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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Biology |
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BIO 277 - Special Topics
Covers specialized topics not covered in the biology curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 2-4
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BIO 294 - Forest Ecology and Conservation
A study of the ecology, management, and conservation of plant species and forest ecosystems. Focus on ecological principles and their application to sustaining biological diversity in exploited and pristine habitats. Field work and examples will emphasize Maine forests and controversies. Field trips, writing, oral presentations, and group and independent inquiry are required. Overnight weekend field trip possible. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 351 - Microbiology
This course emphasizes microbial genetics and physiology, and the complex interrelationship of pathogen and host. Sub-topics covered include bacteriology, virology, immunology, medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and molecular breeding. The laboratory experience is project based, and requires students to design and carry out a small-scale research project. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 , BIO 252 and CHY 241 : junior or senior standing; or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 355 - Mammalogy
Students will explore the evolution, taxonomy, morphology, adaptive strategies, and ecology of mammals, with an emphasis on North American species. Conservation challenges and solutions are explored. Student engage with these topics through a combination of lecture, guest speakers, peer-to-peer teaching, and discussing relevant scientific literature. Field labs and trips provide hands-on experience with common techniques used to study mammals in the field. The course emphasizes scientific inquiry in an applied setting through development, implementation and presentation of research projects, as well as partnership with local and regional conservation and management oriented organizations. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 to 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , BIO 212 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 356 - Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology provides an overview of the principles of animal development: from single cells to complex, multicellular organisms. The course will focus on model organisms (fruit fly, frog, zebrafish, chicken, and mouse) to illustrate numerous topics in stem cells, cell differentiation, embryogenesis, and morphogenesis. Students will also gain an in-depth understanding of cell signaling pathways, transcriptional regulation, and sex determination. The laboratory focuses on histological examinations of development and includes a project-based approach to understand a chosen developmental gene. Course Typically Offered: Every other spring, odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 363 - Evolutionary Biology
This course covers the theory and mechanisms of evolution and natural selection, and explores examples of how evolution is expressed in the natural world. Topics include adaptation, natural selection, speciation and phylogenetics, population structure and differentiation, isolating mechanisms, evolutionary rates, coevolving systems, and molecular evolution. The laboratory section uses data analysis and simulation demonstrations to explore quantitative approaches to studying evolution in practice. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , and BIO 252 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 374 - Biochemistry
The structure, physical properties, chemical properties, and functions of the molecules that constitute living organisms will be studied. Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways are surveyed. General techniques for separation, analysis and characterization of biomolecules are introduced. Cross-Listed: CHY 374 - Biochemistry Course Typically Offered: Every two years.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 241 - Organic Chemistry I or Instructor Permission
Credits: 4
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BIO 377 - Special Topics in Biology
Covers specialized topics not covered in the biology curriculum. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 2-4
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BIO 383 - Aquatic Biology
Study of freshwater lakes and streams emphasizing the interrelationships of biological, chemical, and physical factors. Includes practical experience in taking and evaluating samples from aquatic environments. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 390 - Biology Internship/Field Experience
Experiential learning situation where the student can earn credit for appropriate activities. (Up to 4 credits may be applied to required biology electives.) The experience should involve the gathering and manipulation of biological data. Proposals should be developed in conjunction with a biology faculty member and must be approved by the biology faculty. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail only Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Biology majors with at least 16 program credits AND permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4-16
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BIO 391 - Entomology
Overview of the biology of insects, including evolution, morphology and physiology, taxonomy, biogeography, behavior, ecology, and interactions with humans in terms of environmental services, human health, and economic impacts. Requires field trips, field projects, and laboratory work. Course Typically Offered: At least once every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 .
