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    May 02, 2024  
2013 - 2014 Catalog of Courses 
    
2013 - 2014 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • BIO 456 - Cellular Physiology


    Examination of physiological control mechanisms at the molecular level. Cell communication, receptor-ligand interactions and control of cell growth and development will be examined, as well as the lab techniques used to study them. Laboratory will use molecular cloning and cell culture techniques to examine cell physiology.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 270  AND BIO 321  AND CHEM 251  OR CHEM 311 

  
  • BIO 457 - Embryology and Developmental Biology


    A detailed study of reproduction and development in representative vertebrates. The laboratory work explores the anatomy of the development in depth, and the lecture correlates this development with and explains on the basis of cellular and molecular events during ontogeny.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: BIO 207  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • BIO 460 - Immunology


    A comprehensive introduction to the mechanisms of disease resistance and immunopathology. Topics include self/non-self discrimination, inflammation and innate immune mechanisms, antibody structure and function, immune cells/cell subsets and the consequences of immune system failure. Application of immunochemical techniques and the immune mechanisms involved in vaccination, pregnancy and fetal development, allergy, autoimmunity, cancer, organ transplantation and AIDS are also discussed.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 270  AND BIO 331  AND CHEM 251 

  
  • BIO 470 - Wildlife Management


    This course examines topics in wildlife ecology. We will utilize techniques used to inventory populations, assess habitat, and estimate population structure. We will discuss current and past conservation practices, including policy, habitat manipulation, translocation, population viability assessments and review current wildlife issues, including disease and the urban-wildlife interface.  The course will foster interaction between students and practicing wildlife biologists.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: BIO 206  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 207  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 320 

  
  • BIO 480 - Internship in Biology


    Directed work experience in the biological sciences. Minimum requirements are that the students maintain a detailed journal and complete a term paper. Requires at least 125 hours of directed experience. Credit for this course cannot be applied toward the Biology major.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisites: BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • BIO 496 - Senior Seminar


    Advanced study and individual field/lab research in a topic directed by participating faculty.  This course must be taken in sequence with Bio 497 in the following semester. 

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 201  

    Class Level Restriction: Junior standing

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • BIO 497 - Senior Thesis


    Advanced study and individual field/lab research in a topic directed by participating faculty. This course is a continuation of BIO 496 .

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: BIO 260  (minimum grade of C-) AND BIO 496 

    Permissions Required: Instructor

  
  • BIO 499 - Independent Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Prerequisites: BIO 260   

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • CHEM 123 - Chemistry for Consumers


    Topics of interest to the consumer, with focus on making personal choices of everyday chemicals. Topics may include food additives and nutrition, cosmetics, drugs, pesticides, fertilizers, soaps, detergents, fabrics and plastics. The course presents basic principles leading to a practical understanding. This is a “humane” chemistry course for people afraid of science and mathematics. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 123 and CHEM 323 .

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    gtPathways: SC2

  
  • CHEM 125 - Environmental Chemistry


    Chemical terminology and models will be developed and applied to understanding the impacts of Homo sapiens on the natural world. Topics include natural ecosystems, anthropogenic influences on those ecosystems and application of fundamental chemical principles to our understanding of environmental issues. This is a chemistry course for people concerned about environmental issues but who are not Science majors.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    gtPathways: SC2

  
  • CHEM 150 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I: Atoms/Molecules


    A study of the fundamental principles guiding current thought on atoms and molecules and their relation both to the micro and macro scale world in which we live. This includes the traditional uses of mass, energy, and intermolecular forces to model our current understanding of diverse topics, including materials and environmental concerns. The laboratory emphasizes the properties of materials and chemicals in the environment.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    gtPathways: SC1

    Prerequisites:

    MATH 110  (minimum grade of C-) OR concurrent enrollment in MATH 110  OR MATH 113  (minimum grade of C-) OR concurrent enrollment in MATH 113 , MATH 121  (minimum grade of C-) OR Computed Math Placement Score MA 121 OR MATH 201  (minimum grade of C-) OR MATH 210  (minimum grade of C-) OR (MATH 221  (minimum grade of C-) OR Computed Math Placement Score MA 221 OR MATH 222  (minimum grade of C-)

    Notes:

    All specified math prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better. MATH 110  OR MATH 113  may be taken concurrently with Chem 150.

