Computer Graphics Technology (CGT)

Purdue

CGT101 Introduction to Computer Graphics Technology (3 cr.) Class 3, This course provides an introduction to and a survey of the discipline of computer graphics. As an introductory course for incoming freshmen, its topics include a survey of the applications of computer graphics, the knowledge base and history of computer graphics, an examination of computer graphics technologies and careers in this rapidly emerging and evolving field, as well as an overview of abundance of available resources for study and research in computer graphics at Purdue University.

CGT111 Design for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An introductory design course for applied computer graphics majors. Students develop an understanding of the basic design elements and principles, composition and typography through exercises and projects. The focus is on visual thinking, exploring the relationship between type and image, and developing multiple solutions to a given problem.

CGT112 Sketching for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. This course applies fundamental applied computer graphics concepts of visualization, communication and creativity within a sketching metaphor. Exercises and projects in graphic theory, problem solving, and sketching skill development provides students with activities that focus on further development within the discipline. A variety of sketching techniques are used to gather critical information and transform data into effective communication instruments.

CGT116 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. Core introductory applied computer graphics course that provides entry-level experiences in geometric modeling. Students develop geometric analysis and modeling construction techniques and processes to produce accurate computer models for graphic visualization and communication.

CGT141 Internet Foundations, Technologies and Development (3 cr.) Class 3. This course explores the history, architecture and development of the World Wide Web. Current tagging and scripting languages are covered in a tool independent environment. Topics also include authoring tools, design, graphic and multimedia formats, and commerce, implementation and security issues.

CGT211 Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CGT112. Digital images are produced using a variety of computer technologies. Advanced color theory, surface rendering, and light control are emphasized in relation to technical illustration, hardware characteristics, and software capabilities.

CGT216 Vector Imaging for Applied Computer Graphics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CGT112. Full-color vector illustrations for a variety of uses are produced using computer methods. Color theory, surface analysis, and rendering techniques are emphasized as they apply to vector-based illustrations.

CGT241 Introduction to Computer Animation (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CGT116. C: CGT211. This course introduces the knowledge base on which digital animation and spatial graphics technology are founded and developed. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the mechanics of 3D geometric formats, spline-based modeling with polygon mesh and NURBS, procedural mapping of raster images, simplified polygon modeling, rendering methods, hierarchical linking, and kinematic fundamentals.

CGT251 Principles of Interactive and Dynamic Media (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CGT111. This course explores the development of interactive and dynamic media components for multimedia and hypermedia products. The course examines the design, creation, and integration of text, 2D animation and sound for use in DC, DVD, and Web media. Students also learn the basics of scripting and how it can be used to create interaction.

CGT256 Human Computer Interface Theory and Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. C: CGT211. This course is an intermediate exploration of conceptualization and problem solving using the integration of type and image as both visual and verbal communication. Topics such as sytems of organization, visual hierarchy, creativity, typography, color, and navigation are introduced and explored in a systematic way. Students will also be introduced to the issues of information and user interface design to create effective and visually stimulating communication devices.

CGT340 Digital Lighting and Rendering (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CGT241. The development of a working knowledge of perspective display of three-dimensional models and the resulting effects of projected light sources on shade, shadow, color, texture, and atmospheric effects in architecture, product illustration, and animation. Emphasis will be placed on lighting design, analysis, and photorealistic simulation for commercial graphic applications.

CGT351 Multimedia Authoring I (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: CGT256. This course introduces the many facets of interactive multimedia design and production. Students are introduced to interaction-based authoring programs used for information delivery with special attention focused on the integration of various media assets for communication. Students also concentrate on the storage, management, and retrieval of media assets in a production environment. Considerable time is spent on the systematic design of interactive media products to meet specified goals of communication.

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Criminal Justice Courses (CJUS)

See courses under School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA).

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Classical Studies (CLAS)

School of Arts and Letters

CLAS G100 Elementary Greek I

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Communication and Culture (CMCL)

School of Arts and Letters

CMCL C290 Survey of Film History (3 cr.) An overview of film history from its beginnings to the present, emphasizing major developments in narrative cinema. Credit given for only one of CMCL C290 or CMLT C290.

CMCL C393-C394 History of European and American Films I-II (3-3 cr.) P: C190 or consent of instructor. C393 is a survey of the development of cinema during the period 1895-1926 (the silent film era); C394 is a survey of European and American cinema since 1927. Particular attention is paid to representative work of leading filmmakers, emergence of film movements and development of national trends, growth of film industry, and impact of television. Topics vary. Each course may be taken for a total of 6 credit hours with different topics. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned for any combination of CMCL C393 and CMLT C393.

CMCL C396 Film Theory and Aesthetics (3 cr.) P: C190 or consent of instructor. Study of classical and contemporary schools of film theory. Credit given for only one of CMCL C396 and CMLT C391.

CMCL C397 Genre Study in Film (3 cr.) P: C190 or consent of instructor. Topic varies: the evaluation of typical genres; problems of generic description or definition; themes, conventions, and iconography peculiar to given genres, etc. May be repeated once with a different topic. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned for any combination of CMCL C397 and CMLT C392.

CMCL C492 Authorship in the Cinema (3 cr.) P: C190 or consent of instructor. Topic varies: in-depth analysis of individual filmmakers, viewed as "authors." May be repeated once with a different topic. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned for any combination of CMCL C492 and CMLT C491.

CMCL C494 Film Criticism: Theory/Practice (3 cr.) P: C190 or consent of instructor. Study of the main schools and methods of film criticism, basic critical vocabulary, fundamental research tools. Exercises in writing film reviews and critiques using different approaches.

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Comparative Literature (CMLT)

School of Arts and Letters

CMLT C216 Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the Western Tradition (3 cr.) Historical and comparative survey of science fiction and fantasy narrative from antiquity to the present. The origin of scientific narrative in ancient Greek literature, its relation to ancient myths, and its history and development. Emphasis on philosophical, cognitive, and scientific aspects of the genre.

CMLT C217 Detective, Mystery, and Horror Literature (3 cr.) Origins, evolution, conventions, criticism, and theory of the detective mystery story; history of the Gothic novel; later development of the tale of terror; major works of this type in fiction, drama, and film.

CMLT C255 Modern Literature and the Other Arts: An Introduction (3 cr.) Analyzes the materials of literature, painting, and music and the ways in which meaning is expressed through the organization of the materials. Investigates similarities and differences among the arts. Examples selected from the past 200 years. No previous knowledge of any art required.

CMLT C256 Literature and the Other Arts: 1870-1950 (3 cr.) P: C255 or consent of instructor. Interaction of the arts in the development of Western literature, painting, and music in movements such as impressionism, symbolism, constructivism, expressionism, dada, and surrealism.

CMLT C291 Studies in Non-Western Film (3 cr.) Study of adaptations of literary works, both Asian and Western, by Asian filmmakers. Discussion of traditions and conventions shared by original films with Asian literature and theatre. Concentration either on Japan, India, or China each time course is offered. May be repeated once with a different topic.

CMLT C355 Literature, the Arts, and their Interrelationship (3 cr.) P: C255 or consent of instructor. Discussion of theoretical foundations for study of the relationship of the arts; detailed analysis of specific works illustrating interaction of literature with other arts.

