methods, techniques, and materials appropriate to teaching science.
A clinical experience in public schools is included.
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EDUC 558 |
Internship (Music). (9)
(Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised
teaching experience in music. Interns will be assigned to field placements
for a period of no fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 560 |
Internship (Art). (9) (Prereq: Admission
to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised teaching experience
in art. Interns will be assigned to field placements for a period of no
fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 561 |
Internship (English). (9) (Prereq:
Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised teaching
experience in English. Interns will be assigned to field placements for
a period of no fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 562 |
Internship (Foreign Language).
(9) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised
teaching experience in foreign language. Interns will be assigned to field
placements for a period of no fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 563 |
Internship (Social Studies). (9) (Prereq:
Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised teaching
experience in social studies. Interns will be assigned to field placements
for a period of no fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 564 |
Internship (Mathematics). (9) (Prereq:
Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised teaching
experience in mathematics. Interns will be assigned to field placements
for a period of no fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 565 |
Internship (Science). (9) (Prereq:
Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 580) Supervised teaching
experience in science. Interns will be assigned to field placements for
a period of no fewer than 70 instructional days.
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EDUC 580 |
Internship Seminar. (3) (Prereq: Admission
to MAT Degree Program) Candidates will meet periodically with their university
supervisor and with other candidates to establish links between the theoretical
principles taught in the methods course and the practical application
of these theories during the internship.
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EDUC 600 |
Foundations of Reading Instruction. (3)
Reading and its curriculum implications: grades K-12 and adults. Current
trends and issues.
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EDUC 610 |
Integrated Reading and Writing Instruction.
(3) Theoretical bases and techniques for teaching reading and writing
using multiple subject areas.
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EDUC 615 |
Teaching in Diverse Classroom
Settings. (3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq:
Education 625 and Education 702) A study of the diverse population of
students in today’s classrooms. Alternative methods of instruction
and evaluation of concepts and skill development will be presented. A
clinical field experience in public schools is included.
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EDUC 618 |
Teaching of Reading in the Content
Area. (3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) A study of
the reading process and readiness to read as related to the teaching of
academic areas found in public schools. Alternative methods of instruction
and evaluation of concepts and skill development are presented. Attention
is given to addressing reading difficulties and enhancing reading skills
necessary for effective teaching of content area materials.
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EDUC 625 |
Managing the Classroom. (3) (Prereq:
Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: Education 615 and 702) Study
of effective principles and techniques of management in classrooms today.
Attention is given to theories and strategies of management of students
as well as classroom organization and the relationship between motivation
and management. A clinical experience in public schools is included.
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EDUC 631 |
Special Topics. (3-6) Topics selected
allow for specialized study of timely topics related to the field of education.
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EDUC 646 |
Basic Principles of Curriculum Development.
(3) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) A study of the
principles of curriculum development in schools today as related to standards-based
instruction and assessment. Attention is given to the teacher’s
role in understanding curriculum, theory behind curriculum development,
and implementing standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
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EDUC 700 |
Introduction to Research in Education. (3)
Emphasis on the major methods and techniques of research employed by students
of education. Off-campus clinical experiences are included.
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EDUC 702 |
Human Development and Learning Processes.(3)
(Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) (Coreq: EDUC 615 & EDUC
625) An investigation of various patterns of intellectual, social, emotional,
and physical growth of learners from prenatal through adolescence periods
with an emphasis on the period of adolescence and a focus on developmental
applications in educational settings. A clinical experience in public
schools is included.
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EDUC 706 |
Human Development and Learning
Situations. (3) Presentation of theories and principles of human
development that are particularly relevant to teaching. Application of
such theories and principles to learning situations suitable to various
age and grade levels. Off-campus clinical experiences are included in
this course.
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EDUC 720 |
The Middle School Curriculum. (3)
A course intended to increase the student’s knowledge and awareness
of current trends and practices in middle school curriculum with an emphasis
placed on the future direction of middle school education to prepare teachers
for the demands of an increasingly advanced technological, multicultural
society.
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EDUC 725 |
Principles of Curriculum Construction. (3)
Presentation of methods and procedures to design, develop, implement,
and evaluate curricula. Off-campus clinical experiences are included in
this course.
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EDUC 749 |
The School and Modern Society.
(3) Basic concepts of the relation of the school to the social order;
an analysis of the essential features of the changing social context within
which American educational policy and practice now operate. The educational
implications of recent social change in the American and world society.
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EDUC 755 |
Teaching Environmental Education.
