May 15, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses



 

Chemistry Banked Courses

  
  • CHEM 1510 - Materials Chemistry II and Laboratory


    1 F

  
  • CHEM 1511 - Materials Chemistry II and Laboratory


    1 F

  
  • CHEM 2110 - Scientific Glassblowing


    1 F,S,SS

  
  • CHEM 2111 - Applications of Molecular Modeling


    1


Child Development and Family Relations

  
  • CDFR 1103 - Marriage and Family Relations


    3 F,S,SS

    Introduces multiple aspects of intimate relationships and family life. Topics include dating and intimacy, marriage, family communication, gender, sexuality, parenting, and family changes.
  
  • CDFR 2000 - Child Development I: Prenatal Through Early Childhood


    3 F,S,SS

    Behavior and development of children from conception to eight years of age.
  
  • CDFR 2001 - Child Development II: Middle Childhood Through Young Adulthood


    3 F,S,SS

    Behavior and development of children between the ages of eight and twenty-one years.
  
  • CDFR 2021 - Introduction to Child Life


    2 S

    May not count toward CDFR minor. P: Intended child life major; sophomore standing; P/C: CDFR 2000 . Requires practicum experience. Overview of the field of child life.
  
  • CDFR 2123 - Early Experience in Birth through Kindergarten Education


    1 F

    For prospective teachers. May not count toward CDFR minor. Minimum of 16 hours of directed observation and planned participation in preschool settings and 12 hours of seminar. Introduces birth-kindergarten teaching.
  
  • CDFR 2124 - Interaction Techniques for Working with Young Children


    2 F

    Requires practicum experience. May not count toward CDFR minor. P: CDFR major. Theory and practice in interacting with young children. Emphasis on specific techniques of interaction with and guidance of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
  
  • CDFR 2280 - Introduction to Child, Family, and Community Services


    3 SL*: Selected Sections are Service Learning F,S

    Examines various careers and opportunities to work with children and families from three theoretical perspectives: ecological systems, family systems, and lifespan development.
  
  • CDFR 2400 - Introduction to Gerontology


    3 F,S,SS FC:SO Same as GERO 2400 ; SOCW 2400 .

    May count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement and SOCI major or minor. Current theory and research in gerontology from interdisciplinary perspective.
  
  • CDFR 3002 - Child in the Family


    3 F,S,SS

    Overview of child-family relationships. Emphasis on reciprocal interaction of child and family.
  
  • CDFR 3022 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement


    3 F

    P: CDFR major / minor; CDFR 2000 , CDFR 2001 . Explores the fundamental aspects of human experience related to death, dying, and the bereavement process with emphases on historical, medical/healthcare, legal, religious, ethical, and socio-cultural perspectives.
  
  • CDFR 3150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Intervention


    3 F,S

    P: CDFR 1103 , CDFR 2000 . Examines concepts, principles, and applications of early childhood intervention for children from birth through five years.
  
  • CDFR 3210 - Models and Foundations of Early Childhood Education


    3 S

    Explores philosophies and practices associated with different models of early childhood education.
  
  • CDFR 3215 - The Family As Consumers


    3 S

    P: CDFR 1103 . Comprehensive study of family financial resources and their management with application for consumer decision-making skills and advocacy.
  
  • CDFR 3306 - Guiding Children’s Behavior


    3 F,S,SS

    P: CDFR 2000 . Roles and responsibilities of parents and teachers in guiding children’s behavior. Review of theory and research addressing appropriate practices and methods of modifying children’s behavior.
  
  • CDFR 3321 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum


    3 S

    Requires practicum experience. P: CDFR 3150 . Application of principles of child development in designing appropriate environments and curricula for children from birth to three years.
  
  • CDFR 3400 - Current Issues in Early Childhood Education


    3 SS

    P: CDFR 3150 . May be repeated for credit with change of topic up to 6 s.h. Current topics and issues related to child development and early childhood education.
  