CMLT C357 The Arts Today: From 1950 to the Present (3 cr.) P: C255. R: C256. Shared trends in literature, the visual arts, music, dance, and theatre. The heritage of the grotesque and the absurd, dada and surrealism, and constructivism; the new realism. New materials, mixed media and multimedia, environmental and participatory art, happenings, minimal art, conceptual art, antiart.

CMLT C358 Literature and Music Opera (3 cr.) P: two courses in literature, theatre, or music history. Selected opera libretti from various periods. Comparison of libretti with their literary sources; emphasis on specific problems connected with the adaptation of a literary work to the operatic medium. Evaluation of representative libretti as independent literary works.

CMLT C490 Individual Studies in Film and Literature (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of chairperson of film committee. May be repeated once with a different topic.

CMLT C492 Comedy in Film and Literature (3 cr.) Evolution, styles, and techniques of film comedy in America and Europe from the beginnings of cinema to the present. Theories of comedy and humor; relationship of film comedy to comedy in fiction, drama, pantomime, circus, and vaudeville. Work of leading film comedians.

CMLT C493 Film Adaptations of Literature (3 cr.) Analysis of the processes and problems involved in turning a literary work (novel, play, or poem) into a screenplay and then into a film. Close study of literary and film techniques and short exercises in adaptation.

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College of Arts and Sciences (COAS)

School of Arts and Letters

COAS Q161 Library Skills and Resources

COAS Q400 Job Search Strat Lib Arts Stdnts

COAS S100 Wksp: Hospital Shadowing

COAS S100 Intro. To Ballroom Dance 1, 2, and 3 (1 cr.) Instruction in the techniquest of ballroom dance. Only S/F grades given.

COAS S100 Intermediate Ballroom Dance 1, 2, and 3 (1 cr.) This course will expand on the dances covered in S100 Introduction to Ballroom Dance. Only S/F grades given.

COAS S100 Modern Dance (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in modern dance technique, stressing knowledge and application of movement principles essential to dance training.

COAS S100 Introduction To Jazz Dance (1 cr.) An introduction to the modern jazz style of movement as it integrates with sound biomechanical principles. Phrasing, dynamics, and other qualities will be discussed.

COAS S100 Ballet 1 (1 cr.) Learning and developing both technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities at a beginning level. No previous experience in ballet dance is necessary. Differences in movement quality, energy, and rhythm will be explored.

COAS S100 Ballet 2 (1 cr.) P: Ballet 1 or consent of instructor. Learning and developing both technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities at a moderately sophisticated level. Subtle differences in movement quality, energy, and rhythm will be explored.

COAS S104 First Year Seminar

COAS S200 Career Choices and Competencies

COAS S300 Internship

COAS S400 Statistical Process Control

COAS S400 Internship

COAS S400 Individualized Study

COAS S400 Leadership Project

COAS W100 Introduction To Business

COAS X111 Introduction To Gay and Lesbian Studies

COAS X111 Introduction To Study of Gender

COAS X111 Freshman Interest Group Seminar

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Computer Technology - Purdue (CPT)

Purdue

CPT 133 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications (0-3 cr.) Class 1-3. lab prep. 0-1, lab 0-2. An introduction to computer technology and problem solving using personal computers. Topics include computer hardware, operations, operating systems and environments and computer ethics. Hands-on experience with personal computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database processing and data management.

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Computer Science (CSCI)

School of Natural Sciences

CSCI A201 Introduction to Programming (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school mathematics or M014. Fundamental programming constructs, including loops, arrays, classes, and files. General problem-solving techniques. Emphasis on modular programming, user-interface design, and developing good programming style. Not intended for computer science majors or minors.

CSCI A247 Network Technologies and Administration (3 cr.) P: Either C106, EDUC W200, or equivalent computer literacy. Introduction to network principles and current network technology, both hardware and software. Network administration tools and techniques. Laboratory provides practical experience.

CSCI A346 User-Interface Programming (3 cr.) P: C202 or equivalent experience. Learn to prototype and build graphical user interfaces for computer applications. Contemporary software design methodology. Students design and implement prototype interfaces to applications provided by the instructor. Extensive use is made of both commercial and experimental software tools.

CSCI A348 Mastering the World Wide Web (3 cr.) P: Two semesters of programming experience, or equivalent, and some knowledge of operating systems. Project-oriented course leading to ability to maintain a fully functional Web site. Topics include Internet network protocols and Web programming, server administration, protocols, site design, and searching and indexing technologies.

CSCI B348 Fundamentals of Computer Networks (3 cr.) P: C237. Theory and practice of data communications between computing devices. Topics include network architecture and topology, wide-area networks, local-area networks, and ISO network layers.

CSCI B461 Database Concepts (3 cr.) P: C251, C335, and C343. Introduction to database concepts and systems. Topics include database models and systems: hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented; database design principles; structures for efficient data access; query languages and processing; database applications development; views; security; concurrency; recovery. Students participate in a project to design, implement, and a query a database, using a standard database system.

CSCI B481 Interactive Graphics (4 cr.) P: C343 or H343, MATH M301 or M303. Computer graphics techniques. Introduction to graphics hardware and software. Two-dimensional graphics methods, transformations, and interactive methods. Three-dimensional graphics, transformations, viewing geometry, object modeling, and interactive manipulation methods. Basic lighting and shading. Video and animation methods. Credit given for only one of B481 and B581.

CSCI C100 Computing Tools (1 cr.) An introduction to computing applications useful in college and career work. Topics include microcomputer operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications software, and other software applications. May be taken up to three times to satisfy the basic computer literacy requirement.

CSCI C106 Introduction to Computers and Their Use (3 cr.) An introduction to computers and their use in information systems: use of standard application programs; foundations of information systems design and development; survey of programming languages. Satisfies the basic computer literacy requirement.

CSCI C201 Computer Programming II (4 cr.) P: MATH M117. Computer programming and algorithms. Basic programming and program structure. Computer solutions of problems. A computer language will be taught. Lecture and discussion. Business majors cannot receive credit for C201 and C101 or C106.

CSCI C202 Computer Programming (4 cr.) P: C201. Computer programming, algorithms, program structure, arrays, stacks, queues, binary trees; procedures, functions, parameter-passing mechanisms, recursion vs. iteration, and issues of programming style. Computer solutions of problems such as data analysis, sorting, searching, and string and text manipulation.

CSCI C203 COBOL and File Processing (3 cr.) P: C201. Computer programming and algorithms. Applications to large file processing functions of an organization.

CSCI C237 Operating Systems Concepts (4 cr.) P: C202, C335. An investigation of the problems involved in the implementation of an operating system and some of the solutions. Topics such as multiprocessing, paging, interlocks, time-sharing, and scheduling. A specific operating system will be examined.

CSCI C251 Foundations of Digital Computing (3 cr.) P: C201. R: MATH M119 or MATH M215. Boolean algebra and propositional logic. Set algebra, including mappings and relations. Elements of graph theory and statistical analysis. Application of all topics to computer programming.

CSCI C311 Programming Languages (4 cr.) P: C202, C335. Systematic approach to programming languages. Relationships among languages, properties and features of languages, and the computer environment necessary to use languages. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI C320 Advanced COBOL (3 cr.) P: C203. A continuation and extension of COBOL as taught in C203. Extensive use will be made of structured COBOL in the development of large programs requiring access to various file structures. Includes interactive menu and screen-driven programming.