  
  • CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II: Chemical Reaction


    An integrated study of the fundamental kinetic and thermodynamic principles guiding chemical change and equilibrium. These principles are applied to the acid-base and electron chemistry of aqueous systems with important applications for living systems, geological processes and environmental issues such as air and water quality, climate, energy use and nuclear hazards. The laboratory includes various techniques in chemical analysis in aqueous systems as well as applications of reaction principles.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    gtPathways: SC1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 150  (minimum grade of C-) AND (MATH 110  (minimum grade of C-) OR MATH 121  (minimum grade of C-) OR Computed Math Placement Score MA 121 OR MATH 201  (minimum grade of C-) OR MATH 210  (minimum grade of C-) OR (MATH 221  (minimum grade of C-) OR Computed Math Placement Score MA 221 OR MATH 222  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I: Problem Solving


    Supplement to Fundamentals of Chemistry I for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

  
  • CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II: Problem Solving


    Supplement to Fundamentals of Chemistry II for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

  
  • CHEM 250 - Organic Chemistry I: Organic Compounds


    Fundamentals of bonding, structure and nomenclature of carbon compounds. Principles of stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms are introduced and illustrated with alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and alkyl halides. Acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, and elimination reactions are discussed. The laboratory addresses techniques of synthesis, separation and analysis of organic compounds.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 150  (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 151  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 251 - Organic Chemistry II: Biological Chemistry


    Fundamentals of structure and reactivity of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, acids, amines, aromatic compounds and acid derivatives. Introduction to the chemistry of biological compounds including sugars, lipids, proteins and coenzyme catalysts. The laboratory emphasizes FT-IR and FT-NMR analysis of organic compounds, multi-step synthesis and identification of unknown compounds by chemical and spectroscopic methods.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 250  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 252 - Organic Chemistry I: Discussion Section


    Supplement to Organic Chemistry I for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

  
  • CHEM 253 - Organic Chemistry II: Discussion Section


    Supplement to Organic Chemistry II for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

  
  • CHEM 299 - Individual Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • CHEM 305 - Natural Products From Plants


    A comprehensive study of the biologically active constituents of plants of the Southwest and elsewhere. Medicinal compounds, poisons, and allelochemicals are emphasized. Chemical structures, physiological activity, plant sources and biosynthetic pathways are discussed. Lab work includes field gathering, isolation and identification of compounds.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 250  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 311 - General Biochemistry I


    The basic principles of biochemistry. Emphasis is on the structure and function of proteins and lipids and the metabolic processes occurring within living organisms.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 251  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 312 - General Biochemistry Lab


    Basic biochemical techniques.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)

    Prerequisites: Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 311  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 313 - General Biochemistry II


    The basic principles of biochemistry. Emphasis is on nucleic acid chemistry, carbohydrates and immune response.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 311  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 323 - Chemistry for Consumers


    Topics of interest to the consumer, with focus on making personal choices about the use of everyday chemicals. Topics may include food additives and nutrition, cosmetics, drugs, pesticides, fertilizers, soaps, detergents, fabrics and plastics. For upper division credit, this course will require extensive writing exercises culminating in a major research paper on a consumer topic. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 123  and CHEM 323.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

  
  • CHEM 351 - Pharmacology


    Studies of the effects produced by drugs and of their administration, absorption, distribution and excretion. Special emphasis is placed on the theories of the mechanism of action of drugs.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 250 

  
  • CHEM 356 - Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics


    Fundamentals of quantum mechanics, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular symmetry, molecular and reaction dynamics and the interaction of matter with light. The laboratory will include design of experiments to measure physical properties and the analysis of data. These general techniques are applied in studies of kinetics, spectroscopy, and molecular structure.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 151  (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 222  (minimum grade of C-) AND PHYS 201  (minimum grade of C-) OR PHYS 217  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 357 - Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics


    The course explores why chemical reactions occur, the nature of chemical equilibrium, the factors determining the speed of reactions and the role of temperature in reactions and equilibria. The laboratory will include design of experiments to measure physical properties and the analysis of data. These general techniques are applied in studies of thermochemistry and electrochemistry.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 356  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 363 - Inorganic Chemistry I


    This course builds a descriptive and theoretical framework for understanding inorganic systems. Advanced atomic structure and bonding theories will be applied to understanding the properties and reactions of inorganic compounds. Special topics such as main group and solid state chemistry will be addressed.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 251  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 365 - Analytical Chemistry


    Introduction to quantitative analytical chemistry. A rigorous development of the theory of chemical equilibria is presented to guide the development of laboratory skills, the rational design of experimental methodologies, and the use of instruments. Major topics include chemical and chromatographic separations, spectroscopic analysis and electrochemical methods.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 151  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 381 - Introduction to Chemistry Research Lab


    This is a laboratory involving a project of advanced nature. All aspects of the project will be discussed, including choosing an appropriate project, performing a literature search, defining a project, setting goals, planning experiments and reporting results. Each member of the class will work on their own project once it has been selected in consultation with the instructor.