  • CDFR 3413 - The Hospitalized Child


    3 WI F

    Requires practicum experience. P: Child life major; CDFR 2000 , CDFR 2001 , CDFR 2021 . Recognizing psychosocial needs of children and families in healthcare settings. Techniques to promote positive coping skills of children and families in stressful situations.
  
  • CDFR 3560 - Exploring Professions and Practices in Family Science


    3 F,S

    P: CDFR 2280 . Human service skills within the context of the domains of family practice.
  
  • CDFR 4000 - Introduction to Child and Family Research


    3 F,S

    P: FCS major; foundations curriculum math requirement. Introduction to the basic elements of scientific thought and the stages of the quantitative research process employed in child and family studies.
  
  • CDFR 4006 - Families, Sexuality, and Gender Roles


    3 F

    P: CDFR 1103 ; junior or senior standing. Biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural influences on human sexuality and gender roles within the context of relationships and families.
  
  • CDFR 4007 - Public Policy and Legal Issues Affecting Families


    3 S

    P: CDFR major; junior or senior standing. Current public policy and legal issues facing professionals whom work with children and families.
  
  • CDFR 4100 - Study Abroad in CDFR


    3,6 SL* :Selected Sections are Service-Learning SS GD

    May be repeated for credit up to 6 s.h. with change of topic. Study of individuals, children, families, and communities in global societies.
  
  • CDFR 4121 - Social Studies, Math, and Science Curriculum in Early Childhood


    3 F

    Requires practicum experience. P: CDFR 3321 . Emphasis on foundational social studies, mathematics, and science concepts for children in preschool and kindergarten.
  
  • CDFR 4122 - Language and Literacy Curriculum in Early Childhood


    3 S

    Requires practicum experience. P: CDFR 3321 . Emphasis on foundational language and literacy development of children in preschool and kindergarten.
  
  • CDFR 4123 - Learning Environments and Teaching Methods in Early Childhood Education


    3 F

    Requires practicum experience. P: CDFR 4121 , CDFR 4122 , CDFR 4200 , CDFR 4300 ; admission to upper division; RP: CDFR 3306 . Application of principles of development and learning, creation of appropriate environments, and planning and implementation of integrated curricula.
  
  • CDFR 4200 - Assessing Development and Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom


    3 WI F

    Practicum hours required. P: CDFR 3150 . Assessment skills necessary for documenting individual children’s learning and development to be compiled into classroom profiles used for planning appropriate individualized curriculum.
  
  • CDFR 4201 - Assessment for Intervention


    3 F

    Practicum hours required. P:  . Skills necessary to identify, evaluate, conduct appropriate assessments and link results to curriculum for identified children.
  
  • CDFR 4210 - Child Life Practicum


    3 F,S,SS

    1 conference and 8 participation hours per week. P: Child life major; CDFR 3413 , CDFR 4993 . C: CDFR 4410 . Practical experiences in child life programming and care for children with medical or other special needs.
  
  • CDFR 4300 - Birth through Kindergarten Curriculum Adaptations for Diverse Learners


    3 S

    Requires practicum experience. P: CDFR 3150 , CDFR 3321 . Application of recommended practices, structuring appropriate learning environments, adapting curricula, and planning activities for all young children from birth through kindergarten.
  
  • CDFR 4303 - Families and Cultural Diversity


    3 F,S DD

    P: CDFR 1103 . Comprehensive study of family diversity that occurs because of different cultural environments. Explores racial, ethnic, and economic differences. Emphasis on developing an understanding and appreciation for families with differing values and beliefs.
  
  • CDFR 4313 - Trends and Issues in Family Studies


    3 F,S,SS

    P: CDFR 1103 . Review and critique scholarly literature related to marriage and family relationships. Contemporary trends and issues that impact marriage and families will be explored.
  