CSCI C335 Computer Structures (4 cr.) P: C201. R: C202. Structure and internal operation of computers, stressing the architecture and assembly language programming of a specific computer. Additional topics include digital hardware and microprogramming. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI C343 Data Structures (4 cr.) P: C202, C251. Systematic study of data structures encountered in computing problems, structure and use of storage media, methods of representing structure data, techniques for operation on data structures. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI C390 Individual Programming Laboratory (1-3 cr.) P: C201. Student will design, program, verify, and document a special project assignment selected in consultation with the instructor. This course may be taken several times for up to a maximum of 6 credits. Before to enrolling, a student must arrange for an instructor to supervise the course activity.

CSCI C405 A Survey of Computer Science (3 cr.) P: C343. A survey of senior-level topics in programming languages and operating systems for students minoring in computer science.

CSCI C421 Computer Organization (4 cr.) P: C251, C335. Organization, circuits, and logic design of digital computing systems. Course deals with the internal structure of computers. Some simple computers are designed. Experiments in basic computer circuitry are performed in the laboratory. A knowledge of electronics, while useful, is not a requirement. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI C422 Advanced Computer Organization (3 cr.) P: C421 or equivalent. Basic computer hardware design problems. Alternative solutions illustrated by different computers.

CSCI C431-C432 Assemblers and Compilers I-II (3-3 cr.) P: C311, C335, and C343. Design and construction of assemblers, macroprocessors, linkers, loaders, and interpreters. Compiler design and construction, including lexical analysis, parsing, code generation, and optimization.

CSCI C435-C436 Operating Systems I-II (3-3 cr.) P: C311, C335, C343. Organization and construction of computer systems that manage computational resources. Topics include specification and implementation of concurrency, process scheduling, storage management, device handlers, mechanisms for event coordination such as interruption, exclusion, and synchronization. Extensive laboratory exercises.

CSCI C445-C446 Information Systems I-II (4-4 cr.) P: C343. Analysis, design, and implementation of information systems from user needs to a running system. Hardware organization and its impact on storage structures. Structures and techniques for accessing and updating information: primary and secondary indices, sequential and multilinked files. Modeling of information using hierarchical, network, and relational techniques and operations with these models. Current database systems and query languages.

CSCI C451 Automata and Formal Grammars (3 cr.) P: C251 or C: MATH M403. Finite automata and regular grammars; context-free grammars and nondeterministic pushdown automata; deterministic pushdown automata; unsolvable problems and algorithms for solvable problems related to these classes of machines and grammars.

CSCI C455 Analysis of Algorithms (4 cr.) P: MATH M216 or M120 and CSCI C343. Models, algorithms, recurrences, summations, growth rates. Probabilistic tools, upper and lower bounds; worst-case and average-case analysis, amortized analysis, dynamization. Comparison-based algorithms: search, selection, sorting, hashing. Information extraction algorithms (graphs, databases). Graph algorithms: spanning trees, shortest paths, connectivity, depth-first search, breadth-first search.

CSCI C463 Artificial Intelligence I (3 cr.) P: C311 and C343. Historical roots, philosophical thesis, and goals of artificial intelligence research. Basic problem-solving methods. Heuristics and heuristic search. Game-playing programs. Reasoning and knowledge representation. Predicate calculus, semantic networks, frames, and other representation systems. Introduction to production systems. Goal-directed systems.

CSCI C464 Artificial Intelligence II (3 cr.) P: C463. Advanced problem-solving techniques. Production systems continued. Programming languages for artificial intelligence systems. Natural-language understanding programs. Recognition and categorization. Artificial vision systems. Applications of artificial intelligence. Robotics.

CSCI C490 Seminar in Computer Science (1-3 cr.) Special topics in computer science. May be repeated for up to a maximum of 6 credits.

CSCI N211 Introduction to Databases (3 cr.) Summary of basic computing topics. Introduction to database design concepts, creation of user forms, development of databases, querying techniques, and building reports. Focus on relational database systems from development and administration point of view. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI P423 Compilers (4 cr.) P: C311 or H311. Compiler design and construction, including lexical analysis, parsing, code generation, and optimization. Extensive laboratory exercises.

CSCI P436 Introduction to Operating Systems (4 cr.) P: C311, C335, C343, or honors equivalents. Organization and construction of computer systems that manage computational resources. Topics include specification and implementation of concurrency, process scheduling, storage management, device handlers, mechanisms for event coordination. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI P465-P466 Software Engineering for Information Systems I-II (3-3 cr.) P: C335 or C343, or honors versions. P or C: B461. Analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. Project specification. Data modeling. Software design methodologies. Software quality assurance. Supervised team development of a real system for a real client. Credit given for only one of P465-P466 or C445-C446.

CSCI Y398 Internships in Professional Practice (S/F Grading) (1-6 cr.) P: Sophomore standing; approval of major department and the Office of Professional Practice Programs. Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related, full-time work. Evaluation by employer and faculty sponsor.

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East Asian Languages and Culture (EALC)

School of Arts and Letters

Japanese
EALC J101-J102 Elementary Japanese (4-4 cr.) Introduction to the spoken and written Japanese language and to Japanese culture and civilization. Emphasis on practical use and understanding of everyday Japanese language and customs, to prepare the student for life in Japan or for interacting with Japanese people in the United States. J101 offered Fall Sem. J102 offered Spring Sem.

EALC J201-J202 Second-Year Japanese (3-3 cr.) Continuation of J102. Mainly practical spoken and written Japanese, and understanding Japanese lifestyles and ways of thinking. J201 offered Fall Sem. J202 offered Spring Sem.

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Economics (ECON)

School of Business

ECON E100 Current Economic Topics (3 cr.) P: New students must have full admit status OR test into MATH M117; returning students must have minimum 2.0 GPA OR junior standing OR minimum math grade (C- in M007/T101 OR completion of MATH M117 or higher/T102 or higher). First-semester combined course in macroeconomics and microeconomics—with an emphasis on intuition and economic concepts. Explains macroeconomic issues such as economic growth and the benefits and costs of government activism in trying to regulate the business cycle. Explains microeconomic topics such as demand/supply and market structures. Will also cover a variety of applied topics such as pollution, drug legalization, education, discrimination, poverty, health care, social security, and international issues. Many universities offer a different two-semester sequence of Principles of Economics. If you want to take two semesters of economics and plan to transfer, then take both semesters at IUS or wait until you transfer.

ECON E200 Fundamentals of Economics (3 cr.) P: minimum grade of B- in E100 OR minimum grade of C- in E107/E108 OR completion of E100/E107/E108 and a minimum math grade (B- in MATH M007/T101; C- in M117/T102/T103; D- in MATH M118 or higher). Second-semester combined course in macroeconomics and microeconomics—with an emphasis on the more graphical and theoretical aspects of Principles of Economics. Further explains macroeconomic issues such as economic growth and the benefits and costs of government activism in trying to regulate the business cycle. Further explains the microeconomic topics such as demand/supply and market structures. Will also cover international business and a variety of policy applications.

