Apr 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Introductions
  Accreditations and Institutional Memberships
  Academic Calendar
  Organization of the University
  Officers of the University, 2022-2023
  The University
  Admission
  Fees and Expenses
  Academic Regulations
  Academic Program Information
  Services for Students
  Programs by Department
  Programs A-Z
  The Honors College
  English Learning Academy
  Dean B. Ellis Library
  Course Descriptions
  The Faculty, 2022-2023
  Emeriti, 2022-2023
  Administrative Support Staff, 2022-2023
HELP
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.
 

Computer Science
  

  • CS 4723 - Automata Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study formal languages and equivalent models of computa­tion, finite state automata and regular expressions, push down automata and context free gram­mars, pumping lemmas and closure properties, and turing machines. Fall, odd.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5723.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CS 4811 - Computer Science Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Critical discussion and presentation of papers on current topics in computer science. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: The prerequisites will vary according to the topic selected, but all students must have taken CS 3113 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • CS 4823 - Scripting Languages

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examination of scripting languages compared to conventional programming languages and construction of domain-specific solutions for common problems in GUI, networking and web programming. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: CS 3113 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: CS 5823.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Computer Science Education
  

  • CSED 4231 - Principles of Operating Systems

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Policies, design issues, and implementation techniques for operating system software. Synchronization, process scheduling, memory and storage management, and system protection with an emphasis on pedagogy in the second­ary school. Spring.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in CS 2124  or DATA 2004 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual listed with CSED 5231.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • CSED 4241 - Principles of Computer Organization

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Basic principles of computer architectural design with an emphasis on pedagogy in the secondary school. Spring.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in CS 2124  or DATA 2004 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual listed with CSED 5241.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • CSED 4731 - Principles of Abstract Structures

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Foundational computer science concepts, including algorithm complexity and structures such as sets, trees, and graphs, with an emphasis on pedagogy in the secondary school. Spring.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in CS 2124  or DATA 2004 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual listed with CSED 5731.
Sem. Hrs: 1

Construction Management
  

  • CM 3003 - Construction Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An introduction to the fundamental principles underlying classical physics and modern physics and the applications of those principles in construction and engineering. Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2143  or MATH 2204 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 3013 - Green Construction

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings; relevant criteria and established guidelines; green standards; high performance green buildings and sustainability; vocabulary associated with sustainability and green buildings; physical limitations of materials. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 3023 - Strategic Bidding and Estimating

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Theory and practice of construction project bidding and estimating. Review of all bid-preparation activities from a contractor’s organization from the initial decisions on project selection and receipt of drawings and specifications, through the estimating process and necessary follow-up actions. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 3033 - Architectural CAD

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to principles of graphic tools and CAD systems in architecture and construction fields. Application of CAD in creation of floor plans, foundation plans, roof design, section details, and elevation drawings. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 3043 - Structural Blueprints

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system. Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in CM 3033 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 3053 - Building Information Modeling

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Utilizing basic functions of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for residential and commercial construction. During the course, students will examine geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, quantities, and properties of building components. Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in CM 3033 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 4003 - Construction Management Design I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Multidisciplinary group work on a design problem from conceptualization through selection of best alternative. A project proposal is required. Fall.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2143  or MATH 2204 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 4013 - Construction Management Design II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Group work to complete final design and testing aspects of a senior design project. A public oral presentation is required. Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in CM 4003 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 4023 - Materials and Methods for Construction

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to specifications, standards, codes, quality control, and quantity survey as they pertain to the execution of selected construction materials. Topics include site work, concrete, masonry, steel, rough and finish carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors, windows, finishes, and specialties. Fall.

    Prerequisites: C or better in CM 3003 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • CM 4063 - Construction Management Internship

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Practical experience in construction management. Evaluation and reports required. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: Program Director approval.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Data Science and Data Analytics
  

  • DATA 303V - Internship for Data Science and Data Analytics

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Practical experience in Data Science and Data Analytics working in a government organization, private company or in certain instances, within the university. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: CS 1114  or CS 2114 , AGST 3503 , STAT 3233 .
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • DATA 2004 - Programming for Data Analysis

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Programming techniques and tools with applica­tion in scientific and data science/data analytics disciplines. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in CS 1114  or CS 2114 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • DATA 3003 - Applied Database and Data Mining

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Current database query methods, technolo­gies and techniques used in data mining, including topics such as classification, association analysis and cluster analysis. Fall.

