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CAS 1917 - DIRECTED STUDY FOCUS GROUP
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines the academic and psychological components of effective college learning. Students will explore their identities as learners and build skills to maximize academic potential.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: Freshman level student.
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Communication: Rhetoric & Communication |
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COMMRC 0025 - ESL SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Workshop
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 0030 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to communication theory with consideration given to how theoretical stances relate to areas of communication study including: interpersonal communication, small group communication, mass communication, organizational communication, and gender issues in communication.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0052 - PUBLIC SPEAKING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduction to the composition, delivery and critical analysis of informative and persuasive speeches.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0083 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An analysis of various foreign cultures and U.S. Subcultures focusing on communication behavior. Attitudes held by each group and problems which may arise in exchange of ideas between groups are studied.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0320 - MASS COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mass communication research and to the history and development of various media (TV., Radio, newspapers, magazines, etc.).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: DSAS Historical Analysis General Ed. Requirement, DSAS The Arts General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Humanistic GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Soc/Behav. GE. Req.
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COMMRC 0600 - THEORIES OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the conceptualization, theories, and models of interpersonal (between two people) relationships involving face-to-face and mediated interactions.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0650 - THEORIES OF PERSUASION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Survey of 21st century theories of persuasion, with analysis of research about how the spoken word and the visual image influence public belief and action.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0700 - COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The research methods course will provide an overview of different research methodologies, which are utilized within the communication discipline. The course will present a foundational base of theory through lecture, and encourage students to apply their knowledge through in-class exercises. A large portion of the in-class exercises will ask students to analyze and interpret data through the use of statistical software. Students will also be expected to read and present critiques of communication research articles. As a final project students will be able to present their cumulative understanding of the research process through a group project. In groups, students will design a study that employs one of the major methodologies discussed in this class (i.e. Experiments, survey, content analyses etc.). The groups will formulate a research question/hypothesis, develop an instrument for data collection, collect data, analyze data, and present the results in a poster presentation at the end of the semester.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030 and MATH 0001 or Math Placement Score (46 or greater)
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COMMRC 1107 - GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
In-depth exploration of the communication of women and men in society in such settings as families, friendships, schools, organizations, and media.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030
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COMMRC 1124 - RHETORICAL CRITICISM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Designed to help students become acquainted with contemporary methods of rhetorical criticism through a combination of lecture, discussion and practical applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGCMP 0004 or 0006
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COMMRC 1130 - BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A speaking course focusing on researching, developing, and delivering presentations appropriate for business contexts.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1131 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An overview of the relationship between communication and organizing processes, with an emphasis on theories, principles and practices of organizational communication as well as organizational research methodology.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1132 - POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Analysis of methods of symbol use in the political arena and in public policy debates.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1133 - INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
LMC is a marketing approach that emphasizes coordination and syncronization of all communication that has the potential to influence the consumer about a brand. Students will expand their knowledge of marketing models and tactics applicable to advertising and public relations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1134 - SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examination of communication principles, theories and behaviors relevant to small group formation, dynamics and decision making.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1135 - MEDICAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines how communication within the medical relationship determines the effectiveness of health-related decision-making, information exchange, and treatments
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1136 - NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examination of nonverbal communication channels including physical characteristics and movements of communicators, as well as spatial and environmental influences on the communication process.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1139 - MEDIA CRITICISM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Advanced analysis of the messages, formats and implications of media texts, applying various theories of contemporary media criticism.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (ENGCMP 0004 or 0006) and COMMRC 0320
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COMMRC 1144 - VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is a survey of several theoretical perspectives on visual communication. Students can expect to learn broad and diverse approaches to visual perception, reception and persuasion. Learning will come from readings, comics, graphic design, film, photography and other viewings and applications of visual rhetoric.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1733 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examines a specific communications topic which varies each time this course is offered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030
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COMMRC 1902 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Provides an opportunity for qualified undergraduate students, under the guidance of a classroom teacher, to have a first-hand experience with peer mentoring and classroom instruction as a uta. Participation is by instructor invitation only.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1903 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 12
