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CURR 5441 - Write Traits: Using Six Trait Models in the 21st Century 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Learn the basics of Six Traits Writing instruction and assessment including: effective assessment of student work, the link between writing traits and writing processes, and effective ways to teach revision. Extended Studies offering only. Will not apply toward a degree at UCCS.
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CURR 5462 - Elementary Literacy Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Elementary reading and writing literacy practice and strategies, methods, and materials with emphasis on Colorado Model Content Standards. Prer., Acceptance in ALP program.
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CURR 5464 - Elementary Mathematics Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Elementary mathematics strategies to successfully implement mathematics instruction with emphasis on problem solving, thinking, and addressing Colorado Content Math Standards. Prer., Acceptance into ALP program.
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CURR 5491 - Secondary English Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Secondary English Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in English and helps the students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards. Prer., Only those admitted to and participating in ALP. Meets with TED 4910 and TED 5910.
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CURR 5492 - Secondary Math Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Secondary Math Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in math and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards. Prer., Only those admitted to and participating in ALP. Meets with TED 4920 and TED 5920.
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CURR 5493 - Secondary Science Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Secondary Science Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in science and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards. Prer., Only those students admitted to and participating in ALP. Meets with TED 4930 and TED 5930.
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CURR 5494 - Secondary Social Studies Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Secondary Social Studies Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in social studies and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards. Prer., Only those admitted to and participating in ALP. Meets with TED 4940 and TED 5940.
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CURR 5495 - Secondary Spanish Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Secondary Spanish Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in Spanish and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards. Prer., Only those admitted to and participating in ALP. Meets with TED 4950 and TED 5950.
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CURR 5501 - Exploring the Science Curriculum 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the curriculum, instructional strategies, and foundations for teaching science K-12. The course presents a variety of strategies for creating and implementing science curriculum. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to implement a holistic approach to science teaching that considers knowledge, process skills, scientific attitudes, and mandated standards.
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CURR 5502 - Developing Manipulative Materials for Science Teaching 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to enable teachers at all levels to develop manipulative science materials from easily available resources. Participants will develop and demonstrate materials for teaching science in a contemporary fashion on a limited budget.
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CURR 5503 - Integrating Reading and Science 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Familiarizes teachers with contemporary practices in science and reading education. Particular emphasis is placed on integrating “Learning-cycle” procedures from science education with “Marginal gloss” and other “Whole language” techniques from reading education. Many activities with direct application to classroom practice will be presented.
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CURR 5504 - Topics in Teaching Science 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Explores selected topics in science teaching. Topics will vary each time course is offered. Prer., Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field. Meets with CURR 4504.
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CURR 5510 - Science and Environmental Education for Gifted Students 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed for K-12 educators interested in developing their ability to work with gifted and talented students in science education and environmental education. The course emphasizes using and developing science resources for gifted and talented students. It also explores contemporary methodology for teaching science to gifted and talented students. Prer., Teaching experience.
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CURR 5511 - Teaching Energy and Environment 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on contemporary energy and environmental topics and issues. It is designed for elementary through secondary teachers. Emphasis is placed on clarifying environmental issues; showing relationships between energy, environment, and society.
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CURR 5512 - Energy and Environmental Activities 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on developing and utilizing activities, games, and role playing simulations in the area of energy, environment and conservation. This course is designed to enable classroom teachers at all levels to present and clarify various related concepts.
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CURR 5513 - Activities for Teaching Earth Science 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on using and developing classroom activities for anyone teaching earth science topics. Most activities presented are adaptable from preschool through high school. The course will cover five main topics including: space, land, water, air, and the earth’s past.
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CURR 5514 - Activities for Teaching Weather 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides many classroom activities demonstrating various aspects of weather and weather prediction. Topics include aspects of weather ranging from local up-slope caused by an “Albuquerque Low” to global warming. Activities presented will be applicable for elementary through high school grades.
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CURR 5520 - Activities for Teaching Physical Science 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed for teachers at all levels and includes a wide variety of activities for teaching physical science concepts. Contemporary science teaching methods will be modeled to develop physical science concepts through manipulative and inquiry experiences.
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CURR 5521 - Activities for Teaching Electricity and Magnetism 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Provides classroom activities involving electricity and magnetism for teachers. Activities are designed for use with materials easily available from local sources. The course covers a wide variety of activities ranging from simple interactions of magnets to generation of electricity.
