Jun 16, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Digital Media
	DIGM 4617 - Advanced Raster-Based Imaging (3 credits) Prerequisites: DIGM 2720 , ARTA 1204 , or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DIGM 4616 . Study of advanced raster-based digital imaging and processing. Areas of study will include advanced methods for manipulating and compositing 2-D images, photo enhancement, and digital illustration. Customization of software tools for special effects, painting and image manipulation will be covered. Image design, concept development and creativity, and critical evaluation will be emphasized. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	DIGM 4844 - Effects Animation (4 credits) Prerequisites: DIGM 2870 , DIGM 2990 . Project-based dynamic simulation and animation strategies to digitally recreate natural phenomena. Students explore rigid dynamics, particle simulation, effects compositing, and rendering. Additional topics might include techniques involving instancing, fluid dynamics, cloth simulation, and dynamic constraints. May be repeated for credit up to 12 hours. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	DIGM 4854 - Character Animation (4 credits) Prerequisites: DIGM 2870 , DIGM 2990 . Project-based study emphasizing the practical and theoretical principles of character animation. Students explore how to put personality into characters and develop skills to create characters that act. May be repeated for credit up to 12 hours. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	DIGM 4900 - Independent Study in Digital Media (1-6 credits) Individual students or groups of students define a problem and work under the direction of a faculty member. The problem must be approved by the department. Significant investigation and reporting required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	DIGM 4917 - Digital Media Production (4 credits) Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Application of skills learned in digital media concentrations to create a project for competition, service work or other significant applications. Principles governing critical analysis of production are emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	DIGM 4930 - Portfolio Development for Digital Media (4 credits) Prerequisites: Senior status and within two (2) semesters of completing all requirements for graduation. Permission of instructor is required. This course provides the opportunity to review and refine selected examples of work for the creation of a digital media portfolio. Topics include industry research, job searching techniques, interview preparation, group projects, presentation skills, and portfolio development and refinement. Lecture and lab. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	DIGM 4957 - Special Topics in Digital Media (2-4 credits) Special Topics of current interest to groups of students concerning content not presented in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit if material covered is significantly different or advanced. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Early Childhood Education
	ECED 2010 - Healthy and Safe Environments for Young Children (3 credits) A study of the basic principles of good health as they relate to the child in the family, childcare center, primary grade classroom, and the community. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 2110 - Infant/Child/Toddler Development (3 credits) An in-depth study of the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of the child from birth through age eight. Development, care, and guidance of the child will also be examined in relationship to the various developmental theories. Family and other socialization agents will be explored. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 2125 - Infant and Toddler Care (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 2110 A study of the care and education of infants and toddlers ages birth to three in group settings and examination of issues related to working with infants/toddlers and their families in a responsive environment that meets the needs of the whole child. Field experience is required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 2150 - Foundations of Early Childhood Development (3 credits) An overview of early childhood development and services for young children and their families. Will include historical roots, societal changes, the needs of young children, program differentiation, and future trends. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 2180 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for Young Children (3 credits) The course explores the development of language and literacy in young children ages birth to eight years of age. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 3140 - Guiding Young Children (3 credits) The student will develop the skills and techniques necessary in handling behavioral and disciplinary issues of the child from birth through age eight. Students will also create and design creative experiences and activities for children from birth through age eight in a variety of professional settings. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 3150 - Creative Development of Young Children (3 credits) Strategies for promoting the emergent creative dispositions of the young child are explored. Areas of focus include art, music, movement, play, dramatics, and creativity. Field participation is required. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 3160 - Body/Brain-based Learning Environments (3 credits) The primary goals of the course are for students to learn about brain-based learning, physical development, emotional development, and the relationship between the body and brain and its impact on learning in the classroom. Various brain compatible teaching strategies and activities will be explored. When Offered: (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 3210 - Balanced Comprehensive Literacy and Assessment for Early Childhood (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 2180 . Provides foundational knowledge in balanced comprehensive literacy approaches and basic literacy assessment, including examining commercial curricula in conjunction with developmentally appropriate best practices in early literacy.This course requires a 10 hour field experience. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 3220 - Designing Physical Environments (3 credits) Students will learn how to design physical environments for young children focusing on play and the creation of effective learning centers for early childhood (Pre-K-3rd grade) classrooms. Licensing standards and environmental rating tools will be explored, as well as the impact that creativity and environmental influences have on learning. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4010 - Observing and Assessing Young Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 2110 , ECED 2150 , ECED 3140 . Corequisites: for PreK-3 ECDV Student: Students must be enrolled in ECED 4150 , ECED 4161 , and ECED 4130 . This course will cover assessment for children from birth to eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on tools which can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field work is required. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4130 - Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 2010 , ECED 2150 , ECED 3140 , ECED 4140 . Corequisites: Students must be enrolled in ECED 4150 , ECED 4161 . This course investigates current issues in early childhood education, including advocacy in early childhood, professionalism, ethics, and professional standards. This course also examines issues related to professional and teaching portfolios, with each student’s work presented in an individual portfolio representing the learning that occurred during the early childhood program. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4140 - Program Development for Young Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: Students enrolled in this course must have completed ECED 2010 and ECED 3220 . This course will build on students’ existing knowledge of the history of Early Childhood Education. It will introduce theories of learning and development with an emphasis on constructivist theory, which is central to our Early Childhood Program’s philosophy. Class activities and field experiences allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between these theories and developmentally appropriate practice. Early Childhood Curriculum Models (Pre-K-3rd grade), the role of the teacher, and the Code of Ethics for teaching will be explored. Candidates will learn about constructivist theory through readings, discussions, and practical application activities that will allow them to contrast this theory with other models of learning and development. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4150 - Literacy in Young Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 2110 , ECED 2150 , and ECED 3140 . Corequisites: for PreK-3 ECDV Students: Students must be enrolled in ECED 4010 , ECED 4161 , and ECED 4130 . Examines the development of literacy during the early years, birth to eight. Includes the study of environmental influences and methods that enrich or delay emerging literacy and language. Group activities for early childhood programs are explored. Field participation in early childhood setting is required. Writing intensive course. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4161 - Curriculum Development for Young Children (3 credits) Corequisites: ECED 4450 This course analyzes children’s thinking as it influences curriculum design in early childhood. It explores the educational needs of young children from ages 0 - 8 (Pre-K-3rd grade) in the cognitive realm of scientific, social, mathematical, and language learning. Field participation in early childhood settings is required. When Offered: Spring only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4257 - Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (3 credits) This course is designed to train Early Childhood professionals in effective methods and principles of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of the mentor as a facilitator of adult learning. As leaders, these mentors will be implementing change that can lead to improved quality in programs and classrooms that serve young children, birth through eight years of age. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4347 - Technology and Media in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (3 credits) This course provides a comprehensive overview of media and technology use in inclusive early childhood classrooms. This course is based on the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Papert, which support experiential, hands-on learning in the context of social interactions. Theories, research studies, and application of new technology and media will be considered. The appropriateness of technology use, along with application of new technology and media for children ages birth through age eight will be reviewed. When Offered: (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4357 - Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3 credits) Operational planning and administration for supervisors, administrators, and directors of programs for young children in public and private schools. Emphasis is placed on the director’s role in staff recruitment, hiring, development, and evaluation. Leadership and management techniques are also studied and evaluated. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4427 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School (1 credit) Focus is on classroom management and the first six weeks of the school year. Offers 50 hours of supervised field experiences in early childhood settings during the first six weeks of the school year, including a variety of classroom management and instructional strategies. Certification in infant/child CPR and First Aid is required. This course is required for admission to Residency I. When Offered: Summer only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4450 - Constructivist Inquiry Approach to Science/Math for Young Children (3 credits) Embraces a constructivist approach aligned with inquiry oriented philosophy, and enables decision making, problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking in the context of teaching and learning science and math in PreK-3 classrooms. When Offered: Spring only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4451 - Foundations of Mathematics Instruction and Assessment for Pre-K-3rd (3 credits) This course is designed to examine methods of differentiated mathematics instruction and assessment for young children. Ten hours of field work are required. When Offered: Spring only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4517 - Family, School, Community Involvement (3 credits) Theoretical models of home-school relations will be examined as they have evolved through the 20th - 21st centuries. Strategies for initiating and maintaining effective home-school-community collaboration will be identified with special emphasis on benefits to parents, children, community, and school personnel. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4570 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4580 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education(PreK-3) (6 credits) A supervised 15-week supervised experience in approved Early Childhood Pre-K and primary grade programs. Seminars will be held to coordinate and evaluate the student teaching experience. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4581 - Seminar in Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education (3 credits) Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to Teacher Education. Corequisites: Taken in conjunction with student teaching (ECED 4580 .) The seminar is designed to provide input, feedback, and support for students during their student teaching experience. Formal and informal assessment of students in the classroom, student teaching reflections, curriculum planning and implementation, observation of other classroom environments, home visitations with students during student teaching, and general discussion of the student teaching experience will be part of this course. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4617 - Residency I: Assessment Driven Literacy Instruction for PreK-3 (3 credits) Develops skills in literacy instruction and assessment in early childhood classrooms, including appropriate early reading and writing strategies. Graduate students complete 45 hours of clinical residency in PreK-3 classrooms. When Offered: Fall only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4627 - Residency I: Writing Process, Assessment, and Strategies for PreK-3 (3 credits) Prepares the teacher candidate to apply current research and best practices in planning instruction of the writing process in PreK-3. Graduate students complete 45 hours of clinical residency in PreK-3 classrooms. When Offered: Fall only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4637 - Residency I: Instructional Strategies for Math and Differentiated Instruction PreK-3 (3 credits) Course requires admission to Early Childhood Teacher Education. Prepares teacher candidates for differentiation of instruction and for teaching mathematics in the PreK-3 classroom using current methodology and materials. Graduate students complete 45 hours of clinical residency in PreK-3 classrooms. When Offered: Fall only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4680 - Residency I: Clinical Experience and Seminar in PreK-3 (3 credits) School-based clinical residency experience (RI) for 15 weeks (135 hours) in PreK-3 public school classrooms. Teacher candidates plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally effective instruction for children in PreK-3. Successful completion of this Residency I (RI) course is required to move to Residency II (RII). When Offered: Fall only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4750 - Residency II: Seminar in PreK-3 (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 4617 , ECED 4627 , ECED 4637 , and ECED 4680 . Corequisites: ECED 4751 . Residency II courses are ECED 4750-Residency II: Seminar in PreK-3 (3 credit hours), and ECED 4751- Residency II: Supervised Field Experience PreK-3 (9 credit hours). The seminar experience (ECED 4750) prepares candidates for interviews, writing for the edTPA, and other professional activities designed to support the field experience portion of Residency II. The seminar in PreK-3 is held to coordinate and enhance the teacher candidates’ experience and performance. When Offered: Spring only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4751 - Residency II: Supervised Field Experience (9 credits) Prerequisites: ECED 4617 , ECED 4627 , ECED 4637 , ECED 4680 . Corequisites: ECED 4750 . Residency II: Supervised Field Experience (9 credit hours) is a supervised, full-time 15-week teaching experience in approved Early Childhood Pre-K and primary grade programs. Candidates are placed in on-campus and area public schools for the directed teaching experience and are required to observe the same schedule as that prescribed for regular public school teachers by local boards of education. Activities include actual teaching, observations of other teachers, preparation, planning, and other professional activities related to each school’s specific program. A corresponding seminar (ECED 4750) is held to coordinate and enhance the teacher candidates’ experience and performance. When Offered: Spring only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the department. Individual or group projects done with permission of and under supervision of faculty. This course may be repeated for credit with departmental approval. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECED 4957 - Special Topics (1-6 credits) A series of special interest subjects will be offered under this title on the basis of student interest and faculty capability. The course may be repeated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Economics
	ECON 1050 - Economics and Society (3 credits) An examination of economics and its relationship to current issues and other social sciences. This course will examine the major components of the nation’s economic systems, how they relate to political and other institutions, and their impact upon the national heritage, international relations, and current events. When Offered: (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 2070 - Quantitative Methods for Business I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1530 . Prepares students in the quantitative methods and data analysis methods commonly used in business with an emphasis on business Prepares students in the quantitative methods and data analysis methods commonly used in business with an emphasis on business applications utilizing methodologies such as fundamental algebra, systems of linear equations, differentiation, and optimization. Translation of real-life business problems to appropriate mathematical formats for analysis and problem solving is emphasized. When Offered: (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 2080 - Quantitative Methods for Business II (3 credits) Prerequisites: CSCI 1100 or equivalent, MATH 1530 . This course advances the quantitative sequence begun by MATH 1530 by presenting more advanced topics in statistical inference. Topics include confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, and statistical process control. This course uses spreadsheet technology to emphasize the translation of real-life business problems to appropriate statistical formats for analysis and problem solving. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 2210 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) An introduction to macroeconomic analysis which concentrates on economy wide systematic issues such as inflation, unemployment, and the level of economic activity. When Offered: (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 2220 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) A study of economics which concentrates on micro-theoretical concepts such as pricing, consumer choice, business production, and profit decisions. When Offered: (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 3030 - Intermediate Microeconomics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2070 , ECON 2210 , and ECON 2220 . An exposition of price theory and its applications. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 3040 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2070 , ECON 2210 , and ECON 2220 . Determination of the aggregate level of income, employment, and price. An examination of economic policy fiscal policy, monetary policy, and income policy, as related to problems of inflation, recession, and economic growth. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 3088 - Research Methods and Statistics – Honors (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2080 ; by permit only. The student will obtain an understanding of the process used in conducting business research and its place in the development of sound business policy. Research methods will include the scope of business research, problem identification, hypothesis testing, data analysis, and survey research. Statistical analysis topics include chi-square tests, Z and T tests, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, and nonparametric methods. Students will be expected to appoint members to their honors thesis committee and to prepare and present their thesis research proposal as part of the course requirements. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 3310 - Monetary Economics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2210 and ECON 2220 . Functions of the monetary systems of the American and international economies and their influence on economic activity. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 3700 - History of Economic Concepts (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 1050 or ECON 2210 /ECON 2220 , and declared major. A study of the development of economic theory from Adam Smith to the present day. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 3800 - Econometrics I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2210 and ECON 2080 with a minimum grade of B in ECON 2080. This course applies the linear regression model to analysis of economic and financial data. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4018 - Senior Honors Seminar (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 3088 and admission to the College of Business and Technology Honors Program; by permit only. A seminar for College of Business and Technology honors students who are working on senior honors theses or other approved projects. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have demonstrated the ability to complete the research process by creating a written product suitable for submission to the College of Business and Technology faculty. When Offered: (offered on individual basis) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4317 - Health Care Economics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2220 or prior approval needed. An overview of the economics of the health care industry. Topics include the production and pricing of health, the demand and supply of medical care and health insurance, the markets for physician and hospital services, health manpower, medical education, and the role of government and legislation in health care. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4327 - Labor Economics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2210 and ECON 2220 . Theoretical and real world operations of labor markets and labor relations systems in the United States, Europe, and Japan, including the role of labor unions, major issues in labor relations such as labor law reform, wage inequality, and employment discrimination. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4337 - Government Finance and Public Choice (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2210 or ECON 1050 . The economic functions of government in a market-oriented economy. How governments allocate expenditures according to the preferences of individuals that comprise society. How governments raise money to finance their expenditures. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4447 - Urban and Regional Economics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2210 and ECON 2220 ; or consent of instructor. An examination of the theories of urban and regional economic growth and development. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4527 - International Economics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2210 and ECON 2220 . Economic specialization and international trade and investment. The growth of the global economy and economic integration, the gains and losses to consumers and producers, Government policies to promote and/or restrict international business activities, and the role and operation of the international financial system. The rise of multinational companies and global markets. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4610 - Managerial Economics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 2080 , ECON 2210 , and ECON 2220 . Application of economic theory and statistics to various business and economic problems facing the management of a firm. Major topics include economic forecasting, demand analysis, cost analysis, pricing, investment decisions, and linear programming. This course is mathematically oriented. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4900 - Independent Study in Economics (1-3 credits) Designed for advanced students who, under the direction of an economics faculty member, wish to engage in independent research or an intensive study of subjects not covered in other available courses. Prior departmental and college approval is needed. When Offered: (offered on an individual basis) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ECON 4905 - Economics Internship (3 credits) Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 6 credit hours in upper-division level courses within the student’s major; junior or senior standing; and a 2.7 (minimum) GPA. Students are selected through a competitive process for assignments in approved business or public-sector organizations as interns under the supervision of the internship coordinator and field placement supervisors. Students may not earn more than three semester credits for this course, which can be used as a free elective or an elective within a business major with prior approval by the chair. When Offered: (offered on an individual basis) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Educational Foundations