    Prerequisites: STAT 3233  and “C” or better in CS 1114 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DATA 3011 - Data Science and Analytics Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Introduction to data science and analyt­ics as an academic major with a focus on topics such as emergent and current data science research, the relevant tools and skills, and identifying potential career paths across a variety of fields. Fall. Restricted to Data Science and Data Analytics majors.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DATA 3023 - Data Visualization and Data Communication

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Methods and techniques that allow for the visual communication of complex and statistical relationships, including underlying theory and application of current technologies for effective data visualization and data communi­cation for a mass audience. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CS 1114  or CS 2114 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DATA 4003 - Fundamental Concepts in Design of Experiments

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Fundamental concepts in planning and conducting experiments and analyzing the resulting data using a major statistical package. Fall.

    Prerequisites: STAT 3243 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DATA 4013 - Data Science and Data Analytics Capstone

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Application of the knowledge and skills gained in the Data Science and Data Analytics program. Students will create a project to solve a real-world challenge or provide insights into a scientific research area coordinated with academic, industry, or government partners. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Digital Design
  

  • DIGI 2003 - Introduction to Coding with Swift

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Foundations in coding using Swift language. Practical application of the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DIGI 2013 - Introduction to Coding with Kotlin for Android

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Foundations in coding fundamen­tals using Kotlin coding language. Practical application of the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic Android app. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DIGI 3003 - Intermediate Coding with Swift

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Intermediate Swift coding using industry best practices to build the mindset of an app developer. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: DIGI 2003 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DIGI 3013 - Intermediate Coding with Kotlin for Android

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Basic coding concepts using Kot­lin with industry best practices that build the mindset of an app developer.

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in DIGI 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DIGI 4003 - Advanced Studio in Swift Coding

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Application of Swift coding concepts to design and build a basic iOS app. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: DIGI 3003 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DIGI 4013 - Advanced Studio in Android Development

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Application of Kotlin coding con­cepts to design and build a basic Android app. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in DIGI 3013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
  

  • DPEM 430V - Special Problems in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Exploration of specific disaster preparedness and emergency management areas, with the topic and mode of study agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Fall, Spring, Summer. Course may be repeated with various topics. Registration must be approved by the department chair.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • DPEM 1101 - Introduction to Incident Management

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    An introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the nationwide template for all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations. Describes the history, features, principles, ICS organizational structure and the relationship between ICS and NIMS. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DPEM 1111 - Introduction to Resource Management

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Focuses on resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System (ICS) is provided. This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DPEM 1121 - Introduction to CBRNE

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Provides instruction on prevention and deterrence, chemical and biological agents, radiological materials, explosives, and the Emergency Re­sponse Guidebook. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DPEM 1503 - Introduction to Community Preparedness

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to clinical and public health concepts for the management of disasters and public health emergencies along with instruction in preparation for pandemics. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 1703 - Introduction to Community Response

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides information about disaster preparedness and weapons of mass destruction. Training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations is included. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2213 - Principles of HAZMAT Response

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Content focuses on immediate response actions associated with life safety, preservation of property, and restoration of an incident site in addition to information relating to the identification of CBRNE hazards. Culminates with perfor­mance of defensive-level tasks in a toxic environment. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2223 - Hazardous Materials Containment

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The goal of this course is to enable students to identify, detect, and categorize chemical, biological, and radiological materials and explosive devices, as well as determine the appropriate equipment and decontamination techniques to use when responding to CBRNE incidents. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2233 - Principles of Healthcare Emergency Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Foundation knowledge in healthcare emergency management to include standards, regulations, organizations, govern­ment agencies and stakeholders; disaster planning; staffing and personnel; Personal Protection Equipment and decontamination; evacuation, isolation, and quarantine; ethical issues; financial issues; and public affairs. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2303 - Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course supple­ments the knowledge and experience of the student with a basic understanding of disaster man­agement and the application of environmental health to disaster management and integrates their professional skills into a local-level disaster response, recovery, mitigation and prepared­ness. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2313 - Pandemic Planning and Preparedness

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The Pandemic Planning and Prepared­ness course promotes knowledge and skills to effectively plan and prepare for a pandemic, culminating in a practical exercise. Steps for developing an effective planning and preparedness program and development of a pandemic annex are included. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2323 - Respiratory Protection

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Core information to develop, implement, administer, and sustain a respiratory protection program as defined in Code of Federal Regulations is presented. This course is at the site of a Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) hosting jurisdiction or department. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2333 - HAZMAT Evidence Collection for CBRNE Incident

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Enables HAZMAT responders to identify, detect, and categorize chemical, biological, and radiological materials and explosive devices, as well as determine the appropriate equipment and decontamination techniques to use when responding to CBRNE incidents. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2343 - Emergency Responder HAZMAT Technician for CBRNE