Internships provide practical work experience related to the student’s course of study. Placement of students in community agencies, offices, etc., For training and experience in communication applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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COMMRC 1950 - COMMUNICATION CAPSTONE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on research in communication. After a brief introduction of basic concepts, selected methodologies will be examined. Students will engage in individual research projects, utilizing one of these methodologies. Students will submit a written report as well as give a public oral presentation of their original research.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030 and COMMRC 0052 and COMMRC 0700 and COMMRC 1124
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Computer Engineering |
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COE 1151 - COMPUTER NETWORKS
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Introduction and overview computer network, data transmission techniques, ISO open system interconnection model, switching techniques and protocols such as CSMA, Token Ring, etc., Application layer and network applications, transport layer, network layer and routing, link layer and IAN wireless and mobile networks, computer networking in practice, network analysis techniques, queuing systems, throughput delay analysis, and network management. This includes a 1 credit laboratory component.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: EE 1541 and EE 1552
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COE 1195 - ENGINEERING PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
The course requires students to work in small design teams to solve a significant engineering problem. Students propose, develop, and design a solution to a select engineering problem. The course reinforces principles of the engineering design process and serves as 1st part of a capstone project for the program. The consideration of the ethical and social implications of technology and the basic concepts of business are also aspects of the course. Each team presents information, in both written and oral formats, to peers and faculty at various developmental milestones of their project. This paper design is followed by conceptual or full implementation in COE 1199 follow-up course. Projects may be on an individual or group basis, either interdepartmental or intradepartmental in organization.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: Senior Status
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COE 1197 - SPECIAL PROJECT: DIRECTED
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Investigation and research embodying testing, original design, or research on an approved subject; or, a special problem or reading course of individual study guided by an approved departmental faculty member.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COE 1198 - SPECIAL PROJECTS: INDEPENDENT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Independent study designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COE 1199 - SENIOR DESIGN ELECTIVE
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This is the follow-up practicum course serving as the 2nd part of the capstone project of the undergraduate program in order to implement the select student project developed in COE 1195 with the help of a faculty advisor. It is expected that a complete or partially working system will be presented in writing and orally followed by a demonstration at the end of the course. Projects may be on an individual or group basis, either interdepartmental or intradepartmental in organization.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: COE 1195
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COE 1504 - ADVANCED DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course builds on the student’s knowledge of digital design, computer architecture principles, and programming languages. It covers both theoretical and practical considerations in the design of modern computing systems using computer aided design tools and programmable logic devices. It also briefly introduces memory architectures, self-testing, testable design, and boundary scan concepts. This includes a 1 credit laboratory component.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: EE 1541 and EE 0445
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COE 1750 - INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces topics related to the interface of hardware and software. The concepts introduced device interface and hardware synchronization at lower level of the operating system, the linkage of operating system services to application software, and the fundamental mechanisms for computer communications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: EE 1541 and CS 0458
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COE 1885 - DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Seminars are designed to acquaint the student with aspects of engineering that are not normally encountered in classes and school activities and include a wide range of topics such as the significance of engineering as a profession, ethical problems in engineering, and skills required for a successful engineering career.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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Computer Engineering Technology |
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CPET 1078 - COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Lab will accompany computer networks.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CPET 1178 - COMPUTER NETWORKS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduction and overview computer network, data transmission techniques, ISO open system interconnection model, switching techniques and protocols such as CSMA, Token Ring, etc., Application layer and network applications, transport layer, network layer and routing, link layer and lan, wireless and mobile networks, computer networking in practice, network analysis techniques, queuing systems, throughput delay analysis, and network management.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0031 and EET 1161
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CPET 1195 - SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
A written proposal, functional specification, time schedule, and block diagram will be submitted. After approval of the proposal by the faculty, a faculty advisor is assigned and the senior project is begun.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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CPET 1199 - SENIOR PROJECT
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
Employs previously learned material in electrical engineering technology. The project involves design and analysis of a new or modified electrical circuit or system with verifiable feasibility. Projects may be on an individual or group basis, either interdepartmental or intradepartmental in organization.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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Computer Science |
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CS 0015 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is intended for non-Computer Science majors (particularly business majors) who wish to become familiar with a modern programming language. The focus is on programming as a vehicle for the development of computer-based problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: MATH 0001; CREQ: CS 0016.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0001 or Math Placement Score (46 or greater); CREQ: CS 0016