(3 or 6) Rationale and strategies for teaching environmental education.
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (EDET)
EDET 531 |
Technology and Education.
(3) Development of basic technology skills for educational settings. Applications
of word processing, spreadsheet, database, multimedia and Internet technologies.
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EDET 704 |
Technology in Curricula. (3) Methods
and procedures to design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-rich
instruction across curricula
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EDET 700 |
Principles of Instructional Design.
(3) Systematic design of products for education and training. Emphasis
on instructional goals, teaching methodologies, and evaluation techniques.
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EDET 710 |
Educational Technology Tools. (3)
Essential technology installation, productivity, and maintenance skills.
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EDET 720 |
Psychology of Educational Technology.
(3) Application of major theories and principles of human learning and
development to the design of educational technology products and systems.
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EDET 730 |
Educational Videography.
(3) (Prereq: Educational Technology 710) Planning, producing and managing
videographic content for educational settings.
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EDET 740 |
Product Design and Development I.
(3) (Prereq: Educational Technology 710) Application of essential technology
tools to instructional product development.
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EDET 742 |
Distance Education. (3) Application
of instructional design, learning theory, pedagogy, and technology to
models of distance education.
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EDET 744 |
Graphic Design for Instruction. (3)
(Prereq: Educational Technology 700, 710) Theory and application of graphic
design for print and non-print instructional products.
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EDET 750 |
Product Design and Development
II. (3) (Prereq: Educational Technology 740) Application of advanced
technology tools to instructional product development.
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EDET 760 |
Educational Technology Leadership.
(3) Research, theory and models of managing technology resources--facilities,
personnel, financing, acquisition, development, policy and training.
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EDET 770 |
Field Experiences in Educational
Technology. (3) Field-based observation, planning, implementation,
management and assessment of educational technology products and systems.
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EDET 780 |
Seminar in Educational Technology. (3) Capstone experiences
in design, delivery and evaluation of educational technology products
and systems. Portfolio development.
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EDET 790 |
Technology and Society. (3) Ethical,
legal, and human issues relative to the evolution of technology and its
probable future roles in society. Emphasis on instructional implications.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ELED)
ELED 511 |
Teaching Writing in Elementary
and Middle School. (3) Writing instruction in relation to the
developmental characteristics of children through preadolescence.
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ELED 515 |
Science in the Elementary School. (3)
Reinforces the science background of prospective and practicing elementary
teachers. Innovations are examined. Emphasis is placed on methods, materials,
community resources and evaluation procedures.
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ELED 540 |
Teaching Problem Solving, Geometry, and Measurement
in the Elementary School. (3) Problem-solving, measurement, and
geometry in the school mathematics curriculum; identification of concepts
and skills to be taught, teaching methodology.
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ELED 608 |
Parent Involvement in Elementary Education.
(3) Analysis of programs and practices for involving parents
in elementary educational settings. Emphasis on objectives, methods, techniques,
and materials for program development. Community resources for supporting
programs for children in various instructional settings.
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ELED 631 |
Special Topics in Elementary Education. (3)
Specific analyses of crucial issues in the field as they exist and emerge
in the future. Provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth study
of specific areas of concern.
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ELED 645 |
Diagnostic Teaching of Arithmetic.
(3) Analysis of the concepts and skills of arithmetic in the school mathematics
curriculum, exploration of diagnostic-prescriptive teaching methods.
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ELED 710 |
Social Studies in the Elementary
School. (3) Selection, classification, and organization of materials
in the field of social studies in the elementary school.
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ELED 715 |
The Elementary School Curriculum. (3)
Critical study of the modern elementary school curriculum.
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ELED 717 |
Curriculum Problems in the Elementary School.
(3) (Prereq: Elementary Education 715) A course designed to examine
the internal facets of the elementary school, including the library; health,
guidance, and other pupil personnel services; curriculum revision; elementary
school procedures; and pupil accounting.
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ELED 740 |
Advanced Study of Teaching Mathematics in the
Elementary School. (3) The selection of teaching procedures and
instructional materials which facilitate pupil discovery and learning.
Research findings relative to current trends, diagnostic teaching, and
mathematics as a contemporary necessity will be examined.
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ELED 758 |
Advanced Study of Teaching Science in the Elementary
School/Middle School. (3) Study of curriculum models and instructional
theory underlying elementary and/or middle school science programs.
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ELED 780 |
Seminar in Elementary Education.
