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DANC 3140 - Jazz Dance II (2) Continues to explore the basic elements and fundamentals of jazz dance technique and vocabulary while emphasizing movement dynamics, isolation, syncopation, alignment and artistic expression. Prerequisite(s): Designed for students with at least one year of formal dance training. DANC 1140 or permission of the instructor.
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DANC 3210 - Musical Theatre Dance (3) Introduction and practice of basic musical theatre dance concepts and techniques with an emphasis on gaining performance skills in different styles of musical theatre dance choreography.
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DANC 3270 - Ballroom Dance I (1) Introduction and practice of basic dance steps, rhythms, fundamentals and partnering techniques for 4-6 smooth and Latin ballroom dance styles. Prerequisite(s): DANC 1270 .
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DANC 4210 - Choreography I (3) Introduction to the craft and creative process of choreography through the means of exploration, improvisational movement, and developing basic movement themes and solo/duet works.
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Design & Drafting Technology |
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CADD 1100 - Orientation to Design/Drafting (1) Orientation to the philosophy, development, and current trends in the professional preparation for careers in design/drafting. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 1110 - Fundamentals of Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Introduction to the graphic language of technical drawing and communications. Multiview and pictorial technical drawing using freehand, manual and computer-aided drafting techniques. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 1111 - Drafting for CMGT (3) Streamlines the content of Basic AutoCAD, Residential Architectural Drawing, and Civil Drafting. This course is for Construction Management (CMGT) majors and will serve as the prerequisite for advanced drafting courses required in the CMGT curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Only for CMGT majors. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 1170 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Fundamental applications of AutoCAD to the solution of technical drawing problems for the industry. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1110 with a C or better or concurrently or CTE 1300 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 2100 - Sophomore Design/Drafting Seminar (0.5) Seminar for study of current topics in design/drafting through discussions, activities, and outside speakers. Students will continue to develop leadership skills, relationships with peers and faculty and plan a successful career. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1100 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 2140 - Advanced Parametric Modeling (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Advanced industrial applications of computer-aided drafting systems. Three dimensional modeling and design using interactive graphics techniques and standard design elements. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1110 with a C or better or CTE 1300 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 2150 - Descriptive Geometry for Engineering Technology (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) A basic course in graphic science for engineers, drafters or drafting teachers. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1110 with a C or better or CTE 1300 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 2160 - Structural Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) A study of structural systems utilizing metal, concrete, masonry and wood, including the development of appropriate engineering calculations and working drawings. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1170 with a C or better and CMGT 2020 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 2171 - Introduction to MicroStation (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Applications of MicroStation to the solution of technical drawing problems for industry. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 2180 - Technical Illustration (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Pictorial representation using various illustrative media. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1170 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 3100 - Junior Design/Drafting Seminar (0.5) Seminar for study of current topics in design/drafting through discussions, activities, and outside speakers. Students will continue to develop leadership skills, relationships with peers and faculty and plan a successful career. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2100 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 3120 - Machine Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Working drawings of machine parts, using tables, tolerancing, sheet metal and welding drawings. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2140 with a C or better and ENGT 2530 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 3150 - Civil Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Civil drafting problems using survey data applicable to grading cuts and fills, drainage systems, municipal utilities, plotting and zoning are studied. Drawings are developed using manual and computer-aided drafting techniques. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1170 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 3160 - Residential Architectural Drawing (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Principles of planning residential structures including selection of materials, methods of construction, and development of detailed working drawings. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1170 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 3170 - Computer Drafting Systems (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Computer-aided drafting involving operating systems, programming languages, macros, networks, and customization of software. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1170 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 3175 - Advanced MicroStation (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Advanced applications of MicroStation for the solution of technical drawing problems for industry. Management of CADD hardware and applications software. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2171 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4100 - Senior Design/Drafting Seminar (1) Seminar for study of current topics in design/drafting through discussions, activities, and outside speakers. Students will continue to develop leadership skills, relationships with peers and faculty and plan a successful career. Prerequisite(s): CADD 3100 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4114 - Advanced Technical Problems in Design/Drafting (1-3) Individual or group work on advanced technical problems in design/drafting. Provide exploration of content not available through normal course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): 2.50 GPA, written contract/proposal with objectives and written school consent. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4124 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles for Engineering Technology (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Basic theory and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices applicable to working drawings of machine parts. Prerequisite(s): CADD 3120 with a C or better and ENGT 2530 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4150 - Applied Civil Design/Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) 3D modeling applications for design objects such as contours, survey points, land surfaces, and road alignments. These concepts will assist graduates working in the fields of civil design and engineering. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1111 or CADD 3150 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4162 - Commercial Architectural Design/Drafting (BIM) (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Commercial architectural plans and problems are studied and drawings are developed using CADD techniques including BIM. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2160 with a C or better and CMGT 2020 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4171 - Production Design/Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Tool and die, jig and fixture, casting, weldment, and hydraulic/pneumatic plumbing design problems are studied and drawings are developed using manual and computer-aided drafting techniques. This course is co-listed with CADD 5171. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2140 with a C or better; and CADD 3120 with a C or better; and ENGT 2530 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4172 - MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) & Industrial Piping Design/Drafting (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Piping/Plumbing) systems are designed and drawings are developed using manual and CADD techniques including BIM. Prerequisite(s): CADD 4162 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4174 - Machine Design (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Drafting problems involving the elements of the designing and/or redesigning of mechanisms and machines. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2140 with a C or better and CADD 3120 with a C or better; CMGT 2020 and ENGT 2530 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4175 - Advanced 3D Analysis and Rapid Prototyping (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Advanced course which surveys the application of computer drafting and design systems and how they relate to 3D analysis and rapid prototyping. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2140 with a C or better and CMGT 2020 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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CADD 4180 - Industrial Design (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab) Study and application of the design process and design principles related to industrial products. This course is co-listed with CADD 5180. Prerequisite(s): CADD 2140 with a C or better. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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Dietetics and Nutrition |
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D&N 1300 - Introduction to Dietetics (1) Overview dietetics and nutrition including history, current trends and career opportunities.
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D&N 2310 - Early Childhood Nutrition and Health (2) Application of principles of nutrition, significance of food habits, including the influences of family living, cultural patterns, and commercialization in relation to the health of young children.
This is a professional education course.
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D&N 3340 - Nutrition (3) Digestive process and fundamental principles of nutrition and their application to the feeding of individuals. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHEM 1104 or CHEM 1131 . Fall, Spring.
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D&N 3350 - Community Nutrition (3) Public health nutrition and nutrition care delivery in community programs. Prerequisite(s): D&N 3340 with a grade of C or better.
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D&N 3360 - Entrepreneurship for Dietetics Professionals (3) Identifies and develops dietetic entrepreneurial opportunities in a rapidly changing employment environment. Prerequisite(s): D&N 3340 .
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D&N 4340 - Advanced Nutrition (3) An in-depth study of human nutrition and the evaluation of nutritional status. This course is co-listed with D&N 5340. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BIOL 3401 , BIOL 3402 , D&N 3340 and CHEM 1604 .
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D&N 4341 - Child Nutrition (2) Nutritive requirements of mothers during pregnancy and lactation and of children during early childhood. Bases of determining reliability of nutrition information. This course is co-listed with D&N 5341. Prerequisite(s): D&N 3340 .
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D&N 4342 - Medical Nutrition I (3) Role of nutrition in the prevention and dietary treatment of disease. This course is co-listed with D&N 5342. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BIOL 3401 , BIOL 3402 , D&N 3340 and CHEM 1604 . Fall.
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D&N 4343 - Medical Nutrition II (3) A case study oriented approach to nutritional medicine with an in-depth emphasis on pathophysiology and the nutritional care plan in the prevention and treatment of disease. This course is co-listed with D&N 5343. Prerequisite(s): D&N 4342 with a grade of C or better. Spring.
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D&N 4344 - Nutrition Education and Counseling (2) Designed to assist in the development of skills related to nutrition counseling and communication, as well as enhance group nutrition education experience and skills Prerequisite(s): D&N 4342 with a grade of C or better.
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D&N 4345 - Senior Dietetics Seminar* (3) Philosophy and current issues and trends in dietetics. Group and individual problems which will lead to investigation of individual research problem. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. Fall.