Credits: 4
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BIO 396 - Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Behavioral ecology is the study of the behavior of animals (including humans) in nature, from an evolutionary perspective. This course explores both the ecological factors involved in selecting for behaviors as well as the current environmental conditions that trigger them. Topics covered include mating strategies, habitat choice, optimal foraging, communication, parental care, mating and social systems, and the evolution of cooperation and cooperative systems. Students will engage in interactive lab experiences and develop and carry out their own independent research projects of their choosing. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 and BIO 142 required for Biology and Secondary Ed majors; all others by permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 397 - Independent Study
An opportunity for the student majoring in life sciences to initiate and carry out a biological study in accordance with scientific procedures and under the supervision of an appropriate staff member. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Twelve hours of Biology and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2-4
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BIO 477 - Special Topics in Biology
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 2-4
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BIO 497 - Independent Study
An opportunity for the student majoring in life sciences to initiate and carry out a biological study in accordance with scientific procedures and under the supervision of an appropriate staff member. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Twelve hours of Biology and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2-4
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BUS 101S - Business, Society and Sustainability
This course assumes businesses are allowed to exist and operate by society, which gives them social legitimacy, and focuses on the social and ethical responsibilities that organizations and the people that own and manage them have in return to society. The course reviews the impacts that businesses have on stakeholders from a management perspective, and how these issues have to be strategically and operationally managed by such organizations. Topics covered include personal and business ethics, the role of governments and technology, crisis management, and the impacts on consumers, employees, the environment and the community. The course also reviews the assessment of corporate social performance and reporting thereon. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites.
Credits: 4
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BUS 130 - Introduction to Recreation
This course provides an introduction to recreation. It will focus on outdoor recreation, both commercial and community-based, related travel, tourism and hospitality components, as well as recreation programming. In addition to addressing the need for recreation for all people throughout the life cycle, it will examine the initiation and management of a recreation business, including start-up strategies, feasibility studies, financing sources, financial and strategic management, marketing and operations management. This course does not count as a Business elective for the Business- Economics Program. Students taking this course may not receive credit for REC 130.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 206 - Financial Planning
This course examines and analyzes many of the spending, saving and borrowing decisions which dramatically impact the lives of most individuals: planning personal finances, credit management, evaluating mortgages and other loans, leasing decisions, insurance management, personal investments, retirement and estate planning. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 208 - Accounting Principles
In this course we examine various aspects of managerial and financial accounting including fundamental accounting relationships and analyses of the primary financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows). Also including planning, control, cost analysis and the use of managerial accounting information in decision-making. The course adopts a user perspective with an emphasis on using and understanding published financial statements, as well as internal business information for managerial decision making. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 210 - Principles of Management
The principles, skills, and tools of management: planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of the administrative unit. Human and technical sides of work are examined through a behavioral analysis and a survey of analytical decision making techniques. The theory and application related to management in the global business environment and topics, including strategic planning, organization structure and design, motivation, nature of leadership, and entrepreneurship are studied and analyzed throughout the course. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Credits: 4
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BUS 220 - Principles of Marketing
Introductory, primarily business oriented, micro-marketing analysis. The marketing concept is studied through analysis of the four P’s (product, price, place, and promotion) as the controllable variables marketing managers blend into a marketing mix to satisfy a particular target market. It includes an analysis of the marketing, marketing systems, and organization of marketing efforts. This course captures the essence of the role of marketing in consumer needs and marketing activities. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Credits: 4
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BUS 222 - Hospitality Management
This course provides an overview of the structure, conduct and business performance of the hospitality industry, and the relationship between hospitality and tourism. The following dimensions will be examined: Food and beverage, lodging, hospitality operations management, resorts, conventions, events, attractions, travel and tourism and other related operations will be examined. Types of accommodation, services, the functioning of housekeeping, front office, and restaurant services will be examined. The course will also examine cultural and economic trends and include an orientation to customer service. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Outdoor Recreation Business Administration major, Business Economics major, Business minor or permission.
Credits: 4
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BUS 225 - Retail Operations
This course will help students understand the nature and function of retailing by considering customer service, analysis of retail markets and the process of managing the retail mix. Pertinent management issues including retail facilities (location and layout), advertising and promotion, retail finance and pricing, the buying function, and managing, developing, and leading employees. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 229 - Alpine Operations Leadership and Management
The principles, skills, and tools of management: planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of the administrative unit are covered in this class. The application management and leadership skills in the business environment specifically related to ski and resort operations are covered including topics such as strategic planning, organization structure and design, motivation, and nature of leadership. Particular attention is paid to leadership styles and strategies. Examples from event planning will be used when discussing organizing, planning and control. This course will cover marketing as a management function, and will include a brief introduction to communications strategies and tools, including the use of Social Media. Business Economics and Business Psychology Majors cannot use this course as a program elective. Course Typically Offered: Every second year
Prerequisite(s): BUS 130 or sophomore standing.