	EDFN 2100 - Orientation to the Profession of Education (1 credit) This course will provide the student interested in the teaching profession with an overview of the opportunities, problems, and realities of teaching. Students will learn about matters concerning the requirements that must be met in order to complete the teacher education program at ETSU. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 2300 - Foundations for Teaching (2 credits) Prerequisites: EDFN 2100 , clearance through a Background Check. This course is an introduction to the roles of the professional teacher, teaching as a career, and the teaching/learning process. Particular attention will be given to educating teachers as leaders for the 21st century. Field experience is required, 12 hours. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 2325 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators (3 credits) The intent of this course is to focus on human development from conception through adolescence with examples and applications primarily focusing on educational settings. It provides a multi-theoretical approach to the aspects of human development that are impacted by human interaction and nurturing, as well as those that are relatively unaffected by environmental input. Key concepts include, but are not limited to, gross and fine motor development, temperament, visual and auditory perception, family characteristics, genetic inheritance, attention, cognitive tempo, play, and language development as they impact academic learning. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 3301 - Issues in Education (3 credits) Prerequisites: EDFN 2100 and EDFN 2300 or ECED 2150 . Foundation of Early Childhood (if appropriate). Students must also be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to enrolling in this course. Issues in education are examined in the context of historical, philosophical, and sociocultural foundations of teaching. Issues of gender, social class, and ethnicity are discussed. Field experience is required. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 3310 - Educational Psychology (3 credits) A study of the systematic application of psychological and behavior principles to educational settings. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 4008 - Honors Mentorship in Teaching (1 credit) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education or Special Education Honors-in-Discipline program. An individualized course in which the student collaborates with a faculty mentor to create a program of learning that supports the student’s academic and professional goals. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Engineering
	ENGR 1020 - Connections to Engineering and Technology (1 credit) Prerequisites: Freshman standing. Engages the student in meaningful academic and non-academic, out-of-the classroom activities involving engineering and technology. Emphasizes critical thinking in the formation of academic and social goals and support groups and in self-management and study skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 1110 - Engineering Graphics (2 credits) Prerequisites: ACT Math score of 22 or above, or equivalent COMPASS score, or a college level mathematics course. Visualization skills and graphic communication techniques for engineers, sketching, computer-aided drafting, and solid modeling, drawing interpretation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 1120 - Programming for Engineers (2 credits) Prerequisites: ACT Math score of 27 or above, or MATH 1720 , MATH 1730, MATH 1845, or MATH 1910 . Problem definition, algorithm development, flowcharting, and structured programming using a high level language. MATH 1845 or MATH 1910 can be taken concurrently. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 1210 - Introduction to Engineering (1 credit) Introduction to engineering and engineering technology, the engineering problem solving method, introduction to design, basic problem solving and computer skills, study, and personal development skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 3120 - Solid Modeling (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGR 1110 , CEE 3110 (CEE 3110 may be taken concurrently.) Introduction to computer-aided 3D solid modeling. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 4510 - Engineering Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: Senior standing in an engineering discipline. Management theory applied to engineering and technical organizations. Topics include management functions in an engineering context; engineering techniques and tools for management; project management; management/leadership of technical people and teams; and contemporary engineering management topics, e.g., rapid technological change and globalization. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 4900 - Professionalism and Ethics (3 credits) Prerequisites: Senior standing. Professional, social and ethical issues in engineering practice.. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 4950 - Senior Design I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECE 2020 , ME 3023 , ME 3210 , and senior standing. The first is a sequence of two capstone design project courses. Student teams will complete an industry client-driven system design project. Teamwork, leadership, project planning and management, specification, budgeting, design review, subsystem development, testing, weekly reporting, documentation, and oral presentation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGR 4960 - Senior Design II (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGR 4950 The second in a sequence of two senior capstone design project courses. Student teams will complete an industry client-driven system design project. Teamwork, leadership, project planning and management, specification, budgeting, design review, implementation, testing, weekly reporting, documentation, and oral presentation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
English