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides HAZMAT responders with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2351 - Responder Actions for CBRNE Incidents

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Provides students, future emergency responders and supervisors, with (CBRNE)-specific response skills, enabling them to safely re­spond to a suspected CBRNE incident at a performance defensive level. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DPEM 2353 - Global Perspectives in Disaster Preparedness

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A focus on global disaster pre­paredness around the world will be identified including economic, health, political, psychological, cultural and religious impact of current and major historical disasters. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2363 - Fundamentals of CBRNE Crime Scene Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Knowledge of proper implementation of procedures and guidelines for crime scene management when responding to a Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, Nuclear and/or Explosive incident. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 2371 - Protective Measures for CBRNE Incidents

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Provides students, future law en­forcement responders, with the ability to train in CBRNE-specific skills, reinforcing their ability to identify suspicious activity that could lead to a CBRNE event and with the knowledge to respond to a CBRNE event. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DPEM 2381 - Law Enforcement Response Actions for CBRNE Incidents

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Provides students, law enforcement responders, with CBRNE-specific response skills, enabling them to safely re­spond to a suspected Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident at a performance-defensive level. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • DPEM 2402 - Civil Disorder in Disasters and Emergencies

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    The course provides students from state and local law enforcement agencies with the knowledge and skills necessary to pre­pare for and successfully mitigate threat incidents involving civil disorder.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • DPEM 2422 - Extrication Tactics for Civil Disorder in Disasters and Emergencies

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provides students with the ability to identify protester devices; discuss legal issues related extrication from protester devices; compare the roles and responsibilities of the extrication team; demonstrate safe operation of tools and demonstrate methods of extricating individuals. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • DPEM 2433 - Basic Sign Language in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Equips those responding to disasters and other emergencies with communication methods, basic emergency sign language, common etiquette and special considerations for the Deaf and hearing-impaired. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3053 - Expanding Incident Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Advanced application of the Incident Com­mand System (ICS) to prepare students to assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents as required by the National Incident Management System designated by the National Response Framework. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: DPEM 1101 , DPEM 1111  and DPEM 1121 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3493 - Politics of Disaster

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Analyzes the effects of the national response framework and presidential directives in disaster preparedness and emergency management. Compares and contrast the role of society, science, and politics in emergency management. Explores the inter­governmental relationships and the globalization of disasters. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3503 - Principles of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An all hazards approach is utilized to identify legal and ethical issues, cultural, political and religious issues, collective behaviors and group panic, role of the media, effective communication, and identification of resources for persons engaged in disaster and emergency preparedness. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3513 - Teaching Incident Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Teaches presentation techniques, conducting practical application, and preparing and maintaining lesson plans appropriate to Incident Com­mand System (ICS) requirements. Includes instructional strategies for ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, & 800. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: DPEM 1101 , DPEM 1201, DPEM 3053  and DPEM 4053 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3552 - Business Continuity in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Business continuity strategies during disasters and emergencies will be explored utilizing an all hazards approach. Selected business continuity plans in both private and public sectors will be analyzed in relation to simulated or historical disasters. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • DPEM 3553 - Ethics and the Law in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examines law and ethical dilemmas in disaster pre­paredness and emergency management. Includes human rights and injustices associated as well as codes of ethics in emergency management and public health emergency laws. Current and historical disasters will be analyzed. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3563 - Information Technology in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Social media, visual, mapping, disaster management systems, software and geographic information systems will be explored as a resource for disaster preparedness and emergency management. Overviews of each system will be provided followed by hands-on experiences with the various technology systems. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3573 - Business Continuity in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides students with the knowledge and skills to create and implement business continuity plans for disasters and emergencies. Business risk and impact analysis, including financial and budgetary implications, inform development of a business continuity strategy, plan and mitigation practices. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3583 - Principles of Communication in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Analyze procedures and methods to de­velop and disseminate mass communications during times of disaster. Identify the dynamics of communications during disasters. Explore the laws and regulations pertaining to disaster com­munications. Recognize and utilize social media resources in disaster response. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3593 - Research Concepts in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Principles of historical research methods and design applied to disasters and emergencies. Spring.

