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CYBR 4810:Cyber Defense 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 4220 and CYBR 4200 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course is a semester-long simulation using the virtual systems, software, practices, and procedures necessary for the protection of computer systems and networks. Students learn how to protect networks and systems as deployed in a typical organization. Course topics include policy and practice associated with the protection of communication resources, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and use of various tools for system and network protection.
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CYBR 4833:Wireless Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course explores the theory and practice of securing wireless networks from threats and attacks. Topics include Cryptography, Network Security Protocols, Security and Layered Architecture, Voice-Oriented Wireless Networks, Data-Oriented Wireless Networks, Security in Traditional Wireless Networks, Security in Wireless LAN, and Security in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks.
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CYBR 4843:Ethical Hacking for Effective Defense 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ) and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course explores the identification and validation of network and system vulnerabilities by taking an adversarial approach to network, system, and data access. Topics include network attacks and defenses, Operating System and application vulnerabilities, social engineering attacks, and malware. Ethical, legal implications of network attacks are also discussed.
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CYBR 4853:Computer Forensics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3210 and CYBR 3423 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course is an exploration of the tools and techniques used to conduct digital investigations. It will include digital evidence collection, recovery, and analysis. Topics are Legal issues relating to digital evidence, recovery of deleted files and discovery of hidden information, reconstruction of user activity from e-mail, temporary Internet files and cached data, assessment of the integrity of system memory and process architecture to reveal malicious code.
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CYBR 4883:Infrastructure Defense 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course provides an overview of the infrastructure assessment and penetration testing process and the processes and techniques for improving the defensibility of that infrastructure.
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CYBR 4893:Internet of Things: Applications and Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (CYBR 3200 and CYBR 4323 ), and admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity eMajor.
This course introduces core knowledge and skills required to develop, design and secure IoT solutions. Students will analyze requirements, develop human-device interaction and learn about broader trends and characteristics in IoT. In addition, students will evaluate the security design of IoT-connected products.
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Dance |
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DANC 1107:Dance in Society 3 Credit Hours
Through an examination of the role of arts in society, and an in-depth study of selected dance events, this interactive course provides an understanding of the creative process and develops skills in creativity and critical analysis. Heightened perceptual abilities will be developed through class experiences and field visits to a variety of arts events in dance, music, visual arts, and theater. (Attendance at some events requires paid admission.)
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DANC 1900:Introduction to the Professional Practice of Dance 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Declared Dance Major or Dance Interest.
This course serves as the introductory cohort experience for dance majors. Students accumulate an overview of the dance industry and its role in the marketplace through topics on professional preparation. Students are acquainted with studying dance in the university learning enlivenment.
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DANC 2000:Dance History I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Must be a Dance Major, Dance Minor, or Dance- Interest; and ENGL 1101
Explores dance as a reflection of culture and as an art form from the earliest societies to the present. International ballet, modern dance, and American dance will be observed closely as art forms and as commercial entertainment. Throughout the course students will read from books the observations of prominent dance critics, and they will view recordings of acclaimed dance pieces. Cultural influence and the contributions of individual artists will be investigated.
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DANC 2100:African Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
This course provides an energetic introduction and exploration of African Dance techniques, movement styles, and traditional dance forms that impact how this dance style informs cultural and social norms. Students will learn dance steps from various African Dances that represent and embody the cultural tradition and lifestyles of African people and the African diaspora.
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DANC 2200:Tap Dance Technique I 2 Credit Hours
Students develop rhythmic complexity and performance techniques in tap dance. They will develop an understanding and experience of a variety of tap dance styles along with a historical understanding of the development of tap as an American art form. May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 2210:Tap Dance Technique II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2200
Students strengthen foundational skills covered in Tap Dance I. They further develop rhythmic complexity, performance quality, and a deeper understanding of various tap styles. This course may be taken twice for credit
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DANC 2290:Special Topics in Dance 1 -3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Varies by topic
Topics of a special interest to students and faculty.
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DANC 2500:Indian Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course of Indian Classical dance techniques. Students explore the movement styles of Indian Classical dances from historical, cultural, and aesthetic perspectives.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 2713:Dance Production 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course introduces students to stagecraft and live theatrical production. Students are charged with production assignments in support of public productions sponsored by the Department of Dance.
Notes: This course may be repeated for a total of two times for credit.