(3) (Prereq: 24 semester hours of credit earned as specified on the master’s
degree program of study) Students will synthesize their graduate studies
for a master’s degree in elementary education.
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ELED 870 |
Advanced Study of Language Arts in the Elementary
School. (3) The relationship between language learning and the
genesis and development of personality with implications that would follow
for the elementary school language arts curriculum.
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ENGLISH (ENGL)
ENGL 690 |
Special Topics in Composition.
(3) Course content varies.
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ENGL 710 |
The Renaissance. (3) Study of representative
poetic, dramatic, and prose works of 16th century England.
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ENGL 711 |
Shakespeare I: The Comedies and Histories.
(3) Survey of leading examples of the two genres in relation to the conditions
of Shakespeare’s time and modern critical views of the plays.
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ENGL 712 |
Shakespeare II: The Tragedies. (3)
Survey of the development of Shakespearean tragedy in relation to the
drama of the time and modern criticism.
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ENGL 723 |
English Poetry of the Romantic Period.
(3) Poetry of Burns, Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats,
and their contemporaries. Intensive study of several of these poets to
illustrate the character of the period; attention is given to important
statements of poetic theory.
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ENGL 744 |
American Romanticism. (3) Survey of
leading romantic and/or transcendental writers of the 19th century such
as Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Hawthorne, and Melville.
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ENGL 781 |
History of the English Language. (3)
The historical background of Modern English with attention to the major
linguistic and cultural developments which distinguish English from other
related languages. No prior knowledge of Old English or Middle English
is required.
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HISTORY (HIST)
HIST 501 |
World History for Secondary Instruction. (3)
Overview of current World History curriculum and pedagogy for secondary
school instruction.
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HIST 631 |
Issues in Southern History. (3) A
survey of the basic historical literature, issues, and the interpretation
of the development of Southern society as a distinctive section of the
United States.
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HIST 642 |
Issues in Modern Russian History.
(3) A survey of the basic historical literature, issues, and the interpretations
of late Imperial Russia and Soviet studies.
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HIST 755 |
Issues in Twentieth-Century United States History.
(3) A survey of the basic historical literature, issues, and
the interpretations of the American experience from the Age of Progressivism
to present day.
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HIST 770 |
Latin American History. (3) Readings
in selected topics in Latin American history.
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MARINE SCIENCE (MSCI)
MSCI 502 |
Analytical and Field Methods in
Environmental Chemistry. (3) Laboratory analysis and field sampling
skills needed to conduct measurements of chemical and physical characteristics
of water, soils, organisms, and the atmosphere. EPA methods including
statistical techniques for quality control and assurance are taught, as
well as techniques for computerized data recording, calculation, graphical
presentation, and library research. Students are given a background in
instrumental theory for all equipment used. Each student is required to
give an oral presentation. Three lecture hours per week.
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MSCI 502L |
Analytical and Field Methods in Environmental
Chemistry Laboratory. (1) Marine Science 502L demonstrates the
topics and principles presented in Marine Science 502. Three laboratory
hours per week.
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MSCI 545 |
Coastal Processes. (3)
(Prereq: Mathematics 161, Marine Science 301 or permission of instructor)
(Coreq: Marine Science 545L) A comprehensive study of the physical and
geological processes controlling the morphology and circulation within
estuaries and the coastal ocean. Beach, estuarine and shelf processes
are examined in detail as to their importance to coastal management and
protection. Focus is on application of standard process models and morphodynamic
concepts.
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MSCI 545L |
Coastal Processes Laboratory. (1)
(Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Marine Science 545) The laboratory
demonstrates the topics and principles presented in lecture.
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MSCI 558 |
Fisheries Science. (3) (Prereq: permission
of instructor) (Coreq: Marine Science 558L) An introduction to the practices
and techniques of fisheries science. Topics include analytical and empirical
models, stock assessment, age and growth analysis, mortality, recruitment
and yield, production and early life history, harvesting techniques, and
detailed study of important fisheries.
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MSCI 558L |
Fisheries Science Laboratory.
(1) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Marine Science
558) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in
lecture.
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MSCI 574 |
Marine Ecosystem Analysis. (3) (Prereq:
permission of instructor) (Coreq: Marine Science 574L) Survey of the theory
and techniques of ecosystem analysis. Lecture and laboratory are integrated.
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MSCI 574L |
Marine Ecosystem Analysis Laboratory.
(1) (Prereq: permission of instructor) (Coreq: Marine Science 574) The
laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in lecture.