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D&N 4346 - Dietary Supplements (3) Course focuses on federal regulation of the natural health products industry, quality control of supplements, and legal and ethical considerations in recommending dietary supplements and complementary therapies. This course is co-listed with D&N 5346. Prerequisite(s): D&N 4340 or NUTR 4300
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D&N 4350 - Special Problems in Foods and Nutrition (2-3) An in-depth study of human nutrition; some foods emphasis. Group and/or individual problems including reports, discussion, bibliographies, research, and experiments. This course is co-listed with D&N 5350. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): senior standing.
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D&N 4351 - Geriatric Nutrition (2) Dietary needs and feeding of the elderly. This course is co-listed with D&N 5351. Prerequisite(s): D&N 3340 .
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Driver Education |
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DRED 2010 - Introduction to Safety Education (3) Provides a background in safety that will give insight to the possible accident situations present in various school situations.
This is a professional education course.
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DRED 2020 - Driver Task Analysis (3) Curriculum content overview for driver and traffic safety education in secondary schools; classroom instruction and laboratory experience; driving skills and abilities of future teachers are evaluated. Prerequisite(s): DRED 2010 .
This is a professional education course.
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DRED 2030 - Developing Vehicle Operation Skills and Competencies (3) A methods and materials course for driver education in the secondary schools. Techniques of teaching beginning drivers in both classroom and laboratory settings. Practicum arranged as a portion of the course. Prerequisite(s): DRED 2020 . Summer.
This is a professional education course.
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DRED 2040 - Developing Classroom Knowledge (3) Operation, maintenance, and techniques of teaching with driving simulators and multiple-car driving ranges. Practicum arranged as a portion of the course. Prerequisite(s): DRED 2030 . Summer.
This is a professional education course.
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Economics In addition to any course prerequisites listed for the courses below, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies also enforces a course leveling prerequisite. This means that freshmen (those who have earned 0-29.5 semester hours of college credit) may enroll in 1000 level courses only, sophomores (completed 30-59.5 semester hours) may enroll in 2000 or 1000 level courses, juniors (completed 60-89.5 semester hours) may enroll in 3000, 2000 or 1000 level courses and seniors (all students who have earned 90 semester hours) may enroll in 4000 level courses or below.
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ECON 1010 - Principles of Macroeconomics GE (3) An introduction to principles underlying the operation of modern industrial countries. Special attention is given to the determinants of income and employment.
UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #8 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #3 in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area of the UCM General Education Program.
This course is equivalent to MOTR ECON 101 Introduction to Macroeconomics in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area.
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ECON 1011 - Principles of Microeconomics GE (3) An introduction to the functioning of a market economy. Emphasis is on behavior of consumers and business firms and the resulting allocation of resources and distribution of income. Fall, Spring, Summer.
UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #8 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area of the UCM General Education Program.
This course is equivalent to MOTR ECON 102 Introduction to Microeconomics in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area.
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ECON 2010 - Orientation to the Economics Major (2) Familiarize economics majors with the CPI program, general outcomes, assessment activities (portfolio assessment), and future opportunities for economics majors. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 or ECON 1011 . Fall.
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ECON 2033 - Economic Applications in Sports (3) This applications course is designed to investigate questions related to the contribution of professional and recreational sports to social welfare. It includes an exploration of the business of professional and amateur sports. Not open to economics majors as a major or elective course. Spring, Summer.
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ECON 3010 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3) Develop various theoretical frameworks for studying the forces affecting income, employment, and output in the economic system of the United States. Attention is given to the impact that government and other countries may have on these variables. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 3013 - Public Finance (3) The role of government in the modern mixed economy with emphasis on the impact of tax and expenditure policies on resource allocation and income distribution. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 3020 - Money and Banking (3) Money and banking structures including the Federal Reserve System and how it affects the economy. Monetary and National Income Theory are used to analyze economic policy. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.
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ECON 3030 - Intermediate Microeconomics (3) Conventional theory of consumption, production, pricing, and resource allocation. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.
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ECON 3035 - Internship in Economics (1-6) Opportunity for students to gain theoretical knowledge and practical application within a particular field of specialization. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSBA program, 60 semester hours and overall GPA of 2.50 or above, or consent of internship director. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ECON 3065 - Labor Economics (3) Survey of the labor force, wage and employment theories, economic insecurity including unemployment, trade unionism and collective bargaining from the standpoint of public policy. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 and ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4000 - Senior Seminar in Economics (3) The major will complete a research paper demonstrating the ability to address a research question (topics will vary) by applying theory and presenting empirical evidence and will prepare an oral presentation of the research project. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3010 and ECON 3030 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.