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DANC 2714:Dance Performance 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
This course includes individually designated performance assignments in support of public productions sponsored by the Department of Dance. Students rehearse and take class weekly, in addition to show week responsibilities.
Notes: This course may be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
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DANC 2715:Dance Filmmaking 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or Dance Minor, or permission of instructor
The course is designed to introduce digital video technology in dance through the acquisition of technical and creative skills required to choreograph, compose, edit, and disseminate Dance for Camera works.
Notes: The course may only be taken once for credit.
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DANC 3000:Musical Theatre Dance: Styles I 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to major dance styles for musical theater including: fundamental performance skills, exercises in body awareness, and principles of choreography for musical theater pieces. Students address the process of creating a character through movement and develop audition and rehearsal techniques through in-class work and out-of-class assignments. This course includes a survey of the history of dance in musical theater.
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DANC 3001:Musical Theater Dance: Styles II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3000
This course offers advanced study of a selected musical theater dance style, including a history of the form and its major choreographers.
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DANC 3100:Ballet I: Classical Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic technique and terminology of ballet. Through beginning-level barre and center work, students will explore kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. Exercises in this course are designed to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Students will practice professionalism and gain an appreciation and understanding of the art form.
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DANC 3110:Ballet II: Classical Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3100
This course is designed for students who are able to demonstrate and execute a basic understanding of ballet technique. Students will enhance their understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. Students will practice professionalism and gain an appreciation and understanding of the art form.
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DANC 3120:Ballet III: Classical Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3110 or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for students who are able to demonstrate an intermediate/advanced understanding of ballet technique. Students will develop a more refined understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. Barre and center exercises become more complex and emphasis is placed on strengthening performance skills. Students will practice professionalism and deepen their appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 3130:Ballet IV: Classical Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3120 or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for students who are able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of ballet technique. Students will display a complex understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and the use of weight. Barre and center exercises become more intricate and style and performance skills are emphasized. Students will practice professionalism and expand their appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Notes: May be taken four times for credit.
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DANC 3200:Jazz Dance: Styles I 2 Credit Hours
Students will explore the principles and art of jazz dance through correct alignment, body control, flexibility, weight shift and rhythmic control. Center work, stretching, isolations, extensions, turns, jumps, simple combinations and vocabulary are introduced. Students will learn to apply techniques of defined traveling movements in a range of dynamic and changing rhythms while acquiring an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form.
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DANC 3210:Jazz Dance: Styles II 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3200
Students acquire complex motor skills, intermediate and advanced techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in jazz dance performance. Multiple simultaneous isolations, contracted falls and turning jumps are explored, along with movement combinations of 64 beats and longer.
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DANC 3220:Jazz Dance: Styles III 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3210 or permission of the instructor.
This is an intermediate-advanced jazz technique course for the advanced dancers. Emphasis is placed on learning complex and challenging combinations with correct body placement and balance. Students will continue developing their motor skills, jazz dance techniques, musically and artistry.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 3230:Jazz Dance: Style IV 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3220 or permission of the instructor.
This is an advanced jazz technique course for pre-professional dancers. Emphasis is placed on continuing to develop advanced level performance techniques and learning technically, musically and artistically challenging combinations as well as professional repertory.
Notes: May be taken four times for credit.
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DANC 3300:Modern Dance I: Contemporary Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Students will explore contemporary movement styles, including principles of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. The course prepares students for more complex choreography by increasing body connectivity and coordination while building performance skills. Students will practice professionalism and gain an appreciation and understanding of the art form.
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DANC 3310:Modern Dance II: Contemporary Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Dance Major, or DANC 3300
Students demonstrate knowledge of contemporary movement styles, enhancing understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. This course begins to incorporate complex choreography through body connectivity and coordination while strengthening performance skills. Students will demonstrate professionalism and an appreciation and understanding of the art form.
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DANC 3320:Modern Dance III: Contemporary Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3310 or permission of the instructor.
Students demonstrate intermediate/advanced knowledge of contemporary movement styles, increasing their complex understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. This course incorporates complex movement phrases through integrated body connectivity and coordination while performing at an intermediate/advanced level. Students will demonstrate professionalism and an appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Notes: May be taken twice for credit.
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DANC 3330:Modern Dance IV: Contemporary Dance Technique 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3320 or permission of the instructor.
