May 14, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Course Descriptions


 

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  • ECON 208 - Principles of Microeconomics


    Credits: 3

    The course will introduce students to the Economist’s lens of ‘knowing’ social phenomena.  This lens is formed of the Cost-Benefit approach to individual decision-making, which draws from diverse fields such as ethics, cognitive science and game theory, along with the interactions of these decisions through coordinating mechanisms, such as a market.  Social phenomena examined include ‘everyday’ phenomena such as: why do we find a lot of carts laying around the parking lot of one store in comparison to that of another store? as well as phenomena of a larger scope, such as: why the physical conditions of homes in an area can impact its crime rate.

    USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Social Inquiry; Social Science (BS).

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 111  or its equivalent.

    This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL).
    Indiana Statewide Common Course #: ISH 1042.
    Indiana Statewide Transfer General Education Core: Meets IN Statewide Core.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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Education

  
  
  
  
  • EDUC 206 - Introduction to Exceptionalities


    Credits: 3

    This course defines and examines the nature and needs of exceptional children.  Special education foundations and legal mandates will be discussed.   Appropriate accommodations and teaching methods that address each area of exceptionality and the effectiveness of these techniques will be covered.  The role of teachers, parents, and other relevant personnel will be investigated in relation to current practices which include individual education programs (IEP), inclusion, and least restrictive environment (LRE).  This course must be taken as a prerequisite or co-requisite with the Exploration Phase course(s) in Teacher Education.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , grade of C or better

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDUC 214 - Instructional Technology in Education


    Credits: 3

    Explores the use of the technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. Students will explore current research, issues, and methodology related to the design, development, and use of technology resources. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and selection of Internet resources, educational software, productivity tools, and other emerging technologies in the educational environment. Students will develop skills in the production and effective use of print, projected, and displayed communication using technology tools.

    Prerequisite(s): First semester sophomore standing.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDUC 242 - Growth and Development: Early Childhood


    Credits: 3

    Examines the development of the early years and the ways to assess development in the growth domains. Examines the importance of observation and documentation, compares assessment instruments, and examines appropriateness of each tool. Guided field experience required.

    Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated proficiency in critical reading, writing and mathematics.  Indiana standards and benchmarks will be followed.  Current requirements include a score of 220 on each part of the Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA) OR qualifying ACT, SAT, GRE scores.  Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher.

    Prereq (may be taken concurrently): EDUC 221 .

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring


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  • EDUC 292 - Explorations in Elementary Education


    Credits: 3

    This course will provide a broad overview of current issues and practices in elementary schools.  Candidates will explore major child development concepts, learning theories, socio-historical contexts, and research related to the growth and development and literacy acquisition.  This course requires a field experience involving tutoring in a local school.

    Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated proficiency in critical reading, writing, and mathematics.  Indiana standards and benchmarks will be followed.  Current requirements include a score of 220 on each part of the Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA) OR qualifying ACT, SAT, GRE scores.  Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher.  

    Prereq (may be taken concurrently): EDUC 221  

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring


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  • EDUC 373 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School


    Credits: 3

    Designed to integrate physical, biological, earth/science concepts, and the teaching of science. Experiences in inquiry-based problem solving using primary and integrated science process skills stressed. Age-appropriate science content and teaching methodologies are studied. The course also explores issues regarding safe science, evaluating student comprehension in science, and addressing state and national science standards. Field experiences with children in a school setting required. It is strongly recommended that students have completed seven credit hours of science before enrolling in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 242  or EDUC 292  or EDUC 283 ; Formal admission to Teacher Education is required prior to registration.  Restricted to Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Special Education majors.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDUC 381 - Language, Literacy, and Culture


    Credits: 3

    In this course students will study concepts, theories, and research related to the nature and acquisition of second languages so as to construct learning environments that support culturally and linguistically diverse learners’ literacy, language development and content-area achievement. Students will learn instructional strategies for teaching English Learners in content areas.  People’s attitudes toward linguistic diversity worldwide will also be explored.  A portion of the course will focus on developing global competence in teacher candidates.  The course will cover a plethora of themes including: theories of second language acquisition, assessment and assessment bias, the four traditional language skills, primary language support, language and identity, world migration, bilingualism  and identity, bilingualism and program models, Ebonics and bidialectalism, code-switching, heritage language maintenance, global language policy, language shift, world Englishes, and global interconnectedness.

    USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Global.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 221  and either EDUC 242  or EDUC 292  or EDUC 283 .

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring


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  • EDUC 423 - Collaborative Partnerships


    Credits: 3

    This course defines, studies, and applies the skills necessary for teaching collaboratively. It presents a paradigm that adheres to the belief that close working relationships between teachers serving the same students are an absolute necessity. Emphasis will be placed on the need for close communication between professionals, the challenges of scheduling and instructional coordination, and interpersonal problem solving. This course will also examine student transition as it relates to placement in the elementary school, movement from the elementary setting to a middle school placement, movement from the middle school to a high school placement and from the school setting into community environments. It will promote skill development in working with students and their parents to encourage advocacy and self determination.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 206  and admission to Teacher Education.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring


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  • EDUC 437 - Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making


    Credits: 3

    This course examines how assessment data can be used to inform instructional decision-making and classroom management.  This course will provide candidates with the assessment tools necessary to enhance learning for diverse student populations in P-6 classrooms.  Teacher candidates will conduct evidence-based assessments of student learning, analyze data collected from a variety of assessments, communicate results with stakeholders, and use data to improve teaching and classroom management.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status. Restricted to Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education majors.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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