ECON E280 Applied Statistics for Business and Economics I (3 cr.) P: MATH M122 or equivalent placement. Summary measures of central tendency and variability. Basic concepts in probability and important probability distributions. Sampling, and sampling distributions and basic estimation concepts. Statistical software required. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

ECON E281 Applied Statistics for Business and Economics II (3 cr.) P: E280 and MATH M119 (M119 may be taken concurrently if student earned a grade of B in MATH M122). Balanced coverage of statistical concepts and methods, along with practical advice on their effective application to real-world problems. Topics include simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, and analysis of variance. Use of statistical software required. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

ECON E321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3 cr.) P: E100-E200. Consumer and producer theory; pricing under conditions of competition and monopoly; allocation and pricing of resources; partial and general equilibrium theory and welfare economics.

ECON E322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3 cr.) P: E100-E200. Theory of income, employment, and the price level. Study of counter-cyclical and other public policy measures. National income accounting. Spring Sem.

ECON E323 Urban Economics (3 cr.) P: E100-E200. Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of urban economic analysis to facilitate understanding of urban problems; urban growth and structure, poverty, housing, transportation, and public provision of urban services. Spring Sem.

ECON E340 Labor Economics (3 cr.) P: E100-E200. Economic analysis of labor markets, including market structure and labor market policies. Topics include minimum wage, mandated benefits, labor unions, discrimination, welfare policy.

ECON E350 Money and Banking (3 cr.) P: E100-E200. Monetary and banking system of the United States; problems of money and prices, of proper organization and functioning of commercial banking and Federal Reserve systems, of monetary standards, and of credit control; recent monetary and banking trends. Fall Sem., Summer.

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School of Education Courses (EDUC)

Undergraduate Courses
Graduate Courses

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Undergraduate Courses

EDUC E325 Social Studies in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) and M301 (1 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201, M310-M311-M301, E339-E340-M301, E449, W200, and formal admission into teacher education. Development of objectives, teaching strategies, resources, and assessment procedures that facilitate the social learning of children in an integrated curriculum. Special attention is given to cognitive, affective, and psychomotor facets through concept learning, inquiry, decision making, values analysis, cooperative learning, and multicultural education. Students will participate in appropriate field experiences. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC E328 Science in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) and M301 (1 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201, M310-M311-M301, E339-E340-M301, E449, W200, and formal admission into teacher education. C: E343. Objectives, philosophy, selection, organization, and evaluation of teaching methods and instructional materials. Inquiry teaching, concept development, field trip experiences, and use of multidisciplinary materials are stressed. Analysis of individual and group assessment processes are emphasized. Students will be expected to participate in appropriate field experiences. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC E337 Classroom Learning Environments (3 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251. This course will focus on the curriculum aspects of early childhood programs and on planning, utilization, and evaluation of inside and outside learning environments. The selection and evaluation of effective materials and activities that stimulate children's development will be emphasized. The skills needed in using this information will also receive priority. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC E339 Methods of Teaching Language Arts (3 cr.) and M301 (1 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201, M310-M311-M301, W200; P or C: E449, and formal admission into teacher education. C: E340. Development of language in the child with emphasis on linguistics, creative language, dramatics, usage, handwriting, spelling, listening, and writing process. Attention given to individual and group processes of teaching, to the whole language approach, to disability and cultural awareness, and to appropriate kinds of hardware and software. Students will participate in appropriate field experiences. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC E340 Methods of Teaching Reading I (3 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201, M310-M311-M301, W200; P or C: E449, and formal admission into teacher education. C: E339. General overview of the reading program with emphasis on development, content, word recognition and comprehension skills and strategies, the whole language approach, and instructional processes as applied to classroom teaching. Students will be expected to participate in appropriate field experiences. (Early education experience fee required.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC E341 Methods of Teaching Reading II (3 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201, M310-M311-M301, E339-E340-M301, E449, W200, and formal admission into teacher education. Diagnostic and prescriptive methods and materials for use in corrective instruction in reading, including minority and special needs groups, with development of an appreciation for hardware and software that will facilitate instruction. Students will be expected to participate in appropriate field experiences. (Early education experience fee required.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC E343 Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201, T101, T102, T103, M310-M311-M301, E339-E340-M301, E449, W200, and formal admission into teacher education. C: E328. Focus is on individualized and cooperative learning techniques used in a diagnostic/prescriptive mathematic laboratory program for all learners with attention to implementation of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics. Stresses the design of appropriate and innovative affective, psychomotor, and cognitive experiences. Gives emphasis to the developmental approach to mathematic learning and teaching. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC E449 Trade Books and the Teacher (3 cr.) P: P250; taken before or concurrent with E339/E340. A comprehensive survey of children's literature covering the major authors and their works; special emphasis is given to picture books, poetry, biography, the classics, holiday books, series books, nonfiction books, periodicals, popular culture, and six aspects of bibliotherapy. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC E490 Research in Elementary Education (1-3 cr.) Individual research. (Letter grade.)

EDUC E495 Workshop in Elementary Education (cr. arr.) For elementary school teachers. Gives 1 credit hour for each week of full-time work.

EDUC H340 Education and American Culture (3 cr.) P: ENG W131 with a C (2.0) or above. The present educational system, its social impact, and future implications viewed in historical, philosophic, and social perspectives. Special attention is given to the ethnic, minority, and cultural dimensions of education. Students will be expected to participate in appropriate field experiences. Because the School of Education has selected H340 as the course where its students will meet the IUS writing requirement, a significant paper will be required of those who have not yet met the writing requirement in another course. (Early education experience fee required.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC H427 Education through Travel (2-6 cr.) Provides an opportunity to visit historical and cultural areas in foreign countries. (Individually arranged.)

EDUC K205 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 cr.) P: H340 with a grade of C (2.0). Definition, identification, prevalence, characteristics, and educational provisions of the various types of exceptional children, with attention to disability awareness and appropriate instructional processes. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC K343 Education of the Socially and Emotionally Disturbed I (3 cr.)₁ P: K205 with a minimum grade of C (B- for students seeking special education certification). Permission of instructor. A basic survey of the field of emotional disturbance and social maladjustment. Definitions, classifications, and characteristics; diagnostic and treatment procedures from a psycho-educational point of view. Fall Sem.

EDUC K344 Education of the Socially and Emotionally Disturbed II (3 cr.)₁ P: K343 and M310, M311, M301. A basic survey of educational curricula, procedures, and materials for socially and emotionally disturbed children; stresses development of individual teaching skills; emphasizes classroom experiences with disturbed children. Spring Sem.

EDUC K345 Academic and Behavioral Assessment of the Mildly Handicapped (3 cr.)₁ P: M310-M311-M301. Permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the application of formal and informal assessment information in making decisions regarding classification and placement of educable mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed children. Fall Sem.

EDUC K350 Introduction to Mental Retardation (3 cr.)₁ P: K205 with a minimum grade of C (B- for students seeking special education certification) and acceptance and good standing in teacher education is required. Definitions, classifications, and diagnostic and treatment procedures discussed from medical, psychological, sociological, and educational points of view. Fall Sem.

EDUC K352 Education of Children with Learning Problems (3 cr.) P: M310-M311, permission of instructor. Educational programs for optimum growth and development of mildly mentally handicapped and learning-disabled students. Study and observation of curriculum content, organization of special schools and classes, and teaching methods and materials. Fall Sem., Summer.

EDUC K370 Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3 cr.) P: K205 with a minimum grade of C (B- for students seeking special education certification). Survey of historical development and current status of definitions, classifications, assessment, and treatment procedures for learning-disabled students.