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ECON 4010 - International Economics (3) Principles underlying international trade and finance and analysis of current problems and related policies. This course is co-listed with ECON 5010. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 and ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall.
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ECON 4015 - Mathematical Economics I (3) A survey of mathematics including theory of sets, calculus, differential and difference equations, linear programming, matrices, and their application in economics. This course is co-listed with ECON 5015. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 and FIN 2801 or MATH 1131 or MATH 1151 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4016 - Mathematical Economics II (2) A continuation and more advanced study in the application of mathematical tools in economics. This course is co-listed with ECON 5016. Prerequisite(s): ECON 4015 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4020 - Natural Resource Economics (3) Nature of natural resources; economic efficiency as basis for natural resource use; externalities in natural resource use; factors influencing environmental quality; alternate public policy tools for influencing natural resource use. This course is co-listed with ECON 5020. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 and ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4030 - Directed Studies in Economics (1-3) Intensive study of significant economic topics. This course is co-listed with ECON 5030. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4050 - Comparative Economic Systems (3) Analysis of alternate patterns of economic control, planning, and market structures. The experience of British socialism, American capitalism, and Soviet-type central planning is emphasized. This course is co-listed with ECON 5050. An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4052 - Regional and Urban Economics (3) Geographic regions and urban areas as economic systems with emphasis on location theory and economic policy in the regional/urban environments. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4054 - Sports Economics (3) Designed to investigate questions relating to the contribution of professional and recreational sports to social welfare. This includes exploring the decision to participate, use public funding for sport facilities, and labor market issues. The general objective of this course is to help the student learn to apply economic concepts and ideas to the sports industry. Because of the applied nature of this course, problem solving and modeling are key skills for success. This course is co-listed with ECON 5054. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4060 - Game Theory (3) Provides game theoretical tools used widely in economics to study situations in which various decision-makers interact. Applications include political science and biology. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 and MATH 1111 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.
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ECON 4065 - Managerial Economics (3) Designed to apply economic theory and statistical methods to managerial decision making. Allocation and pricing problems of business are key focuses. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3010 , ECON 3030 and FIN 3801 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4070 - Industrial Organization (3) An analysis of selected economic problems of current interest dealing primarily with the structure of American industry, with emphasis on the conduct and performance of large firms. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1011 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4075 - Time Series Analysis (3) The course will introduce, develop and apply forecasting models to decision making problems. The interpretation and accuracy of forecasting models will also be explored. This course is co-listed with ECON 5075. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1010 , ECON 3030 and FIN 3801 . An additional fee is associated with this course. Spring.
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ECON 4080 - Econometrics I (3) Mathematical techniques and problems used in the quantitative approach to economic theory. This course is co-listed with ECON 5080. Prerequisite(s): ECON 3010 or ECON 3030 ; and FIN 3801 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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ECON 4085 - Predictive Analytics (3) Introductory course in data mining and predictive model development. Students will be introduced to database tools for collecting, retrieving, and applying data mining processes, as well as building predictive models for decision making. This course is co-listed with ECON 5085. Students who earned undergraduate credit for ECON 4085 may not take ECON 5085 for graduate credit. An additional fee is associated with this course. Fall, Spring.
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ECON 4090 - Analytical Applications to Business (3) An advanced course in predictive model applications. Students will be exposed to different models in financial economics, and datasets, to make informed business decisions. This course is co-listed with ECON 5090. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3801 and ECON 4085 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
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Educational Foundations and Literacy |
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EDFL 1830 - Introduction to Academic Literacy (3) Application of critical thinking to develop academic literacy. Emphasizes critical reading and purposeful interaction with various text structures, genres, and other media across academic disciplines. Placement according to University policy. Course restricted to freshmen and sophomores or by instructor consent.
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EDFL 2100 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3) An overview of the teaching profession with emphasis on instructional planning, assessment, collaboration with stakeholders, creating a productive classroom environment and understanding the social and cultural factors that influence the profession. Corequisite(s): should be taken concurrently with FLDX 2150 during the sophomore year.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 2240 - Educational Psychology GE (3) Furnishes the prospective teacher with the psychological concepts, principles, theories, research findings, and techniques relevant to guiding the educative process. It is strongly recommended that BSE and BME majors take this course concurrently with EDFL 2100 and FLDX 2150 during the sophomore year.