    Credits: 1-3

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.

  
  • CHEM 411 - Advanced Biochemistry Lab


    Advanced studies of biochemical concepts and techniques in a laboratory setting. The primary objective is to build on techniques learned in General Biochemistry Lab and to learn more instrumental and molecular biology techniques used to study biomolecules, biochemical processes and cellular reactions.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-6)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 311  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 431 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Advanced studies of organic reactions and reaction mechanisms. Strategies of stereoselective synthesis of complex organic molecules will be studied.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 251  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 460 - Synthesis and Spectroscopy


    A laboratory course in advanced synthesis techniques, with emphasis on the synthesis of organic and organometallic compounds. Advanced methods of purification and structure elucidation will be employed. Students will be familiarized with the primary synthesis literature. Spectroscopic methods will emphasize FT-NMR techniques. Student-designed research projects will allow for directed exploration of synthesis techniques and identification of reaction products

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-6)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 251  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 464 - Inorganic Chemistry II


    This course covers advanced inorganic chemistry concepts, including modern bonding theories and coordination chemistry of transition metals. Special topics, including catalysis, organometallic, environmental and bioinorganic chemistry will be addressed. The laboratory focuses on advanced synthetic techniques employed by inorganic chemists, including solid state, metal coordination and air-sensitive organometallic reactions.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 356  (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 363  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 465 - Instrumental Analytical Chemistry


    Advanced instruction in state-of-the-art instrumental analysis, including separations methods, spectroscopic analysis and electrochemical methods of detection. Emphasis is placed upon analytical decision making, instrumental design and analysis of “real world” samples. Technical report writing is emphasized. Aspects of environmental analysis, pharmaceutical analysis and bioanalytical chemistry are also included.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 356  (minimum grade of C-) AND CHEM 365  (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

  
  • CHEM 496 - Senior Seminar I


    Preparation of library thesis on significant research topic from recent primary literature. Includes chemical abstracts instruction, online literature searching, advanced library techniques and advanced technical writing and presentations. Also career preparation activities and participation in seminars by visiting scientists.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 251  AND one CO2 course [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

  
  • CHEM 497 - Senior Seminar II


    Continuation of CHEM 496  with emphasis upon presentation of senior thesis to the chemistry community.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 496  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • CHEM 499 - Independent Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • COMP 125 - The Art of Rhetoric


    This course is first in a sequence of two (125, then COMP 126 ). It is intended for students who may need additional preparation in reading and/or writing before taking intermediate composition. The course introduces students to analyzing the rhetorical situation, including audience, purpose, and appeals. The course emphasizes prewriting, analyzing audiences, drafting, revising, and editing, culminating in an intertextual analysis.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: FLC Reading Placement Score C125 OR FLC Reading Placement Score C150 OR completion of TRS 90  AND/OR TRS 91  (minimum grade of C- or higher)

  
  • COMP 126 - The Craft of Research


    This course is the second in a sequence (COMP 125 , then 126). The course deepens students’ understanding of analyzing the rhetorical situation through creating a written text. The course further developsprewriting, analyzing audiences, drafting, revising, and editing, and incorporates critical research skills, culminating in a researched argumentative essay and a portfolio of the student’s written work.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    gtPathways: CO1

    Prerequisites: COMP 125  (minimum grade of C-)

  
  • COMP 150 - Rhetoric and Research


    This course is an intensive one-semester introduction to rhetoric and research. It covers the same material as COMP 125  and COMP 126 , but in one semester rather than two.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO1

    Prerequisites: FLC Reading and Writing Placement Score C150

  
  • COMP 215 - Writing/Speaking Through Rhetoric


    Composing messages appropriate for the occasion, purpose and audience is critical to being a successful speaker. In this course that combines the rhetorical arts of writing and speaking, students analyze others’ presentations and compose and deliver presentations of their own. Students research a debatable topic for an in-class debate with a written essay component.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: Completion of one CO1 course (minimum grade of C-) [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ].