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MSCI 579 |
Marine Benthic Ecology. (3) A comprehensive
review of the structure and function of soft bottom marine communities.
Taxonomic coverage ranges from microbial members (bacteria and microphytobenthos)
to megafauna and demersal fishes. Covered topics include: intertidal communities,
roles of predation and competition, cryptic coloration, biodiversity,
benthic pelagic coupling, landscape ecology, anthropogenic impacts, and
more. Three lecture hours per week. Every other year, Spring.
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MSCI 579L |
Marine Benthic Ecology Laboratory. (1)
The lab component of the course involves one or more field studies after
description and demonstration of some common methods. Every other year,
Spring.
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MSCI 599 |
Directed Research. (3-6) Structured
research project for in-service teachers, conducted with faculty direction
and participation. Projects explore marine or related problems using the
scientific method.
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MSCI 611 |
Marine Science for Elementary
Teachers. (3) An activity-based introduction to the general theories
and principles of marine science, covering the biological, chemical, geological,
and physical characteristics of the marine environment. In addition to
lecture and discussion, the course will emphasize hands-on activities
designed to illustrate the principles of marine science to elementary
school students.
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MSCI 612 |
The Sea: Marine Science for Secondary
Teachers. (3) A lecture-based introduction to oceanography for
teachers, including the four basic disciplines of marine science: biological,
chemical, geological, and physical oceanography.
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MSCI 612L |
The Sea: Marine Science for Secondary Teachers
Lab. (1) (Prereq or Coreq: Marine Science 612) Optional laboratory
exercises to accompany study in Marine Science 612.
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MSCI 666 |
Ecosystem Analysis and Lab.
(4) (Prereq: Consent of instructor) The formulation of compartment models
of marine and terrestrial ecosystems with complex nutrient cycling, food
chains and energy flow. Analog and digital simulation techniques investigating
ecosystem stability, sensitivity, organization structure and diversity.
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MSCI 675 |
Marine Ecology and Lab. (4) Principles
of organismic environmental interactions in various marine habitats. Emphasis
on marshes, estuaries, and coastal waters.
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MATHEMATICS (MATH)
MATH 510 |
Algebraic Thinking for Middle School
Teachers. (3) Algebraic expressions, equations and systems of
equations, inequalities and systems of inequalities, functions and relations,
operations with exponents, problems and applications. Graphing calculators,
computer algebra systems, spreadsheets and manipulatives are included.
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MATH 520 |
Problem Solving Strategies for Middle School
Teachers. (3) Methods of problem solving required for middle
school students: diagrams, systematic lists, pattern recognition, matrix
logic, subproblems, unit analysis, forward-backward methods, recursive
relationships, and various ways of organizing information. Spreadsheets
and graphing calculators are included.
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MATH 530 |
Geometry for Middle School Teachers.
(3) Plane and solid geometry taught from an inductive approach, using
manipulatives and technology components such as Geometer’s Sketchpad.
Deductive reasoning and justification are included.
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MATH 532 |
Modern Geometry. (3) Synthetic and
analytic projective geometry, homothetic transformations, Euclidean geometry,
non-Euclidean geometries, and topology.
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MATH 542 |
Modeling. (3) (Prereq: Mathematics
130) Introduction of (mostly environmental) examples of modeling; overview
of basic function equations and graphs; exploration of both simple continuous
model-fitting and iterated model-building with examples.
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MATH 546 |
Algebra. (3) (Prereq: Mathematics
130) Basic algebra concepts in increasingly complicated contexts. Demonstration
of proofs, common inaccuracies and misuse of notation as real-life applications
of algebra are addressed.
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MATH 550 |
Analysis. (3) (Prereq: Mathematics
160) Study of the structure of the real number system and the foundations
of calculus; an exploration of real numbers and limits more thorough than
would be found in a typical undergadaute calculus sequence. Simple demonstrations
and calculator exercises replacing long proofs and real-life applications
are included.
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MATH 554 |
Introduction to Analysis.
(3) The real numbers and least upper bound axiom, sequences and limits
of sequences, infinite series, continuity, differentiation, the Riemann
integral.
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MATH 574 |
Discrete Mathematics I.
(3) Mathematical models, mathematical reasoning, enumeration, induction
and recursion, tree structures, networks and graphs, analysis of algorithms.
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MATH 612 |
History of Mathematics. (3) (Prereq:
Grade of C or above in Mathematics 161 or the equivalent) Investigation
of the history of mathematics from 3000 B.C. to present time.