  • CDFR 4320 - Practicum in Teaching Birth-Kindergarten in the Public Schools


    1 F

    Taken simultaneously with Senior 1 internship. P: Admission to upper division and consent of instructor; C: Senior I semester. Reflective study of professional issues in early childhood education and topics arising from internship experience.
  
  
  • CDFR 4325 - Internship Seminar: Issues in Birth-Kindergarten Education


    2 S

    P: Admission to upper division and consent of instructor; C: CDFR 4324 . Individualized study of problems and/or issues in birth through kindergarten education.
  
  • CDFR 4366 - Family Life Education


    3 F,S

    P: FCS major with junior or senior standing; CDFR 4000  with a C (2.0) or better. Introduction and critical analysis of family life education. Nature, history, intellectual and philosophical foundations, delivery, and evaluation of methods, materials, resources, and group processes.
  
  • CDFR 4380 - Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Leadership Development


    3 WI F,S

    P: CDFR 2280 . Grant writing, fundraising, and leadership skills within the context of family and community services.
  
  • CDFR 4390 - Family Resource Management


    3 F

    Identification and management of family resources. Impact of decision making on families’ quality of life. Effect of resource generation and allocation on family relationships and well- being at different stages of family life.
  
  • CDFR 4406 - Parent-Professional Collaboration


    3 WI S

    Requires practicum experience. P: CDFR 4200 ; C: CDFR 4992  or CDFR 4324 . Collaboration between families and professionals. Emphasis on strategies, skills, and resources needed to facilitate development of young children.
  
  • CDFR 4408 - Administration of Programs for Young Children


    3 F

    P: CDFR 3321 . Planning, organizing, and administering programs for young children ages birth through five years.
  
  • CDFR 4410 - Professional Seminar


    1 F,S

    P: FCS or child life major with senior standing; 2.5 GPA; C: CDFR 4210  or CDFR 4366 . Develop professional practices. Topics vary.
  
  • CDFR 4415 - Child Life Internship


    12 F,S,SS

    480 minimum total hours. P: Child life major; CDFR 4210 , CDFR 4993 ; 3.0 GPA. Specialized child life experience with children and families in a healthcare setting, under supervision of certified child life specialist.
  
  • CDFR 4500 - Independent Study


    3 F,S,SS

    May be repeated for credit with change of topic up to 9 s.h. Current issues and problems related to children and families.
  
  • CDFR 4521 - Research, Teaching, and Leadership Experiences in CDFR


    1-3 F,S,SS

    May be repeated for credit with change of topic up to 6 s.h. Independent study of current topics in child development and family relations.
  
  • CDFR 4611 - Counseling Elders and Their Families


    3

    P: CDFR 1103 , CDFR 2400 . Overview of interventions for age-related problematic behaviors in the social and family systems of the elderly.
  
  • CDFR 4612 - Family Crises and Resources


    3

    P: CDFR 4313 . Examination of individual and family reactions to crises and special problems encountered in family life. Reviews individual and community resources pertinent to such issues.
  
  • CDFR 4991 - Family Science Internship


    9 F,S Formerly CDFR 4001

    Minimum of 352 hours to include labs and classroom work. P: FCS major with senior standing; CDFR 4366  with a C (2.0) or better; CDFR 4410  with a C (2.0) or better; 2.5 GPA. Observation and participation in a community agency.
  
  • CDFR 4992 - Child Development Internship


    9 F,S Formerly CDFR 4002

    Minimum of 352 hours to include labs and classroom work. P: FCS major with senior standing; CDFR 4366  with a C (2.0) or better; CDFR 4410  with a C (2.0) or better; 2.5 GPA. Observation and participation in an agency or program serving children ages birth through 8 years.
  
  • CDFR 4993 - Early Childhood Practicum


    3 F,S

    1 conference and 8 participation hours per week. P: Child life major; CDFR 2000 , CDFR 3002 , CDFR 3321 . Provides application of developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting.
  
  • CDFR 5004 - Special Topics in Child Development and Family Relations


    1,2,3

    P: Admission to CDFR graduate program. Current topics and issues related to child development and family relations.
  
