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2017-2018 General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Sociology

  
  • SOC 4100 - Sociology of Health & Medicine

    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores the social construction of health, illness, and healing. Current issues surrounding alternative health care, nutrition, mind/body relationships, and societal change will also be examined. Must be an upper division student. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4187 - Humanitarian Aid & Development

    3 Credit(s)

    This course looks at human society as related to so-called ‘development’ and humanitarian aid in the broader context of globalization. Social scientists focus on the local level processes and experiences, and work to situate those in the larger, macro-level, settings. This class will address important themes: (1) cross-cultural and historical perspectives on global relationships; (2) humanitarian aid through political and economic lenses; and (3) community-based approaches to development.

    Prerequisite: ANTH 1010  or SOC 1010  or SOC 1020  
  
  • SOC 4301 - Social Welfare Policy and Services

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines political and legislative processes that influence the development of social policy and services.  Emphasis is on policy analysis skills at the agency and societal level and teaches both conceptual and analytical skills needed to examine social policies and programs.  The course will also draw upon liberal arts background in referring to those economic and political factors that influence the development of social policy. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020  or PSY 1010  
  
  • SOC 4500 - Global Issues in Sociology

    3 Credit(s)

    Global issues in sociology addresses the globalization of cultures and societies. We will explore global events along with the trends, and issues that are contributing to international inequalities. Specifically, the course focuses on the global impact of the culture of capitalism. This includes: capitalism and the nation-state, population growth, hunger, poverty, disease, exploitation of the environment, and the changing status of indigenous groups through a global economy. The emphasis of this course will be developing a global perspective of the contemporary world. The course will consider the interrelations between imperialism, colonialism, post-colonialism, regionalism, and globalism. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4530 - Diasporas & Transnationalism

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the socio-cultural, political, & economic dimensions of transnational practices across nation-states.  It focuses on the causes and consequences of transnationalism. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4700 - Special Topics

    1 to 3 Credit(s)

    From time to time faculty will offer a course pertaining to a special area of interest or particularly timely topic under this course number. Both the class schedule and handouts in the department office will provide further information as to what is being offered under this special topics title. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4810 - Social Statistics

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to statistical procedures used in sociological research. Designed to teach students the methods used in making scientific predictions through the use of averages, variation and the testing of hypotheses. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020  and permission of instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4830 - Readings and Conferences

    3 Credit(s)

    As needed.

    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4850 - Undergraduate Research

    3 Credit(s)

    As needed

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020 SOC 3450 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4890 - Sociological Internship

    1 to 9 Credit(s)

    Practical experience in sociology. No more than 6 credit hours will be applied to one’s major, 3 to a minor: remaining credit hours will be counted as elective hours outside the major or minor. (P/F)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020 ; SOC 3030 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 4999 - Senior Capstone

    3 Credit(s)

    After selecting a faculty supervisor, students have two options: 1) a practicum involving internship, service learning and/or civic engagement experience(s) with social research and social problem analysis; or 2) a research project in which one defines a topic, conducts research, and prepares findings. (Annually)

    Prerequisite: SOC 3030  or SOC 3450 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SOC 5890 - Sociological Internship

    1 to 9 Credit(s)

    Practical experience in sociology. No more than 6 credit hours will be applied to one’s major, 3 to a minor: remaining credit hours will be counted as elective hours outside the major or minor. (P/F)

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  or SOC 1020 ; SOC 3030 
    General Education Course: No

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I

    4 Credit(s)

    This is a beginning course designed for students with little or no foreign language experience. The course will emphasize conversation, vocabulary building, and basic grammar. Students with extensive secondary school Spanish should consider enrolling in SPAN 1020  or SPAN 2010 . (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish II

    4 Credit(s)

    Continuation of SPAN 1010 . (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 1010  or an adequate score on the placement exam.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • SPAN 1030 - Accelerated Spanish I

    4 Credit(s)

    This intensive course combines SPAN 1010  and SPAN 1020 . It is intended for students with two years of high school Spanish or the equivalent and/or honors students or those who want to move through the sequence quickly. (As Needed)

  
  • SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I

    4 Credit(s)

    This is a second-year course that emphasizes grammar, composition, reading and conversation. An adequate score on the placement exam is required.  (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 1020  or SPAN 1030   or an adequate score on the placement exam.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II

    4 Credit(s)

    Continuation of SPAN 2010 . (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2010  or an adequate score on the placement exam.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • SPAN 3000 - Spanish Proficiency Development

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed as a transition course between lower- and upper-division Spanish. Students will strengthen their proficiency in the four core areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in preparation for upper-division course work. This course is not open to native Spanish speakers or students with proficiency due to residence in the target language community. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
  
  • SPAN 3100 - Conversation through Film

    3 Credit(s)

    This is a conversation course that utilizes film as its organizing structure. We will focus on the development of intermediate and advanced conversational fluency through the viewing and discussion of a variety of films. Pre, during, and post-viewing activities will guide and scaffold students’ interaction with the material, thus providing opportunities to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. In addition to developing linguistic abilities, we will also focus on cultural competence. The study of films from various genres, styles, countries, and historical periods will allow students the opportunity to engage in the analysis and discussion of aesthetic, historical, cultural, and socio-political topics. 