Credits: 4
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BUS 240 - Financial Management for Recreation Tourism
This course will serve to help students understand the nature and functioning of financial management. It will introduce the students to the principles of financial reporting, profitability analysis, and financial management, including but not limited to an introduction to raising capital, time value of money, working capital management and capital budgeting. This course cannot be used as a Business elective for the Business-Economics program. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 252 - Excel for Data Analytics
Do you have the technology skills you need in today’s business world.? Excel is one of the most powerful software applications available anywhere, and it’s used by professionals in all types of organizations. However, most people can only use a fraction of its capabilities. With this course you’ll develop advanced Excel skills that are important in many fields and highly relevant to your career. (You can also use these skills in your personal life!) You’ll learn how to use Excel spreadsheet software like a pro so that you can take full advantage of its information processing, analytical, decision-making, planning and communication capabilities. No prior tech background is required. Course Typically Offered: Every other year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 260 - Recreation and Adventure Travel Business Administration
This course is about managing adventure travel businesses. We will examine the design, development, management and marketing of different types of adventure travel businesses, including outdoor recreation resorts (skiing, coastal, golf, tennis, etc.) as well as businesses providing adventure travel experiences. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 Principles of Management , BUS 220 Principles of Marketing or permission.
Credits: 4
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BUS 262 - Small Business Management
Have you ever thought about starting a small business? Maybe you’ve wondered why people do it. Well, some do it to focus on something they’re passionate about (e.g., art, the outdoors, the environment). For others, it might be about lifestyle. For a few, it’s about money. But, regardless of why they do it, most small business owners value the freedom, satisfaction and flexibility it can offer.
This course is about starting, operating, and growing a small business. Topics will include (but are not limited to) strategy, marketing, human resources, managing operations, cash-flow management as well as the unique issues and challenges facing small businesses. And, we’ll consider different types of small businesses, including family businesses, franchises and women-owned businesses. This course requires curiosity, a little creativity and a good work ethic, but prior business courses are not required. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 277 - Special Topics in Business
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 2-4
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BUS 310 - Human Resources Management
Human resources management presented as an integrated set of activities: developing human resource planning, job description and analysis, labor management relations, compensation, performance appraisal, training and career development. A comprehensive review of global competitive advantage in relation to the work environment is provided to develop the skills necessary for human resources management. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 and junior standing, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 311 - Management and Organizational Behavior
A seminar course of advanced study of the field of management with application made to the concepts of individual, group and organizational behavior. Students will analyze individual differences, group dynamics, and factors that affect motivation, productivity, organizational structure and design, strategic management, leadership, and organizational culture. Current problems and issues in organization of behavior are studied including crosscultural differences. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 and junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 315 - Human Resource Development
The development of human resources is critical to an organization’s ability to gain a competitive advantage in the modern business environment. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the key concepts and skills necessary to analyze and deliver human resource development in an organization. In particular, students will learn how to identify human resource development needs and develop developmental objectives; design and implement effective development programs; evaluate developmental programs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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BUS 320 - Consumer Behavior
Explores consumer behavior as a subset of aggregate human behavior. Specifically concerned with the study of consumer behavior from different perspectives, such as economic, psychological, sociological, and cultural; also examines current integrated models of consumer behavior and their implications for marketing. Also this course explores factors such as personality, small groups, demographics, social class, and culture on the formation of consumer attitudes and purchasing behavior. Course Typically Offered: Even years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 and junior standing, or permission of the instructor. ECO 101S and ECO 102S recommended.