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MATH 640 |
Introduction to Topology. (3) (Prereq:
Mathematics 220 or the equivalent) Set theory, topological spaces, generalized
convergence, compactness, metrization, and connectedness.
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MATH 670 |
Number Theory. (3) (Prereq:
Grade of C or above in Mathematics 161 or the equivalent) Induction, divisibility
theory, primes, congruences, Fermat’s Therom, number theoretic functions,
primitive roots and indices, quadratic reciprocity law, perfect numbers,
Pythagorean triples, Fibonacci numbers, and continued fractions.
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MATH 674 |
Discrete Mathematics II. (3) A continuation
of Mathematics 574. Inversion formulas, Poyla counting, combinatorial
designs, minimax theorems, probabilistic methods, Ramsey theory, other
topics.
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MATH 675 |
Introduction to Graph Theory. (3)
(Prereq: Mathematics 174, 220 or the equivalent) Graphs, paths, cycles,
trees, matchings, cuts and flows, colorings, and planarity Hamiltonian
Cycles
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MATH 701 |
Foundations of Algebra I. (3) An introduction
to algebraic structures, group theory including subgroups, quotient groups,
homomorphisms, isomorphisms, decomposition, introduction to rings and
fields.
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MATH 752 |
Complex Variables. (3) Properties of analytic functions,
complex integration, calculus of residues, Taylor and Laurent series expansions,
conformal mappings.
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MUSIC EDUCATION (MUED)
MUED 520 |
Orchestration and Arranging.
(3) An introduction to the instrument and vocal families and basic arranging
and compositional concepts for a variety of ensembles. Both classical
orchestration and jazz and commercial arranging are covered as well as
the practical rearranging required of school and church music directors.
Technology Intensive.
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MUED 542 |
Foundations of Elementary Music Education.
(3) Principles and practices for teaching music in grades PreK-6. Emphasis
is given to planning, teaching and evaluating general music lessons at
different levels based on the National Standards for the Arts and to utilizing
techniques and materials from a variety of approaches including Kodaly
and Orff Pedagogy.
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MUED 543
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Foundations of Secondary Music
Education. (3) Teaching and organization of music classes in
middle and senior high school focusing on state and national standards.
Emphasis will be given to the areas of general, instrumental, and vocal
music. Includes consideration of performance and non-performance classes
and implications of the National Standards for the Arts.
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MUED 544 |
Principles and Methods of Teaching Music. (3)
(Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program) A study of methods, techniques,
and materials appropriate to teaching music. A clinical experience in
public schools is included.
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MUED 560 |
World Music: Cross-Cultural Communication
in Contemporary Education. (3) Study of important musical genres
and practices outside the direct influence of Western practice and history.
Some of the world’s great musical and cultural traditions are experienced
through performance, analysis, and discussion of the music within the
greater context of the society. Ancillary topics include religion, philosophy,
language patterns, cultural history and traditional customs.
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PHYSICS (PHYS)
PHYS 782 |
Topics in Contemporary Physical
Science for Teachers. (4) Discussions of subjects including:
nuclear energy, black holes, quarks, strange particles, perception of
color, integrated circuits, computers, IV games, and other topics of current
interest to teachers.
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PHYS 783 |
Modern Physics for Teachers. (3) Basic
concepts of modern physics. The experimental basis for quantum theory
and the theory of relativity. Fundamental concepts of modern physics.
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PHYS 787 |
Design of Physics Laboratory and Demonstration
Experiments for Teachers. (4) Design and performance of qualitative
and quantitative demonstrations and experiments to display physical phenomena.
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POLITICS (POLI)
POLI 501 |
Contemporary Issues in International
Relations. (3) Intensive study of selected global problems.
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POLI 503 |
American Political Thought. (3) Advanced
survey of the institutions and processes of the American political system.
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POLI 535 |
Globalization. (3) A
survey of the various theories and issues surrounding the process of globalization
and anti-globalization within the study of international relations. The
course will draw on historical, economic, financial, cultural, and political
issue areas of globalization in a multitude of world regions.
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PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
PSYC 501 |
Cognitive Processes. (3)
Experimental approaches to cognitive processes, attention, intelligence,
cognitive growth, problem solving, and concept information.
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PSYC 582 |
Advanced General Psychology. (3) Contemporary
trends in approaches and behavior theories.
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SECONDARY EDUCATION (SCED)
SCED 631 |
Special Topics in Secondary Education.
