Summer & Winter Online Courses

Emphasizes analysis of biological problems relevant to the human experience and presents basic biological concepts in a variety of contexts. Subject matter might include medicine, environmental issues, ecology, molecular biology, physiology and others. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Scientific Explanations. If the topic being offered is Human Heredity or Brain and Behavior, the course is also Team Intensive. If the topic being offered is Spice of Life, the course is also Interdisciplinary and Team Intensive and will have a pre-requisite of Junior Standing.

Uses case studies to examine the types of ethical challenges that face professional communicators across a variety of contexts, while requiring students to analyze those situations critically. The role of leadership in navigating ethical dilemmas is highlighted, as are several case studies where ethical questions intersect with diversity-related issues. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Ethics Intensive.

Using knowledge of language systems, language acquisition and sociocultural influences on learning and communication to design instruction and assessment for students whose home language is not English. Includes field experiences. Prerequisites: Either MUED-200 or EDUC-101. 4 SH. CC: Diversity

A study of current curricular and instructional practices. Topics include components of professional practice, planning and preparation, classroom environment, classroom assessment, and professional development. (A summer section of EDUC-479 may be offered for students participating in the Teacher Intern Program. This summer section carries two semester hours of credit and is not available to undergraduate students.) This course is taken in the first semester of the senior year as part of the Secondary Education Methods Block (see secondary education in the education course requirements section.) This course includes a practicum. Prerequisites: Senior standing and EDUC-999 admission to the teacher education program. 4 SH.

An overview of the current models of classroom management and strategies for meeting diverse needs and unique abilities of students from many different backgrounds. Topics include classroom management techniques for exceptional learners, urban and rural students, and culturally and linguistically diverse students. Includes field experiences at a school site. This course is taken in the first semester of the senior year as part of the Secondary Education Methods Block. Prerequisites: Senior standing and EDUC-999 admission to the teacher education program. 2 SH.

This graduate-level course analyzes how languages are learned. Students will analyze, interpret and track scholarly debate of concepts related to second language acquisition and apply this knowledge to plan and teach individuals who are not native English speakers. The role of language in teaching and learning is explored throughout the term. The relevant implications for effective instruction in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms is also emphasized. Students will track the historical development of language acquisition theories and explain how they have led to modern hypotheses on language learning and classroom practices. By the end of the course, students will create action plans that explain their understanding of language acquisition and its effective application to classroom environments. There is no required field experience for this course. 4 SH.

This course will examine critical issues in education over time. It will focus on the social, political, cultural and economic struggle to control education and delve into the present and possible future trajectories of debate through a review of seminal and contemporary educational literature. Students will analyze particular interests served by schools, what should be taught in schools, who should have access to schooling and what environments are most conducive to student learning. 4 SH.

Specialized courses surveying a particular theme or topic of literary study and fostering in students the capacity for critical thinking. Texts are chosen according to the interest and expertise of instructors. Recent examples are Wilderness Literature, Beat Literature, Living Writers and Travel Literature. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or second-semester students who have successfully completed FYSE-100 or an equivalent course. 4 SH. CC: Literary Expression, Writing Intensive.

Covers the emergence of an independent American state, the development of a distinctively American society and culture, the conflict over states’ rights and slavery, and the Civil War. Considers changes in the lives of diverse American peoples. 4 SH. CC: Historical Perspectives.

Development of appreciation and understanding for music, its underlying elements, and aspects of style and historical setting. Not open to music majors. 4 SH. CC: Artistic Expression.

A study of the acoustics of music. Explores the fundamental scientific principles underlying the physical aspects of music – what music is, how music is produced, how we hear it, and how it is transmitted to a listener. Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic music terminology, music performance experience, a fascination with music, or instructor’s permission. 4 SH. CC: Scientific Explanations, Writing Intensive.

Introduces the macroscopic phenomena of the physical universe. Applies concepts of force, work, energy and momentum to waves, fluids and thermodynamics. Laboratory stresses methods of acquiring data, computer data processing and analyzing the causes of errors. Uses high school algebra and trigonometry as the language. 4 SH. CC: Scientific Explanations.

Introduces the macroscopic phenomena of the physical universe. Applies concepts of force, work, energy and momentum to waves, fluids and thermodynamics. Laboratory stresses methods of acquiring data, computer data processing and analyzing the causes of errors. Uses algebra, trigonometry and calculus as the language. Pre- or co-requisite: MATH-111. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours. CC: Scientific Explanations.

Intended both for students with previous experience in the language who have not been placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on the acquisition of core vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for basic communication so students can carry out brief conversations, write about daily life and explore short culture-based readings in Spanish. Placement at SPAN-101 (or 103) is required. 4 SH.

An introductory course in computer science for non-majors. The course teaches computer programming with emphasis on logical thinking, problem solving, and algorithmic development. PROCESSING or a similar programming language is used. Topics include variables, arithmetic and logical operators, graphics, user interface, built-in library calls, I/O operations, conditional statements, loops, functions, and classes. 4 SH. CC: Analytical Thought.

Introduces aggregate economics. Emphasizes current issues such as unemployment, inflation, stagflation, monetary and fiscal policies and international economics. 4 SH. CC: Social Interactions.

An overview of the needs of students with disabilities in multiple settings, examining both typical and atypical development, as well as all major areas of exceptionality and instructional strategies that support student success in inclusive classrooms. Additionally, legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of teachers working with children with disabilities, including those with multicultural and multilingual backgrounds are emphasized. Includes required special education school-based field experiences. Pre-requisites: EDUC-101. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive.