  
  • COMP 250 - Academic Inquiry and Writing


    This course is an intermediate composition course that deepens students’ understanding of written and visual texts. Students establish a rhetorical perspective in their own writing by utilizing voice, tone, format, and structure and choosing appropriate claims and evidence based on their chosen discourse community. Students complete an internsive, original academic research project and develop presentation skills that incorporate multimodality. 

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: FLC Reading and Writing Placement Score C250 OR successful completion of any one CO1 course (minimum grade of C-) [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ].

  
  • COMP 252 - Professional and Technical Writing


    This intermediate composition course deepens students’ understanding of both professional and technical communication. Students utilize voice, tone, format, and structure and choose appropriate claims and evidence based on a professional and/or technical discourse community. Students are introduced to workplace and technical genres, such as memos, resumes, business plans, and/or instructional documents and develop presentation skills that incorporate multimodality.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: Completion of one CO1 course (minimum grade of C-) OR placement into one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ].

  
  • COMP 253 - Action Research


    This course is an intermediate composition course that deepens students’ understanding of community-based action research. It engages students in identifying, researching, and solving problems posed in their own educational and community surroundings. It introduces students to action research methods: designing data collection instruments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings and plans for change to various audiences.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO2

    Prerequisites: Completion of one CO1 course (minimum grade of C-) OR placement into one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ].

  
  • COMP 350 - Rhetoric of Knowledge


    Students will examine and develop their understanding of rhetorical methodologies and methods and learn sophisticated strategies for critical rhetorical analysis within their discipline. The final component is a research proposal for a senior seminar or Honors thesis project. Ideally, students should complete this course 1-2 semesters before beginning their senior seminar or thesis.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO3

    Prerequisites: One CO2 course (minimum grade of C-) [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

    Cross Listed: This course is the same as HON 350 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

  
  • COMP 351 - New Media and Communication


    Students will be introduced to theoretical aspects underlying new media communication forms, such as blogs, wikis, online social networking, video and computer gaming, and multimedia communication forms that include audio, video, and/or images. Through examination of the theories underlying these new media communication forms, students will understand how communication has changed in a world of media convergence.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: One CO2 course (minimum grade of C-) [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • COMP 352 - Advanced Technical Communication


    This course will prepare students to understand the historical, theoretical, and rhetorical background of the field of technical communication. Drawing on foundational works in the field, students will compose communicative projects that require the application of the theoretical and rhetorical principles learned earlier. Students will learn advanced editing, design, and revision skills and apply these skills to their projects.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: CO3

    Prerequisites: One CO2 course (minimum grade of C-) [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ECON 201 - Personal Finance


    Managing personal finances including budgeting, insurance, taxes, home ownership, investments, retirement and estate planning. This course is designed as an introduction to personal financial matters for students from all disciplines.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: SS1

    Prerequisites: Computed Math Placement Score MA110 OR TRS 92  (minimum grade of C-) OR one MA1 course [Details: MA1 course list: BA 253 , ES 242 , MATH 105 , MATH 110 , MATH 113 , MATH 121 , MATH 201 , MATH 210 , MATH 221 ].

  
  • ECON 262 - Principles of Microeconomics


    An introductory course in price theory. Topics include opportunity cost, demand, supply, markets, elasticities and the organization of markets. Modeling and the use of these models in real world situations, using current data, is explored. 

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: SS1

    Prerequisites: One CO1 course OR placement in one CO2 course AND one MA1 course OR Computed Math Placement Score MA121 or higher [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: MA1 course list: BA 253 , ES 242 , MATH 105 , MATH 110 , MATH 113 , MATH 121 , MATH 201 , MATH 210 , MATH 221 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ECON 272 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    An introductory course on national income analysis. Included are income flows, macroeconomic equilibrium, monetary and fiscal policy and balance of payments. Examination of current macroeconomic models used by the Fed and others, with current data, is explored. 