Credits: 4
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BUS 323 - Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is a dynamic and challenging aspect of marketing. The widespread use of mobile and social media has revolutionized how marketing professionals operate. In this course, we will examine major developments including search engine optimization, search engine marketing, email marketing, social media marketing as well as online listening and monitoring. Students will develop skills enabling them to: · stay current with emerging digital technologies relevant to this dynamic market space. · develop appropriate digital marketing tactics and strategies · monitor the performance of digital marketing activities. The course will enable students to think like digital marketing professionals, and to gain experience with industry-relevant hands-on assignments and exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to walk into any organization (whether for-profit or nonprofit) with an online presence and improve their use of the digital market space. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 326 - Social Media Marketing
Social media has given individuals greater power over marketers, firms, and brands; consequently, organizations worldwide are facing major changes in how consumers interact with firms and with each other. This course will enable students to develop the knowledge, perspectives, and skills required to develop social media strategies and tactics that leverage the opportunities to build relationships and engage with customers. We will examine consumers’ online social interactions, content development for popular social media platforms, and the development of appropriate marketing strategies and tactics. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 335 - International Business
Focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries, including exports and imports, traditional internal trade discussions as well as foreign direct investment, international banking, international transfer of technology, global business strategy, and the study of economics, politics and cultures as important aspects of multinational business. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 and BUS 220 and ECO 101S or ECO 102S or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 336 - International Management
This is an intermediate level course that provides a broad approach to the field of international management. The focus is on the functional areas of business management as affected by international and multinational operations and on the environment in which international firms operate with regard to their management philosophy. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 and ECO 101S or ECO 102S , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 337 - International Marketing
An intermediate course of institutions, functions, policies, and practices in international markets. Global, multinational aspects of business enterprises and their effects on marketing problems and management are analyzed. Choice of entry strategies for international markets, analysis of international competition at home and abroad and the development of global marketing strategies are addressed as well. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 220 and ECO 101S or ECO 102S , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 340 - Managerial Finance
An intermediate applications-oriented course analyzing the environment and mechanics of finance and financial decision making. Emphasis is placed upon: financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, the linkage between pro forma forecasting, break-even analysis and leverage (operational and financial), working capital management (current asset management), and introduction to long-term investment decision making. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 208 and ECO 101S and ECO 102S .
Credits: 4
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BUS 345 - Investment Management
The course aims to provide the student with a theoretical background to investments, covering financial markets, portfolio theory, financial analysis, equity and fixed income valuation, risk and return, and performance evaluation. The course will focus on strategies for planning, analysis, asset selection, implementation and ongoing monitoring to meet the investment goals of individual and institutional investors. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 350 - Social Marketing
Social marketing adapts business marketing practices to organizations and programs dealing with social issues. Its purpose is to create awareness of social issues and influence the behavior of target audiences in order to improve their personal welfare and/or that of society as a whole. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 year
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 360 - Entrepreneurship
This course introduces students to the entrepreneurial process. It examines the entrepreneurial mindset and how entrepreneurs identify potential opportunities for new ventures. During the course students will also develop of an initial business model for a new venture. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Credits: 4
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BUS 375 - Marketing Management
The characteristics and management of markets are analyzed in topics that include: brand equity, customer value analysis, database marketing, ecommerce, value networks, hybrid channels, supply chain management, segmentation, targeting, positioning, and integrated marketing communications. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 210 , BUS 220 . or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 377 - Special Topics in Business
Courses offered under this heading are offered as special circumstances allow. Subjects and focus will vary according to the interests and expertise of the instructor. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours in business plus junior or senior standing; further prerequisites at discretion of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 385 - Projects in Business and Economics
This will be a project based, experiential learning course. The primary goal of the course is to develop skills in applying business and economics principles to solve real work problems. The process will be preceded by foundations in project management, leadership, group dynamics and research methodology. The students will be evaluated not only on their approach, findings and presentation of their research study / project, but also on the manner in which they worked together in a group, provided leadership and other group functions as well as the insights they developed into their functioning within teams. This course aims to develop leadership, problem solving and analytical skills, as well as providing mechanisms for facilitating such processes. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BUS 396 - Internship in Business
The internship experience requires the application of prior academic Business Economics course work. Proposals should be developed in consultation with a faculty member and submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Division of Social Sciences and Business for approval prior to registration. Upon the conclusion of the internship, the student must submit a comprehensive report on the experience to the supervising faculty member. Students must enroll for a minimum of 4 credits, but no student is permitted to enroll for more than sixteen credits in BUS 396. The maximum credits also applies to multiple or repeat registrations which are allowed. For example no student may thus enroll for more than four 4 credit internships. Credits will be allowed on the basis of 32 hours of field work per credit. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and divisional permission only.
Credits: 4-16
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BUS 397 - Independent Study in Business
Students pursue particular topics of joint faculty/student interest. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission of the instructor at preregistration and a written course proposal during the first week of classes.
Credits: 4
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BUS 477 - Special Topics in Business
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 2-4
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BUS 491 - Strategic Management
This is a “capstone” course synthesizing the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in previous course work: it entails case analysis of the processes of strategic policy formulation and implementation. Intended as one of the last courses to be completed in the Business Economics major. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Business Economics or related administration program.