	ENGL 1006 - English as a Second Language (3 credits) International students may enroll in this sequence rather than in ENGL 1010 /ENGL 1020 . English taught as a second language. Emphasis on composition, grammar, and comprehension of college-level texts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1007 - English as a Second Language Laboratory I (1 credit) Emphasis on pronunciation, classroom listening skills, and English conversation. This laboratory is a companion course for ENGL 1006 . View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1008 - English as a Second Language (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1006 or equivalent. International students may enroll in this sequence rather than in ENGL 1010 /ENGL 1020 . English taught as a second language. Emphasis on composition, research, and comprehension of college-level texts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1009 - English as a Second Language Laboratory II (1 credit) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1007 or equivalent. Emphasis on pronunciation, classroom listening skills, and English conversation. This laboratory is a companion course for ENGL 1008 . View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3 credits) Writing paragraphs and essays based on close readings of various texts, with an emphasis on clear, grammatically correct expository prose. Students must take this course during the first eligible semester at the university. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1018 - Honors Composition I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ACT score of 25 or permission of the English Honors Director. Writing essays based on critical reading of various texts, presupposes basic competency in grammar, mechanics, and organizational skills. Develops advanced degrees of stylistic and formal fluency and critical sophistication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1010 or equivalent. Writing essays based on critical analyses of various literary texts. Emphasis on sound argumentative techniques. Requires documented research paper. Students must earn a grade of “C” or above to pass this course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1028 - Honors Composition II (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1010 , ENGL 1018 or equivalent; and permission of the English Honors Director. Writing essays based on critical analyses of various literary texts. Emphasis on sound argumentative techniques and a documented research paper. Students are expected to exhibit stylistic fluency and organizational sophistication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 1228 - Honors Quest for Meaning and Values II (3 credits) Open to those in the Honors Scholars Program only. The second part of a humanities course that aims at developing cultural understanding while honing critical reading and writing skills. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2030 - Literary Heritage (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Satisfies requirement for 3 hours in the “Heritage” area of familiarity but does not meet requirements for a major or minor in English. An introduction to literature revolving around the theme of heritage, particularly as heritage is illustrated in Western and Non-Western culture through short fiction, poetry, and drama. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2110 - American Literature to 1865 (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Survey of important American writers from Colonial times through the Civil War. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2120 - American Literature since 1865 (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Survey of important American writers from 1865 to the present. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2138 - Honors Survey of American Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or Honors equivalent. Open only to those in English Honors or with permission of the English Honors Director. A broad survey of American literature from Colonial times to the present. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2210 - British Literature to 1785 (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Survey of major British writers from Anglo-Saxon Period through 18th century. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2220 - British Literature since 1785 (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Survey of major British writers from the Romantic Period to the present. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2238 - Honors Survey of British Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or Honors equivalent. Open only to those in English Honors or with permission of the English Honors Director. A broad survey of English literature from Beowulf to the present. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2330 - World Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Various genres from such non-European cultures as early Middle East, Asian, African, and Latin American. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2338 - Honors Survey of World Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or Honors equivalent. Open only to those in English honors or with permission of the English Honors Director. A broad survey of literature from non-European cultures. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2430 - European Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or equivalent. Various genres from ancient texts and European literature which form the basis of Western heritage in literature and many of the arts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 2438 - Honors Survey of European Literature (3 credits) Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or above in ENGL 1020 ; or Honors equivalent. Open only to those in English honors or with permission of the English Honors Director. Various genres from European literature which form the basis of Western heritage. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 3010 - Poetry (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 Study of poetry as a genre with attention to its form and techniques. Reading and analysis of poems written by acknowledged masters of the genre. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 3020 - Fiction (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 Course focuses on fiction as genre, with emphasis on technique and form in fiction, such as style and point of view. Readings include masters of both the short story and novel. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 3030 - Drama (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 Study of drama as a genre with attention to its development and techniques. Readings and analysis of plays written by acknowledged masters of the genre. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 3040 - Literary Nonfiction (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 Special attention to the history and forms of the essay. Subgenres covered may include autobiography and memoir, history as literature, travel writing, and reportage and journalism. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ENGL 3050 - Literature and the Environment (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 This course will focus on nature and environment as theme and subject in literature. Students will read and write about a range of fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry. Readings may also include academic essays about environmental history and ethics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