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CURR 5522 - Teaching Cosmology - Explaining the Universe 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Utilizes the PBS series “Stephen Hawking’s Universe” as a basis for presenting an overview of the universe from its theoretical origins to its ultimate demise. The course will focus on understanding the broad principles and incorporating cosmology into classroom instruction. Open to graduate students only. Prer., Acceptance into Master’s Program.
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CURR 5530 - Cutting Edge Science for Cutting Edge Teachers 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the readings from contemporary journals, magazines, databases, etc. It will bring participants up-to-date with recent developments in science and technology. It allows teachers to explore current scientific information along with strategies for including new information in their science teaching from K-12.
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CURR 5540 - Earth Systems Science: Our Earth Revealed 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Classroom experiences and field work utilize terrain and geological formations to compare and contrast Earth with other planets with emphasis on geomorphic processes of the Front Range, horizontality and superposition, stratigraphy, and structural geology. Prer., Teaching experience; Graduate students only. Meets with GES 5390.
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CURR 5541 - Rocketry and Biology of Living in Space 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course explores the many facets of rocketry, including rocketry designing. This course also explores how humans deal with living in space. This course can only be used in the Science Curriculum degree. Meets with ENGR 5080.
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CURR 5542 - Biological and Physical Research: Long-Term Space Travel 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Considers benefits of space exploration and human adaptation to space. Explores fundamental laws of nature including gravity and microgravity. Investigates biomedical aspects of humans in space relative to radiation, microgravity, and motion related to vestibular, immune, bone, and muscle systems. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with BIOL 5100.
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CURR 5543 - Astronomy Principles for the Classroom: Kinesthetic Astronomy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers models and kinesthetic activities to develop astronomical concepts: the nature of objects in our solar system; real and apparent motions of the sun, stars, and constellations; eclipses; and daily and annual motions of objects observed directly and with telescopes. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with PHYS 5010.
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CURR 5544 - Space Technologies: Robotics and High-Tech Science 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on history, evolution, and everyday use of space technologies including robotics, end-effectors, satellite tracking, global positioning, and space defense. Activities and computer simulations explore concepts such as orbital mechanics, satellite operations, geographic information systems, and global positioning systems. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with ENGR 5070.
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CURR 5545 - Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space: Space Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Learn about history that blends fiction, science, international relations, economics and technology. Study the effects of human space flight. Discover space concepts and their helpful classroom applications.
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CURR 5546 - Learning and the Brain 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the brain as a physical system and how to use the structure and organization of that system to enhance cognitive skill, develop academic skills, and develop more effective curriculum and assessments.Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4546.
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CURR 5547 - Current Issues in American Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents the various facets of American education as a foundation for professional development of the teacher candidates enrolled. Content includes school culture, organization, school and community involvement, and major issues in education today. Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4547.
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CURR 5548 - Educational Psychology and Communication Strategies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces basic theories, emphasizing classroom application, including human growth, development, and motivation. Theoretical framework, along with the classroom application will provide the student with the opportunity to plan a learning environment for diverse and exceptional student populations. Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4548.
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CURR 5549 - Classroom Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides school experience in a practicum setting for potential teachers. Focuses on roles and responsibilities of teachers including, but not limited to, communication, discipline, conduct, and how to deal with disruptive students. Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4549.
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CURR 5550 - Instructional Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on fundamentals of teaching methods including, but not limited to, decision making in the classroom, different learning styles, theory of multiple intelligence, working with disabled or gifted students, and assessments. Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4550.
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CURR 5551 - Thinking Maps 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to enable teachers at all levels to utilize Thinking Maps as a common visual language for learning. These thinking process tools are the foundation for the learners’ continuous cognitive development from school to work. Thinking Maps are used for content-specific and interdisciplinary learning, giving schools a common set of tools for integrating teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting students to become independent, reflective, lifelong learners and problem solvers. Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4551.
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CURR 5552 - Emotional Intelligence 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Develops new knowledge and applications of innovative teaching and learning assessment strategies, which significantly increase student performance. Participants will learn to utilize the Personal Skills Map assessment as a tool for individual personal growth, and develop a personal profile of “Map” of eleven personal and life skills, as well as three potential problematic indicators, all related to emotional intelligence. Prer., Bachelor’s degree. Meets with CURR 4552.