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CS 0016 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany introduction to computer programming lecture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0015
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CS 0045 - ALGORITHMS AND INFORMATION STRUCTURES APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany introduction to information structures.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0455
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CS 0046 - COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany computer systems architecture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0456
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CS 0047 - ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany advanced programming concepts.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0457
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CS 0048 - DATA STRUCTS & FILES APPLICATNS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany data structures and files.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0458
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CS 0081 - COMPUTER LITERACY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A survey course designed for students not majoring in computer science. Provides an overview of the components of a computer system, including hardware, operating systems, and application software. Includes coverage of processing fundamentals; storage, input/output, and networking technologies; and internet fundamentals. Lab sessions provide a hands-on introduction to office productivity software including word processing, spreadsheets, micro databases, and presentation graphics, as well as an introduction to web page creation using HTML and FrontPage. After receiving credit with a grade of c or higher for introduction to computer science programming (CS 0100) or any higher numbered computer science course, students may not enroll in or receive credit (or equivalent transfer credits) for this course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CS 0100
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CS 0082 - CS ASSISTANTSHIP NONMAJORS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to accommodate students that are not computer science majors who wish to participate in laboratory consulting, teaching projects and other meaningful CS activities on campus.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CS 0100 - PERSPECTIVES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This is an entry level course for computer science majors. It presents an overview of the field for the benefit of those who will be pursuing in-depth studies related to many of the topics presented. These topics will include, among others, considerations of computer hardware and software, problem-solving techniques, elementary data structures, binary data representation, data communications, as well as the history and social implications of computerization.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CS 0406 - DISCRETE MATH 2 & STATS FOR CS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is the sequel to discrete math 1. One-half of the course will be devoted to probability and statistics and include topics in probability, combinatorics, elementary laws of means, variances and standard deviations, expected values and descriptive statistics. The remainder of the course will be devoted to advanced topics in discrete math and will include proof techniques, induction, quantifiers, recurrence relations, algebraic structures, finite state machines, turning machines, and formal languages.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0401
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CS 0410 - INTRO TO COMPTR SCI PRGM APPLC
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany introduction to computer science programming lecture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0100 and MATH 0401; CREQ: CS 0411
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CS 0411 - INTRO COMPUTER SCI PROGRMMNG
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the concepts, techniques and tools of computer science. It is designed for those students who are intending to major in that discipline. The course is to emphasize fundamental approaches to problem analysis, algorithm development and top-down program design. In so doing, the student is to gain a thorough working knowledge of an exemplary programming language and to become thoroughly familiar with the Pitt computing environment.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0100 and MATH 0401; CREQ: CS 0410
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CS 0417 - INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING USING JAVA
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This intermediate programming course for non-CS majors will emphasize object-oriented design and programming. Object-oriented concepts such as data encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism will be explored and implemented by students using predefined classes and by creating their own classes. Graphical user interfaces and event handling will also be covered. The programming language that will serve as the basis for this course will be java.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CS 0410 and 0411) or (CS 0015 and 0016) or ET 0031
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CS 0455 - ALGORITHMS AND INFORMATION STRUCTURES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will emphasize the study of the most commonly used algorithms and their complexities along with basic data structures with emphasis on stacks, queues, trees, lists, and graphs and their implementation. Algorithms will incorporate discrete mathematical structures for solving software problems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CS 0410 and 0411 and CS 0406) or (CS 0410 and 0411 and MATH 1012) or (CS 0417 and EE 0445); CREQ: CS 0045
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CS 0456 - COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Emphasis is on providing the student with a basic exposure to the Unix operating system and computer architecture with assembly language programming. Also, the non-object oriented features of the c++ programming language are presented.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0410 and 0411 and (CS 0406 or MATH 1012); CREQ: CS 0046
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CS 0457 - ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Emphasis will be placed on the advanced features of c++ including stream I/O, object-orientation with classes, generic programming units and exception handling. The underlying principles of object-oriented design, namely inheritance and polymorphism, will be explored in depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0455 and 0456 and 0045 and 0046; CREQ: CS 0047
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CS 0458 - DATA STRUCTURES AND FILES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A study of computer representations of structured data both in main memory and on secondary storage devices, and operations on such data. Topics include: list structures, various advanced data structures, hashing, file structures, and access methods, interaction between main and secondary storage, sorting and searching.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0455 and 0456 and 0045 and 0046; CREQ: 0048
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CS 1132 - CLASSICAL NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Numerical methods for solving mathematical problems on computers. Topics include computer arithmetic, error propagation, solutions to linear equation, interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation, solutions to nonlinear equations, and solutions to ordinary and partial differential equations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (MATH 0241 or 0240) and 0401 and CS 0458 and 0048 and 0457 and 0047