The course covers methods and materials used in assessing students who may be eligible for special education. Class sessions will involve experiential learning activities related to the assessment of students. Students will take this course the semester before student teaching, in concurrence with a practicum. This course includes technical prerequisites of understanding standardized assessment and the rationale for using curriculum-based measurement (CBM) within the broad context of special education programming. Students will develop competencies in utilizing norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based, and teacher-made assessment for instructional and placement decisions. Only available to students accepted into the Special Education (PreK-8) Dual Certification program. Prerequisites: Senior class standing, EDUC-999 admission to the teacher education program, and successful completion of EDUC-240 and EDUC-260. 4 SH.

This graduate-level course analyzes the methods and materials necessary to accurately assess students within inclusive classroom settings and students who may be eligible for special education. Through experiential learning activities, students will apply the language and terminology required to assess and evaluate students to the creation of assessment tools. This course includes technical prerequisites of understanding standardized assessment and the rationale for using curriculum-based measurement (CBM) within the broad context of special education programming. Students will develop competencies in utilizing norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based and teacher-made assessment for instructional and placement decisions. Students will also be required to track the performance of a child with special needs and explain the rationale for the application of particular student performance goals based on interpretation of collected data sets. 4 SH.

This course prepares educators to teach K-12 students to critically read and create media. Critical media literacy combines theoretical foundations of cultural studies and critical pedagogy with practical classroom applications of new digital media as well as traditional print-based means of communication. Educators will analyze media formats and technology and question their purposes and use for communication inside and outside of the classroom. 4 SH.

This course deals primarily with projects that collect and structure data as part of the preparation for data analysis and visualization. Major emphasis is placed on managing a data collection project and data structuring to provide the basis for algorithmic analysis. Students will study project management, data manipulation, data modeling and Structured Query Language. 4 SH.

A basic introduction to data analysis, descriptive statistics, probability, Bayes’ Theorem, distributions of random variables and topics in statistical inference. (Students may earn credit for only one of the introductory statistics courses offered by the departments of management, psychology or mathematics.) 4 SH. CC: Analytical Thought.

Differentiation and integration of polynomials, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, rules of differentiation, the Mean Value Theorem, L’Hôpital’s Rule, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and applications. 4 SH. CC: Analytical Thought.

This course provides a broad overview of introductory statistical methods and data analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, statistical inferences on population means and population variances, multiple comparisons, categorical data, data analysis using linear regression and multiple regression, design of experiments, and analysis of variance. 4 SH. CC: Analytical Thought.

An introductory course covering the major institutions and processes of American government and politics, with a focus on the Constitution, mass political behavior and the decision-making of elected officials. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Social Interactions.

Introduces principles of supply and demand and how they affect levels of output, price and employment under various market structures. 4 SH. CC: Social Interactions.

An interdisciplinary study of film as an art and cultural phenomenon. Stresses the history, aesthetics and social implications of film rather than movie-making techniques. Studies commercial cinema in connection with traditional humanistic disciplines such as literature, history and philosophy. 4 SH. CC: Artistic Expression.

Examines the theory and practice of corporate financial management. Topics include the financial environment, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, and the capital asset pricing model. Also covers analysis of financial statements, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, long-term financing decisions, the cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy and working capital management. Prerequisites: an introductory statistics course (MATH-108, MATH-180, MGMT-202 or PSYC-123), ACCT-200, and either ECON-105 or both ECON-201 and ECON-202. 4 SH.

This course examines the essentials of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Within this structure, students will explore how managers deal with the turbulent environment of business and the increasing complexity brought on by globalization and technological innovation. 4 SH.

The capstone course for business seniors integrates much of the knowledge they gain from earlier courses. Uses a case method approach to solve problems facing top management. Emphasizes the global environment and strategic management decisions. Covers finance, management, marketing, technology, geography, leadership and other factors in both domestic and international cases. Heavy emphasis on the development of analytical skills and both written and oral communications skills. Prerequisites: senior standing and FINC-340, ACCT-330 and either MGMT-240 or MGMT-360. 4 SH. Capstone. CC: Writing Intensive.

Examines the concepts and applications of ethical and moral behavior that affect business decision-making and result in socially responsible policies and actions. Uses actual cases and issues to demonstrate the need for social responsibility as an integral part of business strategies and implementation. Prerequisites: Junior standing and MGMT-240. 4 SH. CC: Ethics Intensive, Diversity Intensive.

Continuation of Intro Physics I. Introduces and applies the concept of a field to gravitation, electricity,magnetism, circuits, optics and the atom. Laboratory stresses electronic data acquisition and independent discovery of physical principles. Uses high school algebra and trigonometry as the language. Prerequisites: PHYS-202 or PHYS-204. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

Continuation of Introductory Physics I. Introduces and applies the concept of a field to gravitation, electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics and the atom. Laboratory stresses electronic data acquisition and independent discovery of physical principles. Uses algebra, trigonometry and calculus as the language. Prerequisite: PHYS-204; pre- or co-requisite: MATH-112. P 4 SH.

Continuation of SPAN-101. Focuses on the continued acquisition of core vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for basic communication so students can further develop their skills for brief conversations, writing about daily life and exploring short culture-based readings in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN-101 or equivalent department-approved placement. 4 SH. CC: Foreign Language.

An introduction to world dramatic literature through study of the development of drama and its various forms with a focus on dramatic movements and theatrical innovations, as well as the cultural aesthetic, literary, and political contexts of individual works. 4 SH. CC: Literary Expression, Diversity Intensive.