Students demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency of contemporary movement styles, accomplishing complex understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. This course incorporates complex movement phrases through integrated body connectivity and coordination while performing at an advanced level and demonstrating professionalism. Students show readiness for the professional practice of contemporary dance and an understanding of their place within the art form.
Notes: May be taken four times for credit.
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DANC 3398:Internship 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved professional dance or theater company, dance studio, art agency or government agency serving the arts.
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DANC 3500:Pas de Deux/Pointe 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3110 or permission of the instructor.
This course develops a student’s partnering skills in dance through increased technical development and the learning of classical repertory. A portion of this course focuses on the development of pointe technique and classical variations. This course is designed to develop the advanced-intermediate level dance student’s ability to transfer classical ballet skills into partnered pas de deux work.
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DANC 3550:Choreography I 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Two 3000-level DANC classes or permission of the instructor.
This course introduces dance choreography including improvisational techniques and choreographic devices appropriate for the concert stage.
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DANC 3600:Dance Improvisation 2 Credit Hours
In this course, students will creatively discover and investigate the body’s potential to move without preconception. Through a variety of movement stimulation exercises students are encouraged to develop their inner creativity and explore movement invention.
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DANC 3700:Body Conditioning and Somatics 2 Credit Hours
This course offers the study of a variety of physical conditioning methods such as yoga and pilates combined with injury prevention techniques that promote physical efficiency and physical development of the body.
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DANC 4010:Dance History II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000
A historical study of prevalent twentieth-century dance forms and their development. Socio-cultural influences in dance and the contributions of individual artists is investigated and researched. A portion of this course studies the history of dance in world cultures and global trends in the development of dance as an art form.
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DANC 4100:Dance Kinesiology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000
A study of the science of the human body, its anatomy and movement physics.
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DANC 4200:Analysis and Criticism of Dance 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000
Students develop analytical and critical skills in dance through an understanding of core dance principles, developing refined observation skills, and the study of dance journalism.
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DANC 4300:Dance Pedagogy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 2000 and ENGL 1102
Students study the philosophical and practical principles associated with the teaching of dance as an art form. Through practical application of theoretical learning objectives, students learn to identify and work conceptually from core principles in technique and pedagogy.
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DANC 4400:Directed Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
Selected topics of an advanced nature, which may include original research projects.
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DANC 4490:Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
Topics of an special interest to students and faculty.
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DANC 4500:Choreography II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 3550
This course explores choreographic devices, improvisational techniques, and principles of composition to develop a personalized approach to choreography.
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DANC 4714:Advanced Dance Performance 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor
This course includes advanced work in the development of new choreography in support of public productions sponsored by the Department of Dance. Students rehearse and take class weekly, in addition to show week responsibilities.
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DANC 4800:Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 4010 or permission of the department chair.
This course engages with aesthetic and critical issues relevant to students’ senior capstone projects and provides students with practical knowledge pertaining to careers in dance and related fields.
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DANC 4900:Senior Project 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DANC 4800
This course combines seminar discussion with studio work to assist students with their senior projects. Each student will present their work publicly at the end of the semester.
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Data Science & Analytics |
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DATA 1501:Introduction to Data Science 3 Credit Hours
This course is intended to provide an introduction into the field of Data Science. Students will develop skills in appropriate technology and basic statistical methods by completing hands-on projects focused on real-world data and addressing the social consequences of data analysis and application.
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DATA 3010:Computer Applications of Statistics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 1401 or ECON 2300 or STAT 3125 or STAT 2332
This is an intermediate survey course of computer-based statistical software applications in the analysis and interpretation of data. Topics include developing a proficiency in coding in multiple languages through quantitative applications. Software packages include the most in-demand statistical languages and packages in the marketplace. (e.g. Python, SAS, R)
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DATA 3230:Data Visualization 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 1401 or DATA 1501 or STAT 2332 or STAT 3125
This course introduces students to the field of data visualization. The course covers basic design and evaluation principles to prepare and analyze large datasets, and standard visualization techniques for different types of data using modern data visualization software. The course prepares students to communicate clearly, efficiently, and in a visually compelling manner to a variety of audiences.