  • CDFR 5005 - Special Topics in Child Development and Family Relations


    1,2,3

    P: Admission to CDFR graduate program. Current topics and issues related to child development and family relations.
  
  • CDFR 5006 - Special Topics in Child Development and Family Relations


    1,2,3

    P: Admission to CDFR graduate program. Current topics and issues related to child development and family relations.
  
  • CDFR 5403 - Parent Education


    3 S

    P: Senior standing; CDFR 1103 ; CDFR 2000  or CDFR 2001 ; CDFR 3002 , CDFR 3306 ; and junior or senior standing or admission to CDFR graduate program. Strategies, skills, and resources to assist parents and professionals who work directly with them.
  
  • CDFR 5411 - Counseling Elders and Their Families


    3 SS:OY

    P: GERO 2400  or admission to CDFR graduate program. Interventions for age-related problem behaviors in social and family systems of elderly.
  
  • CDFR 5412 - Family Crises and Resources


    3 S

    P: CDFR 1103 ; senior standing or admission to CDFR graduate program. Individual and family reactions to crises and special problems encountered in family living. Reviews individual and community resources pertinent to such problems.
  
  • CDFR 5420 - Family Intervention Models


    3 F

    P: CDFR major or admission to CDFR graduate program. Selected family intervention and skill development models with opportunity for in-depth study of individual theoretical approach.
  
  • CDFR 5901 - Readings in Aging Studies


    1,2, or 3 Same as GERO 5901, 5902, GERO 5903 ; SOCW 5901 , SOCW 5902 , SOCW 5903 

    May count maximum of 3 s.h. toward the baccalaureate minor in gerontology or graduate certificate in gerontology. P: Junior standing or admission to CDFR graduate program. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
  
  • CDFR 5902 - Readings in Aging Studies


    1,2, or 3 Same as GERO 5901, 5902, GERO 5903 ; SOCW 5901 , SOCW 5902 , SOCW 5903 

    P: Junior standing or admission to CDFR graduate program. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
  
  • CDFR 5903 - Readings in Aging Studies


    3 Same as GERO 5903 ; SOCW 5903 .

    May count maximum of 3 s.h. toward the baccalaureate minor in gerontology or graduate certificate in gerontology. P: Junior or senior standing or admission to CDFR graduate program. Selected from monographs or journals. Focus on specialized areas in which student has taken one or more courses in either baccalaureate gerontology minor or graduate gerontology certificate.
  
  • CDFR 5992 - Advanced Preschool Internship


    3

    1 conference and 8 lab hours per week. P: For undergraduate students: CDFR major, senior standing; For graduate students: Admission to CDFR graduate program. Advanced internship experiences with preschool children and their parents.
  
  • CDFR 5993 - Advanced Preschool Internship


    0

    1 conference and 8 lab hours per week. P: For undergraduate students: CDFR major, senior standing; For graduate students: Admission to CDFR graduate program. Advanced internship experiences with preschool children and their parents.

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 1001 - Chinese Level 1


    3 Formerly CHIN 2000.

    Lab work. Intensive training in basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese.
  
  • CHIN 1002 - Chinese Level II


    3 Formerly CHIN 2001.

    Lab work. P: CHIN 1001  or placement by Chinese placement test. Continued intensive training in basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Second of a two-course sequence.
  
  • CHIN 1003 - Chinese Level III


    3

    P: CHIN 1002  or placement by Chinese placement test. Third of four-course sequence. Further refinement of command over basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese.
  
  • CHIN 1004 - Chinese Level IV


    3

    P: CHIN 1003  or placement by Chinese placement test. Fourth of four-course sequence. Further refinement of command over basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese.

Classical Studies

  
  • CLAS 1300 - Greek and Latin for Vocabulary Building


    3 FC:HU

    No previous knowledge of Greek or Latin required. Greek and Latin elements in English, intended to increase dramatically the student’s knowledge of English and command of its vocabulary.
  