UCM General Education Competency: This course fulfills Knowledge Competency #8 and reinforces Foundational Skills Competency #4 in the Social & Behavioral Sciences area of the UCM General Education Program.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 2250 - Introduction to English Language Learners and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (2) Candidates are introduced to English Language Learners and examine ways to assess first language competencies; identify and apply the six developmental levels of second language acquisition; technologies and resources for engaging and supporting achievement across academic content areas, and instructional and assessment strategies for bridging ELL progress. Paralinguistics, scaffolding, semiotics and other basic linguistic skills are explored. In addition, candidates examine the philosophical and conceptual frames for professional stance in terms of racial identity; socioeconomic status; sexual orientation; gender; ethnic and religious considerations and approaches and resources for respectful interactions with students and families that celebrate, value, and enhance success in the classroom community and culture.
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EDFL 3210 - Methods of Reading Instruction (3) Fundamental concepts, skills, attitudes and methods of developing, promoting and managing reading instruction. The course includes tutoring and teacher-aide field experiences outside of class hours. Prerequisite(s): cumulative GPA of 2.50; EDFL 2100 and FLDX 2150 and EDFL 2240 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 3215 - Teaching Reading in Content Fields (3) An examination of reading comprehension strategies, study skills, concept development, and critical thinking, especially with regard to the reading demands of content subjects and the needs of typical and atypical learners. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 3210 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 3230 - Introduction to Language, Literacy and Literature in the Middle Level Classroom, Block One (4) An introduction to instructional practices appropriate for middle level content area teachers, implementing culturally responsive reading and writing programs in the classroom. Topics include teaching reading provisions, young adult literature, writing, speaking and listening; unit planning and evaluation. Field experience in a middle school is required. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 and FLDX 2150 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 3240 - Application of Content Area Literacy for Middle Level Learners, Block Two (4) Prepares middle level teachers to address language, literacy and literature within content area instruction, focusing on promoting basic and higher-order literacy across the disciplines. Field experience in a middle school is required. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , EDFL 3230 and FLDX 2150 . This course can be taken concurrently with MLED 4135 and EDFL 4230 . An additional fee is associated with this course.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 3410 - Children’s Literature (3) Familiarity with various types of literature for children, principles for selecting excellent children’s books, and methods of presentation for integration of children’s literature into the early childhood, elementary and special education curriculum. The course includes resources and strategies for addressing different learning needs and culturally diverse populations. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , EDSP 2100 and FLDX 2150 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4000 - Special Projects in Education (1-6) Individual or group study of problems in special areas of interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
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EDFL 4074 - Methods of Teaching Middle School Social Studies (3) Prepares students with middle school instructional strategies, student activities, and assessments to plan and implement in the social studies classroom, especially during observation and student teaching. Methods is taken prior to the student teaching semester.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4150 - Pedagogy & Methods for ELL (3) This course explores the principles, methods, materials, and activities for the teaching of English Language Learners (ELL) in Missouri K-12 schools. Candidates are introduced to ELL and examine ways to assess first language competencies; identify and apply the six developmental levels of second language acquisition; use technologies and resources for
engaging and supporting achievement across academic content areas; and use instructional and assessment strategies for bridging ELL progress. Paralinguistics, scaffolding, semiotics, and other basic linguistic skills are explored. In addition, candidates examine the philosophical and conceptual frames for professional stance in terms of racial identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic and religious considerations, and approaches and resources for respectful interactions with students and families. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 5150. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Fall.