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CURR 5560 - Earth Systems Science: Planetary Geology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Classroom and field work investigate regional geography as a vehicle to understand the geology of planets and moons in the solar system. Emphasizes Mars, Earth’s moon, potential for extraterrestrial life, and investigating human physiology for life beyond Earth. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with GES 5390.
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CURR 5561 - Biological and Physical Research: International Space Station (ISS) 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the benefits, challenges, politics, space law, and research of the ISS. Utilizes scientific investigations, model building, web-based resources, and library research to understand ISS structure, ISS research, launch vehicles, space suits, and plant growth in space. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with BIOL 5100.
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CURR 5562 - Astronomy Principles: The Universe and the Search for Life 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers a broad spectrum of cosmological and astrobiology concepts including: electromagnetic spectrum, black holes, dark energy, branes, formation of the universe, extremophile organisms, origin of life theories, Drake equation, and search for life in the solar system. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with PHYS 5010.
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CURR 5563 - Space Technologies: Nanotechnology and Space Spin-offs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Demonstrates how developing space technology impacts the technology, society, and quality of daily life. Examples of space spin-off technology such as nanotechnology, semiconductors, and LEDs have resulted in laptop computers, multifunction phones, flat screen televisions, and more. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with ENGR 5020.
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CURR 5564 - Lunar/Mars Exploration and Potential Habitation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the challenges of developing a human presence on Mars and the moon. Concepts developed include exploration vehicles, planetary geology, food growth, nutrition, developing and recycling water resources, energy supply, gravity, microgravity, and potential hazards. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with ENGR 5070.
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CURR 5565 - Rocketry: Space History 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the history of aviation and space flight and relates them to international relations, economics, science, and technology. Classroom activities include rocketry design, construction, launch, and software simulation as well as experimentation with aircraft types, flight principles, and control surfaces. Prer., Graduate standing, teaching experience. Meets with ENGR 5080.
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CURR 5566 - Rocketry: The Future of Human Space Exploration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Considers space exploration in terms of next and future generation rockets, probes, and crew vehicles while considering economic and financial impacts of space exploration and tourism. Classroom experiences focus on math, science, economic, and software evaluation skills related to rocketry. Prer., Graduate standing, teaching experience. Meets with ENGR 5080.
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CURR 5590 - Rocky Mountain PBS Professional Development 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Professional development courses offered by Rocky Mountain PBS for educators to pursue current and useful information to apply in their current settings.
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CURR 5591 - Rocky Mountain PBS TeacherLine Professional Development 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Professional development courses offered by Rocky Mountain PBS for educators to pursue current and useful information to apply in their current settings.
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CURR 5597 - Special Topics in Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Will not apply toward a degree program at UCCS. Meets with CURR 4597.
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CURR 5598 - Special Topics in Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. May apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Prer., Undergraduate degree.
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CURR 5599 - Special Topics in Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Will not apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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CURR 5670 - Philosophy, Organization, and Current Issues in Middle Level Schools 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Philosophy and goals of middle level education and current issues in middle level education: testing and test results, grouping students, staffing and staffing design, teaming structures, new and innovative programs affecting middle level schools.
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CURR 5671 - Introduction to Middle Level Schools 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Overview of the middle school: definition of terms, organization of the middle school, philosophy, staffing and staffing design, teaming, interdisciplinary teaching, programs that are unique to middle level schools, and scheduling.
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CURR 5672 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Middle Level Schools 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Effective middle school curriculum that is responsive to the needs of the early adolescent will be the focus of this course. Topics that will be covered include the components of middle level curriculum, instructional delivery techniques and strategies, and multifaceted evaluation methods. Various models will be presented and practitioners will provide their insight into curriculum models.
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CURR 5673 - Communication and Technology in the Middle Level School 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Communication in a middle level school is unique in terms of parent, peer, and student communication. Technology and how it has affected communication in middle level schools will be explored.
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CURR 5675 - Interdisciplinary Teaming for Middle Level Teachers 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Creating a classroom atmosphere where maximum learning can take place. Topics will include: team organization, teaching through thematic units, block scheduling, guidelines for teaching middle level learners through teaming, and interdisciplinary approaches.