  • CLAS 1500 - Classical Mythology


    3 FC:HU GD Formerly CLAS 3460

    Major myths of ancient Greece and Rome, their meanings and functions in ancient cultures and literatures.
  
  • CLAS 2000 - Introduction to Classics (Humanities)


    3 FC:HU

    May receive credit for one of CLAS 2000, CLAS 2001 , CLAS 2002 . Civilization of classical antiquity through a survey of literature, philosophy, and art of ancient Greece and Rome.
  
  • CLAS 2220 - Great Works of Ancient Literature I: Greece


    3 WI FC:HU GD

    Ancient Greek literature from time of Homer to Alexander the Great. Emphasis on cultural ideals expressed in epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, oratory, and history.
  
  • CLAS 2230 - Great Works of Ancient Literature II: Rome


    3 WI FC:HU GD

    Roman literature from Plautus to Marcus Aurelius. Emphasis on cultural ideals expressed in its epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, oratory, and history.
  
  • CLAS 2400 - Women in Classical Antiquity


    3 FC:HU

    Status and daily life of women in ancient Greece and Rome, attitudes expressed toward them, and their roles in art, archaeology, and literature of ancient world through contemporary approach.
  
  • CLAS 2500 - Greek Tragedy in Translation


    3 FC:HU

    Selection of tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides in translation.
  
  • CLAS 3300 - Ancient Greek Culture and Civilization


    3 FC:HU Formerly CLAS 2600.

    Study of Ancient Greece through its temples, sculpture, pottery and literature.
  
  • CLAS 3400 - Roman Culture and Civilization: The Republic


    3 FC:HU

    Study of Ancient Rome, from early Rome to the reign of Augustus, through its temples, monuments, topography and literature.
  
  • CLAS 3405 - Roman Culture and Civilization: The Empire


    3 FC:HU

    Study of Ancient Rome, from the reign of Augustus to the reign of Caracalla, through its temples, monuments, topography and literature.
  
  • CLAS 3410 - The Ancient City: Pompeii


    3 FC:HU

    Pompeii, the oldest archaeological site still under continuous excavation, from its origins to eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Use of its monuments and topography as sources for history and culture of this unique Roman city.
  
  • CLAS 3500 - Classical Drama in Performance


    3

    Tragedy and comedy from ancient Greece and Rome, and their performance conditions and practices. Includes public performance of one classical play.
  
  • CLAS 3600 - Greek and Roman Religions


    3 FC:HU Same as RELI 3600 .

    Religious ideas, practices, and beliefs from prehistoric Crete to the Roman empire in the time of Plotinus (250 AD), including eastern cults of Isis and Mithras, Judaism and Christianity.
  
  • CLAS 3700 - Selected Topics in Classical Studies


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. Selected topics relating to literature, culture, or civilization of the ancient Mediterranean world.
  
  • CLAS 4000 - Seminar in Classics


    3 WI S

    Interdisciplinary seminar in classics on various topics to be chosen by instructors and students.
  
  • CLAS 4521 - Directed Readings in Classics in Translation


    1 FC: HU

    May be repeated once with a change of topic for a maximum of 6 s.h. P: Consent of instructor. In-depth exploration of selected aspects of classical civilization in translation.
  
  • CLAS 4522 - Directed Readings in Classics in Translation


    2 FC: HU

    May be repeated once with a change of topic for a maximum of 6 s.h. P: Consent of instructor. In-depth exploration of selected aspects of classical civilization in translation.
  
  • CLAS 4523 - Directed Readings in Classics in Translation


    3 FC: HU

    May be repeated once with a change of topic for a maximum of 6 s.h. P: Consent of instructor. In-depth exploration of selected aspects of classical civilization in translation.

Clinical Laboratory Science

  
  • CLSC 2000 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science


    2 F,S

    Four major areas in clinical lab: hematology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology. Function of various health professionals in these areas and career opportunities.
  