Credits: 4
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CHY 110N - Elementary Chemistry
An introduction to the content, laboratory methods, and philosophy of science with an emphasis on the principles of chemistry and their application to topics in research and current issues in science. Each instructor will focus on a specific area of chemistry to allow more in-depth study of a particular sub-discipline or interdisciplinary topic. Topics of focus may include such areas as Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or Forensic Chemistry (students should check course listings for current offerings). Cannot be used as elective credit toward the Geology track of the Earth and Environmental Sciences major. This course may be repeated for General Education credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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CHY 130N - General, Organic, Biochemistry for Health Sciences (GOB for Health Sciences)
This is a one semester lecture and laboratory course that covers the essential topics, methods, and skills of general, organic and biological chemistry for the allied health sciences. Topics include atoms, bonds, reactions, kinetics, equilibria, acids/bases, organic functional groups, organic reactions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Suitable for non-science majors, for general education, or as a first chemistry course. Not suitable for chemistry majors, biology majors, or pre-medical, pre dental, pre-veterinary, etc. majors. Course Typically Offered: Once a year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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CHY 141 - General Chemistry I
The course covers light and its interaction with matter, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, gas laws, periodicity and thermochemistry. Environmental problems such as global warming, water and air pollution, and stratospheric ozone depletion will also be presented. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry plus one year high school algebra, science major, science education major, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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CHY 142 - General Chemistry II
Major topics include gas laws, kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 241 - Organic Chemistry I
A systematic presentation of the structure, properties, and reactions of the principal classes of carbon compounds, based on modern views of chemical bonding, thermodynamics and kinetics. Mechanistic and synthetic aspects of organic reactions are examined. The laboratory introduces students to the techniques of preparation, separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds, including spectroscopy. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 /CHY 142 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 242 - Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of a systematic presentation of the structure, properties, and reactions of the principal classes of carbon compounds, based on modern views of chemical bonding, thermodynamics and kinetics. Mechanistic, synthetic, and biological aspects of organic reactions are examined. The laboratory reinforces techniques of preparation, separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds, including spectroscopy, and introduces students to the methodology of reactions and the synthesis of compounds. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 /CHY 142 and CHY 241 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 277 - Special Topics
Covers specialized topics not covered in the chemistry curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 or CHY 142 .
Credits: 2-4
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CHY 291 - Analytical Chemistry
Principles and methods of classical chemical analysis applied to samples of environmental interest. Gravimetric, volumetric, and colorimetric methods are introduced, in addition to statistical analysis and sampling technique. EPA standard methods are used. Course Typically Offered: Odd spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 142 .
Credits: 4
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CHY 374 - Biochemistry
The structure, physical properties, chemical properties, and functions of the molecules that constitute living organisms will be studied. Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways are surveyed. General laboratory techniques for separation, analysis and characterization of biomolecules are introduced. Cross-Listed: BIO 374 - Biochemistry Course Typically Offered: Even spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 241 - Organic Chemistry I or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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CHY 377 - Special Topics
Designed to cover topics that would not normally be covered in the context of traditional chemistry courses. Course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 141 /CHY 142 and other depending on topic.
Credits: 2-4
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CHY 397 - Independent Study in Chemistry
Independent study affords the opportunity for a student to construct and investigate a long-range chemistry-related activity under the direction of the chemistry faculty. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2-4
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CHY 477 - Speical Topics in Chemistry
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 2-4
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CHY 497 - Independent Study in Chemistry
Independent study affords the opportunity for a student to construct and investigate a long-range chemistry-related activity under the direction of the chemistry faculty. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
Credits: 2-4
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Computer Science |
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COS 115 - Computing Across the Disciplines
This course will cover the role of computer science in disciplines from across campus including but certainly not limited to philosophy, the natural sciences, business, languages, the social sciences, and the arts. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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COS 120 - Web Development
In this course students will learn about a variety of Internet computing topics including but not limited to web programming, web site design and management, server-side technologies, social networking, Web 2. 0, and mobile computing. Specific technologies covered include but are not limited to HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, database management and querying, Web API’s, and Ajax. There will be an emphasis on the meaningful use of current technology to communicate effectively. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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COS 140 - Introduction to Computer Science
Using the framework of problem solving and programming in the object-oriented paradigm, this course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of Computer Science. Students learn how to develop problem solutions by integrating pre-defined or user-defined data objects and the control algorithms that make use of the objects. Topics include object design and use, algorithmic control structures, interactive and file-based input/output and some basic structured data objects such as strings, arrays, lists and tables. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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COS 142 - Data Structures
The focus of this course is deeper study of the concepts of structured data types, in particular their design and specification in an object-oriented framework. Data structures such as lists, stacks, queues and trees will be examined, both in terms of how they can be implemented by a programmer and how they can be used to develop solutions for larger problems. New object-oriented programming concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism and generic classes will be introduced as techniques to aid in the implementation of these structures, and related algorithmic topics such as recursion, searching and sorting will be studied. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140 (Introduction to Computer Science).