EDUC K453 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.) P: K205, M310-M311-M301, consent of instructor. Surveys principles of behavior management as they pertain to educational environments. Students will learn how to define, observe, measure, record, and change academic and social behavior. Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC K480 Student Teaching in Special Education (9-12 cr.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC K488 Supervised Teaching in Special Education (3 cr.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC K490A Partnerships (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Active exploration of community, social agencies, school and family as stakeholders and contributors to services for students with exceptional needs. Collaboration, consultation, conflict resolution, and grant initiatives.

EDUC K490B Assistive Technology (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Study of low and high assistive technology for routine and customized access to general education curriculum. Ways to extend abilities to more fully participate in school, family, and community life.

EDUC K490C TBI and Autism (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Study of nature and needs of students with traumatic brain injury, autism, and related conditions.

EDUC K490D Functional Curriculum (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Overview of age-appropriate skills likely to increase the ability of students with exceptional needs to function in present and future environments. Instructional experiences centered on natural domestic, vocational, and community environments.

EDUC K495 Laboratory/Field Experiences in Special Education (1-3 cr.)₁ P: Consent of instructor.

EDUC M101 Laboratory/Field Experiences (0-1 cr.) A laboratory or field experience in education for freshmen (may be repeated).

EDUC M201 Laboratory/Field Experiences (1 cr.) A laboratory or field experience in education for sophomores (may be repeated). To be taken with P250 and either P251 (elementary/special education) or P255 (secondary education). (Early education experience fee required.) Elementary/special education majors must have passed the PPST and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC M300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce students to teaching as a profession. Students focus upon the "self as teacher," learning styles, cultural pluralism, and classroom teaching strategies that respond positively to the personal and ethnic diversity of the learner. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC M301 Laboratory/Field Experience (0-1 cr.) A laboratory or field experience in education for juniors and seniors (may be repeated). To be taken with E325, E328, E339, M311, M314. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC M310 General Methods (2 cr.) P: H340 and P250 block. An introduction to instructional design, media, and methodology appropriate to all teaching levels. Provides an orientation to lesson planning and curriculum development, classroom management and organization, theories of development, individual needs of children, cultural pluralism, legal rights and responsibilities of professionals, evaluation, parent involvement, individual elementary age learning styles, use of technology, professional development, and characteristics of effective teachers. Taught concurrently with M311 (elementary and special education).

EDUC M311 General Methods for Kindergarten and Elementary Teachers (1 cr.) P: H340, P250-P251-M201. Individual and interdisciplinary learning, methods, technology, diversity, assessment, teaching process and curriculum development, and organization of the elementary school. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC M314 General Methods for Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Teachers (3 cr.) P: H340, P250-P255-M201, W200. Individualized and interdisciplinary learning methods, hardware and software, ethnic and minority factors, measurement and evaluation, teaching and curriculum development, and organization of the secondary school. Taken with M310 in fall semester of senior year.

EDUC M323 The Teaching of Music in the Elementary Schools (2 cr.) P: EDUC E241, M310, M311, M301. Not open to music majors. Fundamental procedures of teaching elementary school music, stressing music material suitable for the first six grades. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC M333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher (2 cr.) The selection, organization, guidance, and evaluation of individual and group art activities. Includes laboratory experiences with materials and methods of presenting projects. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC M401 Laboratory/Field Experience (0-3 cr.) An advanced laboratory/field experience in education (may be repeated).

EDUC M425 Student Teaching in the Elementary School (12 cr.) Classroom teaching and other activities associated with the work of a full-time elementary classroom teacher. One course may normally be taken concurrently if the responsibilities of the course do not interfere with the student teaching responsibilities. S/F grades are given. (Student teaching fee required.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC M441 Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Social Studies (3 cr.) P: M310, M314, M301, and M464. Concerns problems of teaching social studies, including the methods, procedures, devices, materials, and outstanding research in the field. Spring Sem.

EDUC M446 Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Science (3 cr.) P: M310, M314, M301, and M464. Concerns problems of teaching science, including the methods, procedures, devices, materials, and outstanding research in the field. Spring Sem.

EDUC M452 Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School English (3 cr.) P: M310, M314, M301, and M464. Concerns problems of teaching English, including the methods, procedures, devices, materials, and outstanding research in the field. Spring Sem.

EDUC M457 Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Mathematics (3 cr.) P: M310, M314, M301, and M464. Concerns problems of teaching mathematics, including the methods, procedures, devices, materials, and outstanding research in the field. Spring Sem.

EDUC M464 Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Reading (3 cr.) C: M310 and M314. Curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching students to read more effectively in the subject content areas. Fall Sem.

EDUC M470 Practicum: Student Teaching in Junior High/Middle School (1-6 cr.) P: S486. Full-time supervised teaching in the student's primary certification area in an accredited junior high or middle school. Under the direction of the selected supervising teacher and with university-provided supervision, each student assumes responsibility for teaching in the cooperating school. Usually arranged on an extended semester with M425 Student Teaching. (Practicum fee required.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC M470 Practicum in Special Education (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised field experience in various areas of special education. (Practicum fee required.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC M480 Student Teaching in the Secondary School (10 cr.) Under the direction of the supervising teacher, each student assumes responsibility for teaching in the student's own subject matter area in a cooperating secondary school. Requires a minimum of 10 weeks full time. Must be taken the same semester as secondary methods. (Student teaching fee required.) Spring Sem.

EDUC P250 General Education Psychology (2 cr.) P: H340 with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Elementary and special education majors must also pass the PPST and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The study and application of psychological concepts and principles as related to the teaching-learning process, motivation, intelligence, classroom management, measurement and evaluation, disability awareness, and multicultural components. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC P251 Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers (2 cr.) P: H340 with a minimum grade of C (2.0), a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and passing scores on the PPST(all sections). C: P250 and M201. The application of psychological concepts to school learning and teaching in the perspective of development from childhood through preadolescence. Special attention is devoted to the needs of the handicapped. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC P255 Educational Psychology for Middle and Secondary Teachers (2 cr.) P: H340 with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Study of the learner as a growing and developing individual from early adolescence through adolescence. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC P407 Psychological Measurement in the Schools (3 cr.) P: P250. Application of measurement principles in classroom testing; construction and evaluation of classroom tests; evaluation of student performance; interpretation and use of measurement data; assessment of aptitudes, achievement, and interests via standardized tests; school testing programs. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC S486 Principles of Junior High and Middle School Education (3 cr.)₁ P: M310. Background, purposes, and developing roles of the junior high school and middle school. Emphasizes the curriculum and its organization, the student activity program, and guidance. For all students planning to teach in junior high and middle schools. Includes field experience. Summer.

EDUC S490 Research in Secondary Education (1-3 cr.) Individual research. (Letter grade.)

EDUC U207 Leadership Training (1-3 cr.) Leadership development and training. Topics may include theories of leadership, group dynamics, organizational theory, and other issues of interest to current or potential student leaders.

EDUC U495 Seminar in Leadership Training (1-3 cr.) The theory and practice of group work, leadership techniques, communication, human relations, problem solving, and decision making (student leader course).

EDUC W200 Using Computers in Education (3 cr.) P: H340. Required of all students pursuing teacher certification. Introduction to instructional computing, educational computing literature, and programming. Review of and hands-on experience with educational software packages and commonly used microcomputer hardware. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC X150 Reading/Learning Techniques I (1-3 cr.) Emphasis on mechanics of reading, flexibility in reading, styles of learning, listening comprehension, vocabulary development, word attack, reading comprehension, and reading rate.