(3) Specific analysis of crucial issues in the field as they
exist and emerge in the future. Provides an opportunity for students to
do in-depth study of definitive areas of concern.
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SCED 671 |
Computers in Science Education. (3)
Use of computer technology in teaching and managing science classes and
programs.
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SCED 679 |
Multicultural Issues in Education. (3)
Effects of cultural diversity in instruction with emphasis on teaching
strategies and programs for multicultural student populations.
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SCED 701 |
Special Topics in Science Education. (3)
Topics will be selected from various science education fields, including
trends, methods, and materials of science education. May be repeated;
credit up to six hours may be applied toward a degree.
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SCED 711 |
Special Topics in English Education.
(3) Topics will be selected from various English education fields, including
trends, methods, and materials of English education. May be repeated;
up to six credit hours may be applied toward a degree.
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SCED 726 |
Advanced Principles and Practices of Teaching
in High School. (3) A study of historical developments and recent
innovations in curricula, resources, and techniques in secondary schools.
Students will be expected to investigate and apply research as it relates
to the improvement of instruction.
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SCED 728 |
Advanced Study of the Teaching of English in
Secondary Schools. (3) A study of historical development and
recent innovations in curricula, resources and techniques in the field
of teaching English in secondary schools. Students will be expected to
investigate research as it relates to the improvement of instruction.
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SCED 729 |
Advanced Study of the Teaching of History and
Social Studies in Secondary Schools. (3) A study of historical
developments and recent innovations in curricula, resources and techniques
in the field of teaching history and social studies in secondary schools.
Students will be expected to investigate research as it relates to the
improvement of instruction.
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SCED 732 |
Advanced Study of the Teaching of Science in
Secondary Schools. (3) A study of historic developments and recent
innovations in curricula, resources, and techniques in the field of teaching
science in secondary schools. Students will be expected to investigate
research as it relates to the improvement of instruction.
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SCED 733 |
Special Topics in Social Studies Education.
(3) Topics will be selected from various social studies education fields,
including trends, methods, and materials of social studies education.
May be repeated; up to six credit hours may be applied toward a degree.
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SCED 759 |
Teaching Reasoning and Inquiry Skills. (3)
Definition of and methods for teaching reasoning and inquiry skills in
various educational settings. Participants develop a plan of instruction
based on a study of model programs.
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SCED 764 |
Advanced Study in Teaching Mathematics in Secondary
Schools. (3) A study of historical developments and recent innovations
in curricula, resources, and techniques in the field of teaching mathematics
in secondary schools. Students will be expected to investigate research
as it relates to the improvement of instruction.
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SCED 766 |
Special Topics in Mathematics Education.
(3) Topics will be selected from various mathematics education fields,
including trends, methods and materials of mathematics education. May
be repeated; up to six credit hours may be applied toward a degree.
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SCED 770 |
Computers in Mathematics Education.
(3) (Prereq: Education 531) Topics in the use of microcomputers in the
teaching of mathematics at the middle and secondary school levels.
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SCED 773 |
Advanced Study of the Teaching
of Computer Studies. (3) (Prereq: Education 531) Recommendations
for materials, content, and methods for teaching computer-related subject
matter at the middle and high school level. Experience in writing computer
programs for educational purposes in Logo, BASIC and Pascal language will
be given. |
SCED 780 |
Seminar in Secondary Education. (3)
(Prereq: 24 semester hours of credit earned as specified in the master’s
degree program of study) Students will synthesize their graduate studies
for a master’s degree in secondary education.
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SCED 786 |
The Teaching of Literature in the Secondary
School. (3) Subject content of new literature programs; resources
and innovative approaches; problems in organizing literature. Emphasis
on specific teaching methodology and the development of materials.
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SCED 787 |
The Teaching of Composition in
the Secondary School. (3) New curricula in the teaching of oral
and written composition; issues and problems in the composition phase
of English programs; innovative teaching techniques and methodology. Development
of materials appropriate to the teaching of oral and handwritten composition.
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STATISTICS (STAT)
STAT 500 |
Probability and Statistics for
Middle School Teachers. (3) Study of topics in probability and
statistics appropriate for middle school teachers.
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STAT 601 |
Conceptual Statistics.
(3) Designing experiments, descriptive statistics, probability, concept
of chance, models estimation, and testing
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STAT 603 |
Research Methods. (3) (Prereq: Statistics
201) Nature of surveys, planning and coverage of surveys, basic ideas
of sampling experiments and investigations, scaling methods, response
errors, and processing data. |
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