Credits: 4
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COS 177 - Topics in Computer Science
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies
Credits: 2-4
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COS 277 - Topics in Computer Science
The study of a specialized topic not offered in the usual curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 2-4
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COS 280 - Networking Using TCP/IP
This course provides an extensive study of both the OSI model as well as the TCP/IP protocol suite. Examination of wired and wireless technologies. Topics include IP addressing, routing, ARP, details of the IP and TCP protocols, ICMP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, application protocols such as mail and http. Introduction to the Linux operating system including user/group management, processes, basic bash scripting, permissions, file system design (inode structure). Applications involve setting up (in Linux) a network and providing DHCP and DNS servers for that network, Study of firewalls and setting up a firewall such as IP tables, and use of a packet analyzer to better understand the protocols and diagnose problems. Course Typically Offered: Even spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140 and one additional Computer Science course.
Credits: 4
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COS 297 - Independent Study in Computer Science
An opportunity to pursue independent study of selected intermediate level computer science topics under the direction of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for a different topic. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 4 credits of Computer Science and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1-4
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COS 360 - Programming Language Concepts
An examination of issues involved in the design and implementation of high-level computer languages. Starting from a working interpreter for a very simple programming language, we first consider general issues such as syntax grammars, semantic descriptions, and the mechanisms used in translating a high-level language into an equivalent lower-level executable form. Following that we gradually introduce new language features, each requiring further modifications to our language’s syntax and interpreter, which provides a basis for studying more advanced programming language features. Course Typically Offered: Odd fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 142 .
Credits: 4
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COS 364 - Algorithm Design and Analysis
Examines algorithm design techniques such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, the greedy approach, backtracking, and branch-and-bound. Representative algorithms are studied in each category, with an emphasis on demonstrating an algorithm’s correctness and analyzing its efficiency in terms of computing time and storage space requirements. The notion of intractable problems is introduced, along with efficient approaches to these problems, such as approximation algorithms. Course Typically Offered: Even fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 142 and MAT 151M (MAT 151M can be taken concurrently with COS 364).
Credits: 4
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COS 372 - Computer Operating Systems
An investigation of operating system concepts including processes, threads, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, caching policies, storage management (file-systems, mass storage structure, I/systems), protection distributed systems. Case study of a particular operating system (usually Linux). Programming projects applied to selected topics. Course Typically Offered: Odd fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 140 and one additional Computer Science course.
Credits: 4
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COS 377 - Intermediate Topics in Computer Science
Each time this course is offered a Computer Science topic will be chosen which requires a background (at least 12 hours) in college level computing experience. It may be repeated for credit with different topics. The topics offered will be ones which are not covered in the regular course offerings of the division. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 12 credits of Computer Science, including COS 142 .
Credits: 4
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COS 396 - Internship in Computer Science
This course provides the student with an in-depth experience in practical applications in computer science. The experience may include work for a social or governmental agency or for business or industry. Proposals should be developed in consultation with a faculty member and submitted in writing to the division chair for approval. At the conclusion of the work period, the student submits a comprehensive report on the experience to the supervising faculty member. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 16 credits; each repetition must be a different proposal. Credits will generally reflect 32 work hours for each credit. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail only Course Typically Offered: Every semester.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of Computer Science and approval of the supervising faculty member and the Division Chairperson.