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DATA 3300:Data Science Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 3130
As the field of data science and artificial intelligence continues to rapidly grow, so does the need for strong ethical guidelines. Throughout this course, students will learn the foundational ethical theories and frameworks, and the origins of ethics within data science. Students will use case studies to learn about the ethical dilemmas around the collection, management, and use of data, the use of models and algorithms, and the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Topics include Privacy, Informed Consent, Ownership, Security, Bias, Misinformation, Data Governance and Codes of Ethics.
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DATA 3396:Cooperative Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the coordinator of cooperative education/internship.
This course is a supervised work experience program for a minimum of two academic semesters at a site in business, industry, or government. It is for sophomore, junior, or senior-level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
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DATA 3398:Internship 1-9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the program coordinator and department chair.
This course is a supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency, or government agency.
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DATA 4000:Data Science Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 2332 or (DATA 3010 and (STAT 3120 or STAT 3125 ))
This course equips students to orally communicate data analysis results adapted to both technical and non-technical audiences. Students learn and practice essential data presentation skills, such as using narratives and visuals to communicate data analysis insights for solving business problems.
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DATA 4030:Programming in R 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DATA 3010 or STAT 3125
In this course, students will learn R programming to effectively manage, explore, visualize, and present data. The course covers practical statistical-computing issues, including reading, manipulating, and analyzing data, using control statements, existing functions, and user-created functions. Reporting results using R packages, such as R Markdown, may also be covered.
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DATA 4140:Python for Data Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: DATA 3010 and (STAT 3130 or IET 3403 or ISYE 3600 )
This course introduces students to analytic methods using Python. The core focus is the development of Python knowledge within an analytic model development focus. Students will learn fundamental data structures, key algorithms and their application in applying analytic/machine learning methodologies.
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DATA 4310:Statistical Data Mining 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 3130 or permission of the instructor.
Data Mining is an information extraction activity whose goal is to discover hidden facts contained in databases, perform prediction and forecasting, and generally improve their performance through interaction with data. The process includes data selection, cleaning, coding, using different statistical, pattern recognition and machine learning techniques, and reporting and visualization of the generated structures. The course will cover all these issues and will illustrate the whole process by examples of practical applications. The students will use recent SAS Enterprise Miner software.
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DATA 4330:Applied Binary Classification 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 4210
Common applications of binary classification include credit worthiness and the associated development of a credit risk score, fraud detection, and the presence of a disease. Students will learn to use logistic regression, odds, ROC curves, and maximization functions to apply binary classification concepts to real-world datasets. This course utilizes statistical coding software and students are expected to have an advanced knowledge of this software.
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DATA 4400:Directed Study 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor, major area committee, and department chair.
Special advanced topics external to regular course offerings.
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DATA 4490:Special Topics in Statistics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 3130
Special topics of interest to faculty and students.
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DATA 4990:Data Science Capstone 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 4210
Capstone projects challenge students to acquire and analyze data to solve real-world problems. Students will have to synthesize and strengthen the knowledge and skills learned through the program such as data visualization, inference and modeling, data wrangling, data organization, data mining and machine learning, as well as storytelling with the data.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 2205:Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 2110
In this course candidates identify high-quality administrative and programming practices for young children’s programs, evaluate the effectiveness of early care, learn administration practices through a 15-hour observation experience in a child care center, and develop a resource portfolio useful to early care and education administration. Additionally, candidates demonstrate knowledge of appropriate child behavior guidance strategies by developing a guidance plan.
Notes: A criminal background check is required of candidates prior to the observation.
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ECE 2220:Practicum 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the director of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships, advisor, and department chair.
A practicum in a classroom during which the student will be actively involved in the teaching-learning process under the guidance of a professional teacher.
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ECE 2250:Child Development and Early Learning 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course addresses theories of human development from conception to middle childhood (age eleven years) with attention to the social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains. Issues relating to family, diversity, and culture will be addressed as they relate to development and supporting children’s learning. Candidates will also explore effective learning environments, health, safety & nutrition for children. Observations in natural settings will be required.
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ECE 2540:Health, Wellness and the Young Child 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to understand the importance of a healthy and safe environment for young children. Issues include infectious disease control, injury and accident prevention, chronic health care conditions and illnesses, child abuse and neglect, and proper meal planning and nutrition. Upon successful completion of this course, teacher candidates will be awarded certification in Basic First Aid and CPR for infants and young children.