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2020  or equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 3210 - Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition

    3 Credit(s)

    This is a writing intensive course that offers both a detailed review of Spanish grammar and the application of grammatical rules to the written expression of complex ideas with correct usage and appropriate rhetorical style. Instructor permission required. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2020  or SPAN 3000  or SPAN 3212   or instructors permission
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 3212 - Special Topics in Grammar and Composition

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will address topics and issues in Spanish grammar and composition from a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, engaging in creative writing, and writing about literature, film and art. Instructor permission required.  (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2020  or SPAN 3000  or SPAN 3210  or instructors permission
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 3250 - World Cinema

    3 Credit(s)

    An overview of international film. Linked to the SUU French & Spanish Film festivals, this course will present an array of important directors from around the world. Emphases will include major directors, particular cinematographic techniques, important movements in the history of international cinema, as well as how directors have influenced each others’ work. This course is cross-listed as FREN 3250 , GERM 3250 , and LANG 3250 . This course will be offered as LANG 3250 . (Spring)

  
  • SPAN 3300 - Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an introduction to the critical study of literature. It provides students with basic principles of literary analysis, including basic ideas on literary history and criticism, as well as an introduction to the common terminology of literary discourse. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 3510 - Culture & History of Spain

    3 Credit(s)

    This course gives an overview of the historical and cultural development of Spain. It serves as enrichment for the survey courses on Spanish literature through a study of the political, social and intellectual movements reflected in the literature. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2020  or SPAN 3000  or SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212  or instructors permission. (As needed.)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 3512 - Culture & History of Latin America

    3 Credit(s)

    This course gives an overview of the historical and cultural development of  the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. It serves as enrichment for the survey courses on Spanish literature through a study of the political, social and intellectual movements reflected in the literature. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2020  or SPAN 3000   or SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212  or Instructor Permission.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 3610 - Conversation & Special Topics

    3 Credit(s)

    This course seeks to improve a students conversational skills by (1) giving oral interpretations of Spanish media and literature and (2) having students discuss media or literature in Spanish related to a special topic. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2020  or SPAN 3000  or SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212  or Instructor Permission.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4210 - Spanish Peninsular Literature 12th-18th Century

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines major authors, esthetic trends and intellectual movements in Peninsular literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4212 - Spanish Peninsular Literature 19th-21st Century

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines major authors, esthetic trends and intellectual movements in Peninsular literature from the nineteenth century to the present. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4310 - Spanish American Literature 15th-19th Century

    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of Spanish American Literature that includes major periods, trends and authors from the conquest to the late nineteenth century. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4312 - Spanish American Literature 20th-21st Cent

    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of Spanish American Literature that includes major periods, trends and authors from modernism to contemporary literature. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4314 - Latin American Women: Literature, Film, and Culture

    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores the role of women in Latin America’s cultural history. Through literary texts, film, music, and art, we analyze how women interpret and represent socio-political, economic, and artistic issues. We situate our cultural analysis within the historical and political events that shaped their production and discuss the stereotypes and strategies of self-representation for female cultural producers. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212  
  
  • SPAN 4316 - U.S. Latina/o Literature and Culture

    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on U.S. Latina/o literature, theatre, performance, and culture.  Students will critically analyze the development of Latina/o and Chicana/o literature, culture, and history. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212  
  
  • SPAN 4400 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an introduction to the nature and study of language. Focus is placed on sounds, words and sentences through analysis of data from Spanish and other languages. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4510 - Introduction to Spanish Translation

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the theory and practice of translation, and allows students to develop skills in the translation of journalistic, business, scientific and literary texts. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4610 - Special Topics in Culture, Linguistics, or Literature

    3 Credit(s)

    This is an in-depth, intensive course in which the student is exposed to thorough analysis of a specific cultural, linguistic, or literary topic. May be repeated once for credit. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210  or SPAN 3212 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4893 - Internship

    1 to 5 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4900 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Language