Credits: 1-16
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COS 397 - Independent Study in Computer Science II
An opportunity to pursue independent study of selected computer science topics under the direction of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for a different topic. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 1-4
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COS 455 - Database Systems
The course studies the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and facilities provided by a database management system, and programmatic interfaces to the database (including web access). Emphasis is on the relational database model. Theoretical topics include: data modeling using the entity-relationship model, schema definition, relational algebra, functional dependencies and normal forms, queries, data storage and physical design, and indexing structures for files. In addition, there is a laboratory component that uses the Oracle database. In the laboratory, the topics include: SQL query language, PL/SQL language, creation of a web interface to the database. The web interface will involve either the Oracle PL/SQL toolkit, other Oracle products, Java and JDBC, C#, or a scripting language. Course Typically Offered: Odd spring.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of Computer Science including COS 142 and MAT 151M .
Credits: 4
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COS 470 - Computer Science Capstone Experience
This is a project-based course where students will engage in a semester long software development or certification project of their own design and implementation. Each student will work both with the instructor and independently to create a substantial work representing a capstone experience for the program. Course Typically Offered: Every even spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 142 and 16 other computer science credits or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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COS 477 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Each time COS 477 is offered the content will be determined by the needs of the students and the interests of the faculty. However, the content will deal with the area of databases since this course can satisfy the Computer Science major requirement of COS 455 . It may be repeated for credit with different database topics. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of Computer Science including COS 142 .
Credits: 4
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COS 497 - Independent Study in Computer Science III
An opportunity to pursue independent study of selected computer science topics under the direction of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for a different topic. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of Computer Science and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1-4
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ECH 150 - Introduction and Observation in Early Childhood Education
Introduces the role of the early childhood educator, an overview of the profession’s evolution, an examination of its settings and environments, and analysis of issues in curriculum design. Systematic observational strategies fundamental to assessment in child development and curriculum are highlighted, with field observations a required part of the course. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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ECH 192 - Introductory Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Entry level practicum focuses on observing, assessing and individualizing in the classroom with the goal of creating responsive curriculum. It also introduces students to the professional roles and expectations of early childhood educators through participation in the daily routines of the classroom. Students will complete 8 hours weekly in a practicum setting and attend an accompanying 100 minutes of class on child development and curriculum issues. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): ECH and ECS majors only; ECH 150 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 201 - Language Development, Early Literacy, and Children’s Literature
This course familiarizes early childhood teachers with language acquisition in children ages 0-5 and with the connection between language development and emergent literacy. It introduces students to the developmental stages of oral language, writing, and reading; acquaints them with multicultural variables that impact language and literacy; and helps them to relate this understanding to infant/toddler and preschool settings. Students also learn ways of selecting, evaluating, and using developmentally appropriate children’s literature. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and ECH 150 ; ECH and ECS majors only; or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 6
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ECH 202 - Practicum and Seminar in K-8 Education
Practical experience in a public school classroom. The student spends at least six hours per week in an assigned classroom working with a mentor teacher and participates in a weekly seminar. In classrooms, the student works with individuals, small groups, and the whole class while developing professional knowledge and responsibilities. Course Typically Offered: fall. semester.
Prerequisite(s): ECH/ECS K-3 majors, sophomores or above and preregistration with the division. Qualifying Praxis Core scores; Grades of B- or better in one of the following: ECH 150 , ECS 103 .
Credits: 4
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ECH 204 - Early Language Development, Literacy, and Children’s Literature
This course is offered as a 100 online that focuses on language acquisition and development, the connection between language development and emergent/early literacy, and appropriate literature to support language development and comprehension in young children birth through age five. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years in summer.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and ECH 150 ; ECH majors only or permission of the instructor. Transfer students with 3 language and literacy credits; Access to high speed Internet.