EDUC X490 Research in Language Education (1-6 cr.) Individual research.

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Graduate Courses

EDUC A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 cr.) Organization and structure of the school system; legal basis of school administration; agencies of administration and control; and standards for administration in the various functional areas. Summer and Fall Sem.

EDUC A510 School-Community Relations (3 cr.) For teachers and school administrators. Characteristics of the community school; adapting the educational program to community needs; use of community resources in instruction; and planning school-community relations programs. Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC A590 Research in Educational Leadership (1-3 cr.) Individual research or study with an educational leadership faculty member, arranged in advance of registration.

EDUC A608 Legal Perspectives on Education (3 cr.) Overview of the legal framework affecting the organization and administration of public schools, including church-state issues, pupil rights, staff-student relationships, conditions of employment, teacher organization, tort liability, school finance, and desegregation. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC A625 Administration of Elementary Schools (3 cr.) For elementary administrators. Role of the principal as professional teacher in development and operation of school program. Fall Sem.

EDUC A627 Secondary School Administration (3 cr.) For secondary administrators. Teacher selection and promotion, program making, load, adjustment, pupil personnel, library, cafeteria, study organization, athletics, reports, and records. Fall Sem.

EDUC A635 Public School Budgeting and Accounting (3 cr.) Preparation and use of budget for a public school system as a controlling instrument for revenue, appropriations, expenditures, and unencumbered balances. Based on requirements of the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC A638 Public School Personnel Management (3 cr.) P: A500 or equivalent. The background, present conditions, and future directions of school personnel management; development and implementations of a school personnel management program; examination of problems and issues.

EDUC A653 The Organizational Context of Education (3 cr.) P: A500. Organizational factors examined in terms of impact on human behavior and student learning. The critical role of administrative policies and practices in shaping the organizational context. Alternative organizational designs and administrative strategies studied in terms of their effectiveness under specified conditions.

EDUC A695 Practicum in School Administration (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Provides closely supervised field experience in various areas of educational leadership.

EDUC E506 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.) Planning the curriculum and selecting and evaluating learning experiences for children ages three through eight years with reference to relevant research. Organizing the classroom to provide maximum integration among experiences in different academic areas. Fall Sem.

EDUC E508 Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.) Seminar will be based upon current interests of students and will serve as a means of synthesizing their experiences. An interdisciplinary approach will be taken to explore current issues and problems in early childhood education, current happenings as they relate to the issues, and major research efforts to support programs. Summer.

EDUC E513 Workshop in Elementary Social Studies (1-3 cr.) Means of improving the teaching of social studies in the elementary school. Student evaluated on S/F basis only. Summer.

EDUC E514 Workshop in Elementary Language Arts (1-3 cr.) Means for improving the teaching of language arts in the elementary school. Student evaluated on S/F basis only. Summer.

EDUC E515 Workshop in Elementary Reading (1-3 cr.) Means for improving the teaching of reading in the elementary school. Student evaluated on S/F basis only. Summer.

EDUC E516 Workshop in Elementary Science (1-3 cr.) Means for improving the teaching of science in the elementary school. Letter grade only. Summer.

EDUC E518 Workshop in General Elementary Education (1-3 cr.) Individual or group study of problems within the field of elementary education. Student evaluated on S/F basis only. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC E524 Workshop in Early Childhood Education (3 cr.) Individual and group study of the problems of nursery school and kindergarten education. Student evaluated on S/F basis only. Spring Sem.

EDUC E530 Supervision of Student Teaching in the Elementary School (3 cr.) Helps experienced teachers gain insight and proficiency in working with field experiences and student teaching. Explores the role of the supervising teacher in the program. Summer.

EDUC E533 The Computer in the Elementary Classroom (3 cr.) A course for practicing early childhood and elementary teachers that focuses on the role of the computer for the classroom, an introduction to programming, and guidelines for selecting and using software in several subject areas.

EDUC E536 Supervision of Elementary School Instruction (3 cr.) Modern concepts of supervision and the evaluation processes through which they have emerged. Supervisory work of the principal and supervisor or consultant. Study of group processes in a democratic school system. Spring Sem.

EDUC E545 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) For experienced teachers. Review of developmental reading program in the elementary school, use of reading in various curriculum areas, appraisal of reading abilities, and techniques and materials for the whole language classroom. Summer.

EDUC E547 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) For experienced teachers. Goals and functions of social studies and underlying principles that influence the teaching of social studies; content, resources, and methodology that facilitate the implementation of these.

EDUC E548 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Science in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) Helps experienced teachers gain proficiency in the teaching of science in the elementary school. Characteristics of good elementary school science programs.

EDUC E549 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Language Arts in the Elementary Schools (3 cr.) Helps experienced teachers gain further insight into the development of the English language and how best to teach language arts. Emphasizes basic communication skills and significant trends and materials. Summer.

EDUC E590 Research in Elementary Education (cr. arr.) Individual research or study with a faculty member, arranged in advance of registration.

EDUC F500 Topical Explorations in Education (1-3 cr.) Variable title for experimental courses.

EDUC G500 Orientation to Counseling (3 cr.) Focus is on the student, self-concept, interpersonal relationship skills, and an overview of the field of counseling. Philosophical, ethical, and social cultural basis of helping relationships. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC G503 Counseling Theory and Techniques I (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program. C: G523. Analysis of major humanistic and existential counseling theories emphasizing didactic and experiential activities designed to model application of process, procedures, and techniques of theories being studied. Summer.

EDUC G505 Individual Appraisal: Principles and Procedures (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program. An analysis of statistical, psychometric, sociometric, and clinical principles crucial to professional interpretation of standardized and informal data regarding individual clients. Current issues and controversies about ethnic, sex, cultural, and individual differences will be examined. Summer.

EDUC G507 Lifestyle and Career Development (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program. Includes such areas as vocational choice theory, relationship between career choice and lifestyle, sources of occupational and educational information, approaches to career decision processes, and career development exploration techniques. Summer.

EDUC G523 Laboratory in Counseling (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program. C: G503 required. Laboratory experience in counseling, analysis of counseling interviews, role playing, and closely supervised counseling in a laboratory setting. Fall Sem.

EDUC G524 Practicum in Counseling (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program. C: G532. Closely supervised counseling practice with clients in selected mental health or school settings. (Practicum fee required.) Spring Sem.

EDUC G532 Introduction to Group Counseling (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program. C: G524. An introduction to group counseling with focus on historical development, fundamentals of group theory and process, styles of leadership behavior, membership responsibility, stages of group development, and ethical issues. Fall Sem.

EDUC G542 Organization and Development of Counseling Programs (3 cr.) Environmental and population needs assessment for program planning. Procedures for counseling program development and accountability/evaluation. Fall Sem.

EDUC G550 Internship in Counseling (3 cr.) Requires acceptance into the Counseling Program and consent of instructor. Counseling experience in actual agency or school situation. Under direction and supervision of the counselor, students practice counseling, interviewing, in-service training, orientation procedures, and data collection. May be repeated not to exceed a total of 12 credit hours with consent of School of Education. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC G562 School Counseling: Interventions, Consultation, and Program Development (3 cr.) Foundations and contextual dimensions of school counseling. Knowledge and skills for the practice of school counseling. Spring Sem.