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ECE 2590:Families, Communities and Schools: Partners in Education 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102
This course analyzes family, school, and community resources as related to the family life cycle; explores environmental approaches; and explores careers related to children and families. Strategies to improve communication and collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family types, cultures, languages, economic conditions, school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups, and other factors that impact young children and their families. Fifteen hours of service learning at an approved site is required.
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ECE 3305:Classroom Assessment for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 3320 and ECE 4408 Corequisite: ECE 4409 and ECE 3330
This course examines purposes, principles and uses of assessment in relation to instructional decision making in the elementary classroom.
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ECE 3313:Preschool Curriculum and Assessment 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program
In this course candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate, standards-based curriculum and lessons for preschool children; practice developmentally appropriate screening and assessment with preschool children; and describe effective techniques for working with young children with challenging behaviors. A 30-hour field experience required. Candidates must pass the College of Education’s mandatory background check and a mandatory state Bright from the Start criminal background check prior to beginning field experience.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 3320:Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grades PK-2 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program, and EDUC 2130 Concurrent:
ECE 3313 Corequisite: ECE 4408
This course emphasizes research-based strategies for instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool to second grade. Culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate literature contextualizes classroom experiences in lesson planning, literacy instruction, and assessment. This course includes multiple theoretical perspectives and approaches to literacy instruction as well as media and extensive field experience to enhance learning.
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ECE 3330:Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grades 3-5 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 3320 and ECE 4408 Corequisite: ECE 3305
The relationship of reading, writing, speaking, and listening is studied in the context of the diverse elementary classroom, grades 3-5. Assessment, instruction, management, and differentiation of reading comprehension and writing composition are stressed as well as the incorporation of technology to support and extend literacy skills for all learners.This course has a required field experience.
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ECE 3340:Diagnosis and Application of Literacy Instruction in the Early Childhood Classroom 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program, ECE 3320 ; ECE 3330
This course is the study and application of diagnostic and instructional activities for the pre-service elementary and early childhood classroom teacher. It includes both formal and informal diagnosis, interpretation of formal and informal tests results, planning and implementation of instructional actions, application of literacy diagnosis across the curriculum, and diagnosis of the classroom literacy environments and instruction. Includes a 20 hour field experience.
Notes: Proof of liability insurance and background check are required for placement.
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ECE 3360:Reading, Process Writing, and Language Arts, K-5 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and ECE 3320
The relationship among reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing is studied in the context of national and state K-5 standards. Context area reading and writing are taught within a text-based instructional framework. The course will ensure that candidates understand language development, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn, the connection between reading and writing, the process approach to writing instruction, and the use of technology to extend and support literacy.
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ECE 3364:Children’s Literature 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
This course is a survey of literature appropriate for infants through kindergarten and early grade readers. It reviews both current and traditional works in several genres and considers various approaches for teaching such literature.
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ECE 3370:Child Development and Families 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Candidates will learn about child development theories, educational/early care environments, play, and learning from conception to middle childhood. Building relationships with diverse families will also be addressed. Candidates will use the knowledge gained in the course to identify and plan high quality learning environments for children ages birth through fifth grade and their families.
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ECE 3398:Internship 1-12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships, advisor, and department chair.
This course is comprised of a supervised teaching experience for teachers seeking certification renewal credit.
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ECE 3410:Human Reproduction, Perinatal Development, Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3420
Students will learn about human reproduction, the effects of heredity and environment upon fertility, conception, and prenatal development. They will study development from conception to birth, the stages of pregnancy, prenatal health care, the birth process, and associated risk factors. They will learn the importance and effects of maternal attachment, bonding, and nursing. They will study the newborn’s amazing capabilities, the importance of effective care, the nutritional needs of mother and child, infectious disease control, and consider safety issues.
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ECE 3415:Infants: Stages of Growth and Development & Developmentally Appropriate Care and Activities 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3410 , ECE 3420 .
This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of infant development from birth to eighteen months of age. Students will study the dramatic physical, sensorial, emotional, and cognitive growth that occurs during each stage of development. They will learn to create supportive environments and to use appropriate materials, activities, and methods of care and education that can enhance the important developmental periods that children experience from birth to 18 months of age.
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ECE 3420:Observation and Supervised Practice Teaching - Infants 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3410 , ECE 3415 .