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    gtPathways: SS1

    Prerequisites: One CO1 course OR placement in one CO2 course AND one MA1 course OR Computed Math Placement Score MA121 or higher [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: MA1 course list: BA 253 , ES 242 , MATH 105 , MATH 110 , MATH 113 , MATH 121 , MATH 201 , MATH 210 , MATH 221 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ECON 307 - Evolution of Economic Thought


    Origins and evolution of the history of economic ideas and theories will be discussed. Topics include ancient and medieval thought, Roman and early Christian thought, the mercantilists, the physiocrats, Adam Smith and the Classical economists, Karl Marx, the Marginal Revolution, the Keynesian Revolution, and Contemporary economics.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262 

  
  • ECON 335 - Environment/Resource Economics


    A course using economic analysis to explain the underlying behavioral causes of environmental and natural resource problems and to evaluate the policy responses to them. Topics include air and water pollution, the allocation of renewable and exhaustible resources, and sustainable development.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262 

  
  • ECON 340 - Economics of Crime


    This course considers the costs of crime and crime prevention to society, public policies dealing with crime, and the decision making process of criminals. It deals with crime statistics, the economic repercussions of crime, and uses economic tools to analyze current issues in crime.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ECON 345 - Game Theory and Behavioral Economics


    Game theory is the formal analysis of strategic decision making. It provides a structured approach to the problems of strategic interactions and the process of making tactical decisions. This course considers the decision making process of individuals and institutions performing economic functions. Insights from behavioral economics will be considered which challenge the predictions of formal game theory.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 272 

    Notes:
    Students may not receive credit for both ECON 345 and TS2S 403. 
  
  • ECON 356 - Microeconomic Theory


    This course deals with the price system as it directs resources to more efficient use. It deals with pricing under the various degrees of competition and stresses demand analysis. The principles of production economics are explored.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272 

  
  • ECON 361 - Managerial Economics


    A course designed to connect economic theory with business decision-making. The course deals with the application of economic models to business decisions, quantitative methods for decision making, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272  AND BA 253  OR MATH 201 

  
  • ECON 364 - Macroeconomic Theory


    Introduces theories of aggregate economic activity including the determination of income, employment and prices; the causes of short-term business cycles fluctuations, and long run economic growth.  Short and long-term macroeconomic policies are explored in both closed and open economy models.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272 

  
  • ECON 369 - Public Sector Economics


    Application of economic theory to the study of non-market (political) decision making. An analysis of the types, incidences, and consequences of taxation; government expenditures and borrowing and their economic effects.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  

  
  • ECON 370 - Topics in International Economics


    An examination of selected topics in the area of international economics. Students may take this course one or more times provided the subject is different on each occasion. This course does not count towards the Economics major or minor.

    Credits: 1-6

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272 

  
  • ECON 371 - International Economics


    Examines both international trade and international finance.  Theories of international trade and its impacts on economic welfare.  Analyzes commercial policy, trade barriers, retaliation, regional integration and factor migration.  Also looks at exchange rates, trade balance and capital flows; stabilization policies in an open economy and problems of international monetary systems.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272 

  
  • ECON 378 - Topics in Economics


    An examination of selected topics in the areas of economics.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272 

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits provided the topics are different.

  
  • ECON 382 - Money/Financial Institutions


    Topics include the determination and role of interest rates, the organization and operation of the banking firm, the goals, implementation, and evaluation of monetary policy in an open economy, and exchange rate determination. Particular emphasis on the importance of financial markets in determining interest and exchange rates, bank behavior, and monetary policy.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ECON 262  AND ECON 272 

  
  • ECON 499 - Independent Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.  Topic and format must be approved by an Economics faculty member, the Economics area coordinator and the SOBA Dean’s office. 

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • ED 222 - Education: Global Perspectives


    Students in this course will study the social, philosophical, cultural, and intellectual foundations of “schooling” and “education” as they have evolved over time. Students will engage in research, discussions, and classroom activities that are directly related to American and international education. Students will write and critically think about topics related to education practice in this culturally diverse world.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Notes:
    Students must complete this course with a B- or better for admission to the Teacher Education Licensure Program.
  
  • ED 299 - Individual Study


    Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean/director.

    Credits: 1-6

    Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.

    Notes:
    No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
  
  • ED 317 - Professional Writing and Editing for Educators


    A course designed to teach writing and editing techniques common to the field of education. Through individual and collaborative activities, students explore philosophical issues related to their future roles in the field. Emphasis is placed on effective communication and critical thinking activities.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-) AND one CO1 course AND LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1 OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 320 - Social Studies for Educators


    This course will prepare elementary and early childhood majors for content appropriate for teaching Colorado Academic Standards in Social Studies (Civics, Geography, History: World and US, Economics and Behavioral Science).