DIGM 4617 - Advanced Raster-Based Imaging

DIGM 4844 - Effects Animation

DIGM 4854 - Character Animation

DIGM 4900 - Independent Study in Digital Media

DIGM 4917 - Digital Media Production

DIGM 4930 - Portfolio Development for Digital Media

DIGM 4957 - Special Topics in Digital Media

ECED 2010 - Healthy and Safe Environments for Young Children

ECED 2110 - Infant/Child/Toddler Development

ECED 2125 - Infant and Toddler Care

ECED 2150 - Foundations of Early Childhood Development

ECED 2180 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for Young Children

ECED 3140 - Guiding Young Children

ECED 3150 - Creative Development of Young Children

ECED 3160 - Body/Brain-based Learning Environments

ECED 3210 - Balanced Comprehensive Literacy and Assessment for Early Childhood

ECED 3220 - Designing Physical Environments

ECED 4010 - Observing and Assessing Young Children

ECED 4130 - Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education

ECED 4140 - Program Development for Young Children

ECED 4150 - Literacy in Young Children

ECED 4161 - Curriculum Development for Young Children

ECED 4257 - Mentoring in Early Childhood Education

ECED 4347 - Technology and Media in Inclusive Early Childhood Education

ECED 4357 - Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

ECED 4427 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School

ECED 4450 - Constructivist Inquiry Approach to Science/Math for Young Children

ECED 4451 - Foundations of Mathematics Instruction and Assessment for Pre-K-3rd

ECED 4517 - Family, School, Community Involvement

ECED 4570 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education

ECED 4580 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education(PreK-3)

ECED 4581 - Seminar in Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education

ECED 4617 - Residency I: Assessment Driven Literacy Instruction for PreK-3

ECED 4627 - Residency I: Writing Process, Assessment, and Strategies for PreK-3

ECED 4637 - Residency I: Instructional Strategies for Math and Differentiated Instruction PreK-3

ECED 4680 - Residency I: Clinical Experience and Seminar in PreK-3

ECED 4750 - Residency II: Seminar in PreK-3

ECED 4751 - Residency II: Supervised Field Experience

ECED 4900 - Independent Study

ECED 4957 - Special Topics

ECON 1050 - Economics and Society

ECON 2070 - Quantitative Methods for Business I

ECON 2080 - Quantitative Methods for Business II

ECON 2210 - Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON 2220 - Principles of Microeconomics

ECON 3030 - Intermediate Microeconomics

ECON 3040 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

ECON 3088 - Research Methods and Statistics – Honors

ECON 3310 - Monetary Economics

ECON 3700 - History of Economic Concepts

ECON 3800 - Econometrics I

ECON 4018 - Senior Honors Seminar

ECON 4317 - Health Care Economics

ECON 4327 - Labor Economics

ECON 4337 - Government Finance and Public Choice

ECON 4447 - Urban and Regional Economics

ECON 4527 - International Economics

ECON 4610 - Managerial Economics

ECON 4900 - Independent Study in Economics

ECON 4905 - Economics Internship

EDFN 2100 - Orientation to the Profession of Education

EDFN 2300 - Foundations for Teaching

EDFN 2325 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators

EDFN 3301 - Issues in Education

EDFN 3310 - Educational Psychology

EDFN 4008 - Honors Mentorship in Teaching

ENGR 1020 - Connections to Engineering and Technology

ENGR 1110 - Engineering Graphics

ENGR 1120 - Programming for Engineers

ENGR 1210 - Introduction to Engineering

ENGR 3120 - Solid Modeling

ENGR 4510 - Engineering Management

ENGR 4900 - Professionalism and Ethics

ENGR 4950 - Senior Design I

ENGR 4960 - Senior Design II

ENGL 1006 - English as a Second Language

ENGL 1007 - English as a Second Language Laboratory I

ENGL 1008 - English as a Second Language

ENGL 1009 - English as a Second Language Laboratory II