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CURR 5676 - Leadership in the Middle Level School 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course will examine the role of teachers and administrators in the middle level school. Topics that will be covered include: organization of the middle level school, philosophy, staffing and staffing design, role of the team leader, teaming, site-based management, transition programs, school/community relations, school climate, instructional leadership, decision-making, and providing for a safe learning environment.
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CURR 5700 - Introduction to ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a comprehensive survey of programs for the linguistically diverse and multicultural education student. Includes history and legislation of bilingual/linguistically diverse education, instructional models, philosophies, theories of bilingual/linguistically diverse education, the culture of the linguistically diverse classroom, instructional strategies and important considerations for teaching the limited English proficient student.
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CURR 5701 - Materials and Methods: Linguistically Diverse/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an in-depth study of curriculum options available for the LDE classroom. Presents, reviews, and critiques specific methods and strategies for teaching language minority students. Emphasizes methods for implementing cooperative learning strategies among students. Prer., CURR 5700 or TED 3700.
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CURR 5702 - Literacy for Linguistically Different Learners 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents current and emerging philosophies and methods on teaching reading to culturally diverse second language learners. Includes review of materials, strategies for teaching reading and writing skills, and important considerations for transference from L1 to L2 reading, and field-based assignments. Prer., CURR 5700.
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CURR 5703 - Assessment: Methods, Materials, and Theories for ELLs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Prepares teachers to assess and evaluate ESL students in a field-based setting. Includes particular assessment instruments, mediation strategies and materials, and formal and informal diagnostic strategies. Covers both theoretical and applied aspects of assessing language learning and teaching. Prer., CURR 5700 or TED 3700.
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CURR 5704 - Practicum in ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A field-based, standards-based course that provides at least 150 hours of site-based work in addition to in-school work. Students must have a classroom to implement the field-based work. Prer., CURR 5700, CURR 5701, CURR 5702, and CURR 5703.
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CURR 5705 - Second Language Acquisition: Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents broad survey of second language acquisition research. Stresses theoretical concerns, research findings, practical applications to teaching second languages. Gives emphasis to applied second language acquisition, cultural awareness, social and economic factors that contribute to ELL’s success in schools. Prer., CURR 5704.
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CURR 5706 - Curriculum for Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum)
Analyzes curriculum programs used in the classrooms and applies principles and innovation for education of ethnic minority and majority students in the elementary grades.
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CURR 5707 - Pro-Seminar: Parent and Community Involvement 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on models and strategies for improving parent and community involvement in the schools. Discusses administrative concerns, such as parent advisory councils, instructional concerns, such as helping children with school assignments, and family literacy issues and programs. Field-based assignments are required.
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CURR 5708 - Research Issues in ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Offers practical experience in review, critique, and conceptualization of contemporary research studies in second language acquisition. Provides experiences in the design of classroom-based evaluation systems. Prer., CURR 5704, CURR 5705.
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CURR 5709 - Theories of Learning and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines current theory and research on child development, learning, and motivation. Emphasizes the relationship between and among development, learning, motivation, and how theory and research can inform instructional decisions in the elementary classroom. Prer., CURR 5705.
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CURR 5710 - Education and Sociolinguistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines current theory and research on child development, learning, and motivation. Emphasizes the relationship between and among development, learning, motivation, and theory and how research can inform instructional decisions in the elementary classroom. Prer., CURR 5705.
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CURR 5711 - Introduction to Research and Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces measures of central tendency, variability, percentiles, standard scores, and correlation. Explores basic concepts in statistical inference by evaluating, designing, and analysis of education research. A minor research project will be completed. Prer,. CURR 5709 and CURR 5710.
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CURR 5712 - Ethnographic Methods in Educational Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the history of ethnography in cultural anthropology and its translation into educational research. Students learn about and practice participant observation, interviewing, journal writing, artifact searches, data processes, strategies for qualitative analysis and interpretation and styles of reporting. Open only to graduate students and unclassified students with a degree. Prer., CURR 5711 and LEAD 5700.
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CURR 5713 - Language and Linguistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents basic components of language structure and language use, emphasizing relevance for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. Prer., Open to graduate students only.
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CURR 5740 - ESL Professional Development Courses for Special Education Teachers 2 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
The purpose of these course modules is to present English as a second language professional development modules that will train special education teachers to effectively serve the needs of English language learners with disabilities. Each module is for 2 credit hours.