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 322 - Foundations of Teaching


    This course provides a foundation for the core teacher education courses. Topics addressed include theories and models of learning, assessment and instructional design. Participants complete: 1) learning model maps, 2) objective and performance assessment instruments, 3) lesson plans, and 4) unit outline.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of classroom observational labs in area schools are required.

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

    Notes:
    Students must complete this course with a B- or better for admission to the Teacher Education Licensure Program.
  
  • ED 327 - Children’s Literature


    A study of all types of literature for children, development of criteria for evaluating books and methods of creating in children a love of good books through a sound literature program for early childhood and elementary schools.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 328 - Children’s Literature Field Practicum


    This practicum accompanies ED 327 . It provides the basis for students in Children’s Literature to apply the literacy concepts they are studying, such as drama, puppetry, book production, and storytelling.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of practicum in a field setting are required.

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 329 - Family and Community Relations


    The purpose of this course is to recognize that teachers and families are partners in the educational enterprise, and to establish the means for connections between home and school. Impact of the socio-cultural environment beyond school will be examined through a focus on community. Effective communication techniques, relationship-building strategies, and resources supporting children and families will be addressed.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 330 - Human Relations in Classroom


    Designed to increase teacher effectiveness in the realm of interpersonal relations and group dynamics; analysis of individual and group behavior in a classroom setting; theoretical concepts and skill training in classroom management.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 331 - Southwest Minority Child Classroom


    Course is designed to provide a systematic analysis of the forces that shape the behavior of the Native American, Hispanic and other minority children in an educational setting. Major emphasis will be placed on the development of an understanding of the differences in culture, value systems, attitudes and feelings of these minority students as they relate to the education system. The goal is a change in teacher behavior given adequate information to reflect upon education from the minority perspective.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 332 - Materials and Methods of Bilingual Education


    This course covers specialized methodology and materials to empower teachers to serve the needs of linguistically different students in bilingual settings. Current methods for teaching cognitive areas in other languages and English as a second language are covered. Students make specialized materials to meet future classroom needs. Some facility in a non-English language is expected.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 333 - Southwest Language Immersion for Teachers


    Language immersion is designed for prospective teachers who may encounter Native American languages and/or southwest Spanish dialects in the school community. It provides the student with basic oral skills in the languages and the respective course is taught almost entirely in the target language. Students may enroll for one, two or all of the courses for a total of 3 credits.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 335 - Linguistics for Educators


    This course is designed for teachers, particularly bilingual and ESL teachers, who need to convert the science of language to practical classroom application. The student will become familiar with the three types of grammar, will explore how language is learned and will apply the science to reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary and grammar instruction. Further, the student will explore the phenomenon of dialect and improve personal language skills.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-) AND one CO1 course AND LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1 OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [DetailsCO2 course list: COMP 215 COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , HIST 250 , SOC 210 ].

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 338 - Literacy and Arts Integration


    This course will prepare elementary and early childhood majors with content appropriate for integrating Colorado Academic Standards in Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Dance in Literacy standards.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: COMP 126  OR COMP 150  OR FLC Reading and Writing Placement Score C250

  
  • ED 340 - Science for Educators


    This course will prepare elementary and early childhood majors for content appropriate for teaching Colorado Academic Standards in Science, specifically Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 350 - Principles of Peer Education


    This course introduces students to principles and practices of peer education.

    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 377 - Technology in Education


    This course requires demonstration of proficiency with professional productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics. Elective workshops on each topic are conducted. This course includes examples of instructional technology and emerging technologies. Students demonstrating required proficiencies are awarded a certificate.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 222  (minimum grade of B-)

    Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing

  
  • ED 424 - Teaching Language & Math: 7-12


    This course is designed to provide future secondary school teachers with the skills to integrate reading, writing and math within their secondary discipline. Students will refine lessons and units in preparation for student teaching. Field placements will emphasize observations and teaching assignments related to subsequent student teaching requirements.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools are required.

  
  • ED 425 - Teaching Science: P-6


    This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to design, implement and assess exciting and challenging science lessons. This course focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry, constructivism, technology, and reflective practice appropriate for developing children’s science knowledge from birth through sixth grade. The culminating activity will be a well-developed unit plan for implementation in a school setting.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

  
  • ED 426 - Mathematics and Social Studies Methods for Elementary School Teachers


    This course focuses on the use of the Colorado Performance Based Standards for Teachers as well as Colorado Content Standards as they apply to teaching mathematics and social studies in an elementary school setting. Students will plan, implement and assess mathematics and social studies lessons in an elementary school setting.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of field study are required.