    3 Credit(s)

    Students are introduced to contemporary, practical methodologies. They create, present, and critique learning activities. The course is designed to prepare students to teach a foreign language. This course is taught in English. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210   or SPAN 3212  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4920 - Spanish Workshop/Study Abroad

    1 to 5 Credit(s)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPAN 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No

Special Education

  
  • SPED 3030 - Educating Exceptional Students

    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores the wide-range of exceptionalities found in schools. This includes special needs, gifted, at-risk, and disabled students, and programs designed for their care and support. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4100 - Programming & Management

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an overview of the service patterns, management needs, organizational variables, and instructional models necessary for success with students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4110 - Special Education Law

    3 Credit(s)

    This course reviews the role of federal, state, and local governments in special education issues with an emphasis on case and regulatory law. Focus will be placed on how the IDEA impacts education.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4120 - Applied Behavior Analysis & Management

    3 Credit(s)

    This course helps students understand how to analyze behaviors, apply interventions, and monitor strategies designed to assist students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4130 - Curriculum Strategies

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the curricular needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities, especially in the areas of reading, writing, and math. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4145 - Collaboration & Transition

    3 Credit(s)

    This course reviews interagency collaboration and consultation for life and vocational skills as well as transition planning for a continuum of students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4160 - Report Writing

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will emphasize how the teacher can evaluate student academic and behavioral progress, IEP status, and the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize data and report summaries. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4170 - Issues in Special Education

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will examine current trends and issues in Special Education in Utah and the Nation. Students will research and report on topics of current relevance and importance. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4185 - Practicum/Induction Seminar

    2 Credit(s)

    Students will be provided meaningful practicum opportunities, field experience, and induction seminars in the public schools in preparation for Student Teaching and for entering the job market. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4980 - ELED/SPED Student Teaching

    10 Credit(s)

    Students will be placed in a public school classroom, based upon their academic preparation, for a comprehensive induction experience prior to ELED/SPED licensure. Advanced application req. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: Admission to Student Teaching, SPED 4185 
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 4981 - SCED/SPED Student Teaching

    10 Credit(s)

    Students will be placed in a public school classroom, based upon their academic preparation, for a comprehensive induction experience prior to SCED/SPED licensure. Advanced application req. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: Admission to Student Teaching, SPED 4185 
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6100 - Charcs of Pupils who have Specific Learning Disability

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an overview of the service patterns, management needs, organizational variables, and instructional models necessary for success with students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6110 - Parental Involvement and the Law

    3 Credit(s)

    This course reviews the role of federal, state, and local governments in special education issues with an emphasis on case and regulatory law. Focus will be placed on how the IDEA impacts education.

    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6120 - Appl. Behav. Analysis & Manag.

    3 Credit(s)

    This course helps students understand how to analyze behaviors, apply interventions, and monitor strategies designed to assist students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6130 - Curriculum Strategies and Development

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the curricular needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities, especially in the areas of reading, writing, and math. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6145 - Transition of Pupils who have Disabilities

    3 Credit(s)

    This course reviews interagency collaboration and consultation for life and vocational skills as well as transition planning for a continuum of students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6160 - Assessment for Pupils who have Disabilities

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will emphasize how the teacher can evaluate student academic and behavioral progress, IEP status, and the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize data and report summaries. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6170 - Issues in Special Education

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will examine current trends and issues in Special Education in Utah and the Nation. Students will research and report on topics of current relevance and importance. (Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6185 - Practicum/Induction Seminar

    3 Credit(s)

    Students will be provided meaningful practicum opportunities, field experience, and induction seminars in the public schools in preparation for Student Teaching and for entering the job market. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: Departmental Permission
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6980 - SPED Student Teaching

    9 Credit(s)

    Students will be placed in a public school classroom, based upon their academic preparation, for a comprehensive induction experience prior to ELED/SPED licensure. Advanced application req. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: Admission to Student Teaching, SPED 6185 
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • SPED 6981 - Modified SPED Student Teaching

    3 Credit(s)

    Students will be placed in a public school classroom, based upon their academic preparation, for a comprehensive induction experience prior to SCED/SPED licensure. Advanced application req. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: Admission to Student Teaching
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No

Technology

  
  • TECH 1040 - Professional Vocational Leadership

    1 Credit(s)

    Skills USA, a national vocational club, provides the opportunity for students to develop leadership, character, human relations, self-confidence, and explore career opportunities. It also provides the opportunity for service to the school and community. Students will be encouraged to compete in state and national vocational career competition conducted by industry. This will give students recognition for their skill and knowledge, while bringing recognition to SUU. Students may take this class three times for a total of three hours credit. (P/F) (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 1950 - Technology in Society

