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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Elementary and Middle Grades Education

  
  • ELMG 466 - Computers in Education


    The use of computers in school settings; emphasis on instructional applications, issues, and trends.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 480 - Independent Study in Elementary/Middle Grades Education


      

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to professional education sequence.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ELMG 484 - Supervised Internship I


    A part-time internship under university supervision with seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 415; 466; EDRD 474. Field experience with seminar.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 485 - Supervised Internship II


    A full-time internship under university supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 484. COREQ: 495. Full-time field experience.

    Credits: (9)
  
  • ELMG 493 - Topics in Elementary/Middle Grades Education


      

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to professional education sequence.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • ELMG 495 - Seminar for Student Teachers


    Theory related to practice during student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 485.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 515 - Language Arts Methods


      

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELMG 516 - Science Methods


      

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELMG 517 - Social Studies Methods


        

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELMG 519 - Mathematics Methods for Grades 4-9


       

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELMG 566 - Computers in Education


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 580 - Independent Study


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 593 - Topics in Elementary and Middle Grades Education


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 603 - Elementary and Middle Grades Science Curriculum


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 604 - Elementary and Middle Grades Social Studies Curriculum


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 605 - Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics Curriculum


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 606 - Elementary and Middle Grades Language Arts Curriculum


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 608 - Diagnosis and Remediation in Elementary/Middle School Math


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 610 - Distance Education


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 666 - Projects in Educational Computing


         

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 675 - Workshop in Elementary and Middle Grades Education


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 680 - Independent Study


      

    Credits: (1-3, R6)

Elementary Education

  
  • EDEL 130 - Introduction to Teaching


    Teaching as a profession; the role and function of the teacher in the school and community. Recommended for any student considering teaching as a career.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 311 - Kindergarten and Primary Curriculum


    Methods, materials, and curriculum for children from kindergarten through grade 2.  A field experience component is required in this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to the professional education sequence.  COREQ: 390.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 312 - Elementary School/Methods and Curriculum


    Methods, materials, and curriculum for children in grades 3 through 6.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDCI 231 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 318 - Elementary/Middle Grades Mathematics


    The development of mathematical concepts; programs, methods, and materials for grades K- 9.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 231 and admission to the professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 418 - Mathematics Methods Grades K-3


    The development of mathematical concepts: program, methods, and materials for grades K-3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  EDCI 231 with a grade of C or better.

    PREQ or COREQ: MATH 230 or MATH 231.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEL 465 - Teaching the Child in Crisis


    Exploration of crisis situations to improve teacher competency; methods for dealing with the child in crisis at various developmental levels.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 470 - Early Childhood Curriculum


    Materials, environments, and interactions for 2-5 year olds in all curricular areas including thinking and social problem-solving for children with and without disabilities. This course is cross-listed with BK and SPED 470. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 476 - Guiding Children’s Behavior and Managing Classrooms


    Methods for managing classrooms and helping students from kindergarten to grade 9 develop self discipline.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 490, 495.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 483 - Internship


    Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. This course is cross-listed with BK and SPED 483. 5 days/week, full-time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: BK/EDEL/SPED 496.

    Credits: (5, R20)
  
  • EDEL 488 - Internship II


    Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. This course is cross-listed with BK 488.

    Credits: (9)
  
  • EDEL 490 - Supervised Student Teaching


    A full-time internship under university supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 476, 495.

    Credits: (9)
  
  • EDEL 496 - Internship Seminar


    The interrelationships of theory and practice in the context of experience. This course is cross-listed with BK and SPED 496.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: BK 483.

    Credits: (1, R4)
  
  • EDEL 601 - Elementary School Curriculum


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 614 - Issues and Trends in Elementary Education


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 695 - Research Seminar in Elementary Education I


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 696 - Research Seminar in Elementary Education II


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDEL 701 - Seminar in Elementary School Curriculum


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • EDEL 782 - Research in Elementary Education


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 796 - Advanced Research Seminar in Elementary Education II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDEL 798 - Advanced Research Seminar in Middle Grades Education II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • ELMG 607 - Mathematical Problem Solving in Elementary/ Middle School


      

    Credits: (3)

Emergency and Disaster Management

  
  • EDM 250 - Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management


    Overview of emergency and disaster management. Topics include major concepts, theory and history, terminology, and the roles, functions and inter-relationships of key agencies and organizations involved in this field.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 322 - Social Dimensions of a Disaster


    An exploration of the social implications of a disaster, including its effects on victims, their families, first responders, the community, businesses, the economy, and special populations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 324 - Emergency Planning


    Introduction to the multiple facets of emergency planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 326 - Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis


    Introduction to concepts and principles of risk assessment and vulnerability analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 332 - Disaster Response Operations and Management


    An overview of the response phase of the disaster management cycle, during which resources are marshaled, deployed and managed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 335 - Principles of Hazard Mitigation


    An exploration of the concepts and principles associated with hazard mitigation and its place in disaster management.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDM 340 - Political and Policy Basis of Emergency and Disaster Management


    An exploration of the political dynamics of American emergency and disaster management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 351 - Resource Management


    Identification, coordination and effective utilization of government, private and not-for profit resources by emergency responders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 448 - Emergency Exercise Design and Evaluation


    Design, development and assessment of simulated exercises to evaluate and improve emergency readiness and response capabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 452 - Legal Issues in Emergency and Disaster Management


    Overview of relevant federal and state statutes relating to emergency and disaster management and applicable legal concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 460 - Case Studies in Emergency and Disaster Management


    In-depth examination of specific public crises and disasters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDM 480 - Independent Study in Emergency and Disaster Management