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CURR 5800 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasizing the foundations of American education through a contemporary lens, the course investigates multiple dimensions of diversity and society impacting today’s schools. Implications for innovative educational curricula and pedagogy are explored through evaluation of graduate-level readings and research. Prer. or coreq., TED 3010. Meets with CURR 4800.
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CURR 5801 - Creating Culturally Responsive Pedagogy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides educators with a framework for teaching about privilege and oppression. Designed to enhance the commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive classrooms. Emphasizes pedagogical approaches to teaching diverse populations. Includes hands-on activities. Meets with CURR 4801.
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CURR 7000 - Master’s Thesis 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
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CURR 9500 - Independent Study in Reading 1 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics ofthe investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent off the instructor. Students using independent study for degree purposes should have the written consent of their advisors.
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CURR 9600 - Independent Study in Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision between the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluations are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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CURR 9601 - Independent Study in Junior High/Middle School Curriculum 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topics are a joint decision between the student and the faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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CURR 9602 - Independent Study in Gifted/Talented 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision between the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are to be arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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CURR 9603 - Independent Study in Educational Computing and Technology 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to accommodate students who wish to pursue study of a special topic of interest. Approval must be sought from the instructor prior to registration. A proposal outlining the planned study, including readings and written reports to be submitted, should be filed during the first week of the semester. Sample topics for study: computers and the handicapped; research on computing in education; emerging technologies; artificial intelligence; hypermedia; desktop publishing; advanced graphics; and telecommunications in education.
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CURR 9604 - Independent Study in Reading 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the individual student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluation are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor. Students using independent study for degree purposes should have the written consent of their advisors.
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CURR 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
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CURR 9999 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
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ECE 1001 - Introduction to Robotics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course presenting foundational material in the design of robots. Topics include basic properties of sensors, motors, gears, drive mechanisms, control schemes and processors to guide and control robots. Lego kits will be used to implement student designs. Meets with ENGR 1001.
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ECE 1021 - Computer-Based Modeling and Methods of Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Methodology for solving engineering problems is introduced. Fundamental features of the C programming language are presented and integrated with a variety of engineering examples and applications. Pointer variables and structures will be used in the applications. Prer., MATH 1350 and ECE 1001.
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ECE 1411 - Logic Circuits I 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Fundamentals of Digital Electronics, Number Systems, Logic Gates, Boolean Algebra, Combinational Circuit Design, Binary Addition, Flip-flops, Shif Registers and Counters, Logic Families and Specifications, Introduction to microprocessors. Meets with ENGR 1411.
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ECE 2050 - Introduction to Physical Electronics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introductory course on the fundamental properties of materials and semiconductors in preparation for a background in modern device physics and technology. Topics include: Crystal Structure, Quantum Theory of Solids, and Transport and Excess Carriers in Semiconductors. Coreq., MATH 3400 and PES 2130.
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ECE 2205 - Circuits and Systems I 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Modeling and analysis of analog circuits and linear systems. Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws. Uses time-domain methods and s-domain transfer functions to solve differential equations of first and second-order RLC circuits with op amps. Transient and steady-state response to steps and complex exponentials. Zero-input, zero-state, and initial-state response. Introduction to circuit simulation. Prer., ECE 2610.
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ECE 2210 - Circuit Analysis I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Modeling and analysis of electrical devices and circuits, including operational amplifiers. Transient and steady state response using classical differential equation methods. Impulse and step responses. Prer., MATH 1360 and ECE 1021. Coreq., MATH 2350 and PES 2130.
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ECE 2411 - Logic Circuits II 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Covers sequential circuits design and implementation. Topics include Mealy/Moore machine design, State encoding, states minimization, Verilog HDL modeling of logic circuits, Register Transfer Level Modeling of digital systems, and memory. Prer., ECE 1411.
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ECE 2610 - Introduction to Signals and Systems 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Mathematical representation of signals and systems; spectrum representation; representation of signals by sample values; discrete-time filter characterization and response; the z-transform; continuous-time signals and linear, time-invariant systems; frequency response; continuous-time Fourier transform and application to system analysis. MATLAB basics with application to signals and systems. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory assignments. Prer., MATH 1360 and ECE 1021.