    3 Credit(s)

    This course deals with the impact of technology on society. The course covers the evolution of technology, reviewing the major thrusts which brought about the current technological revolution. Emphasis is placed on how technology serves society and improves our way of life. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 2830 - Reading and Conferences

    1 to 7 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 3000 - Occupational Safety

    3 Credit(s)

    Detailed study of occupational, safety and health hazards. Emphasis on regulation, including air pollution, noise, hazardous chemicals, electrical and industrial safety. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 4832 - Readings and Conferences

    2 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 4833 - Readings and Conferences

    1-3 Credit(s)

    (P/F, repeatable up to 9 credits)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 4840 - Cooperative Education

    2 to 8 Credit(s)

    Designed to allow students to receive credit during an assigned paid work related experience. Credits will be assigned according to work hours. A written report/paper is required to complete the credit. A maximum of 10 credit hours may be taken and do not replace major/minor requirements. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 4890 - Internship

    1 to 9 Credit(s)

    A course designed to allow students to receive credit during an assigned unpaid work related experience. Credits will be assigned according to work hours. A written report/paper is required to complete the credit. A maximum of 9 credit hours may be taken and do not replace major/minor requirements. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TECH 4900 - Special Topics

    1 to 3 Credit(s)

    From time to time, faculty will offer a course pertaining to a special area of interest or particularly timely topic under this course number. Instructor permission required. (As needed; repeatable up to 9 credits)


Technology Education

  
  • TE 1700 - Electricity and Electronics

    3 Credit(s)

    Principles of basic electricity, electronics, digital principles, solid state devices, and AC and DC circuit analysis will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on common electrical and electronic circuits and their applications. Lab experiences will allow students to apply these principles using modern electronic test equipment. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 1820 - Material Processing

    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the use of basic tools and machines to include hand tools and portable power tools. Skill, care, and safety will be stressed. Students will complete a series of exercises what will cause them to demonstrate their skill and knowledge. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 2650 - Cabinet Design

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will use computer software to design, develop materials lists, develop material and hardware list, cutting schedules and production management of typical cabinet styles. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3150 - Industrial Materials

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides fundamental experiences related to the use of materials and processes commonly found in industrial applications, such as wood and wood products, plastics, sheet metal, industrial machining, and welding, with an emphasis on the application and teaching of pre-engineering knowledge and skills. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3160 - Communication Systems

    3 Credit(s)

    A course related to the communication industry and related occupations. The course content will include the concepts and principles of communication as well as the different media used for the communication of information including: video production, audio production, and printed media. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: TECH 1700
    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3550 - Transportation and Power

    2 Credit(s)

    A course for the technology education teacher related to the transportation and power industry to include related occupations. The content will include sources of power, such as: power mechanics, electrical theory and power, and fluid power, and various transportation systems that move people and products. (Spring odd years)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3850 - Construction

    3 Credit(s)

    A course for the Technology Education teacher related to the construction industry, its related occupations and its function in today’s economy. The content will include activities in basic carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, masonry, and structural building techniques. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3870 - Cabinet and Furniture I

    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced practice in furniture and cabinet construction with emphasis on quality craftsmanship. A study of design and layout procedures. Mass production techniques, use of plastic laminates and hardware will be studied. A review of recognized furniture styles. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: TE 1820 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3880 - Cabinet and Furniture II

    3 Credit(s)

    Continuation of TE 3870 . (Spring)

    Prerequisite: TE 1820 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3890 - Cabinetmaking and Millwork

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to design, layout and construction of European style and face frame cabinets. The student will be involved in the design and construction of basic kitchen and bath cabinetry. The student will be exposed to the use of plastic laminates and millwork as it relates to small commercial and residential construction. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: TE 1820 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 3940 - Jewelry Fabrication

    3 Credit(s)

    Principles and practices of jewelry manufacturing. Design and construction of functional objects will be emphasized. Emphasis in will be on tool use, vacuum casting, silver smithing, and gem cutting. Both beginning and advanced techniques will be taught.(Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 4100 - Manufacturing Problem Solving & Design

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will place emphasis on developing problem solving skills related to the design and manufacturing processes found in the manufacturing industry. Lab activities will include the presentation of a product idea, the design of selected products, the prototyping of these selected products, and the manufacturing processes necessary to produce these products. Team cooperation, management, and planning will also be incorporated into the course. (Spring, Summer-graduate level only)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 4820 - Technology Life Careers/Foundations of Technology

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces the prospective Technology Education teacher to engineering design, career exploration, and the four areas of concentration (communication, power/transportation, construction, and manufacturing). This course also prepares the prospective teacher to teach the middle school/junior high school course Technology Life Careers. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 4900 - Methods of Teaching Technology