       

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • EDM 483 - Internship in Emergency and Disaster Management


    Supervised application of academic study in a practical public safety and/or security management setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3-12, R12)
  
  • EDM 493 - Topics in Emergency and Disaster Management


       

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R12)

Emergency Medical Care

  
  • EMC 210 - Introduction to Wilderness Medicine


    Survey and introduction to the principles and practices of medical care in austere or wilderness environment.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 310 - Wilderness Medicine I


    Advanced life support for wilderness medicine.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 210.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 340 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine


    The role and responsibilities of the paramedic, basic medical terminology, patient assessment, including history taking and physical examination techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: 340 Lab. (Lab is required.)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 340 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine Lab


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: EMC 340 lecture.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 350 - Cardiology


    Pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of cardiac emergencies. 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340, 351, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 351 - Basic ECG Interpretation


    ECG interpretation in the monitoring leads.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of instructor. COREQ: EMC 351-30 Basic ECG Interpretation Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 360 - Acute Fluid and Respiratory Disorders


    Pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of respiratory emergencies; fluid and electrolyte imbalance; manifestations and principles of treatment of shock. 2 Lecture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340; HSCC 370. COREQ: 361.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 361 - Advanced Emergency Medical Techniques


    Traditional techniques of intravenous and respiratory therapy; introduction to new techniques. 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340; HSCC 370. COREQ: 360.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 370 - Medical Emergencies


    Assessment and advanced life-support for nontraumatic medical emergencies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340 and HSCC 370 or permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 381 - Clinical Practicum I


    Development of basic life support skills. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NC EMT and junior level EMC major or permission of program director.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 382 - Clinical Practicum II


    Development of clinical competency in patient assessment skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340, 381, or permission of program director. 4 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 389 - Cooperative Education in EMC


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R12)
  
  • EMC 410 - Trauma Management


    Assessment and management of traumatic emergencies, including patient access, stabilization, and transport; radio communications and use of ALS protocols.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: 410 Lab. (Lab is required).

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 410 - Trauma Management Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major or permission of program director. COREQ: EMC 410 Lecture.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 420 - Maternal and Child Emergency Care


    Obstetrical, gynecological, and pediatric emergencies. 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340 and HSCC 370 or permission of program director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 430 - Special Needs Patients


    Assessment and emergency care of the elderly and handicapped.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 360 or permission of program director.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 440 - Wilderness Medicine II


    Trauma care and preventive medicine in the wilderness environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 310.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 445 - EMC Systems Management


    Planning and managing an emergency medical services system. Emphasis on demand analysis, staffing, medical direction, reimbursement, capital investment, and cost control.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 450 - Wilderness Medicine III


    Advanced wilderness survival skills with special emphasis on medical event planning for outdoor pursuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 486.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 451 - Advanced ECG Interpretation


    Advanced electrocardiography including 12-lead ECG interpretation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 350, 351.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 452 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support


    The American Heart Association course leading to certification in advanced cardiac life support. 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC majors only.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 461 - Simulation Laboratory


    Application of Emergency Assessment and medical management skills using a human patient simulator. 2-6 Lab.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • EMC 482 - Independent Study in Emergency Medical Care


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 483 - Clinical Practicum III


    Experience to develop clinical competency in advanced life support assessment and skills. 12 Lab hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 350, 360, 370.

    Credits: (1-4)
  
  • EMC 484 - Clinical Practicum IV


    Advanced clinical rotations in a hospital setting. 8 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 420, 483.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • EMC 485 - MICU Practicum


    Supervised field experience on mobile intensive care units. 9 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 410, 420, 483.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • EMC 486 - Wilderness Medicine Clinical Practicum


    Clinical experience with skills utilized in back country medicine, rescue techniques, land navigation, and evacuation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 450.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 487 - Advanced MICU Practicum


    Supervised field experience on mobile intensive care units to review, update, and maintain skills. 8 Field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 485 or current paramedic certification; permission of program director.

    Credits: (2, R8)
  
  • EMC 488 - EMC Management Internship


    Supervised management experience with an approved emergency medical service provider or regulator. 5 weeks, full time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EMC major and permission of program director.

    Credits: (2, R4)
  
  • EMC 493 - Topics in Emergency Medical Care


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • EMC 496 - Senior Seminar in Emergency Medical Care


    Overview of current EMS practice. Examination of issues related to professionalism and scope of practice. 2 Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior EMC major.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • EMC 520 - EMS Education and Training


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 530 - EMS Response to Community and Public Health Disasters


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 620 - Ethics in EMS Education


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 640 - EMS Quality Improvement in EMS


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 645 - EMS System Design and Operations


         

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 650 - EMS System Reimbursement and Finance


        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EMC 663 - Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making


        

    Credits: (3)

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 190 - Technology Systems


    An introductory engineering course for non-majors.  Starting with natural curiosity, the interrelationships between engineering, physics, and mathematics are investigated in everyday objects.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGR 199 - Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles I


    An introduction to the electrical engineering discipline, curriculum, personal and professional development, teamwork, project planning, communication skills, and conceptual design engineering. Freshman Engineering majors only. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGR 200 - Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles II


    Application utilizing the tools and techniques in the electrical engineering discipline. Emphasis on analysis skills, mathematical skills, understanding of the profession/curriculum, and problem solving skills. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 199.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • ENGR 300 - Professional Development


    Viewing engineering as a career through participation in activities such as attendance of professional society meetings, participation in student organizations, attendance at visiting lectures, seminars, etc. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing in EE.

    Credits: (1)
 

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