    Prerequisites: must be classified as a Junior.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3603 - Principles of Administration in Emergency Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examines laws and regulations relating to emergency management programs in the private and public sector. Ethical dilemmas and professional accountability will be explored utilizing case studies. Community resilience and recovery in times of disaster will be emphasized. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3613 - Radiological Emergencies

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides hands-on practicum, team exercises and practical skills for effective response to a radiological incident. Topics include Radiological Con­cepts, Radiological Response Team Operations, Commercial Nuclear Power Facilities, Plume Modeling, Radiological Instrumentation, and Personal Protective Equipment and Decontamina­tion. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 3623 - Homeland Security Exercise Design

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Explore types of exercises applicable to emergency management programs. Plan, develop, and conduct exercises to test and evaluate emergency response plans. Analyze the results of disaster exercises in an after action review meeting the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation protocols. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4053 - Complex Incident Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides training and resources for students who require advanced application of the Incident Command system (ICS) in an Area Command or Multi-agency Coordination Entity. Students may perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-agency Coordination Entity. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: DPEM 1101 , DPEM 1111 , DPEM 1121  and DPEM 3053 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4513 - Physical Care of CBRNE Injuries

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Elucidates recognition, treatment and containment of Category A biological agents, chemical agents and radiologic incidents. Content discussion will include advanced principles of disaster management, worker safety, advanced triage, disaster effects on special populations, laboratory analysis and expanded mental health response. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4523 - Risk Identification and Prevention

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Identifies actions communities, institutions and governments must take to identify the risk and prevent injury from man made and natural disasters, including acts of terrorism. Course topics include risk assessment, mitigation, surveil­lance, disaster epidemiology, emerging infections and socio political implications. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4533 - Disaster and Mental Health

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Identifies evolving evidence related to the impact of disaster and mass violence on mental health. Considers natural and man-made disasters, short and long term effects and common treatment strategies. Spring, even. Registration restricted to Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness minors or any major with instructor permission.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4553 - Capstone in Homeland Security & Disaster Preparedness

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Application of skills and knowledge gained in the minor to the analysis of a specific need or problem and the design of solutions. Teamwork among various specialties with the field. Spring. Instructor permission required.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: POSC 4553 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4563 - NGO Agencies in DPEM

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examines non-government agency response to disasters and other emergencies. Cooperation and collaboration among the agencies will be analyzed. Pre and post-disaster planning as well as acquisition and mobilization of resources will be emphasized. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4713 - Advanced Information Officer

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    To prepare students to disseminate credible information to the media and the public during a public health emergency and to manage a Joint Information Center during emergencies. News conference exercises prepare students for a culminating practical experience. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4723 - Healthcare Leadership

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Focuses on critical decision making, leadership and management skills. Content emphasizes the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare emer­gency preparedness while maintaining the overall safety of responders and victims and/or patients. Students strive to make realistic decisions during a facility-based exercise. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4733 - Hospital Emergency Response

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Prepares students to utilize the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). Integrates the community emergency response network with the operation of an Emergency Treatment Area (ETA). Includes hospital personnel as first respond­ers during a Mass Casualty Incident involving patient contamination. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DPEM 4753 - Hazard Assessment and Response

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Develops skills to evaluate and respond to incidents through incident planning,conducting decontamination, collecting evidence using the FBI’s Crime Scene Search Guidelines, using survey and monitoring equipment to monitor for contamination, and identifying illicit labs and improvised explosive devices. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Driver Education
  

  • DRED 4263 - Basic Driver Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Instruction and application in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for teaching safe driving. For certification in driver and traffic education. This is not a learn to drive course. Age requirement of 21 and possession of a valid driver license to enroll for this course. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • DRED 4273 - Advanced Driver Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Driver and traffic education with emphasis on advanced instruction and research in driver education. Summer.

    Prerequisites: DRED 4263 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Method and Materials Teaching Economics
  

  • ECED 406V - Seminar in Business Issues

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Advanced seminars on selected business topics designed to provide in service teachers with an in depth examination of the issues surrounding those topics. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • ECED 3513 - Economics for Teachers

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Designed to give school teachers an overall view of the structure and operation of our economic system. Emphasis will be placed on preparing teachers to utilize economic concepts in analyzing current economic problems. Irregular. For Education majors only, no credit for business majors.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECED 4513 - Economic Education Workshop

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides in service teachers a means for developing a fundamental understanding of our total economic system, its processes, problems and potentialities. Teachers learn how to relate this understanding to current economic issues and policies. This workshop will satisfy the requirement for teacher certification. Open to in service teachers, all grade levels. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECED 4523 - Special Issues and Methods in Economic Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Detailed examination of selected contemporary economic issues appropriate for grades kindergarten through twelve. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: ECON 4513 and instructors approval.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECH 480V - Special Topics