    3 Credit(s)

    The prospective teacher will be able to plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, and the community and curriculum goals. They are able to reflect on and continually evaluate the effect of choices and actions on others and actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally. Included in the course are pertinent evaluation methods and school law. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 4930 - Principles of Technology

    3 Credit(s)

    An applied physics course designed to prepare the prospective educator to teach Principles of Technology at the secondary school level. Major areas of study include mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems and principles, with an emphasis on the application and teaching of pre-engineering knowledge and skills. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 4950 - Facilities Management

    3 Credit(s)

    A detailed study of the physical layout of technology and vocational laboratories with emphasis on machine placement, traffic patterns, convenience and disbursement procedures relative to materials, tools, student activities and projects. An introduction to ordering procedures and record keeping systems relative to successful lab activities. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 6100 - Manufacturing Prob Solving & Design

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will place emphasis on developing problem solving skills related to the design and manufacturing processes found in the manufacturing industry. Lab activities will include the presentation of a product idea, the design of selected products, the prototyping of these selected products, and the manufacturing processes necessary to produce these products. Team cooperation, management, and planning will also be incorporated into the course. Includes a research project. (Spring, Summer-graduate level only)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 6900 - Methods of Teaching Technology

    3 Credit(s)

    The prospective teacher will be able to plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, and community and curriculum goals. They are able to reflect on and continually evaluate the effect of choices and actions on others and actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally. Included in the course are pertinent evaluation methods and school law. (Fall, Summer-graduate level only)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 6930 - Principles of Technology

    3 Credit(s)

    An applied physics course designed to prepare the prospective educator to teach Principles of Technology in secondary schools. Major areas of study include mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems. Hands-on exposure to force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power, and force transformers will be provided. Includes a research project. (Fall, Summer-graduate level only)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • TE 6950 - Facilities Management

    3 Credit(s)

    A detailed study of the physical layout of technology and vocational laboratories with emphasis on machine placement, traffic patterns, convenience and disbursement procedures relative to materials, tools, student activities and projects. An introduction to ordering procedures and record keeping systems relative to successful lab activities. Includes a research project. (Fall, Summer-graduate level only)

    General Education Course: No

Theatre Arts

  
  • THEA 1013 - Introduction to Theatre

    3 Credit(s)

    Students will gain an understanding of the world’s history and themselves through learning how theatre operates to entertain, educate, and reflect the past. Attending and analyzing various productions will enhance student’s roles as knowledgeable audience members. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • THEA 1023 - Introduction to Film

    3 Credit(s)

    A look at the Art of Film – how it influences lives, and how lives influence the art. Students will view films from many different genres, offer analysis, and gain an appreciation for the many collaborative crafts involved in the filmmaking process. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • THEA 1033 - Acting I

    3 Credit(s)

    An intensive studio approach to introduce the student to the basic principles of acting and its artistry through vocal and physical awareness, character development, and analysis. Sections will be offered for majors and non-majors. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • THEA 1113 - Voice and Diction

    3 Credit(s)

    An intensive studio approach to fundamental relaxation and breathing techniques for the speaking voice. Students will learn skills in scoring the text, various techniques for good speech, and the International Phonetic Alphabet by applying these techniques to actual texts for performance and evaluation. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • THEA 1223 - Make-Up

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare students in practical application of stage make-up, hair, and wigs. The student will also investigate the relationship of character to make-up and analytical skills needed to design a production. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • THEA 1303 - Shakespeare Unbound

    3 Credit(s)

    Explores Shakespeare’s plays in multiple contexts, using the disciplines of literature, history, and theatre to prepare students to comprehend the plays in relation to their cultures, then and now. (Fall)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • THEA 1513 - Stagecraft

    3 Credit(s)

    A fundamental course in theatrical production techniques and methods. A practical study of stage carpentry and painting techniques. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: THEA 1541 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • THEA 1541 - Theatre Production Lab

    1 Credit(s)

    A beginning course in practical application of technical theatre methods through production experience. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • THEA 1713 - Script Analysis

    3 Credit(s)

    Students will learn to identify and analyze key elements of dramatic structure from the points of view of directors, actors, and designers, using plays from a variety of periods. There will be three to four presentations, a written midterm, and an oral final. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • THEA 2033 - Acting II

    3 Credit(s)

    Enrollment by audition only. Intensive studio approach to further develop the principles of acting and its artistry through historic and aesthetic theory. Examination of Modernism and extended Realism. Advance scene study, character analysis, and development. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: THEA 1033 , THEA 1113 , THEA 1713  & THEA 2112 

     
    General Education Course: No

 

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