  
  • ED 427 - Teaching Language Arts: P-6


    This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to design, implement and assess lessons in the language arts curriculum appropriate for developing children’s literacy from birth through sixth grade. Focus is on the traditional language arts of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A strong knowledge of the phonics and grammar concepts taught in ED 335  is essential.

    Credits: 4

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 335  (minimum grade of C)

  
  • ED 428 - Language and Literacy Field Study


    This field-based practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply and assess the cultural and literacy concepts being studied concurrently and gained earlier in the 300-level literacy courses, including strategies for teaching linguistically diverse students.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-4)

    Hours: 126 hours of practica in area schools is required

  
  • ED 434 - Teaching English as a Second Language


    This course is designed to provide specialized techniques and materials to appropriately teach students whose first language is not English, either in special programs or in the regular classroom. Diagnosis of need and reflective prescription are emphasized. Students make materials fitting their ESL teaching goals.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education

  
  • ED 435 - Teaching Mathematics: P-6


    This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to reach every child, from birth through sixth grade, with rigorous and innovative instructional practices as they relate to mathematic instruction. This course includes the teaching of number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and functions and use of variables.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

  
  • ED 438 - Content Based Field Study


    This field-based practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply and assess the math, science, and social studies concepts they are studying in this second block and to adapt instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)

    Hours: 224 hours of field study is required.

  
  • ED 442 - Assessment Design and Analysis: P-6


    This course will prepare future teachers for the increasing need to understand how P-6 student achievement measures are created, analyzed and used to inform classroom and school wide instruction. Students will create discipline specific assessments analyze sample student achievement data as related to instruction.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.

  
  • ED 444 - Secondary Teaching Methods


    This course provides future secondary school teachers with an overview of content specific instructional methods and assessments as related to Colorado Model Content Standards. Students will complete a variety of products that will be integrated into their final professional teacher portfolio.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools are required.

    Prerequisites: ED 322  (minimum grade of C)

  
  • ED 445 - Teaching Social Studies: P-6


    This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers, through cultural and social competence methodologies, to creatively instruct children from birth through sixth grade in a noticeably changing national and global community. This course provides an in- depth study of the various elements of social studies including history, geography, civics, economics, as they relate to culture.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education (minimum grade of B-)

  
  • ED 447 - Instructional Equality


    Future teachers will actively engage in the systematic exploration of participatory and multicultural education. Students in this course will develop their perspectives along a continuum of increased cultural and social awareness. Emphasis in this course is on developing each future teacher’s cultural competency so they can foster a classroom environment that is egalitarian and collaborative in nature.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

  
  • ED 448 - Instructional Equality Lab


    This practicum accompanies ED 447  and provides students with the opportunity to observe and to interact with children and adolescents through the varied cultural lenses present in contemporary classrooms.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools are required.

  
  • ED 465 - Managing Diverse Classrooms I


    This course will provide future preschool, elementary, and secondary teachers with the latest research and practices in identifying and adapting instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom. Students will analyze theories and practices in organizing and managing diverse classrooms.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

  
  • ED 468 - Managing Diverse Classrooms I Lab


    This field-based practicum accompanies ED 465  and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools are required.

  
  • ED 475 - Managing Diverse Classrooms II


    This course is a continuation of the concepts presented in ED 465 . Its focus will be on interactive and collaborative processes for designing instruction for the diversity found in today’s classroom.

    Credits: 3

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

    Prerequisites: ED 465 

  
  • ED 478 - Managing Diverse Classrooms II Lab


    This field-based practicum accompanies ED 475  and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)

    Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools are required.

  
  • ED 479 - Emerging Technology in P-6 Schools


    This course prepares future elementary and early childhood teachers with the skills and knowledge to evaluate, use and facilitate appropriate technologies in classroom setting.

    Credits: 2

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education (minimum grade of B-)

  
  • ED 486 - Senior Seminar in Education I


    This course is the second part of a culminating experience for the Elementary and early Childhood major. Senior projects will explore educational issues impacting teaching practices. They may involve research, assessment of existing programs in the field-based setting, policy reviews, and proposals for action or traditional papers.

    Credits: 1

    Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)

 

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