EDUC G570 Human Sexuality (3 cr.) This is an introductory graduate-level course dealing with all areas of human sexuality that a person might encounter in day-to-day living. Topics will include sexual terminology, the human body, expressing our sexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality, pornography, sex education, sex offenses, sexual dysfunction, and sex therapy.

EDUC G575 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.) This course is designed to provide both a cognitive and guided training opportunity. It examines the influence of cultural and ethnic differences of counselor and client in counseling. Attention is given to theory, research and practice. Spring Sem.

EDUC G580 Topical Seminar in Counseling (3 cr.) An intensive study of theory and research of selected topics in counseling. Summer.

EDUC G590 Research in Counseling (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individual research.

EDUC G596 Counseling Supervision (3 cr.) Limited to post-master's students. Introduction to counseling supervision theory, methods and techniques. Special attention to ethical and legal obligations. Closely directed experience in supervising beginning graduate students.

EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues (3 cr.) Identification and analysis of major problems set for education by the pluralistic culture of American society. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC H553 Travel Study (1-5 cr.) Provides an opportunity to visit historical and cultural areas of the United States and many foreign countries. Credit arranged.

EDUC J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr.) First course for a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Extends concepts introduced in undergraduate teacher preparation. Topics include conceptions and definitions of curriculum and instruction and their impact on social contexts, learning theories, and schooling practices. Elementary and secondary contexts are studied.

EDUC J511 Methods of Individualizing Instruction (3 cr.) Students will critically examine several approaches to individualizing instruction. Emphasis is on developing strategies for determining characteristics of the learner and on creating a variety of classroom strategies designed to individualize learning (K-12). Course project is development of classroom instructional materials, in-service program design, or proposal for research. Summer.

EDUC K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Basic special education principles for graduate students with no previous course work in special education. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC K535 Assessment/Remediation of Mildly Handicapped I (3 cr.)₁ P: Permission of instructor. This course focuses on the collection and use of formal and informal assessment information for designing the content of individual educational plans for handicapped children in various academic areas such as reading and mathematics. Fall Sem. Prerequisite courses require minimum grade of B (or B- if taken at undergraduate level) and good standing in the program

EDUC K543 Education of the Socially and Emotionally Disturbed I (3 cr.)₁ P: K205 or K505. Permission of instructor. A basic survey of the field of emotional and social maladjustment. Definitions, classifications, and characteristics; diagnostic and treatment procedures from a psycho-educational point of view. Fall Sem.

EDUC K544 Education of the Socially and Emotionally Disturbed II (3 cr.)₁ P: K343 or K543. Permission of instructor. Definitions, classifications, and diagnostic treatment procedures discussed from medical, psychological, sociological, and educational points of view. Spring Sem.

EDUC K550 Introduction to Mental Retardation (3 cr.)₁ P: K205 or K505. Definitions, classifications, and diagnostic and treatment procedures discussed from medical, psychological, sociological, and educational points of view. Fall Sem.

EDUC K553 Management of Academic and Social Behavior (3 cr.)₁ Surveys principles of behavior management as they pertain to educational environments. Students will learn how to define, observe, measure, record, and change academic and social behavior. Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC K563 Learning Disabilities I (3 cr.)₁ P: K205 or K505. Permission of instructor. Intensive study of the diagnostic and remedial procedures needed to teach students who exhibit haptic, auditory, or visual processing difficulties in an academic environment. Spring Sem.

EDUC K564 Learning Disabilities II (3 cr.)₁ P: K370 or K563. Permission of instructor. Intensive study of severe learning disabilities associated with reading (dyslexia), math (dyscalculia), language disorders, and various known brain disorders or dysfunctions. Fall Sem., Summer.

EDUC K580 Curriculum and Methods for the Educable Mentally Retarded (3 cr.)₁ P: K350 or K550. Permission of instructor. Educational programs for optimum growth and development of educable mentally retarded children. Study and observation of curriculum content, organization of special schools and classes, and teaching methods and materials. Fall Sem.

EDUC K588 Supervised Teaching in Special Education (3 cr.)₁ P: Permission of instructor. Provides for an opportunity to student teach in ED, EMR, or LD classrooms. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer (if sites are available). Prerequisite courses require minimum grade of B (or B- if taken at undergraduate level) and good standing in the program

EDUC K590 Research in Special Education (1-3 cr.)₁ R: Permission of instructor. Individual research.

EDUC K590A Partnerships (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Active exploration of community, social agencies, school, and family as stakeholders and contributors to services for students with exceptional needs. Collaboration, consultation, conflict resolution, and grant initiatives.

EDUC K590B Assistive Technology (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Study of low and high assistive technology for routine and customized access to general education curriculum. Ways to extend abilities to more fully participate in school, family, and community life.

EDUC K590C TBI and Autism (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Study of nature and needs of students with traumatic brain injury, autism, and related conditions.

EDUC K590D Functional Curriculum (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Overview of age-appropriate skills likely to increase the ability of students with exceptional needs to function in present and future environments. Instructional experiences centered on natural domestic, vocational, and community environments.

EDUC K590E Methods for High Incidence (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Application of research-based best practices in designing, delivering and monitoring specialized instruction for students with exceptional needs across settings. Instruction focusing on general education outcomes with or without adaptations and modifications.

EDUC K590F Advanced Survey of Exceptional Needs (3 cr.) P: K505 or permission of instructor. Causation, defining characteristics, instructional implications, and cultural and family impact of high incidence disabilities.

EDUC K595 Supervised Teaching in Special Education (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Provides for closely supervised field experiences in various areas of special education.

EDUC L502 Socio-Psycholinguistic Applications to Reading Instruction (3 cr.) Explores the linguistic and cognitive dimensions of language as they relate to the teaching of reading. Discusses relationships among the systems of language and among the various expressions of language. Always includes topics of pragmatics, semantics, grammar, and dialect.

EDUC L511 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Writing in Elementary Schools (3 cr.) The study of trends, issues, theories, research, and practice in the teaching and evaluation of written composition in elementary schools. The emphasis is on alternative methods for the teaching of writing and for the evaluation of progress (growth) in writing.

EDUC L512 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Writing in the Secondary Schools (3 cr.) The study of trends, issues, theories, research, and practice in the teaching and evaluation of written composition in secondary schools. The emphasis is on alternative methods for the teaching of writing and for the evaluation of progress (growth) in writing.

EDUC L535 Teaching Adolescent Literature (3 cr.) What adolescent literature is, how it has changed since its inception, and how adolescent processes are related to reader needs and interests. Designed to provide the secondary classroom teacher with training in how this relatively new genre of literature can be incorporated into instructional programs.

EDUC L559 Trade Books and the Teacher (3 cr.) A comprehensive survey of children's literature covering the major authors and their works; special emphasis is given to picture books, poetry, biography, the classics, holiday books, series books, nonfiction books, periodicals, popular culture, and six aspects of bibliotherapy. Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC M514 Workshop in Social Studies Education (3 cr.) Special topics in methods and materials for improving the teaching of social studies in middle, junior high, and high school. May be repeated. Summer.

EDUC M550 Graduate Practicum (Special Education or Kindergarten or Junior High/Middle School) (3-6 cr.) P: Characteristics and methods courses with a minimum grade of B (3.0), and permission of instructor. Education practicum fee required. This course provides teaching experience in an accredited school. Student evaluated on S/F basis only. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer (if sites are available).