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Current subjects of interest in Early Childhood Education professionals with appropriate subtitles. One, two, or three credit hours. Special topics may be applied as an elective course to a degree program with permission of advisor and department chair prior to enrollment in the course. Irregular. Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program. All special topics must be approved by teacher educa­tion curriculum committee.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • ECH 2013 - Survey of Early Childhood Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Focuses on historical and philosophical foundations, current and legal issues, program models and settings and how to apply appropri­ate strategies to early childhood education programs. Fall, Spring, Summer. Seven clock hours of required observa­tion.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 2023 - Child Development

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of relevant child development data, encompass­ing development from conception to the middle childhood years. Practical application of theory is provided through a variety of hands on experiences and observations. Five clock hours of experience with children, as identified by instructors. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 2033 - Introduction to Teaching: Field Experiences I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An overview of the purposes and functions of education. The complex role and responsibilities of a teacher begin to be examined within the school setting. Fall, Spring. Thirty clock hours of elementary classroom observation required.

    Prerequisites: 15 semester hours.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3004 - Instructional Models, Strategies and Assessment

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Develops pedagogical knowledge, lesson planning skills, and rehearsal of effective assessment and evaluation prac­tices. Content centers on research in teaching and curriculum. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: TE 2013 , ECH 2013 , ECH 2033 , ECH 2023 , ECH 3013 , ECH 3043 , ECH 3073 , ECH 3083 , ELSE 3643 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • ECH 3013 - Children’s Literature in the Preschool and Primary Grades

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduces trade books currently available for young children and the role literature plays in their literacy development. Three clock hours of Field Experience in Preschool through 4th grade settings. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3043 - Program Dev and Management for Early Care and Education Centers

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides students with knowledge and skills to develop and manage early childhood programs focusing on the care and education of infants and toddlers. Fall, Spring, Summer. Five clock hours of Field Experience required.

    Prerequisites: ECH 2013 , ECH 2023 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3053 - Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides students with opportunities to develop and implement appropriate curriculum experiences in the Pre­school and Kindergarten setting. Seven hours of clock work in the P through 3 settings. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3063 - Individualizing Programs for Children and Families

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Methods for individual­izing programs for young children and their families, based upon individual strengths and needs. Fall, Spring, Summer. Six clock hours of observation required.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3073 - Children, Families, and Community Relations: Field Experiences II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Requires performance of skills and strategies for developing positive relationships with children and fami­lies and provides opportunities for interaction with community resources. A minimum fifty clock hours of field experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers and 25 hours with agencies. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission required.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3083 - Integration of Technology into the Curriculum

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Teaches preservice teachers in the early childhood and middle level programs how to integrate educational technology into the classroom curriculum. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, TE 2013 , ECH 2013 , ECH 2023  and ECH 2033 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3603 - Literacy for Children and Families

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides students with knowledge of literacy development beginning at birth, and methods to involve families in the literacy process. Spring. Six clock hours of observation is required with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3613 - Strategies for Supporting Learning Through Play

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Emphasizes the role of play in the development and learning of typically and atypically developing children, play as a mode to understand children, and strategies to use play to support the learning and develop­ment of children. Spring. Ten clock hours of Field Experience required.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 3623 - Infants and Toddlers in Early Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Focused consideration of cur­riculum, assessment, guidance, environment, family engagement, and staffing for infants and toddlers in group care settings. Five hours field experience required.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 4002 - Classroom Management for Inclusive Settings

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Group and individually oriented best practices for classroom management, discipline and positive behavior guidance with a fo­cus on inclusive classrooms. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, ELSE 3643 , ECH 3073 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
   Sem. Hrs: 2
   Sem. Hrs: 3
   Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 4043 - Methods and Materials of Math and Science in Early Childhood

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Acquaints preservice teachers with the scientific and mathematic process skills. Emphasis placed on three types of learning, naturalistic, informal, and structured. Also the interrelatedness of Math and Science. Three clock hours of field experience. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: ECH 2003, ECH 2013 , ECH 2033 , ECH 2023 , ECH 3013 , ECH 3043 , ECH 3053 , ECH 3063 , ECH 3073 , , ECH 3004 , RDNG 3203 , ELSE 3643 .
    Corequisites: RDNG 4403 , ECH 4012 , ECH 4013 , ECH 4023 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • ECH 4053 - Today’s Families: Interdisciplinary Approaches

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An interdisciplinary course de­signed to promote a critical approach to examining the family and its role in society. Spring.

    Prerequisites: twelve hours of coursework in Interdisciplinary Family Minor OR Instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 … Forward 10 -> 23