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CS 1163 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN CS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Topics which are extensions of upper level CS electives are discussed. The content of this course is in general more advanced and the topics are more rigorous than for topics in computer applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1164 - ADVANCED CS TOPICS & APPLICATNS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Topics which are extensions of upper level CS electives are discussed. The content of this course is in general more advanced and the topics are more rigorous than for topics in computer applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1165 - DIRECTED PROJECT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Participants in a group will implement a useful software system based upon the design conceived in software engineering. Participants will produce a deliverable product including all written associated documentation describing the product and its results.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 1735; CREQ: CS 1736
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CS 1171 - COMPUTER SCIENCE ASSISTANTSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to accommodate students who wish to participate in laboratory consulting, teaching projects, and software systems implementations not associated with any other meaningful computer science-related activities on campus.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CS 1550 - INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to basic concepts of operating systems, common to most computer systems, which interfaces the machine with upper-level programs. This course will introduce processes as processing unit, process management, concurrency, communication, memory management and protection, and file systems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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CS 1713 - ALGORITHM DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will introduce topics related to the design and analysis of algorithms. Topics include 0-notation, recurrence relations, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, graph algorithms, advanced data structures and NP completeness.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1720 - PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Several programming languages will be studied from a programming (rather than an implementation) point of view. The study of diverse programming languages will exemplify differing approaches to concepts such as scope of decelerating, storage allocation, data structure variety, binding times, and control structures.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1735 - SOFTWARE DESIGN METHODOLOGY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Construction of large computerized systems proceeds through the stages of requirements analysis, specification, and implementation. This course deals with requirements analysis and specification. Emphasis is on methodologies for improving the reliability of specifications; i.e. On executable specifications and systems prototypes.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1736 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Software engineering is a team discipline. The purpose of this course is to introduce the principles of software engineering, and to provide experience in teamwork. The course is structured around a major project, which is taken through the stages of cost estimation, requirements specification, design and implementation, and testing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 1735; CREQ: CS 1165
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CS 1760 - ADVANCED OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING AND DESIGN
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This upper-level course consists of examining high-level aspects of the object-oriented programming paradigm. This examination includes both the theoretical and the practical aspects as well as current programming practices. The course will also involve studying a particular object-oriented language or languages.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1762 - WEB PROGRAMMING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This upper-level course consists of web application programming. Emphasis will be given to modern web programming languages in order to develop dynamic web-database applications. Topics will include client-side scripting, server-side programming, introduction to databases, and web application security.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1765 - DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of database systems designs. Thus, the emphasis is on how to model data and use available database management systems (DBMS) effectively. Towards this end, relational structure is discussed in great detail and hierarchical and network data structures are also presented. Object-oriented database technology is also discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1766 - INTRODUCTION COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The basic concepts, tools and techniques of computer graphics are described, and the fundamental transformations of scaling, translation, rotation, windowing and clipping are presented. Particular emphasis will be placed on new development in microcomputer graphics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1783 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLGNC PROGRAMMING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
We discuss the data structures, control structures, and paradigms of artificial intelligence programming. Topics include abstract data types, knowledge structuring, recursive programming, discrimination nets, agenda control, deductive information retrieval, slotfiller databases, sophisticated data dependencies, closure-based programs, and expert systems. We discuss several application areas.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1792 - COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An examination of the basic principles of operating system design and implementation. Topics will include: architecture of computer systems; concurrency; resource management; file systems; security; performance measurement and evaluation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CS 0047 and 0048 and 0457 and 0458
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CS 1903 - INTERNSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
This course places the student in an “on-the-job” setting in which he/she receives practical experience in a supervised training environment.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CS 1904 - DIRECTED STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to design a plan of study to be agreed upon by the student and a supervising faculty member.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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ECED 0010 - DIRECTED TUTORING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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ECED 0012 - DIRECTED STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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ECED 1101 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course has several distinct components, foundations of early childhood education, curriculum models and approaches, and assessment and instructional practices in early childhood education. Facilities management, development, and administration of early childhood programs will be introduced. In addition, professionalism in the field of early childhood education will be stressed
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: PSY 0230 and Admisison to upper level.