EDUC N517 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or permission of instructor. Methods, materials, literature; laboratory practice with mathematics equipment; evaluation techniques; standards; and determination of essentials of content. Developing mathematics programs for specific school situations.

EDUC N518 Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Middle/Junior High School Mathematics (3 cr.) Combines theory of learning, curriculum development, and research in the teaching of middle/junior high school mathematics with instructional strategies. Use will be made of the laboratory and student experiences. Special attention will be given to establishing valid foundations on which to build instructional strategies.

EDUC N523 Workshop in Elementary Mathematics (1-6 cr.) Means for improving the teaching of mathematics in the elementary school. One credit hour is offered for each week of full-time work.

EDUC N524 Workshop for Junior/Senior High School Mathematics Teachers (1-3 cr.) For experienced teachers. Ideas on curriculum trends and teaching techniques; recent source materials; analysis of problems; development of new educational materials. One (1) credit hour is offered for each week of full-time work.

EDUC N543 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Mathematics (3 cr.) Designed to help the experienced teacher improve the teaching of mathematics. Opportunities will be provided for individual and group study of content, methodology, and instructional materials for modern mathematics programs.

EDUC P507 Testing in the Classroom (3 cr.) History and theory of measurement, interpretation and measurement of data, tests for administrative and supervisory purposes and for teaching aids, prognostic testing, and testing in relation to pupil diagnosis and adjustment. (Credit not awarded to those who have taken EDUC P407.) Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC P510 Psychology in Teaching (3 cr.) Basic study of psychological concepts and phenomena in teaching. Analysis of representative problems and of the teacher's assumptions about human behavior and its development. Fall Sem., Spring Sem., Summer.

EDUC P515 Child Development (3 cr.) Major theories and findings concerning human development from birth through the elementary years as they relate to the practice of education. Topics include physical development, intelligence, perception, language, socioemotional development, sex role development, moral development, early experience, research methods, and sociodevelopmental issues relating to education. Summer.

EDUC P516 Adolescent Behavior and Development (3 cr.) Research and theory related to adolescents in the intellectual, physical, social-personal, and emotional areas of development. Summer.

EDUC P570 Managing Classroom Behavior (3 cr.) An analysis of pupil and teacher behaviors as they relate to discipline. Attention is given to the development of such skills as dealing with pupils' problems and feelings, behavior modification, reality therapy, assertiveness in establishing and maintaining rules, and group processes. Designed for teachers, administrators, and pupil personnel workers.

EDUC Q514 Workshop in Junior High School/Middle School Science (1-3 cr.) For experienced teachers. Ideas on curriculum trends and instructional techniques; new resource materials; development of new educational materials; and analysis of problems.

EDUC Q540 Teaching Environmental Education (3 cr.) For elementary and secondary teachers. Basic principles of environmental/conservation education stressed in grades K-12. Methods and techniques for integrating these principles into existing curricula. Designed for the development and evaluation of new interdisciplinary teaching materials.

EDUC Q590 Independent Study in Science Education (1-3 cr.) Individual research or study with a science education faculty member, arranged in advance of registration.

EDUC R505 Workshop in Instructional Systems Technology (1-6 cr.) Topical workshops on selected media/technology emphasizing hands-on experience. Content will vary; e.g., multimedia, microcomputers, simulations/games.

EDUC R531 The Computer in Education (3 cr.) The focus of this course is general. Participants will investigate numerous uses to be made of technology in the educational environment to promote pupil learning and also to advance teacher personal productivity. The students will explore software in Macintosh environments. There are no prerequisites for this course. It can also serve as a good introductory course for any teacher wishing to become literate in the use of educational technology.

EDUC S505 The Junior High and Middle School (3 cr.) Role of the junior high school in American education. Total program: philosophy, functions, curriculum, guidance, activities, personnel, and administration. Not open to students who have taken Education S486. Summer.

EDUC S508 Problems in Secondary Education (1-3 cr.) Group analysis of a common problem in the field of secondary education. May be repeated.

EDUC S512 Workshop in Secondary Education: (variable title) (1-6 cr.) Individual and group study of issues or concerns relating to the field of secondary education. Workshop format.

EDUC S514 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Junior High and Secondary Schools (3 cr.) For secondary teachers. The developmental reading program in secondary schools; use of reading in various curriculum areas, appraisal of reading abilities, and techniques and materials for helping reluctant and retarded readers.

EDUC S516 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School English Language Arts (3 cr.) For experienced English teachers. Current methods and materials for junior high and secondary school English courses; guiding reading to meet literary, historical, vocational, or scientific interests.

EDUC S518 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (3 cr.) For science teachers. Improved techniques, current literature, textbooks, and free and low-cost materials. Solutions to specific practical problems confronting science teachers in the classroom and laboratory.

EDUC S519 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Social Studies (3 cr.) For experienced teachers. Restudying the purposes of high school social studies, evaluating recent developments in content and instructional procedures, and developing social studies programs for specific school situations.

EDUC S533 The Computer in Secondary Classrooms (3 cr.) A course for practicing secondary teachers that focuses on the role of the computer for the classroom, an introduction to programming, and guidelines for selecting and using software in several subject areas.

EDUC S590 Research in Secondary Education (1-3 cr.) Individual research or study with a faculty member, arranged in advance of registration. (Graded S/F).

EDUC S625 Supervision of Student Teaching in the Secondary School (3 cr.) Helps experienced teachers gain insight and proficiency in working with field experiences and student teaching. Explores the role of the supervising teacher in the program. Summer.

EDUC S655 Supervision of Secondary School Instruction (3 cr.) The role and functions of supervisors; the modern concept of supervision; techniques of supervision; improvement of teaching procedures; and new trends in organization of instruction. Spring Sem.

EDUC W500 Professional Development Workshop: (specific title) (1-6 cr.) Workshop to meet specific professional needs.

EDUC W551 Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.) Develops an understanding of the nature and needs of gifted and talented individuals. Emphasizes gifted and talented identification and selection strategies, characteristics, and educational opportunities.

EDUC W553 Methods and Materials for the Gifted and Talented (3 cr.) Concentrates on the teaching techniques that benefit the gifted learner. Teacher and learner styles are discussed as well as those skills necessary to deal adequately with these students. The course also examines selection, development, and evaluation of materials for use with the gifted student.

EDUC X504 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties in the Classroom (3 cr.) P: E545 or S514 and P507 or permission of instructor. Treats the theory, correlates, instruments, and techniques of diagnosing reading difficulties in the classroom. Summer.

EDUC X525 Practicum in Reading (3 cr.) P: E545 or S514, X504, three years of teaching experience, and/or permission of the instructor. Observation and participation in the IU Southeast Reading Center. Diagnostic testing, remedial classroom teaching, compiling student records, and working with groups and individuals under supervised conditions. Fall Sem., Spring Sem.

EDUC X590 Research in Reading (1-3 cr.) Individual research or study with a faculty member, arranged in advance of registration

EDUC Y611 Qualitative Inquiry in Education (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Examination of qualitative approaches to educational inquiry (e.g., case study, naturalistic inquiry, educational anthropology, educational connoisseurship and criticism). Exploration of methods for collecting and analyzing qualitative data, criteria for field studies, and approaches to writing up field studies.

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