  • CLSC 3410 - Hematology I Lecture and Laboratory


    3 F

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. Formation and morphology of cellular elements of blood and hematologic findings in normal blood samples. Normal hemostasis, hemostatic disorders, and lab evaluation and monitoring of hemostasis. Lab covers manual hematologic analyses, peripheral blood and bone marrow smear evaluations from normal samples, and samples of coagulation tests.
  
  • CLSC 3411 - Hematology I Lecture and Laboratory


    1 F

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. Formation and morphology of cellular elements of blood and hematologic findings in normal blood samples. Normal hemostasis, hemostatic disorders, and lab evaluation and monitoring of hemostasis. Lab covers manual hematologic analyses, peripheral blood and bone marrow smear evaluations from normal samples, and samples of coagulation tests.
  
  • CLSC 3420 - Hematology II Lecture and Laboratory


    3 S

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: CLSC 3410 , CLSC 3411 . Hematologic findings in anemias, various types of infections, storage diseases, leukemias and myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplatic syndromes, plasma cell diseases, and lymphomas. Overview of hematology instrumentation.
  
  • CLSC 3421 - Hematology II Lecture and Laboratory


    1 S

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: CLSC 3410 , CLSC 3411 . Hematologic findings in anemias, various types of infections, storage diseases, leukemias and myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplatic syndromes, plasma cell diseases, and lymphomas. Overview of hematology instrumentation.
  
  • CLSC 3430 - Clinical Immunology


    2 F

    2 lecture hours per week. P: Consent of instructor. Basic principles. Emphasis on concepts used in clinical lab.
  
  • CLSC 3440 - Clinical Microscopy and Serology Lecture and Laboratory


    2 SS

    2 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: CLSC 3430 . Introduces characteristics and methods of chemical and microscopic examination of urine and other non-blood body fluids. Basic concepts of immunology as applied to serological analyses used in clinical lab. Lab introduces basic tests and techniques used in clinical microscopy and serology.
  
  • CLSC 3441 - Clinical Microscopy and Serology Lecture and Laboratory


    1 SS

    2 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: CLSC 3430 . Introduces characteristics and methods of chemical and microscopic examination of urine and other non-blood body fluids. Basic concepts of immunology as applied to serological analyses used in clinical lab. Lab introduces basic tests and techniques used in clinical microscopy and serology.
  
  • CLSC 4001 - Independent Study in Clinical Laboratory Science


    1 F,S,SS

    May be taken multiple times for credit. P: Admission to CLSC program; consent of dept chair. Independent study in selected area of clinical laboratory science under the immediate direction of CLSC faculty member.
  
  • CLSC 4002 - Independent Study in Clinical Laboratory Science


    2 F,S,SS

    May be taken multiple times for credit. P: Admission to CLSC program; consent of dept chair. Independent study in selected area of clinical laboratory science under the immediate direction of CLSC faculty member.
  
  • CLSC 4003 - Independent Study in Clinical Laboratory Science


    3 F,S,SS

    May be taken multiple times for credit. P: Admission to CLSC program; consent of dept chair. Independent study in selected area of clinical laboratory science under the immediate direction of CLSC faculty member.
  
  • CLSC 4210 - Immunohematology Lecture and Laboratory


    3 SS

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: Consent of instructor. Basic concepts. Emphasis on basic lab techniques and resolution of problems in preparation and administration of blood components.
  
  • CLSC 4211 - Immunohematology Lecture and Laboratory


    1 SS

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: Consent of instructor. Basic concepts. Emphasis on basic lab techniques and resolution of problems in preparation and administration of blood components.
  
  • CLSC 4430 - Clinical Chemistry I


    3 F

    3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. P: 4 CHEM courses; 1 statistics course; C: CLSC 4431  or consent of instructor.  Applies basic principles of analytical and biochemistry to measurement of chemical constituents in body fluids.
 

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