Teacher candidates will learn to develop, plan, and implement strategies for the care and education of infants from birth to 18 months of age. Candidates will teach under the supervision of childcare professionals and a university faculty. Candidates will develop skills in the application of developmentally appropriate practices with infants. Candidates will meet with a university supervisor each week to review planning and teaching strategies and to discuss their concerns. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the teaching experience.
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ECE 3435:Toddlers: Stages of Growth and Development & Developmentally Appropriate Care and Activities 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3445 .
Students will develop an understanding of the importance of infant development from eighteen months to three years of age. Students will learn to identify and support the important physical, sensorial, emotional, language, and cognitive growth that take place during each stage of development. They will learn how to enhance that development through the creation of supportive environments and through the application of developmentally appropriate activities, methods, and materials.
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ECE 3445:Observation and Supervised Practice Teaching - Toddlers 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: ECE 3435 .
Teacher candidates will learn to develop, plan, and implement strategies for the care and education of toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age. Candidates will teach under the supervision of child care professionals and university faculty. Candidates will develop skills in the application of developmentally appropriate practices with toddlers. Candidates will meet with a university supervisor each week to review planning and teaching strategies and to discuss their concerns. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the teaching experience.
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ECE 3510:Fostering Young Children’s Learning Through Play 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and understanding of children’s play in a variety of settings. A review of play theories as well as a historical approach to play is presented. Teacher candidates have the opportunity to explore the relationship of play to curriculum development and assessment. Issues regarding gender, culture, second language acquisition, socioeconomic status, stress and personality types are discussed in relationship to play.
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ECE 3520:Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Assessment 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Corequisite: ECE 3565
In this course candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for infants and toddlers. Candidates utilize developmentally appropriate practices for all infants, toddlers, and very young children, including those with cultural and language differences and/or special needs.
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ECE 3530:Movement, Music and Art in Birth through Kindergarten Programs 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program Corequisite: ECE 4555
Teacher candidates will learn the utilization of art, music, movement and creativity to instruct children from infancy through five years of age. Topics that will be studied include movement exploration, children’s games, finger plays and songs. This course may require a field experience in an early learning environment. Verification of professional liability insurance is required.
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ECE 3560:Instructing Young Children through Art, Music, and the Aesthetic Domain 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program, ECE 2205 and ECE 2250 Corequisite: ECE 4515 , ECE 3530 , and ECE 4545 .
The role of art, music, and creativity will be explored. Teacher candidates will understand the relationship of the infant and young child’s development to creative expression, art, and music. Methods of implementing art, music, and creative development in teaching infants and young children will be taught.
Notes: An intensive field experience will be included.
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ECE 3565:Infant/Toddler Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 2205
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to teach children ages six weeks through 36 months. Participation in an intensive 60-hour, hands-on field experience in selected infant toddler/ classroom is required. Lesson plan development, implementation and assessment of infants and toddlers are addressed. Candidates learn how to effectively work with diverse infants and toddlers, including those babies and toddlers with developmental delays and english-language learners.
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ECE 3570:Preschool Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 2205
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to teach children ages 3 years through 5 years. Teacher candidates taking this course will participate in an intensive 60-hour, hands-on learning experience in selected preschool/pre-kindergarten classrooms. Lesson plan development, lesson implementation, and assessment of diverse preschoolers are addressed in this course. Teacher candidates learn how to effectively work with diverse preschoolers/pre -kindergarteners, including those young children with developmental delays and English Language Learners.
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ECE 3575:International Approaches to Early Care and Learning 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission the Teacher Education
This course addresses comparative early care and instruction for infants and children in international settings, including countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and South America Australia and North America. Candidates will explore the diversity of prenatal care, parenting, family practices, and international and child welfare issues. Candidates will also develop knowledge and skills of global awareness and instruction in early learning.
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ECE 4305:Motor Development and Refined Control of Movement 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4310 , ECE 4315 , ECE 4320 .
Students will learn how essential movement is to the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children. They will learn to present children with motives of activity in which action and interest combine to provide irresistible activities that children love to repeat spontaneously. Students will understand that children develop independence and achieve concentration and self-realization when they work with developmentally appropriate materials. Students will learn to implement teaching strategies that enhance the child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
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ECE 4310:A Conceptual Framework for the Montessori System of Education 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Insights into the nature of child development reveal that respect for the child’s inner teacher serves as the integrating principle for the effective education of young children. Students will discover that the sensitive periods are the most powerful times for learning. Students will learn the importance of the prepared environment as the third essential element in the teaching learning equation. This environment supports individual and collaborative learning and encourages positive social interaction. Students will learn that the Prepared Environment encourages active engagement in learning, the emergence and development of concentration and intrinsic motivation. This Conceptual Framework undergirds the research based Montessori System of Education.