Credits: 3
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ECH 232 - Social Science for the Young Child
Focuses on the development of curriculum in the social sciences for young children ages birth through 8. Topics include the links between cognitive development and appropriate curriculum content, development of curriculum in specific areas of the social sciences, community resources for teaching, and relevant standards for designing, implementing and assessing curriculum. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 150 ; ECH and ECS majors only; one social science course or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 250 - Infants and Toddlers: Development and Care
This course examines diverse approaches to infant toddler development and care. Students participate in a weekly practicum (4 hours) and seminar to increase understanding of the roles of adults, planning curriculum, and the different programs for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Emphasis is on the study of early development and working with parents. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 150 ; ECH and ECS majors only or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 256 - Creative Arts and Technology for the Young Child
Focuses on planning and implementing curriculum in visual arts, music, movement, literature and drama in early educational settings. Students also become acquainted with the use of technology for artistic expression in preschool and K-3 classrooms. The application of course material with young children is an integral part of the course. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 4
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ECH 277 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
Provides students with the opportunity to cover specialized topics not included in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 2-4
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ECH 293 - Intermediate Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Intermediate level practicum further develops professional skills and knowledge acquired in prior classes, with a focus on curriculum and working with families. Students will work 8 hours weekly in an early childhood setting; an accompanying seminar will highlight contemporary issues in curriculum development, developing family partnerships, and emerging professional issues. Students will undertake portfolios that demonstrate their emerging competence according to professional standards. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 150 ; ECH and ECS majors only; completion or concurrent enrollment in a curriculum course or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 333 - Reading, Language Arts, and Children’s Literature in Grades K-3
This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades K-3. Course content will include a focus on theories of instruction in reading and language arts as well as strategies and skills emphasized within each theoretical framework; consideration of struggling readers and writers; techniques for evaluating literature available for children in grades K-3 as well as integrating this literature into reading and language arts instruction; and a variety of formal, informal, summative and formative assessment techniques. Consideration will be given to strategies and skills that help children in grades K-3 develop competence in language development; knowledge of and appreciation for literature, including literature that represents widely diverse perspectives; writing; comprehension; vocabulary; fluency; word recognition; phonics; and phonemic awareness. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or above; qualifying Praxis scores; B- or higher in ECH 150 or ECS 103 ; or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 6
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ECH 336 - Development of Mathematical Concepts in Young Children
Focuses on developmentally appropriate mathematics curricula and instruction for children aged 0 through 8. The application of principles of whole child development to the nurturance of mathematical and pre-mathematical concepts in early childhood education will be emphasized. Students will apply their learning through creating and utilizing concrete materials with young children.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 103M or an equivalent course and Candidacy in Education or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 367 - Administration and Leadership of Early Childhood Programs
Focus is on the advanced planning and operational concerns of an early childhood administrator. Emphasis is on the non-curricular aspects of program planning and administration of early care and education enterprises. The course offers comprehensive resource information on legal requirements and responsibilities relating to the licensing of early childhood facilities, basic understanding of budgeting, staffing, and information on professional, community, and state organizations and agencies supporting early childhood programs. Students will apply their learning through 25 hours of volunteering in an early care and education program. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Candidacy or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 377 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
Provides students with the opportunity to cover specialized topics not included in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Candidacy or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1-4
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ECH 384 - Science Education for Young Children
Focuses on constructivist models of teaching and learning and science content knowledge for young children ages birth to eight years. Emphasis of the course will be on teaching and assessment techniques, strategies and activities that may be used to teach a diverse community of learners in the early childhood science classroom. This course will include opportunities for application. Course Typically Offered: Every year.
Prerequisite(s): one laboratory science course and Candidacy or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 397 - Independent Study in Early Childhood Education
Independent study provides an opportunity for a student to initiate, design and carry out a research project or educational activity under supervision of appropriate staff. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 1-4
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ECH 402 - Diverse Programming in Early Childhood Environments
This is a distance-learning course designed for the early childhood educator interested in learning how to incorporate diversity and multiculturalism into the classroom with an emphasis on curriculum building. Students will study the reality of increasing diversity within the classroom setting including issues relating to class, ethnicity, religion, exceptionality, gender and language. Included in the analysis of diversity will be how to move beyond cultural stereotyping using diversity as a caregiving and teaching strategy. Students will have the opportunity to emerge with a deeper understanding of multiculturalism and how to integrate meaningful diversity into their lesson plans. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Regular access to a computer, high speed internet, and basic computer skills as defined by the instructor; Candidacy, practicing educator, cohort member, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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ECH 403 - Technology in Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to help students develop the ability to integrate developmentally appropriate technology into the early childhood classroom, and how to incorporate ISTE Standards into curriculum. Emphasis is placed on how digital technology can enhance play-based learning in order to create learning environments that address the needs of diverse young learners. Students will be introduced to technology-mediated family engagement strategies. Course Typically Offered: Varies.
Prerequisite(s): Candidacy or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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