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ECED 1111 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FIELD PRACTICUM 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course involves both classroom time and field experiences in a pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The major emphasis in this course is devoted to creative expression in early childhood education. Candidates will be expected to spend four full weeks and additional Wednesday mornings in the classroom for seven to eight weeks. Candidates will also be given extensive experiences with students who have special needs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: Admission to upper level
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ECED 1112 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCTION FIELD PRACTICUM 2
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
It is the second of three field experiences prior to student teaching. This course involves both classroom time and field experiences in a pre-kindergarten through 4th grade classroom. The focus of this course is classroom management strategies. Students are expected to be able to develop an effective learning environment. Specific requirements related to this course will be distributed at the beginning of the term. Candidates are expected to spend four full weeks and additional Wednesday mornings in the classroom. Students will also be given extensive experiences with students who have special needs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECED 1111 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1113 - EARLY CHILDHOOLD EDUCATION FIELD PRACTICUM 3
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course involves both classroom time and field experiences in a pre-kindergarten through 4th grade classroom. It is the third of three field experiences prior to student teaching. The foci of this course are curriculum, assessment, and professional collaboration. Specific requirements related to this course will be distributed at the beginning of the term. Candidates will be expected to spend four full weeks and additional Wednesday mornings in the classroom. Candidates will also be given extensive experiences with students who have special needs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECED 1112 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1123 - WRITING DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course deals with the writing process in young children and how these processes evolve in conjunction with language acquisition and development. In addition, approaches for facilitating writing process development and scaffolding on reading and speaking functions of young children’s language use will be emphasized.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECED 1151 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1151 - EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course deals with literacy development in the early years. Early childhood literacy education will be focused upon. Promotion of print-rich environments and interactive literacy experiences will be explored. Language and literacy acquisition will be introduced. In addition, selection and utilization of quality children’s literature in the early childhood classroom will be addressed..
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: PSY 0230 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1153 - LITERACY IN THE PRIMARY GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course emphasizes reading and writing as developmental cognitive processes. Based on that understanding, students will explore the types of instruction, materials, and resources that can support children in learning about language and print. Students will be introduced to learning theories, research, philosophies, and instructional practices related to literacy in the primary grades, from kindergarten through grade three.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: Admission to upper level
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ECED 1154 - DIFFERENTIATED LITERACY INSTRUCTION ACROSS THE CONTENT AREAS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course emphasizes differentiation in literacy instruction. Students will be introduced to learning theories, research, philosophies, and instructional practices related to a developmental approach to teaching reading and writing in early childhood education. Specifically, students will learn how to assess their students, analyze assessments, and teach to learners’ strengths and needs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: Admission to upper level
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ECED 1162 - INTEGRATING THE CREATIVE ARTS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to help students learn to effectively integrate art, drama, and other forms of creative expression into the early childhood classroom.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: Admission to upper level
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ECED 1164 - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING
Minimum Credits: 14
Maximum Credits: 14
This is a full-time experience for teacher certification candidates in a student teaching center at an elementary school in grades PreK-4. It provides opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and assess instruction.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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ECED 1171 - SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed help students develop the content, processes, and methodology necessary to teach pre-K - 4 science, technology, and health concepts. Students will demonstrate specific competencies related to planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective classroom instruction.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NATSC 0080 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1172 - MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the theoretical background, the pedagogical and psychological concepts, and the field-based experience necessary for planning, implementing, and assessing a numbers and mathematics program in a contemporary early childhood setting. Students will be introduced to a variety of instructional approaches and materials with particular emphasis on teaching about numbers and mathematics through problem solving and active learning.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0071 and 0080 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1173 - SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the theoretical background, the pedagogical and psychological concepts, and the field-based experience necessary for planning, implementing, and assessing a social studies program in a contemporary early childhood setting. Students will be introduced to a variety of instructional approaches for facilitating the learning of content and skills drawn from the social sciences and for integrating this learning with other areas of the curriculum.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: GEOG 0810 and HIST 0610 or 0620, and admission to upper level