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EDFL 4210 - Introduction to Content Area Literacy (2) Provides an introduction to content area literacy, or the reading, writing, and critical thinking in and across the various disciplines for secondary and K-12 certification areas, along with instructional interventions for students with reading deficits. This course is co-listed with EDFL 5211. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 and FLDX 2150 and EDFL 2240 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4212 - Literacy in the Disciplines I (2) Designed to build on and advance the knowledge-base of EDFL 4210 including focus on discipline-specific applications of content area literacy unique to differing secondary subjects, for all students, including second language learners. This course is co-listed with EDFL 5212. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 EDFL 2240 , FLDX 2150 ; EDFL 4210 or concurrently.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4220 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (2) A focus on assessment of students’ reading abilities and selecting appropriate teaching methods and materials to meet individual needs in reading instruction. The course includes a practicum, or field experience component, which permits application of learning and instructional decision-making. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDFL 3215 or EDFL 3230 or EDFL 4210 . Corequisite(s): EDFL 4250 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4230 - Response to Intervention for Middle School English Language Arts: Block Three (4) Prepares pre-service English Language Arts teachers to meet the needs of middle school readers and writers at all levels, including Tiers 2 & 3 of Response to Intervention (RTI). The course focuses on assessments that drive instruction and appropriate methods, materials and strategies for the improvement of reading and writing. A middle school field component includes application of learning and instructional decision-making. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , EDFL 3230 and FLDX 2150 . This course is also designed to be taken concurrently with EDFL 3240 and MLED 4135 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4235 - Methods of Teaching Middle Level English Language Arts (3) A study of the purposes and methods of teaching language arts in the middle grades, with specific focus on culturally responsive teaching as it relates to adolescents. Topics include research-based approaches to teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking; literature-based units; enhancing access to non-fiction; the writing process; philosophies and theories related to the teaching and learning of English Language Arts; resources; national and state standards for ELA. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education; EDFL 2100 , FLDX 2150 , EDFL 2240 . This course may be taken concurrently with EDFL 3230 or EDFL 3240 or EDFL 4240 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4240 - Integrated English Language Arts Curriculum & Assessment for Middle Level Learners: Block Four (4) Theory and research models for culturally responsive English Language Arts at the middle level are connected to the development of Common Academic Standards (CAS) and initial teaching and assessment in the classroom with a required middle school field component. Candidates develop, implement, assess and reflect upon reading, writing, speaking, listening, representing and the use of technology to enhance literacy for on-track and at-risk middle school learners. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , EDFL 3230 , EDFL 3240 and FLDX 2150 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4250 - Practicum in Reading (1) A supervised field experience in the assessment of reading, analysis of reading difficulties, and educational decision-making in planning and teaching appropriate lessons. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDFL 3215 or EDFL 3230 or EDFL 4210 . Corequisite(s): EDFL 4220 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4300 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation (2) Instruction in the design, selection, and implementation of educational assessments, the generation and management of student data, and the interpretation and use of data to make instructional decisions. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4460 - K-12 Curriculum for ELL (3) This course offers an introduction to elementary through high school English Language Teaching (ELT) and learning. Students will design and develop curricular materials including
lesson plans and teaching materials to be used with English Language Learners (ELL) of all english proficiency levels. Students will experiment with different theories of world language learning methods, assessment, and the use of technology in the English language classroom. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 5460. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Spring.
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EDFL 4530 - Sociolinguistics (3) This course will provide students an introduction to the basic concepts, scope, and methodology of the science of sociolinguistics in its historical and descriptive aspects, including topics and issues in current sociolinguistic and applied linguistics studies. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 5530.
Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Fall.
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EDFL 4960 - K-12 Clinical Field Experience with ELL (3) Students will develop proficiency in the application of instructional strategies designed to support the needs of ELL in a K-12 classroom. Students will complete a minimum of 90 hours of supervised ELL instruction in an approved K-12 educational setting. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 5960. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Spring.
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EDFL 4970 - Secondary Teaching and Behavioral Management (2) An analysis of the teaching/learning process with emphasis on instructional planning, component teaching skills and adolescent behavior management. This course should be taken no earlier than one semester prior to student teaching. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): FLDX 4970 .
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4971 - K-12 Content Area Literacy (1) Designed to build on and apply the knowledge-base of EDFL 4210 for teachers receiving certification in K-12 subject areas by focusing on discipline-specific theory-into-practice of content area literacy. The student work in this course, under unified learning objectives, becomes individualized based on the students’ certification areas. This course is co-listed with EDFL 5971. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , FLDX 2150 ; EDFL 4210 or concurrently.
This is a professional education course.
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EDFL 4972 - Literacy in the Disciplines II (2) Designed to build on and apply the knowledge-base of EDFL 4210 and EDFL 4212 , by focusing on discipline-specific theory-into-practice of content area literacy. The student work in this course, under unified learning objectives, becomes individualized based on the students’ certification areas. This course is co-listed with EDFL 5972. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 , EDFL 2240 , FLDX 2150 ; EDFL 4210 and EDFL 4212 or concurrently.
This is a professional education course.
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