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ECE 4315:Sensorial Development 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4305 , ECE 4310 , ECE 4320 .
Candidates will learn to use a rich array of developmentally appropriate materials that address each of the child’s senses in ways that establish foundations for cognitive growth. Work with these materials promotes the development that children need for the successful mastery of writing, reading, and mathematics skills. Candidates learn to give sensorial presentations with Geometry, Botany, Geography, and Peace Education Curriculum materials and also learn to help children develop listening, sight singing and musical notation skills.
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ECE 4320:Observation and Supervised Internship - Early Childhood I 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to program Corequisite: ECE 4305 , ECE 4310 , ECE 4315 .
Candidates will learn to develop, plan, and implement strategies for the care and education of 3 to 5 year old children. Candidates will teach under the supervision of childcare professionals and university faculty. Candidates will develop skills in the presentation of developmentally appropriate practical life and sensorial materials to 3 to 5 year old children. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the teaching experience.
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ECE 4335:Acquisition of Language and Literacy Skills in One or More Languages 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4345 , ECE 4355 , ECE 4336
Students will be introduced to classified vocabulary and the presentation of the nomenclatures of Biology, Geography, Zoology, History, and the Arts that enrich and extend children’s oral language skills. Students will be introduced to research-based key words, cursive sandpaper letters and movable alphabets help children develop phonemic awareness and achieve sound-symbol associations. Candidates will present writing activities that lead children to discovery reading spontaneously. Candidates will learn to apply the principles of second language acquisition research to the instruction of English language learners.
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ECE 4336:The Competent Manufacture and Presentation of Language Materials 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4335 , ECE 4345 , ECE 4355
Students will manufacture and practice presenting the many research-based language materials designed for use in offering developmentally appropriate language arts presentations and activities to 3-5 year old children. These materials are not available from Montessori suppliers, so each teacher prepares 70 selected materials for his/her own classroom. Students practice with the materials to develop and refine the skills they need to give language presentations to young children effectively.
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ECE 4345:Preparing the Mathematical Mind of the Young Child 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4335 , ECE 4336 , ECE 4355
Research-based materials and teaching/learning strategies are used to present numeration and mathematics to young children. Candidates will learn to present linear counting, the four operations and tables, cumulative and squaring operations, binomial addition, and the multiplication of polynomials to young children. Memorization materials are presented with which to review and enhance the recall of known number facts.
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ECE 4355:Observation and Supervised Internship - Early Childhood 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ECE 4320 Corequisite: ECE 4335 , ECE 4336 , and ECE 4345 .
Teacher candidates will learn the utilization of art, music, movement and creativity to instruct children from infancy through five years of age. Topics that will be studied include movement exploration, children’s games, finger plays and songs. This course may require a field experience in an early learning environment. Verification of professional liability insurance is required.
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ECE 4400:Directed Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair prior to registration.
A directed study is a concentrated investigation of a particular aspect of education as a topic within a teaching field concentration or degree major. The content of the directed study will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
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ECE 4401:Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 3318
This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the mathematics curriculum.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4402:Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ISCI 2001 and ISCI 2002 Corequisite: ECE 4410
This course is the study of integrating science concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of science in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis will be placed upon developmentally appropriate practices in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the science curriculum.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4403:Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: ECE 4410
This course consists of integrating social studies across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in social studies in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the social studies curriculum.
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ECE 4404:Teaching Reading & Language Arts Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 and ECE 3340
This course encompasses the study of the integration of language arts across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in reading, writing, listening and speaking in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis on assessment techniques and approaches to conducting guided lessons in reading and writing that are culturally and developmentally appropriate. Includes an extensive field experience and media use.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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ECE 4405:Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in Early Childhood 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the TOSS program and ECE 3340
This course includes the study and application of social studies and language arts as integrative elements of the elementary curriculum. Candidates will focus on the nature and theory in order to prepare students to become citizens actors, adopt problem solving dispositions and achieve excellence in the application of oral and written communication skills.
Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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