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ECED 1174 - PRE-PRIMARY STUDENT TEACHING
Minimum Credits: 7
Maximum Credits: 7
This is a full-time experience for teacher-certification candidates in a student-teaching center at a pre-school. It provides opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and assess instruction in a pre-school setting with professional backup from University supervisors and experienced master teachers. Pre-school sites are within 15 to 20 miles from the college; students are placed in established sites only
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECED 1113 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1183 - ENGAGING YOUNG CHILDREN IN LEARNING (C&I)
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is taken during the term prior to student teaching. Candidates are expected to use information learned in earlier courses and apply it to the creation of developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and instruction. Emphasis will be placed on instructional planning and assessment in relation to holistic development.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECED 1101 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1184 - PRIMARY STUDENT TEACHING
Minimum Credits: 7
Maximum Credits: 7
This is a full-time experience for teacher-certification candidates in a student-teaching center at an elementary school, grades k - 4. It provides opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and assess instruction in an elementary school setting with professional backup from University supervisors and experienced master teachers. School sites are within 15 to 20 miles from the college; students are placed in established sites only. This course is speaking enhanced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECED 1113 and admission to upper level
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ECED 1190 - FAMILY AND SCHOOL COLLABORATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course pertains to family, school, and community collaboration partnerships. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with families will be addressed. Supporting the development of problem-solving strategies and fostering participation of children in the academic and social context of the classroom will be explored. Involving families and maintaining instructional goals and objectives with Pennsylvania’s learning standards will be introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: Admission to upper level
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ECED 1194 - ECED STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide the student teacher with basic elements of professional development and career opportunities. Emphasis is on professionalism, interviewing, rsums, portfolios, professional meetings, and other appropriate topics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: ECED 1174 or ECED 1184 or SPLED 1174
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ECED 1196 - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR - US
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Designed to provide the student teacher with the basic elements of professional development and career opportunities. Emphasis is on professionalism and ethical leadership, interviewing, resume, portfolios, reflective practice, and other appropriate topics. Must be taken during student teaching.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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ECED 1197 - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR ABROAD
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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ECON 0105 - INTRO MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Uses basic economic principles to explain how markets work, how firms and consumers make decisions, how they interact in product and factor markets, and how these markets determine prices, output, wages, and profits. These principles are also used to analyze issues of current concern in public policy and to decide whether, when, and how government should intervene in the operation of the market.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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ECON 0115 - INTRO TO MACROECONOMIC THEORY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Applies the basic principles of economics to the problems of instability associated with business cycles, unemployment, and inflation and the problem of economic growth, and examines the role of government in promoting stability and economic growth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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ECON 0281 - INTRODUCTION TO MONEY & BANKING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Covers the role of money and financial intermediaries in the U.S. Economy and examines what role government has played and should play as regulator of the financial sector and money supply.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECON 0115 or 0110
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ECON 0401 - LABOR AND THE ECONOMY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introductory survey of contemporary labor market developments and issues. Readings and lectures emphasize an analytical approach supplemented by historical and institutional applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECON 0105 or 0100
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ECON 0501 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to the basic issues of international economics and to the historical evolution and institutional structure of the international economy. Topics include mercantilism, comparative advantage as a basis for trade, the impact of trade on income distribution, the evolution of the international financial system, and the working of the international gold standard.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECON 0105 or 0100
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ECON 1011 - AMERICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A survey of American economic growth from colonial times to the new deal and beyond. Particular attention is paid to economic policy. Topics include mercantilism and the origins of the revolution, the economic dimension of the constitution, Jacksonian Democracy and the bank war, the economics of slavery, the Civil War and reconstruction, tariff policy and industrialization, populism and progressivism, and the business cycle in historical perspective.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECON (0105 or 0100) or (0115 or 0110)
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ECON 1101 - INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An in-depth examination of price theory. Topics include theories of consumer behavior, production theory, the theory of the firm and market behavior, income distribution theory, and general equilibrium theory.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0121 or 0221 and Econ 0105 or 0100
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