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ECE 3020 - Semiconductor Devices I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to semiconductor devices used in modern microelectronic technologies. The course objective is to provide an understanding of the fundamental physical principles and concepts underlying the operation and use of the most important semiconductor devices. Prer., ECE 2050 and ECE 2210 or ECE 2205.
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ECE 3110 - Electromagnetic Fields I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Static electric and magnetic field analysis, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, steady electric current, fields of steady electric currents, ferromagnetic materials, boundary-value problems for static fields, time-varying electric and magnetic fields, and Maxwell’s equations and wave equations. Relationship between field and circuit theory. Prer., ECE 2210 or ECE 2205.
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ECE 3120 - Electromagnetic Fields II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Electromagnetic wave propagation in dielectric and conducting media: solutions to the wave equations, transmission lines, waveguides and resonators, antennas and radiation, uniform and non-uniform plane waves. Design involving considerations of electromagnetic fields. Prer., ECE 3110 and MATH 3400.
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ECE 3205 - Circuits and Systems II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
A continuation of topics introduced in ECE 2205. Also, phasors, sinusoidal steady-state response, impedance models, Fourier series and Laplace transforms. Computer-aided design of active and passive analog filters. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory assignments. Prer., ECE 2205.
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ECE 3210 - Electronics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of semiconductor devices to the design of electronic circuits. Topics include diode circuits and applications, low frequency transistor amplifier design and switching theory. Prer., ECE 2210 or ECE 2205.
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ECE 3220 - Electronics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Transistor models used in circuit design at high frequencies: multistage amplifier design, frequency response of amplifiers, feedback, operational amplifiers, and distortion. Prer., ECE 2220 or ECE 3205 and ECE 3210.
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ECE 3230 - Electronics Laboratory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Design and implementation of power supplies, amplifiers with bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors and MOSFETS. In addition, basic circuit design with operational amplifiers will also be performed. Coreq., ECE 3210.
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ECE 3240 - Electronics Laboratory II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of ECE 3230. Design of differential amplifiers with discrete components, analysis of frequency response, frequency compensation techniques, feedback amplifier design, power amplifiers, oscillator and simple subsystem design. Prer., ECE 3230. Coreq., ECE 3220.
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ECE 3420 - Microprocessor Systems Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to microprocessor development systems and foundations of system design. Assembly language will be used in the development. Use of high-level languages will also be discussed. Prer., ECE 1411. Coreq., ECE 3430.
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ECE 3430 - Introduction to Microcomputer Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Design of microcomputer systems including assembly language programming and interfacing techniques. Emphasis is on the practical application of microcomputers as solutions to engineering problems. Prer., ECE 1411. Coreq., ECE 3420.
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ECE 3440 - Microcomputer Systems Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Experiments are performed to program and interface microcomputer systems to design and implement microcomputer-based systems. Emphasis is on the application of the microcomputer as a tool to solve control and data acquisition problems. Prer., ECE 2411 and ECE 3430.
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ECE 3510 - Linear System Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Characterization of linear systems by impulse response, convolution, transfer function. Linear differential equations and linear difference equations as models. Applications to circuits, electromechanical systems, etc. Transform methods include: Fourier series, Fourier transforms, and Laplace transforms. Introduction to state variables, and the state transition matrix. Use of a variety of models in design. Prer., ECE 2220 and MATH 3400. Coreq., ECE 3520.
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ECE 3610 - Engineering Probability & Statistics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to probability and statistics with application to solving engineering problems. Includes the axioms of probability, random variables, density functions, distributions functions, expectations. Gaussian random variables, bivariate random variables, sums of independent random variables. Estimation of sample mean and variance. Monte Carlo simulation, binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson counting processes, confidence intervals, reliability, failure rates, the Weibull model, the log-normal model, estimation using regression. Introduction to random processes. Involves a project making use of simulation of random variables on a computer. Prer., MATH 2350.
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ECE 3910 - Power Systems I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic concepts and analytical methods in three-phase electric power systems: single-phase equivalent models; per-unit system of calculations; power, apparent power, and energy; basic properties of power systems elements; short-circuit current; voltage drop; and losses. Includes lectures and demonstrations. Prer., ECE 3205; coreq. ECE 3110.
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